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77-year-old accused of hoarding about 80 cats in what sheriff calls worst case in Martin County
Martin County authorities are investigating an extreme hoarding and animal rescue case at a Stuart home on Southwest Meadowlark Circle.
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PBSO issues more than 700 citations during six-day speeding crackdown
Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies issued more than 700 traffic citations during a six-day enforcement campaign targeting speeding and other dangerous driving...
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Major crash slows traffic on I-95 northbound near Hobe Sound, MCSO investigating
A major crash blocked two left lanes on I-95 northbound in Martin County on Monday afternoon near Hobe Sound.
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Youth pastor arrested in connection to DUI crash that killed 8-year-old daughter
A South Florida youth pastor is facing DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after investigators say he was impaired, driving 104 mph when he crashed....
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South Florida youth pastor faces DUI manslaughter charge in crash killing 8-year-old daughter
Joel Isaias Leiniz, 39, was driving a Audi Q7 SUV southbound at the 2600 block of South Military Trail on Jan. 17, struck a concrete pole with such force that it caught fire, burning the windshield and dashboard...
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Berger Wildfire grows to 13,700 acres in western Palm Beach County; 75% contained
A wildfire burning in remote western Palm Beach County has grown to about 11,200 acres and was 75% contained as of Sunday evening.
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Local woman to open up about Epstein abuse in WPTV's 'GROOMED: Surviving Epstein'
20 years after the late Palm Beach financier Jeffrey Epstein first faced criminal charges for the sexual exploitation of young girls, a team of journalists at WPTV continues to examine his impact....
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New tuition-free tech school in Fort Pierce to combine academics with career training
New Fort Pierce school opening in August offers students a head start on their careers. SouthTech is expanding its career-focused education model from Boynton Beach to Fort Pierce....
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How Palm Beach County students are training for careers before graduation
When most people think about Stuff the Bus, they think about backpacks, notebooks and pencils.But at Santaluces Community High School, the impact of those donat...
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Deputies seek help locating missing elderly West Palm Beach man with Alzheimer's
Deputies are asking for the public's help finding a 73-year-old West Palm Beach man with Alzheimer's who has been missing since Sunday morning.
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Firefighters rescue man trapped 30 feet below deck inside Port of Palm Beach barge
A 70-year-old man was rescued after falling into a barge at the Port of Palm Beach, prompting a multi-agency technical rescue.
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Crews rescue 70-year-old man who fell 30 feet below deck inside Port of Palm Beach barge
Technical rescue crews pulled a man from inside a barge at the Port of Palm Beach after he fell 30 feet below deck level.
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Heat and isolated strong storms remain in the forecast
South Florida will see another hot and humid day with scattered afternoon thunderstorms, while forecasters continue to monitor a developing area of low pressure...
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Wildfire burns 2,500 acres in western Palm Beach County, 30% contained
The Berger Fire in western Palm Beach County has burned 2,500 acres and is 30% contained, the Florida Forest Service reports.
schools
1,000 Palm Beach County students start school supplied after free backpack distribution
As families prepare for the start of the new school year, 1,000 students in Palm Beach County received backpacks filled with school supplies.
safety
Toyota flipped on its side after Palm Beach Gardens crash at Northlake and Congress
A crash at the intersection of Northlake Boulevard and Congress Avenue prompted a large police response Saturday and shut down part of Congress Avenue....
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Emergency vehicles on scene at I-95 south exit 66 after incident
Emergency vehicles are responding to an incident on I-95 southbound at Forest Hill Boulevard on Saturday morning, south of downtown West Palm Beach.
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Waterspouts, lightning strikes and fires: Severe weather batters Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County
Severe storms hit the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County Friday, bringing waterspouts, lightning strikes, and fires.
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Berger Wildfire grows to 1,500 acres in western Palm Beach County
A wildfire burning in remote western Palm Beach County has grown to about 1,500 acres and was 30% contained as of Friday evening, according to a report from the...
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Scattered afternoon storms return to South Florida, heat remains a concern
South Florida will see another typical summer weather day today, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms developing inland while heat and humidity continue to cr...
safety
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department firefighters rescue dog that fell into raw sewage lift station
A dog fell 10 to 12 feet into a lift station holding about 2 feet of raw sewage Thursday, prompting a Special Operations confined space rescue.
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Flood Advisory in effect for St. Lucie County & Martin County until 8:15 p.m.
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8:15 PM THIS EVENING Flood Advisory in effect for St. Lucie County.(WPEC)* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expect...
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South Florida residents adjust diets amid E. coli, cyclospora outbreaks
Outbreaks linked to lettuce, including at Taco Bell locations, have prompted shoppers and diners in Palm Beach County to rethink what they eat.
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Wellington teen says e-bike rider intentionally hit him during dangerous stunt near Lion Country Safari
A Wellington teen says a dirt bike rider intentionally struck him near Lion Country Safari. His family wants answers.
safety
Orlando man arrested after Juno Beach child sex abuse investigation
An Orlando man is behind bars after he was accused of abusing two juveniles in Juno Beach over the course of several years.
safety
West Palm Beach company offers guaranteed hurricane evacuation flights for $1,250 membership
Priority Evac sells memberships for guaranteed chartered flights out of Florida when a hurricane threatens. Here's how it works.
safety
Man arrested for soliciting videos from minor, Boynton Beach police say there could be more victims
Boynton Beach police arrested a Boca Raton man for soliciting photos from a 14-year-old. Police believe there may be more victims.
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West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System hosts resource fair at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee
The free resource fair connects veterans with VA healthcare, benefits, service dog and adoption programs, among other resources.
government
Plea offer rejected in case involving stolen Palm Beach County election encrypted USB key
A judge declined to accept a plea offer for John Domnick Panicci, who is accused of stealing an encrypted USB key from the Palm Beach County election office....
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West Palm Beach rides next wave of growth with new luxury tower beside Brightline station
After years of planning, a highrise luxury apartment building beside the West Palm Beach Brightline Station is officially moving from blueprints to construction...
safety
U-Haul passenger allegedly tossed lit cigarette, leading police to find cocaine in shoe
A lit cigarette tossed from a U-Haul window during a Boynton Beach traffic stop led to a 63-year-old man's arrest on cocaine and drug paraphernalia charges....
business
Target theft suspect accused of stealing more than $2,700 through self-checkout scheme
A woman is accused of stealing more than $2,700 worth of merchandise from Target stores in Palm Beach County through a self-checkout "skip-scan" scheme....
safety
Police: Boca man targeted '14-year-old' for foot videos after posting flyers near school
A Boca Raton man was arrested after Boynton Beach police said he tried to meet an undercover officer he believed was a 14-year-old child.
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Boca Raton TLC Program turns summer into season of service for South Florida families
B’nai Torah Congregation’s TLC Program in Boca Raton invites South Florida families to volunteer through food, literacy, pantry and community projects....
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Heat and strong thunderstorms expected across South Florida this afternoon
South Florida will contend with another day of dangerous heat before scattered thunderstorms develop later this afternoon and evening, with the greatest coverag...
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Flood Advisory for Palm Beach Co. through 12;30 a.m.
A Flood advisory has been issued for areas in Palm Beach County until 12:30 a.m. At 1133 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor...
government
Palm Beach County commissioners reject Project Tango, but data center development still approved for site
Palm Beach County voted 5-1 to deny Project Tango, but a prior approval for 2M+ sq ft of data center and warehouse space remains.
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Humane Society of the Treasure Coast needs community to foster, adopt pets during shelter renovation
The shelter is in phase 2 of construction and the noise is creating stressful conditions for animals still housed on site. The shelter needs fosters and adopters for 67 animals now....
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Palm Beach County denies Project Tango expansion, but construction on Loxahatchee site continues
Palm Beach County commissioners denied an application to expand Project Tango into a large-scale AI data center, but construction on the site is still moving forward under approvals granted in 2016....
safety
All lanes reopen after head-on crash in Martin County
Multiple agencies responded to a head-on collision in Martin County on Thursday afternoon.
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Teen on e-scooter recovering from hit-and-run with e-dirtbike near Lion Country Safari
A Wellington teenager is recovering at home with a broken right foot and broken toes after he says he was the victim of a hit-and-run collision Tuesday, July 14...
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Some Lake Worth Beach home projects may no longer need building permits
Lake Worth Beach homeowners may qualify for new building permit exemptions under Florida law, but city approval is still required before work begins.
safety
Man with prior arrests shot after allegedly pointing air gun at PBSO deputies
A Delray Beach man was arrested Wednesday after deputies say he pointed what appeared to be a rifle at responding law enforcement.
safety
New video, report detail 100 mph chase and foot arrest off Martin County 'death trap' road
New video shows a 100 mph chase through Martin County that ended after stop sticks disabled a Kia and deputies tackled the driver on foot.
safety
Lanes reopen on I-95 North in Martin County after crash near Hobe Sound
A crash on I-95 North in Martin County is blocking all lanes on Thursday morning.
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Connect with WPTV during our Let's Hear It meetup in Delray Beach on July 22
WPTV is connecting with you in your community! Come out and see us at our next Let's Hear It meet-up on Wednesday, July 22, in Delray Beach to share your story and tell us what's happening in your neighborhood....
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South Florida drought monitor largely unchanged, worsens slightly inland
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday, shows little change in drought conditions across Florida this week, with one notable exception in parts of S...
government
Hop in, this ride is on the taxpayers: The cost of county commissioner transportation
Waste Watch: Palm Beach County commissioners face scrutiny over car allowances, county vehicles and sheriff-provided transportation funded by taxpayers....
safety
Dangerous heat continues across South Florida with only scattered afternoon storms
South Florida is heading into another active summer weather day, with isolated afternoon thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, frequent lightning,...
government
Relief sweeps through community after Palm Beach County denies Project Tango AI data center
Palm Beach County commissioners denied Project Tango without prejudice, bringing relief to opponents after months of community organizing and public hearings....
safety
Man hospitalized in deputy-involved shooting after raising shotgun at law enforcement
A man was shot in a deputy-involved shooting after authorities said he pointed a shotgun at Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies conducting a welfare check....
government
Palm Beach County commissioners reject Project Tango AI data center after more than 12 hours of debate
Palm Beach County commissioners denied Project Tango, a proposed hyperscale AI data center near Arden, without prejudice after more than 12 hours of debate....
safety
Deputy shoots man who pointed air gun at deputies during welfare check near Delray Beach
Alexander Bucspun, 23, was arrested on charges of 3 counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and 1 count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon....
safety
$9,500 reward offered in unsolved 2020 killing of Palm Springs woman
Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers is offering a $9,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the unsolved 2020 killing of a 26-year-old woman.
government
Palm Beach County reverses course on beach parking fees, keeps parking free for residents
Palm Beach County commissioners voted to keep beach parking free for residents after intense public backlash over a proposed $4-an-hour parking fee.
safety
West Palm Beach rolls out mobile surveillance trailers to boost public safety in key districts
West Palm Beach is expanding its public safety efforts with new mobile surveillance trailers that city leaders say will help deter crime and support police investigations in key neighborhoods....
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Palm Beach Improv sets Labor Day weekend opening at Mall at Wellington Green
It's not a drill, Palm Beach County.Palm Beach Improv will be opening Labor Day Weekend at the Mall at Wellington Green, according to the Palm Beach Improv ins...
safety
Driver hits 100+ mph, forces cars off road in Indiantown, Martin County deputies say
A Palm Beach County man was arrested after the Martin County Sheriff's Office said he drove more than 100 mph and tried to outrun deputies in Indiantown....
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Palm Beach Improv sets Labor Day weekend reopening at Mall at Wellington Green
The Palm Beach Improv has officially set a date for its reopening at the Mall at Wellington Green. Mark your calendars.
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Palm Beach County man leads Martin County deputies on high-speed chase through Indiantown
A Palm Beach County man was arrested after leading Martin County deputies on a 100+ mph chase through Indiantown.