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Palm Beach targets federal grant to offset multimillion-dollar Trump security expenses
Palm Beach applied for a slice of federal money to pay back taxpayers for the costs of protecting President Donald Trump and his Mar-a-Lago estate.
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'Dude, where's my car?': Palm Beach Co. man says prized Mercedes vanished after tow
A South Florida man says he left his Mercedes in an apartment garage during a family emergency—returning to find it gone and still unaccounted for.
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Stuart chicken vote delayed to Sept. 14; commissioner says no need to rush
Final decision on backyard chickens heads to Stuart commission
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Triple-digit heat remains the main threat as storm chances fade
South Florida will continue to see dangerous heat as thunderstorm chances gradually decrease today.The primary concern shifts back to the heat. Temperatures wil...
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Colombians in Palm Beach County celebrate Abelardo as de la Espriella leads presidential runoff
De la Espriella, endorsed by President Donald Trump, holds a commanding lead over liberal Senator Iván Cepeda with nearly all votes counted.
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A Father’s Day to remember: Boys & Girls Clubs kids, dads head to World Cup
For 274 children across Palm Beach County, a trip to the FIFA World Cup is about to become reality.
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Jupiter beach dance group makes changes after pushback from sea turtle conservationists
A Jupiter beach dance group is making changes after conservationists raised concerns about nighttime gatherings during peak sea turtle nesting season.
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Stuart man dies after losing control of tow truck and crashing into palm trees in South Bay
A 54-year-old Stuart man died Friday after losing control of a flatbed tow truck and crashing into palm trees in South Bay, Florida.
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Tow truck slams into palm trees, splits apart in deadly western Palm Beach County crash
A tow truck driver from Stuart was killed Friday night in western Palm Beach County after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into palm trees.
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Father's Day: Palm Beach County father and his 2 children are all doctors in the same hospital
A Palm Beach County family of three doctors celebrates Father's Day while serving patients together at St. Mary's Medical Center.
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After 'Sloth World' deaths top 50, new exotic animal attraction planned in South Florida
As Florida authorities continue investigating the deaths of dozens of sloths tied to Sloth World in Orlando, a new sloth encounter is preparing to open in South...
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Flames spread across 10 acres in Hobe Sound brush fire, now contained
A brush fire that burned about 10 acres in Martin County is now fully contained, according to fire officials.Martin County Fire Rescue crews responded to the f...
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Strong afternoon storms give way to a hotter, drier start to the workweek
South Florida will see another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with some storms capable of producing strong winds, heav...
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Chick-fil-A Greenacres turns parking lot into mini golf course for Father's Day fun
A Greenacres Chick-fil-A transformed its parking lot into a miniature golf course, drawing families for Father's Day fun.
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Boat crash sparks emergency response in Intracoastal Waterway
Multiple agencies responded Saturday afternoon after boats crashed in the Intracoastal Waterway near Jupiter.
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Palm Beach Gardens Police seize 100+ grams of cocaine in Mercedes Maybach traffic stop
A luxury ride in a two-tone Mercedes Maybach ended in a high-stakes drug bust after a Palm Beach Gardens traffic stop uncovered a massive haul of cocaine....
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Homeless in Belle Glade: One man's story of life on the streets in one of Palm Beach County's poorest cities
A Belle Glade man shares what life is like after 4 years of homelessness in one of Palm Beach County's poorest cities.
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36-year-old West Palm Beach motorcyclist killed in Riviera Beach crash; charges pending
A 36-year-old West Palm Beach man was killed Friday after his motorcycle collided with a car on Australian Avenue in Riviera Beach.
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36-year-old West Palm Beach man killed in Riviera Beach motorcycle crash
A 36-year-old West Palm Beach man was killed Friday afternoon after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Riviera Beach.
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Steamy South Florida weekend with storms and high humidity
UPDATE: There is a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Palm Beach County until 5:30 p.m.South Florida is in for another hot and stormy weekend, with dange...
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'GOAL!': Fans pack West Palm Beach pub for Team USA watch party
International flags hang from just about every corner of O’Shea’s Irish Pub, but on Friday afternoon, there was only one that mattered to the packed house insid...
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Uthmeier Weighs In On UF President Fight, Backs Bell
Attorney General James Uthmeier wants the agency overseeing the state’s public university to confirm Dr. Stuart Bell as president of the University of Florida....
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Vehicle fire closes lanes on I-95 in Boca Raton, triggers rush-hour delays
A vehicle fire on southbound I-95 is causing lane closures and rush-hour delays in Boca Raton.
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Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down Australian Ave. in Riviera Beach
A deadly crash involving a car and a motorcycle shut down Australian Avenue in both directions Friday afternoon.
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Stuart man gets 45 years in prison for unlicensed cosmetic surgery at Port St. Lucie clinic
Adley DaSilva, the Stuart man found guilty of performing cosmetic surgery without a license, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.
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Feeling the heat? Here's where to cool off as soaring temperatures bake Palm Beach County
With temperatures expected to reach the triple digits through Friday, Palm Beach County officials are urging residents and visitors to take precautions....
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$75 million Boca Raton mansion was the most expensive home sold in U.S. in May
A $75M Boca Raton waterfront mansion shattered local records, underscoring South Florida’s surging ultra-luxury real estate market.
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West Palm Beach hosts 50th ‘Paw Prints in the Sand’ dog show at South Florida Fairgrounds
Over 1,000 dogs will compete in West Palm Beach June 19–21 for the Jupiter-Tequesta Dog Club’s 50th anniversary show.
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Jupiter's Happy Beach Dancing host says she's open to relocating amid sea turtle concerns
A Jupiter beach dance party that started three years ago has grown into a community phenomenon. Conservationists say the popular nighttime gatherings may be putting sea turtles at risk....
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Jacksonville ranked Florida’s best-run city in new study; South Florida cities land lower
Jacksonville is being called Florida’s best-run city in a new national ranking, but several South Florida cities landed much farther down the list.
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St. Thomas More reverend placed on administrative leave for 'serious charges'
The Diocese of Palm Beach County has placed a reverend on administrative leave due to unspecified serious charges, according to a statement released by the Diocese....
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Firefighters quickly put out backyard shed fire in Stuart
Martin County Fire Rescue firefighters quickly extinguished a fast-moving fire late Thursday night that engulfed a small shed in a Stuart resident’s backyard....
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Martin County man, 2 stepchildren injured in last week's Pembroke Pines helicopter crash
A Martin County man and two of his stepchildren were injured Saturday when their family helicopter tour crashed during takeoff at North Perry Airport in Pembrok...
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING; PALM BEACH COUNTY
South Florida will continue to deal with dangerous heat and lingering wildfire smoke today before a more active thunderstorm pattern returns this weekend.The ho...
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Abruzzo challenges CFO Ingoglia over Palm Beach County 'wasted claims’ calculation
A tense confrontation between Palm Beach County Administrator Joe Abruzzo and Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia during a news conference this week...
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Florida law targeting 'forever chemicals' set to take effect July 1
A new Florida law aimed at reducing exposure to so-called “forever chemicals” is set to take effect July 1 — and it’s named in honor of a late Palm Beach County...
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Related Ross expresses interest in Boca Raton Innovation Campus
Related Ross has expressed interest to the 123-acre major tech campus along Yamato Road in Boca Raton.
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Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County to host benefit concert at Wellington Amphitheater
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County is planning to host a benefit concert at the Wellington Amphitheater this Saturday.
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West Palm Beach warns property tax reform could cost city $30 million and cut key services
West Palm Beach warns a Florida property tax reform on the November ballot could cost the city $30M and cut parks, libraries and sanitation.
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Diocese places Boynton Beach priest on administrative leave after 'serious charges'
The Diocese of Palm Beach has placed the Rev. Alex J. Vargas, of St. Thomas More Parish in Boynton Beach, on administrative leave after 'serious charges.'...
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Wellington's new aquatic center draws families seeking relief from South Florida summer heat
The Village of Wellington's new aquatic center is giving South Florida families an affordable way to cool off as feels-like temperatures climb into the triple digits this week....
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Woman meets Good Samaritan who woke her as her home burned in alleged arson fire
An emotional reunion this afternoon in Riviera Beach, where a woman nearly died in a fire police say was deliberately set.
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Lake Worth woman accused of cocaine use during probation ordered to treatment evaluation
A Lake Worth Beach woman accused of violating probation after testing positive for cocaine appeared in court Thursday for a plea conference, where a judge orde...
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Loggerhead Marinelife warns free beach dance gatherings could disrupt turtle nesting
A weekly beach dance event in Jupiter is getting attention, not just from the community, but from sea turtle advocates concern.
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Riviera Beach woman accused of machete attack at Mangonia Park gas station
A Riviera Beach woman is accused of cutting another woman with a machete during a confrontation at a Mangonia Park gas station.
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140 mph motorcycle bust and 115 mph in a 40: Martin Co. Sheriff's Office warns slow down
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is sending a clear message to drivers: slow down or face serious consequences.
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FedEx driver accused of stealing Walmart shipments arrested in Palm Beach County
A FedEx delivery driver was arrested Wednesday after investigators say he carried out a months-long theft scheme targeting shipments bound for a Walmart store....
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Should 4 jurors be able to stop an execution? Challenge filed in Stuart murder case
Florida's 8-4 death penalty law is being challenged in a Martin County murder case, reigniting debate over non-unanimous death sentences.
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Judge recommends Martin County teacher be reinstated over Charlie Kirk comments
A state administrative law judge has issued a highly anticipated ruling regarding the future of suspended Martin County teacher Matthew Theobald.
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Judge rules Martin County teacher suspended over Charlie Kirk comments get job back
A judge ruled that a Martin County teacher who was suspended over social media comments about Charlie Kirk should have his suspension rescinded, and receive back pay....
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South Florida sees gradual drought improvement, but long-term concerns remain
South Florida continued to receive frequent rainfall this week, with coastal communities along the Atlantic side of the state and much of the southern peninsula...
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Major multi-vehicle crash reported on I-95 northbound at Mile Marker 103 in Martin County
A major multi-vehicle crash is slowing the Thursday morning commute in Martin County, with drivers along I-95 already seeing heavy backups.
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Smoke, storms, and dangerous heat continue across South Florida
South Florida will continue to deal with a mix of summer thunderstorms, wildfire smoke, and dangerous heat through the end of the week.The most widespread hazar...
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Martin County Fire Rescue battles roof fire at Jensen Beach Dillard's store
Multiple Martin County Fire Rescue crews battle roof fire at Jensen Beach Dillard's store. Authorities are asking residents to avoid the area.
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Flames contained to roof, but smoke reached second floor at Treasure Coast Mall Dillard’s
A fire broke out on the roof of Dillards at the Treasure Coast Mall.
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Boynton Beach residents push to save forest as developer proposes 72 townhomes
The land, located near Quentin Avenue and Nickels Blvd., sits along the border of city and county property and is home to gopher tortoises, grey foxes and other wildlife....
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Jupiter surgeon uses opioid-free recovery protocol to prevent addiction before it starts
Even as Florida celebrates a 42% drop in opioid deaths, doctors and recovery specialists say the real fight is prevention.
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Public safety spending becomes focus of property tax debate in Palm Beach County
When Joe Abruzzo confronted CFO Blaise Ingoglia about cutting property taxes, the issue of spending on public safety was a main point of contention.
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Palm Beach County fire crews respond to two shootings in one day
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue had a busy Wednesday as units responded to two shooting in Palm Beach County.
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Jupiter beach dance parties will continue near sea turtle nesting area — with new lighting rules
Jupiter's weekend beach dance parties will continue near sea turtle nesting areas, with lighting adjustments to protect nesting turtles.