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Lake Worth Beach man accused of chewing cocaine, throwing blood-covered needle at nurse
Lake Worth Beach man faces felonies after deputies say he tried to swallow cocaine during a traffic stop, then threw a blood-covered needle at a nurse....
Local
Wastewater spill near Boca Raton Resort prompts no-swim advisory
A wastewater spill near the Boca Raton Resort has prompted a health alert and no-swim advisory for waterways in the area, health officials said.
safety
'Gone too far’: South Florida Republican breaks with Trump on immigration in new ad
Maria Elvira Salazar is breaking with Trump on immigration, warning his enforcement efforts have “gone too far” and telling him Hispanic voters “feel betrayed.”...
Local
Mid-level low keeps rain chances elevated across southeastern Florida
A wetter-than-normal weather pattern will continue across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast through the weekend and into much of next week, as a cut-off low i...
safety
Downtown Delray Beach pickpocketing drops 56% in 2026, police say
The Delray Beach Police Department is reporting a sharp decline in the number of pickpocketing incidents in the city’s downtown area.
coastal
Health alert issued for Boca Raton waterways after wastewater spill near Intracoastal
A health alert, no-swim advisory and no-irrigation advisory has been issued for waterways near the Boca Raton Resort following a wastewater spill into Camino Real....
government
Florida governor signs death warrant for William Reaves Jr., convicted of killing Indian River County deputy
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for 77-year-old William Reaves Jr., the man convicted of murdering Indian River County Sheriff's Deputy Richard Raczkoski in 1986....
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DeSantis signs death warrant for man who killed Indian River County deputy in 1986
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for William Reaves, convicted of killing Indian River County Deputy Richard Raczkowski in 1986.
safety
Good Samaritans help person escape through window during mobile home fire in PBC
A Good Samaritan helped a person escape through a window as flames ripped through a mobile home in Palm Beach County on Friday morning.
safety
Caruso's name on the ballot could cause confusion if he drops out, expert says
Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso’s name will remain on the Nov. 3 ballot despite his arrest, even if he withdraws from the race.
News
Martin County health officials warn of harmful algae near Lake Okeechobee
Health officials issued a blue-green algae alert for part of Lake Okeechobee after Sept. 15 samples found harmful toxins. Avoid visible blooms.
Local
Downpours return Friday afternoon, rain continues through the weekend
A Flood Advisory is in effect for central Palm Beach County until 2:00 PM
Local
Palm Beaches breaks tourism records in first half of 2026, welcoming over 6 million visitors
The Palm Beaches welcomed 6.09 million visitors in early 2026, generating $11.6 billion in economic impact
coastal
Hot sand, cooling rain: How South Florida weather can shape whether sea turtles are male or female
We usually think about a summer downpour as relief from the South Florida heat. But beneath the sand along our beaches, rain can have another effect and it can change the environment where thousands of sea turtle eggs are developing....
Local
Tequesta child to be featured on CBS show 'The Greatest @Home Videos: Cedy Awards'
4-year-old Isla Peters received a life-saving liver transplant from her father. Her family’s journey is featured on 'The Greatest @Home Videos: Cedy Awards.'...
safety
Right lane blocked on Florida’s Turnpike South in Martin County after major crash
A major crash in Martin County has blocked off the right lane of Florida’s Turnpike South, according to Florida 511.
safety
Police: Wallet taken after pipe attack outside O’Shea’s Pub in West Palm Beach
A man is accused of hitting someone with a pipe, then taking their wallet in West Palm Beach, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.
safety
Stuart woman accused of trafficking intellectually disabled adult in Boca Raton
Boca Raton police arrested a Stuart woman accused of arranging the commercial sexual exploitation of an intellectually disabled adult. Bond was set at $15,000....
Local
Padel X Boca Raton marks 1 year with Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Padel X in Boca Raton is marking its one-year anniversary this week during Hispanic Heritage Month, a timing that owner and co-founder Nalle Grinda says is deeply meaningful....
safety
Attorney arrested as Palm Beach County meeting erupts over $1B Israel Bonds
A Palm Beach County hearing over $1 billion in Israel Bonds ended with residents removed and a prominent human rights attorney arrested.
Local
Financial stress, raising kids? Free conference offers tools to keep families together
A free family conference in West Palm Beach on Sept. 19 covers communication, parenting, and relationships
safety
Arrested: $35K in Rolex watches stolen from Boca Raton Marriott using employee key card
A North Miami Beach man is accused of using a lost Marriott employee key card to enter a Boca Raton hotel room and steal two Rolex watches.
safety
Arrests, violence: What we know about the suspect killed by a PBSO deputy Thursday
Rex Alexander Magann, shot and killed by a PBSO deputy in South Palm Beach, had recent convictions and was on five years of probation.
safety
Indian River County sheriff announces 50+ arrests in multi-agency human trafficking operation
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office announced more than 50 arrests following a multi-agency, multi-day operation targeting human trafficking and illegal sexual activity in the county....
schools
Let's Hear It: Property Tax Town Hall on Oct. 6 in Lake Worth focused on Amendment 3
WPTV is hosting a Property Tax Town Hall on Oct. 6 focused on Amendment 3 at Palm Beach State College's Lake Worth Campus.
safety
2nd arrest made in connection with deadly Boynton Beach shooting
Another 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Nigel Beckford, Boynton Beach police announced Thursday.
safety
Second teen arrested in Boynton Beach shooting death of 19-year-old
Boynton Beach police arrested a second juvenile on a murder charge in the August shooting death of 19-year-old Nigel Beckford.
safety
Jackknifed semi-truck crash blocks 5 lanes on I-95 South in Palm Beach County
5 lanes are blocked on I-95 South following a crash involving a semi-truck in Palm Beach County on Thursday morning. The crash was reported near Atlantic Ave....
Local
Semi-truck jackknifes on Interstate 95 in Delray Beach
A jackknifed semi blocked Interstate 95 southbound in Delray Beach late Thursday morning, causing major traffic delays.
government
Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg Weiss launches campaign for West Palm Beach mayor
Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg Weiss officially kicked off his campaign for West Palm Beach mayor Wednesday night, laying out priorities that include mana...
Local
Latest drought monitor showing ongoing drought
The latest drought monitor issued this morning continues to show all of Palm Beach County under either a moderate or severe drought.
safety
Sheriff: 'She saved her own life;' Man killed after attacking deputy, trying to take gun
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting near South Palm Beach on Thursday.
News
Philly Down South brings City of Brotherly Love to Stuart
You can feel the love as you walk into a large tiki hut on South Hutchinson Island in Martin County. That's because Philly Down South is bringing the City of Br...
safety
2 right lanes blocked after multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in Delray Beach
A multi-vehicle crash blocked three right lanes on northbound I-95 in Palm Beach County Thursday morning.
government
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2023: What it means for your South Florida wallet
The Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to raise its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, the first such increase since 2023, in a move aimed at reining in stubbornly high inflation....
arts
Indian River County Sheriff's Office to reveal results of multi-agency operation
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office is holding a press conference Thursday to reveal results of a multi-agency operation targeting individuals seeking to engage in illegal sexual activity....
safety
Jackknifed semi-truck blocks all lanes of I-95 South in Delray Beach
The accident occurred at around 10:20 a.m. and involves injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol's (FHP) website. Cars are currently passing on the shoulder....
safety
Lanes begin to reopen after semi-truck jackknifes on I-95 in Delray Beach
The accident occurred at around 10:20 a.m. and involves injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol's (FHP) website. Cars are currently passing on the shoulder....
safety
BREAKING: PBSO investigating deputy-involved shooting in South Palm Beach
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy-involved shooting near South Palm Beach on Thursday.