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8-months-pregnant woman accused of DUI with two kids in car, Boca Raton police say
A woman who was 8 months pregnant is accused of driving under the influence with her two children in the car, according to the Boca Raton Police Department....
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McDonald’s franchises to add more than 1,000 workers in South Florida
An association of McDonald’s franchise operators is looking to hire more than 1,000 workers around South Florida at more than 300 restaurants.
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Martin County man faces DUI, fleeing charges after SUV slams into church
A man in Martin County who crashed into a church is accused of driving under the influence and fleeing from police.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 launch creates "jellyfish" cloud visible early on Tuesday morning
Early risers from Palm Beach County to the Treasure Coast looked skyward Tuesday morning to an unusual and colorful sight.
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SWA’s renewable energy mission
Palm Beach County’s trash doesn’t just disappear -- it goes to work!
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36 rescued border collies available for adoption Sept. 1 after Palm City hoarding investigation
Adoption applications for 36 rescued Border Collies open Sept. 1 at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast in Palm City, Florida.
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Palm Beach County man cited for driving 95 in 35 mph zone, accused of DUI
A man is accused of committing several traffic violations in the early hours of Monday morning, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.PBSO says th...
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Boynton Beach man survives flesh-eating bacteria infection after 101 days in hospital
A Boynton Beach man is sharing his survival story after a flesh-eating bacteria infection left him hospitalized for 101 days.
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Palm Beach Gardens Marriott worker charged with felony theft in alleged hotel robbery
A Marriott hotel employee is accused of felony theft in Palm Beach Gardens, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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Martin County man says he narrowly avoided elaborate scam impersonating MCSO
Gabriel Arrington says he spent three hours believing he was minutes from being arrested on federal warrants.
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Palm Beach County employee placed on leave over alleged Nazi salute, saying 'Heil Hitler'
A Palm Beach County employee is on administrative leave after allegations that he made a Nazi salute and said 'Heil Hitler' during a traffic encounter....
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Tri-Rail expanding registered parking rules to 3 more stations this year
Tri-Rail is expanding its registered parking program to stations in Pompano Beach, Boynton Beach and the Lake Worth Beach auxiliary lot.
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Delray Beach 55-and-over community wants pool restroom renovations, says permitting rules don't make sense
A Delray Beach condominium community is pushing to renovate its pool restrooms but says some county permitting requirements don't fit a 55-and-over community....
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12-year-old describes seeing friend struck by lightning in Boynton Beach
A 12-year-old boy is describing the terrifying moment he saw his friend struck by lightning while playing soccer in a Boynton Beach neighborhood.
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Fired officer involved in deadly 2021 Boynton Beach pursuit to get his badge back
Mark Sohn is getting his badge back after a court ruling overturned his firing following a deadly pursuit involving a 13-year-old boy.
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Palm Beach Co. employee on leave after allegation of antisemitic gesture, 'Heil Hitler' remark to driver
The employee with Palm Beach Co.'s building division was placed on administrative leave pending an immediate investigation, officials said. StopAntisemitism first posted the allegation online, prompting responses from county and community leaders....
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South Florida family devastated after mother, 2-year-old daughter killed by lightning
In a flash, a South Florida family lost a mother and her 2-year-old daughter when lightning struck their driveway Sunday afternoon.
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Scattered storms bringing heavy downpours Monday afternoon
A Flood Advisory is in effect for Indian River County until 5:00 p.m.
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$6,000 reward offered for information on Palm Beach County woman missing since 2024
A reward of up to $6,000 is being offered for information about Sara Eileen Gallagher, who has been missing from Palm Beach County since Oct. 31, 2024....
business
Palm Beach Shores seeks review of 25-story project near Blue Heron Bridge
Palm Beach Shores leaders are raising concerns about the proposed 25-story development near the Blue Heron Bridge Snorkel Trail.
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Florida woman arrested after allegedly trespassing at Mar-a-Lago, again
A Florida woman banned from Mar-a-Lago allegedly showed up at the property again, pushing a cart across the property before being detained on Saturday....
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Wrong-way overpass crash leaves two critically injured in West Palm Beach
A wild wrong-way crash at the top of a West Palm Beach overpass left two motorists with life-threatening injuries early Sunday.
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'I love Mike’: Tracy Caruso defends husband, resigns from public boards
The wife of suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso says she believes in his innocence and is stepping down from public boards to stand by him....
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Tracy Caruso, wife of suspended Palm Beach County clerk, resigns from 2 public positions
The wife of suspended Palm Beach County clerk Mike Caruso has resigned from her positions on the board of the Health District of Palm Beach County and as vice chair of the Palm Beach State College Board of Trustees....
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Child struck by lightning in Boynton Beach, rushed to trauma center
A 15-year-old was rushed to the hospital on trauma alert Sunday afternoon after being struck by lightning.
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Sheriff's helicopter spots massive fire in Martin County, helps firefighters save home
A Martin County Sheriff’s Office helicopter crew is being credited with spotting a large fire late Sunday night and helping get firefighters to the scene before...
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Boynton man accused of offering officer $400 to avoid arrest after drug pipe found
A Boynton Beach man on pretrial release is accused of discarding a suspected crack pipe and offering an officer $400 to avoid arrest, police said.
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GALLERY: EF-0 tornado carrying peak winds of 75 mph touches down in Port St. Lucie
Crews from the National Weather Service office in Melbourne are expected to survey damage across parts of the Treasure Coast Monday morning after severe storms....
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HOMETOWN HERO: Local teen hosting youth summit in Boca Raton focused on mental health
A local teen is creating a space where young people can talk openly about mental health and, more importantly, help shape the conversation.15-year-old Zoraida d...
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Pilot 'incredibly fortunate' after emergency water landing off Boca Raton coast
Tenkley said she extends her gratitude to air traffic control, lifeguards, firefighters and police officers who helped keep people safe.
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3-Year-Old hospitalized after found unresponsive in Stuart pool
A 3-year-old child was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after being found unresponsive in a pool at a home in Stuart, according to Martin County Fire Rescue.MCFR s...
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Funnel cloud spotted above Port St. Lucie neighborhood amid tornado warning
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for southeastern St. Lucie County and northeastern Martin County through 7 p.m.