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Child used as shield in $3,700 Boca Raton Best Buy camera heist, deputies say
A trio is behind bars after they allegedly used a young girl as a shield -- and helper to pull off a coordinated camera heist at a Boca Raton Best Buy....
safety
West Palm Beach murder suspect identified after deadly early-morning shooting
The 38-year-old man accused of killing one person and shooting at another early Sunday morning in West Palm Beach has been identified and arrested.
safety
Pleasant start to the new week, then moisture and a coastal breeze return
The Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast are getting a short break from the typical late-September heat, humidity and daily storms.Sunday and Monday will be the two...
safety
Man dies after shooting in West Palm Beach; suspect detained
One man is dead after being shot early Sunday morning in West Palm Beach, police said.
safety
Atlantic Tropics: No threat to the United States
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Atlantic remains active Saturday evening, with three areas being monitored by the National Hurricane Center. None pose a threat to S...
safety
Undercover sting nets West Palm Beach strip club manager on cocaine charges
An undercover operation targeting cocaine sales at a West Palm Beach strip club ended with the arrest of the club’s manager Thursday.
schools
Jupiter High students take science out of the classroom for 30-year fish study
Jupiter High School students are helping track the health of the Indian River Lagoon through a fish study that has continued for more than 30 years.Students in...
Local
Clematis Street Starbucks closing Saturday as 9 Florida locations shut down
The Starbucks on Clematis Street has been a familiar stop for downtown coffee runs, meetings and caffeine fixes. But Saturday will be its last day.
safety
California woman arrested after WPB crash, deputies find 7 empty BeatBox drinks
A Los Angeles woman was arrested in West Palm Beach Tuesday after deputies say they pulled her over with airbags deployed and seven empty BeatBox wine drinks....
safety
2 killed, 2 critically injured in early morning crash on Old Boynton Road
Two people were killed and two others critically injured in an early morning crash on Old Boynton Road near Boynton Beach, PBSO says.
News
10 can’t-miss festivities in October: Las Olas Autumn Festival, Oktoberfest & more
From live music and fall festivals to Caribbean culture, food and art, South Florida has plenty of ways to get out and celebrate this October.Old Town Untapped:...
business
Spirit Halloween opens seasonal store at former Winn-Dixie in Palm Beach Gardens
Spirit Halloween is opening a seasonal store at Gardens Park Plaza in Palm Beach Gardens, taking over a former Winn-Dixie location.
safety
Dangerous surf prompts warning from Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is warning people to stay out of the ocean this weekend as heavy surf and currents create dangerous swimming conditions along the...
coastal
Nor'easter brings dangerous surf and rough conditions to Juno Beach through the weekend
Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue is urging swimmers to stay out of the water as high surf and strong currents are expected to persist through the weekend....
schools
'$0 in my wallet': Former Palm Beach County school employee still searching for work after cuts
The School District of Palm Beach County says it has reassigned hundreds of employees after eliminating 244 positions earlier this month due to another year of record enrollment losses....
schools
Two convicted in USF student's fentanyl-laced pill death; one gets life, other 21 years
Two men have been convicted for their role in a drug-related death of an 18-year-old University of South Florida student.
News
Brightline bankruptcy aims to keep trains running in South Florida
Brightline announced a bankruptcy filing that will keep trains rolling and attempt to put the high-speed rail service on a profitable path.
safety
'Long-awaited closure': Arrests made 7 years after Riviera Beach man was gunned down
Two arrests have been made following a cold case investigation into a 2019 homicide.
business
Animal hoarding cases on the Treasure Coast raise questions about prevention efforts
Two high-profile animal hoarding cases in Martin County this summer — and a third in Palm Beach County — have prompted questions about whether more can be done to prevent animal neglect....
government
Palm Beach County sends nearly 148,000 mail-in ballots for 2026 general election
Palm Beach County is sending nearly 148,000 mail-in ballots to voters ahead of the 2026 election.
coastal
High surf, dangerous rip currents threaten Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast beaches
High waves have prompt the closure of the Lake Worth Beach Pier this coming weekend.
safety
Judge denies bond for teen charged in deadly Boynton Beach shooting
A judge ordered 17-year-old Jamill Jean-Baptiste held without bond Friday on a first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of 19-year-old Nigel Beckford....
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New Florida animal cruelty law takes effect Oct. 1. Here’s what changes for the abuse data
Florida’s Oct. 1 animal cruelty law expands its abuse database, but two Martin County cases show why court outcomes and identifying details matter.
safety
Former Palm Beach County Fire Rescue captain sentenced to 10 years in child porn case
A former Palm Beach County firefighter was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in a child pornography case involving more than 300 files....
safety
Martin County barn fire destroys building, 6 vehicles; 1 firefighter taken to hospital
A barn that caught fire in Martin County on Thursday caused large flames and sent black smoke into the air that could be seen for miles.
business
'EVERYTHING STORE': World Market brings global shopping experience to South Florida
World Market opened its Palm Beach Gardens location Friday at Prosperity Centre, offering global food, home goods, and décor.
safety
Cold case review leads to two arrests in 2019 Riviera Beach homicide
Two arrests have been made following a cold case investigation into a 2019 homicide.