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Man gets 30 years after pleading guilty in Boynton Beach fentanyl overdose death
A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in connection with the February 2024 drug overdose death of a Boynton Beach man...
safety
Tennessee woman arrested in Palm Beach County after alleged threats to online life coach
A woman in Tennessee is accused of threatening to kill her online life coach in Palm Beach County, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office....
safety
4 people arrested after drugs, 26 firearms found at North Palm Beach home
North Palm Beach police found drugs and 26 firearms during a Pelican Way home search.
safety
Palm Beach County firefighters team up with adoptable pets for popular charity calendar fundraiser
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and Animal Care and Control are joining forces once again to help homeless animals find loving homes through a one-of-a-kind fundraiser....
Local
Delray Beach woman finds purpose as a WPTV Weather Spotter, from rainbows to tornadoes
Julie Wallace Thomas has been a WPTV Weather Spotter since the program began, finding meaning in helping the weather service and capturing nature's beauty....
News
'I love him': Family of death row inmate William Reaves pleads for clemency ahead of Oct. 20 execution
For the first time, the family of a man set to be executed for the 1986 murder of an Indian River County sheriff's deputy is speaking publicly about their effort to save his life....
safety
Palm Beach County firefighters deploy to Florida Panhandle ahead of Hurricane Isaias
A highly specialized team of firefighters from Palm Beach County is heading to Florida's Panhandle to assist with response efforts as Hurricane Isaias takes aim at the Gulf Coast....
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Retired Palm Beach County attorney Darryl Kogan set to change plea in federal case
Retired Palm Beach County attorney Darryl Kogan is set to change his plea Oct. 15 in a federal child sexual exploitation case.
Local
Flood watch issued for Treasure Coast, Okeechobee through 11 p.m.
A flood watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Thursday for Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties, with up to 7 inches of rain possible.
business
Martin County's MARTY bus transit abruptly shuts down, leaving riders stranded and 29 workers jobless
United Way of Martin County prepares for surge in transportation requests, seeks community support for Ride United program
government
Trump touts West Palm golf club as possible Camp David-style retreat for future presidents
Trump backed a plan to make his West Palm Beach golf club a presidential retreat, but Palm Beach County commissioners still must approve the land deal....
arts
MARTY public transit service stops immediately after operator withdraws from contract
MARTY public transit service in Martin County stopped immediately on Thursday after its operator withdrew from its contract, citing rising operating costs....
safety
PSL police seek witnesses, video after student critically hurt walking to school
Port St. Lucie police are continuing to investigate a crash that left a 14-year-old Treasure Coast High School student critically injured Wednesday morning....
Local
PBSO seeks help finding missing, endangered man last seen near Southern and Haverhill
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is seeking help in locating a missing and endangered man who was diagnosed with dementia, schizophrenia and a bi-polar di...
Local
West Palm Beach woman turns husband's Huntington's diagnosis into awareness mission
A West Palm Beach woman is turning her husband’s Huntington’s disease diagnosis into a mission to raise awareness and support families affected by the progressive neurological disease....
business
New ammunition primer facility brings jobs and economic growth to Indiantown
Ikonick Energetics’ new facility is expanding advanced manufacturing in Indiantown while the company plans to hire workers across its two Martin County locations....
Local
Boynton Beach teen reunites with first responders after surviving lightning strike
A Boynton Beach teenager is back home after surviving a lightning strike that left him unresponsive while playing soccer with friends.
safety
Boynton Beach Police officers were justified in deadly shooting of man with machete
Four Boynton Beach Police officers who shot a man armed with a machete in a public park last year were legally justified in their use of deadly force.
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Tri-Rail fare increase takes effect as South Florida transit system faces funding challenges
South Florida commuters are paying more to ride Tri-Rail after the regional rail service implemented a 10% fare increase, a move officials say is necessary as the agency works to address ongoing funding challenges....
schools
Islamic Center controversy prompts review of Palm Beach County approval process
WPTV is listening to concerns about what could come next following a lot of controversy surrounding a proposed Islamic center, school and daycare in Palm Beach County's Agricultural Reserve near Delray Beach....
sports
Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at West Palm Beach golf course
President Donald Trump is seeking to turn Trump International Golf Club in Palm Beach County into "the permanent United States Presidential Golf Course."...
safety
Palm Beach Gardens man arrested after warrant in cyberharassment, stalking case
A man is accused of stalking and sexually cyberharrassing another person, according to the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department.
coastal
South Florida marketer convicted in $15M COVID testing scheme targeting seniors
A Coral Springs man was convicted after prosecutors said COVID testing events at Palm Beach-area clubs led to more than $15 million in fraudulent Medicare bills...
schools
Treasure Coast HS student critically injured after being struck while walking to school
A 14-year-old Treasure Coast High School freshman is fighting for his life after being struck from behind by an SUV while walking to school Wednesday.
Local
Ex-CIA agent who stole $194M used $102M to buy Palm Beach, Hobe Sound properties
A former CIA agent convicted Tuesday of defrauding the government of $194M used the majority of the money to acquire properties in Palm Beach and Hobe Sound....
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UF study finds dengue-linked mosquito common in Indian River County yards
Florida has reported 252 locally acquired dengue cases this year as a UF study finds Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Indian River County yards.
sports
Palm Beach County considers Trump's offer to make his golf course a presidential retreat
President Trump has offered to make his West Palm Beach, Fla., golf course a presidential retreat like Camp David.
safety
Quick-thinking victim, Delray Beach police foil $10K fake FDIC scam
A sharp-thinking victim helped Delray Beach Police bust a fraud operation after scammers tried to trick her out of nearly $10,000 in cash.
safety
Crash blocks right lane on I-95 South in Martin County
A crash is blocking the right lane on I-95 South near mile marker 98 in Martin County Tuesday morning.The Florida Department of Transportation listed the crash...
safety
Stalled front keeps rain and flooding concerns in the forecast through Thursday
Rain and storm chances remain elevatedA stalled front draped across Central Florida will continue to influence the weather across the Treasure Coast and Palm Be...
government
Palm Beach County voters weigh pros and cons of Amendment 3 at WPTV town hall
As Florida voters prepare to decide on Amendment 3, residents, elected officials and policy experts gathered in Palm Beach County to discuss how the proposed constitutional amendment could affect homeowners, local governments and public services....
sports
Palm Beach County debate over $1 billion in Israeli bonds draws passionate arguments on both sides
A heated debate over Palm Beach County's investment in Israeli bonds unfolded Tuesday as residents packed commission chambers to voice support and opposition to the county's continued participation in the investment program....
Local
NORAD explains response to Mar-a-Lago airspace violations
NORAD has intercepted more than 60 aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions around Mar-a-Lago and Donald J. Trump International Airport since 2025....
schools
Let's Hear It: WPTV hosts Property Tax Town Hall focused on Amendment 3 at Palm Beach State College
After months of talking to viewers, WPTV reporter Matt Sczesny and WPTV anchor Hollani Davis are hearing from experts on the ballot referendum and diving into money issues that matter to you....
News
Flood advisories for St. Lucie and Indian River counties
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON Flood Advisory for Port St. Lucie. (WPEC)* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* W...
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Former Delray Beach turf farm executive accused of stealing nearly $200K
A former vice president of a Delray Beach turf farm is accused of using inflated and fictitious invoices to steal nearly $198,000, deputies said.
safety
Major crash blocks 2 right lanes on I-95 south in Martin County
A major crash is blocking two right lanes on I-95 south in Martin County.
Local
Prosecutors ask appeals court to review Mike Caruso's pretrial release
Florida prosecutors are asking the 6th District Court of Appeal to review a judge’s decision granting bond to Palm Beach County clerk candidate Mike Caruso....
government
Nearly 40 years later: Palm Beach County advances Highland Beach oceanfront park plan
Palm Beach County commissioners on Tuesday approved $85,000 for preconstruction work on a proposed public beach park in Highland Beach.
government
Opponents, supporters clash over Palm Beach County Israel Bonds investments
Palm Beach County commissioners heard renewed debate over Israel Bonds, as opponents and supporters packed public comment at a tense meeting.
safety
Palm Beach GOP removes Mike Caruso from voter guide after backlash from Republican leaders
Palm Beach Republicans have removed Mike Caruso from their voter guide after his arrest sparked backlash from top GOP leaders and Young Republicans.
safety
Boynton Beach man accused of brutal sexual assault that left woman bloodied, naked on lawn
A 22-year-old Boynton Beach man was arrested Sunday after sexually assaulting and violently beating a woman, leaving her nude in his lawn, according to police....
Local
DeSantis announces Medicaid fraud crackdown at West Palm Beach news conference
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida’s Medicaid fraud crackdown has terminated 220 providers and cut projected ABA spending by nearly $1 billion
safety
Major crash blocks four left lanes on I-95 north near Okeechobee Boulevard
A major crash is blocking four left lanes on I-95 north in Palm Beach County.According to Florida 511, the crash is before exit 70A near Okeechobee Boulevard....