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South Florida to see widespread rain Friday afternoon
Daily rounds of heavy rain for South Florida.
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Benjamin High School track teams claim fifth state title in North Palm Beach
Benjamin High School's girls track team wins second consecutive state title in North Palm Beach, bringing program's total to five state championships
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County staff recommends denial of Calvary Church private school project
The proposed Calvary Church private school in Jupiter Farms has hit a significant hurdle after Palm Beach County's zoning board staff recommended denying the project...
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Boca Raton jewelry designer’s necklace featured in "The Devil Wears Prada 2"
A Boca Raton jewelry designer’s handmade necklace appeared in "The Devil Wears Prada 2," marking a major milestone for her new business.
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Unsettled weather brings impact downpours and storm chances to South Florida
WPBF 25 First Warning meteorologists are tracking impact weather with rain and storms for the next several days in South Florida.
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Delray Beach named best beach in Florida for third year in a row
Delray Beach has been named the "Best Beach in Florida" by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for the third consecutive year, celebrated for its pristine coastline, vibrant downtown and community charm....
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Loxahatchee animal sanctuary prepares dozens of animals for hurricane season
Loxahatchee animal sanctuary owner Elizabeth Accomondo shares hurricane preparation tips for pets and livestock as Palm Beach County emergency officials urge year-round planning....
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Oxbridge Academy wins first-ever state softball championship in West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach's Oxbridge Academy softball team captured their first-ever state championship with a 5-1 comeback victory over Cornerstone Charter Academy....
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Martin County unveils $2 million dispatch center upgrade to improve emergency response times
Martin County Sheriff's Office and Fire Rescue completed a $2 million dispatch center upgrade featuring new technology to reduce emergency response times and improve public safety....
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Florida ranks 28 in national disaster preparedness study despite hurricane experience
New study ranks Florida 28th for disaster preparedness despite hurricane experience. Palm Beach County residents react to surprising findings ahead of hurricane season....
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Federal council proposes major FEMA changes that could raise flood insurance costs
A federal council recommends major FEMA changes that could increase flood insurance premiums and claim delays for Palm Beach County residents. Public comments open through June 8....
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WPTV concludes ‘Storm Ready’ Tour in Loxahatchee ahead of hurricane season
WPTV's Storm Ready tour ended in Loxahatchee with expert guidance on hurricane prep, evacuation zones, pet safety, and storm risks for Palm Beach County....
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Multi-vehicle crash closes roads in Palm City, 2 hospitalized with traumatic injuries
Two people were hospitalized with traumatic injuries Thursday morning following a multi-vehicle head-on collision that shut down roads in Palm City, according to Martin County Fire Rescue officials....
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Palm Beach County gang 'Nawf Way' dismantled in Operation Shark Bait: 20+ Arrested
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office dismantled the Nawf Way gang in Operation Shark Bait after year-long investigation. 20+ arrests, 110 firearms seized....
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Palm Beach County School Board Police Department pantry program team wins community award
The Palm Beach County School Board Police Department pantry program team won the Shannon Cake Community Engagement Award at the 2026 LEO Awards.
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Free meals are ending at certain schools in Palm Beach County impacting families
Starting next school year, free breakfast and lunch for all students at certain schools in Palm Beach County will no longer be available.
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'We can't use our backyard anymore': Family spends thousands to shield property from daily golf ball barrage
For a family who lives near Boynton Beach, the danger outside their home is not hurricane season or South Florida storms — it is golf balls.
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Free summer meals available for children in Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast
Free summer meals are available for children in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast through several programs this summer.
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'You have a duty to stop that person': Martin County sheriff identifies driver in wrong-way crash that kills suspect, injures 4
The Martin County Sheriff's Office held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon following a wrong-way crash on Sunday, May 24, that led to the death of one person, while four others were injured....
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Former employee accused of damaging Wellington pediatric dental office records
A former employee of a Wellington pediatric dental office is facing felony charges for allegedly deleting and shredding patient records, causing over $9,000 in damage....
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Authorities renew efforts in 42-year-old disappearance of Christy Luna in Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is seeking new leads in the 1984 disappearance of 8-year-old Christy Luna, urging the public to share any information....
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Florida Atlantic University student government member arrested in child sex sting
A Florida Atlantic University student government member was arrested in Delray Beach after police said he arranged to meet someone he believed was a minor for sexual activity....
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2026 LEO Awards had the most nominees in its history
The First Responders Appreciation Foundation is hosting its annual Law Enforcement Officer Awards luncheon at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens on Wednesday....
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Palm Beach Gardens restaurant owner accused of $23K in unpaid sales tax
A Palm Beach Gardens restaurant owner faces felony charges after investigators say he failed to remit thousands of dollars in collected sales tax to the state....
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Witnesses describe chaos as sparks flew from a pistol during Boca Raton bar shooting that injured 2
Boca Raton police are investigating a shooting outside a downtown bar that injured two people, with one victim still recovering in the hospital.
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Wrong-way driver identified after 16-mile chase on US 1 in Florida
A 43-year-old man from West Palm Beach died after driving the wrong way on U.S. 1 for 16 miles, crashing into two cars and injuring four people, including two children....
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Lake Worth Beach adopting county e-bike restrictions
The city commission voted unanimously to adopt the proposed rules being drafted by county officials.
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Riviera Beach police arrest three men for probation violations
Riviera Beach police arrested three men for probation violations during an operation that uncovered guns, ammunition, drugs, and cash.
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Man accused of swimming naked, refusing orders at Palm Beach resort arrested, police say
Police say drugs and stolen items were also found at the scene.
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1 killed in collision between Brightline train and bicycle in Martin County
One person is dead after a Brightline train collided with a bicycle Tuesday morning in Martin County.
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Palm Beach Zoo to relaunch 'Capybara Experience' this summer featuring pup trio
The Palm Beach Zoo is preparing to launch an enhanced 'Capybara Experience' this summer, offering visitors the opportunity to meet its beloved capybara family, including three recently named babies...
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Summer Food Drive returns with the Urban League of Palm Beach County
WPTV launches its 5th annual Summer Food Drive with the Urban League to fight food insecurity in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.
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Boca Raton youth softball teams get new home after families pushed for better fields
Families spoke up about poor conditions at Memorial Park — and the city responded with a major change for fall 2026.
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Man killed in fiery Martin County crash had 10+ arrests, history of assaulting his mother, sheriff says
Man dies after a 16-mile pursuit that began in Riviera Beach and ended in a fiery crash, injuring four others
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Stuart man found guilty of performing cosmetic surgeries without a license
A jury convicted Adley DaSilva on charges of racketeering, aggravated battery and practicing medicine without a license following a week-long trial.
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Delray Beach to offer free parking every Wednesday this summer at city garages and lots
Delray Beach is launching Free Parking Wednesdays at city garages and lots every Wednesday from June through August.
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2 school officers praised for stopping armed man on Lake Worth Community High School campus
Two Palm Beach County School Police officers are nominated for a LEO Award after disarming a suspect they say who entered Lake Worth Community High School illegally....
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Palm Beach Royals' fans get to practice, hang out with the team during media day
The Palm Beach Royals held media day on Tuesday, giving fans a chance to interact with the franchise and get their first look at the new team ahead of its first tournament Thursday in the Major League Pickleball League....
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Alan B. Miller Medical Center opens in Palm Beach Gardens as region's first new hospital since 1979
The Alan B. Miller Medical Center brings emergency care, surgical services, cardiology, radiology and more to one of the area's fastest-growing communities....
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Come see WPTV's 'Storm Ready' hurricane preparedness tour in Boca Raton tonight at 6:30
WPTV's 'Storm Ready' tour stops at the Boca Raton Public Library tonight. Doors open at 6 p.m., event starts at 6:30 p.m.
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Another day of heat and humidity in South Florida
High temperatures will once again sit above normal in the low-to-mid 90s. Once you factor in the humidity, it will feel more like the upper 90s and 100s....
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Sheriff IDs 'frequent flyer' suspect killed after 16-mile high-speed chase in Martin County
A West Palm Beach man who died in a high-speed pursuit that lasted for 16 miles on Sunday was identified Tuesday by the Martin County sheriff as a "frequent flyer" who had multiple previous arrests....
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Charity walk benefiting foster children in South Florida
Speak Up for Kids is hosting a charity walk/run on May 31. It will benefit foster children in South Florida.
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68-year-old bicyclist hit, killed by Brightline train in Stuart
A 68-year-old bicyclist was hit and killed Tuesday morning by a Brightline train in Martin County, according to the sheriff's office.
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Hot and muggy Tuesday across South Florida
South Florida will see mostly sunny skies Tuesday with heat and humidity. Highs will hit about 90 degrees.
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'REALLY BAD': Boca Raton residents blindsided by major roadway project
Thousands of seniors in Boca Raton say they were caught completely off-guard when a massive construction project suddenly appeared near their community — and they want answers about when it will end...
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Witnesses describe chaos as gunfire erupted at Boca Raton bar, leaving two injured
Two injured in Boca Raton bar shooting as police search for gunman, who fled the scene.
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Delray Beach police investigate fatal shooting
Delray Beach police investigate the fatal shooting of a man
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Woman dies 8 days after electric scooter crashes into parked truck in Lake Worth Beach
The unoccupied vehicle was on South K Street.
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Boca Raton unveils new memorial park plaque on Day of Remembrance ceremony
Boca Raton city leaders gathered beside City Hall on Memorial Day to unveil a new memorial park plaque, replacing one that had sparked controversy earlier this year....
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Family identifies 2 people killed in West Palm Beach Brightline train crash as memorial grows
A memorial of crosses, candles, and photos is growing at the site of a deadly Brightline train crash in West Palm Beach, as family identifies the two people killed....
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Fatal shooting under investigation in Delray Beach on Memorial Day weekend
Delray Beach police are investigating a fatal shooting early Sunday on SW 15th Terrace. Detectives are searching for the shooter.
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Lifeguards warn of rip current dangers at Florida beaches this Memorial Day weekend
Ocean rescue officials in South Florida are warning beachgoers to take rip currents and changing surf conditions seriously as large crowds are expected over Memorial Day weekend....
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Veterans remembered on Memorial Day at South Florida National Cemetery
Veterans remembered on Memorial Day at South Florida National Cemetery
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Forgotten Soldiers Outreach commemorates Memorial Day in Lantana
At Palm Beach Memorial Park in Lantana, Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Inc. hosted its 21st annual “A Day to Remember” Memorial Day service.
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Sargassum seaweed washes ashore at Palm Beach County beaches on Memorial Day 2026
Sargassum seaweed piled up on Palm Beach County beaches Memorial Day, from Jupiter to Lake Worth Beach.
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Timelapse video shows 16-mile path wrong-way driver took before crashing into two vehicles
A wrong-way driver on U.S. 1 in Martin County caused a head-on collision near Jonathan Dickinson State Park, leaving one person dead and four others injured, including two children....
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One person hospitalized after open water incident in Boynton Beach
Fire crews responded to Ocean Inlet Park in Boynton Beach after an open water incident left one person hospitalized.
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West Palm Beach man travels in wrong lanes for about 16 miles before fatal crash in Martin County, FHP says
A wrong-way driver is dead, and four people are injured, including two young children, after a 16-mile chase on Sunday ended in a fiery crash in Martin County....
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Special grave markers honor fallen service members on Memorial Day at South Florida National Cemetery
On this Memorial Day, Sherry Mason of Riviera Beach found a new way to pay tribute to her Navy veteran husband, who is laid to rest at the South Florida National Cemetery in Palm Beach County....
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