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BMW reached 108 mph before deadly crash that killed 14-year-old walking to Publix
Police say five cars were aggressively driving together before a BMW reached 108 mph and fatally struck a 14-year-old in Boynton Beach.
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Two killed, impairment suspected in high-speed Boynton Beach rollover crash
A high-speed two-vehicle rollover crash early Sunday morning left two men dead at a Boynton Beach intersection.
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Delray Beach man accused of intentionally hitting pedestrian outside Boy’s Farmers Market
Delray Beach police say a man waited outside Boy’s Farmers Market, then intentionally struck a pedestrian after saying he had homicidal thoughts.
Local
Palm Beach Zoo's capybara couple expecting second litter of pups
The Palm Beach Zoo has exciting news: capybara couple Iyari and Zeus are expecting their second litter of pups
safety
2 drivers killed in high-speed crash at Jog Road and Woolbright Road near Boynton Beach
2 drivers were killed in a high-speed crash at Jog Road and Woolbright Road in Boynton Beach early Sunday morning, PBSO said.
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Crash blocks 2 left lanes on Florida’s Turnpike South near Southern Boulevard
A crash on Florida’s Turnpike South in Palm Beach County blocked two left lanes near Exit 97 at State Road 80/Southern Boulevard early Monday morning.It was not...
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Breezier Pattern Brings a Brief Humidity Break to the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast
The Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast will begin the week with plenty of late-summer heat, scattered afternoon storms and humidity—but changes are on the way by t...
Local
Gas prices top $4 in Palm Beach County as war with Iran surpasses 6-month mark
AAA data shows the average price for regular gas in Palm Beach County has hit $4.29, while diesel broke a national record at $6.20 per gallon.
safety
2 drivers killed in high-speed crash at Jog Road and Woolbright Road in Boynton Beach
2 drivers were killed in a high-speed crash at Jog Road and Woolbright Road in Boynton Beach early Sunday morning, PBSO said.
safety
Four bomb threats across Treasure Coast in 8 days; Police investigate possible connection
Police and the FBI are investigating a string of four bomb threats reported across the Treasure Coast over the last eight days, including at Lawnwood Hospital....
safety
Kansas man arrested for online antisemitic death threats toward Ben Shapiro
A Kansas man was charged with sending antisemitic death threats to conservative commentator and Boca Raton resident Ben Shapiro.
News
6-year-old cancer patient named honorary GM for a day at Rapids Waterpark
A 6-year-old South Florida boy battling cancer traded hospital visits for water slides Thursday when he took on a special new role at Rapids Waterpark....
Local
Ideas pour in for Palm Beach County’s Ag Reserve, from farm-related housing to education
Horse communities, farmworker housing and more are among the ideas emerging as Palm Beach County plans the future of its Agricultural Reserve.
Local
HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital partially evacuated after emailed bomb threat, the 4th in less than 2 weeks
A bomb threat emailed to HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital Saturday was the 4th such threat on the Treasure Coast in less than 2 weeks.
News
Martin County breaks world record with 400-foot Cuban sandwich
Martin County is now home to the world’s longest Cuban sandwich after Old Havana Cafe and House of Hope built a 400-foot-long sandwich.
Local
Man called deputies saying he killed his mother; woman found with apparent stab wounds
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in which an adult male killed his mother.
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Man arrested after contacting law enforcement to report he killed his mother near Delray Beach, PBSO says
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) said a man is facing a first-degree murder charge after he called law enforcement to report he killed his mother near Delray Beach....
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West Palm Beach man faces burglary, stalking charges in apartment peeping case
A West Palm Beach man is accused of peeping around a woman’s apartment, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.
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Storm chances stay elevated across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast this weekend
Hot, humid and stormy weather will continue across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast through the weekend.While no washout is expected, keep an umbrella nearb...
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Man arrested after contacting law enforcement to report he killed his mother in Delray Beach: PBSO
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) said a man is facing a first-degree murder charge after he called law enforcement to report he killed his mother in Delray Beach....
safety
$5,000 reward offered after multiple cat shootings in Palm Beach County
A local animal welfare organization is offering a $5,000 reward as investigators work to identify a person suspected of shooting cats.
safety
Sebastian woman, 64, accused of firing gun while drunk; pepper-ball rounds used to detain
A Sebastian woman is accused of discharging her firearm while being intoxicated, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
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IRC bus driver charged after video shows her grab child’s hand, threaten to break finger
An Indian River County school bus driver was arrested after video allegedly showed her force a child’s hand into their lap and threaten to break a finger....
schools
School District of Palm Beach County cuts 244 positions following enrollment decline
The School District of Palm Beach County confirmed it has cut 244 positions following this year's student enrollment count, the latest sign of the financial pressure....
News
Martin County leaders urge return to unity felt after 9/11 attacks
Martin County leaders and Chaplain Hoss Wiggins reflected on prayer, unity and remembrance during Palm City’s annual 9/11 Memorial Bridge Walk.
safety
Man arrested for vehicular homicide in death of 14-year-old boy in Boynton Beach
Michael Scott Bates, 35, was driving more than 100 mph when he struck and killed 14-year-old Christopher Cetoute on June 12, Boynton Beach police say.
safety
Police: Bomb threat email to IRSC used 'similar format' to Martin Co. High School threat
Indian River State College closed its Massey Campus in Fort Pierce after a bomb threat prompted evacuations and a law enforcement search.
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Report finds school officer gave former student gifts, rides and extensive phone contact
New records detail 62 lengthy calls, patrol-car rides and gifts involving a Palm Beach County school police officer and former student. No crime was found....
business
300 rodent droppings at pizzeria; chef 'wiped mouth' handled food: 6 restaurants shut
Six South Florida restaurants were ordered shut after inspections found rodent droppings, unsafe food handling and other violations that posed health risks....
Local
Practical Magic 2 charity night coming to Delray Beach
A little movie magic and a lot of community spirit are coming together in Delray Beach next week.
safety
Tequesta's 9/11 memorial holds pieces of history and personal connection for firefighter
For Tequesta Fire Rescue Capt. David McGovern, who has spent his entire career with the department, the memorial is both a source of pride and a place of quiet reflection....
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25 years after 9/11, first responders and survivors reflect on a day that changed everything
From Ground Zero rescue workers to a Boynton Beach police captain who lost his cousin, those connected to September 11 share memories that still feel immediate a quarter century later....
Local
Former NYPD detective living in Boca Raton reflects on 9/11 and a life of service
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, former NYPD Detective Joseph Greco still carries the memories of Ground Zero.
Local
Wellington man dies after stumbling into path of car on Military Trail, deputies say
A Wellington man died days after he was struck by a car on Military Trail in West Palm Beach, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Local
Caruso faces return-to-jail bid after molestation allegations; lawyers say evidence lacks
The attorneys of former Palm Beach County Clerk and Comptroller Mike Caruso are still fighting to keep him out of jail.
coastal
New surf park could turn Indian River County into a surfing destination
A massive surf lagoon in Fellsmere is nearing completion, and its developers hope it will bring surfers from around the world to the small city.
safety
Indian River State College Massey Campus closes after bomb threat
Indian River State College closed its Massey Campus in Fort Pierce after a bomb threat prompted evacuations and a law enforcement search.
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Man faces armed burglary, firearm charges after gun taken from unlocked Camry, PBSO says
A man is accused of stealing a gun during a car burglary that happened in July 2024, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Local
Body found near 57th Avenue and 10th Avenue North in Greenacres, PBSO says
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a body that was found in Greenacres on Thursday.
safety
Crash shuts down westbound Woolbright Road lanes at SW 8th Street in Boynton Beach
A Boynton Beach crash has caused extensive lane closures to parts of Woolbright Road, according to the Boynton Beach Police Department.
coastal
'Virgil will finally have a resting place:' Memorial reef offers closure for family of missing freediver
More than two years after West Palm Beach native Virgil Price III disappeared during a freedive and never resurfaced on Mother's Day morning, his family finally has a place to visit, remember him and find a measure of peace....
safety
PBSO: Speeding suspect said he was rushing to a Lil Baby concert, flees from deputies, FHP
A man speeding down the road had an interesting excuse for his high rate of speed, according to an arrest report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office....
schools
Martin County Sheriff believes Thursday's school bomb threat originated out of Russia
Students and staff were evacuated from Martin County High School after an emailed bomb threat prompted a law enforcement search Thursday.
safety
Multiple boat clubs on Treasure Coast close without warning, leaving members scrambling
Two boat clubs with locations on the Treasure Coast have shut down within days of each other, leaving local members without access to boats they paid for....
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Bomb threat sent via email prompts evacuation at Martin County High School
A bomb threat sent via email prompted a full evacuation of Martin County High School and a comprehensive search by the Martin County Sheriff's Office, the high school said in a post to Facebook....
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Bomb threat that prompted Martin County High School evacuation, search cleared
Students and staff were evacuated from Martin County High School after an emailed bomb threat prompted a law enforcement search Thursday.