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Woman dies after being found shot in Vero Beach roadway, person of interest sought
A woman has died after she was found with an apparent gunshot wound in a Vero Beach roadway Sunday morning, according to the Indian River County Sheriff's Offic...
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Boynton Beach officer saves woman's life with CPR during Nashville vacation, nominated for lifesaving ribbon
Boynton Beach officer Chase Thompson saved a woman's life with CPR during his Nashville vacation and is now nominated for a lifesaving ribbon.
safety
Saharan dust suppresses storms as South Florida heat intensifies
South Florida is facing another day of dangerous heat, with Saharan dust helping keep skies drier and limiting the cooling thunderstorms that typically provide...
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Pedestrian hit by Brightline train in Jupiter
A pedestrian was hit by a Brightline train near Toney Penna Drive in Jupiter Saturday night, according to the Jupiter Police Department.Old Dixie Highway was te...
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'I didn’t think twice': Boynton Beach officer recounts lifesaving response in Nashville
A Boynton Beach police officer who jumped into action while on vacation in Nashville is now describing the seconds that took him from tourist to first responder...
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Delray Beach residents raise concerns about cemetery upkeep at city-owned burial ground
Delray Beach residents say weeds, sinking plaques, and toppled markers show neglect at a city-owned cemetery.
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Flock cameras help North Palm Beach police track down suspected boat burglar
A man accused of stealing boat GPS systems in North Palm was arrested after Flock cameras helped investigators track his movements across multiple counties....
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Three adults, two children displaced after West Palm Beach house fire
Three adults and two children received emergency assistance after a fire at a home on 22nd Street West in West Palm Beach, according to the American Red Cross....
sports
Saharan dust keep rain chances down, near-record heat possible across South Florida
Dangerous heat will remain South Florida's biggest weather concern this weekend, with a Heat Advisory in effect today before Saharan dust brings even drier cond...
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Stuart shooting range raises hundreds of donations for Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
Continental Shooting Center in Stuart is raffling off an exclusive membership for every $5 donation, can of dog food, or blanket brought in to benefit rescued border collies....
business
Riviera Beach commissioner asks CRA to pay legal fees tied to federal subpoena
Riviera Beach Commissioner Shirley Lanier is asking the city’s Community Redevelopment Agency to pay her legal fees connected to a federal subpoena, revealing n...
safety
Man accused of using propane tank to break into Stuart smoke shop arrested a year later
A man accused of using a propane tank to break into a smoke shop a little over a year ago was finally arrested.
safety
Fresh coat of paint sparks lasting bond between Riviera Beach resident and police officers
Delores Roundtree of Riviera Beach became the focus of a community project when local police officers and volunteers repainted the exterior.
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Drivers urged to avoid multiple train tracks in West Palm Beach
Drivers are being asked to avoid several railroad crossings in West Palm Beach.See also: Family remembers teen, pushes for safety changes after fatal fall at ab...
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Serenity Garden Tea House owner vows to find new home after eviction from West Palm Beach location
Serenity Garden Tea House & Cafe in West Palm Beach faces eviction after 28 years on South Dixie. The owner vows to find a new location. Last high tea is Aug. 23....
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Boca Raton man arrested after $8K fishing gear theft in Florida Keys
A Boca Raton man was arrested Thursday after deputies say he stole about $8,000 worth of fishing rods and electric reels from a victim in Islamorada.
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Palm Beach County man pleads guilty in fentanyl death case, gets 30 years
Casey Lafontant pleaded guilty to manslaughter and fentanyl charges in Palm Beach County and was sentenced to 30 years in prison under a plea agreement, Friday....
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Man accused of illegally harvesting saw palmetto berries in Boca Raton natural area
A man faces a felony charge after deputies say he illegally harvested saw palmetto berries from a Boca Raton natural area without permission.
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Palm Beach County property tax campaign hits the road on fire trucks
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is putting property tax decals on its trucks ahead of Florida’s Amendment 3 vote.
safety
17 arrested in Martin County drug bust; 4 kilos of cocaine, 2 lbs. of pot, 8 guns seized
Sheriff’s Office to detail a three-month narcotics investigation with 16 arrests, kilos of cocaine, guns and an unusual scheme allegedly used to lure buyers....
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Operation 'Beneath the Surface': 17 arrested, 4 kilos of cocaine seized in Martin County drug bust
A months-long multi-agency investigation dismantled a cocaine trafficking network operating out of Indiantown's Booker Park area, resulting in 17 arrests and more than 200 felony charges...
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Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by SUV in Boynton Beach
A 58-year-old man was critically injured Wednesday morning after being hit by an SUV while crossing a busy Boynton Beach intersection.
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Crash on NB Florida’s Turnpike in Boca Raton causes morning commute delays
A crash on Florida's Turnpike north in Boca Raton is causing morning commute delays Friday, with slow moving traffic for six miles.
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Jupiter Medical Center NICU nurse helps create viral moment between Hobe Sound sisters
What began as a day filled with joy quickly turned into one filled with uncertainty for a Hobe Sound family.
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Riviera Beach domestic violence attack highlights new Florida pet protection law
A woman who survived a domestic violence attack is now receiving protections under a new Florida law that includes pets as part of domestic violence cases, according to State Rep. Debra Tendrich....
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Man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in antiques at South Florida Fairgrounds
A man is accused of stealing nearly $5,000 worth of items from an antique show at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
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'I've never seen anything like it': Deputies describe rescuing 36 neglected Border Collies from Palm City home
Martin County deputies spent hours inside a filth-filled Palm City home this week rescuing 36 neglected Border Collies, and now they're speaking out about what they found — and what comes next in the case against the dogs' owner....
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$57 million in unclaimed property returned to Floridians in July 2026, CFO says
Palm Beach County still has over 1.5 million claimable accounts totaling more than $548 million waiting to be claimed, CFO Blaise Ingoglia announced Thursday....
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Sisters accused of stealing nearly $8,000 of goods from Saks at Town Center at Boca Raton
A pair of sisters from Maryland are accused of stealing nearly $8,000 worth of merchandise from the Town Center at Boca Raton.
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Palm Beach Diocese rolls out sweeping new safeguards following clergy controversy
The Diocese of Palm Beach has adopted sweeping new rules on clergy conduct, abuse allegations, reporting, whistleblowers and priest monitoring.
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5 children watch as parents are detained by Border Patrol in Lake Worth Beach
Video shows five children saying goodbye as Border Patrol detains their parents in Lake Worth Beach, leaving their 18-year-old daughter to care for siblings....
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Fantasy 5 ticket sold at CityPlace Publix wins $119K in Wednesday evening drawing
A Fantasy 5 ticket sold at the Publix at CityPlace in West Palm Beach matched all five Aug. 12 evening numbers to win $119,225.69.
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Demand for free meals surges at Boca Helping Hands in Lake Worth Beach
Boca Helping Hands says it served 543 hot meals this week at its Lake Worth Beach location, up from a typical 400, as SNAP benefit losses leave more Floridians food insecure....
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West Palm Beach man accused of a $21K beauty heist spanning five counties
From ULTA to CVS, police say a West Palm Beach man racked up tens of thousands in stolen beauty products across Florida before he was arrested Wednesday....
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2 Stuart police officers reprimanded, 1 suspended over domestic assault investigation
Two Stuart police officers were disciplined after an internal affairs probe found failures in investigating and documenting a domestic violence call.
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South Florida drought sees mixed changes despite summer rainfall
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows a mix of improvement and deterioration across South Florida this week as uneven summer rainfall continues to affect the re...
schools
Helping preschoolers build reading skills despite growing screen time
Palm Beach County educators are helping preschoolers overcome screen-time habits, build early reading skills and get ready for kindergarten.
government
Three candidates face off for open Martin County District 2 commission seat
Three Republicans are vying for an open Martin County Commission seat, with Tuesday's primary potentially deciding who takes the job.
schools
Palm Beach County Schools navigate teacher raises, job cuts amid enrollment decline
The new school year is underway in Palm Beach County, with teachers and students settling back into classrooms across the district.Teachers are also starting th...
sports
Heat dome settles over Florida with feels-like temperatures near 110
A prolonged stretch of dangerous heat is beginning across South Florida, with heat index values potentially climbing above 110 degrees today and little meaningf...
business
Palm Beach County community rallies to support Colombia earthquake victims
Local businesses and residents in Palm Beach County are collecting supplies and raising money for victims of the Colombia earthquake, which has killed 181 people....
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Martin County Sheriff's Office saves senior citizen from $600,000 gold bar scam
A Martin County senior citizen nearly lost $600,000 to a gold bar scam, but with the help of Martin County Sheriff’s Office deputies, the crisis was averted....
schools
Indian River County school district looks to sell around 10 properties across the county
Indian River County's school district may sell around 10 properties, including older schools and land, to fund capital improvements.
business
West Palm Beach residents push to pause major development, demand community voice in city's future
West Palm Beach residents want a development pause, infrastructure study and community listening sessions to shape the city's future growth.
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Martin County student's first day of school ends in tears following a hot and crowded bus ride
A Martin County mom says her daughter's first day of high school ended in tears after a hot, overcrowded bus ride home.
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Florida lawmaker pushes for breeder registry after Martin County animal hoarding case
Sate Rep. Meg Weinberger wants mandatory dog breeder registry after 36 Border Collies rescued from Palm City home in worst case Humane Society has seen....
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Trail cam, AirTags and missing signs ignite clash between Martin County candidates
We are less than a week away from the August election and we have another story about campaign signs and bad blood and mud-slinging between candidates....