Man arrested after falsely pulling fire alarm at JFK Medical Center
A man is accused of pulling the fire alarm at a hospital in Atlantis, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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Palm Beach seawall replacement will close popular beach for 18 months
One of Palm Beach’s familiar stretches of sand is about to look very different. A century-old seawall has reached the end of its useful life, and replacing it is expected to close the beach for about a year and a half....
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Amendment 3 could bring rush of Florida homebuyers, impact property values
A study suggests Florida home values could rise if the property tax measure passes, while one Palm Beach County real estate professional says a rush of buyers could happen quickly....
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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responds to two-vehicle crash, sends three to hospital
A serious crash Friday afternoon resulted in three people injured, two of which met trauma alert criteria, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
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Port St. Lucie tests new water sensors as weekend rain threatens flood-prone areas
More rain is expected this weekend across South Florida and the Treasure Coast, and WPTV is learning that Port St. Lucie Public Works is preparing.
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Boynton Beach police seek public help to find missing 71-year-old woman
The Boynton Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 71-year-old woman.BBPD says that Edith Darius, 71, has been miss...
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Boca Raton city manager resigns to pursue new opportunity serving military
Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney resigns to pursue a new opportunity serving the military community.
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South Florida fitness company brings personal trainers directly to clients
Kashawn Fraser is trying to address through Fitness at Your Door, a South Florida wellness company that brings personal trainers directly to clients.
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Judge denies bond for man accused of brutally beating nurse at Palm Beach County hospital
A judge denied bond Friday for a man accused of brutally beating a 67-year-old nurse at a Palm Beach County hospital, ruling that the proposed release condition...
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Palm Beach County school district to hold meeting on attendance zone changes for new Westlake school
Palm Beach County schools meet Oct. 22 to discuss attendance zone changes tied to the new $48 million Westlake elementary school opening in 2027.
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Northbound Florida Turnpike lanes reopen in Martin County after semi crash
A major crash has blocked all northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Martin County on Friday afternoon.
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Lanes reopen after semi-truck jackknifes on Florida's Turnpike in Martin County
A jackknifed semi-truck is blocking both northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Martin County The crash happened shortly before noon near mile marker 125, underneath the SE Bridge Road overpass....
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How to report voting problems in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
Voters who encounter problems at a polling location should notify election officials immediately. Many concerns can be resolved by speaking with polling-place staff....