Man arrested for abusing service dog in 2 separate incidents, Boynton Beach police say
Juan Latrez Poole, 52, was arrested on Monday, on a felony animal cruelty charge. He is currently being held on $30,000 bond at the Palm Beach County Jail.
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School police confiscate loaded handgun from student's backpack at West Riviera Elementary
School police confiscated a loaded handgun from a student's backpack at West Riviera Elementary School on Wednesday, the School District of Palm Beach County confirmed....
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West Palm Beach police cleared Sgt. Ryan Patterson, but an IA report says earlier overtime and homicide concerns were never formally investigated.
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Martin police helicopter tracks man to Riviera Beach after alleged liquor theft
A man who allegedly stole bottles of tequila from a Publix liquor store in Hobe Sound may have thought he made a clean getaway.
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Delray Beach homeowners may have to front thousands for mandatory pipe replacements
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South Florida woman accused of drugging man, stealing $98K Rolex may have other victims
A 20-minute chat over drinks at a trendy South Florida club ended in a high-stakes heist, a spiked drink, and a missing $98,000 Rolex.
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Man accused of stealing nearly $4K in baby formula from Palm Beach County Publix stores
A man is accused of trying to steal nearly $4,000 worth of baby food from multiple Publixs' only a month apart.
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Police respond to Boca High after bomb threat call, nothing suspicious found
Boca Raton police responded to Boca Raton Community High School Wednesday morning after an unknown caller reported a bomb threat.
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sees surge in donations and registrations after her death
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is experiencing a surge in donations and new registrations in Palm Beach County following her death, as the community rallies to carry on her legacy of early childhood literacy....
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West Palm Beach woman accused of driving despite seizure history in deadly 7-vehicle crash
A West Palm Beach woman is accused of manslaughter after allegedly driving despite a history of seizures and causing a deadly seven-vehicle crash in 2025....
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Flood Advisory for St. Lucie and Martin counties
A Flood Advisory has been issued for northeastern Martin county and southeastern St. Lucie county until 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday.Minor flooding in low-lying and...
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3 Boca Raton firefighters in hospital following crash on I-95 in Palm Beach County
Three Boca Raton firefighters were hospitalized after a driver struck a fire engine at an I-95 crash scene in Palm Beach County.
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3 Boca Raton firefighters taken to hospital after fire truck rear-ended on I-95
Three Boca Raton firefighters were taken to the hospital after crews responded Wednesday morning to a crash in the southbound express lanes of Interstate 95, according to Fire Rescue....