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Man arrested in alleged Home Depot power tool theft in Palm Beach Gardens
A man is accused of stealing power tools from Home Depot earlier this year, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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'Insufficient evidence': Why Florida judge granted ex-Palm Beach Co. clerk accused of child sex abuse bond
A Florida judge cited concerns with the investigation, repeated questioning of the child and missing cruise records in finding prosecutors lacked sufficient evidence to keep a former Palm Beach County clerk jailed before trial....
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Port St. Lucie residents to see solid waste bill credits from $24 million Waste Pro settlement
Thousands of homeowners in Port St Lucie will be getting credits applied to their solid waste bills this year. This follows a $24 million settlement the city received from its former trash hauler....
coastal
Riviera Beach cracks down on long-term anchoring in the Intracoastal Waterway
Riviera Beach limits Intracoastal anchoring to 30 days every 6 months and approved $400K for enforcement.
safety
Sheriff: Berries led to hit-and-run, swamp search
Fort Pierce man faces charges after fleeing a traffic stop, crashing head-on into an SUV and hiding in a swampy area in Martin County.
Local
A Wendy's worker asked to sit on a stranger's porch in Lake Worth Beach. Now they're viral best friends.
A woman asked to sit on a stranger's porch in Lake Worth Beach. The moment went viral on TikTok and raised more than $17,000.
Local
E-bike stop turns into foot chase after West Palm Beach man tosses handgun, deputies say
An e-bike traffic stop quickly escalated into a foot chase after deputies say a West Palm Beach man took off and tossed a handgun while running.
Local
Judge sets $160K bond for suspended PBC Clerk Mike Caruso in child sex case
A judge set $160,000 bond for suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso and denied prosecutors’ request to hold him without bond.
Local
Former Palm Beach County clerk accused of child sex abuse being released on $160K bond
Michael Caruso, 67, faces charges including kidnapping and lewd or lascivious molestation stemming from allegations involving a child victim over nearly a year....
safety
Warning period in effect for sidewalk parking in Delray Beach, fines start in October
Delray Beach residents and visitors have about a month before a $250 fine kicks in for parking on or across a sidewalk — something Florida law already prohibits....
safety
Man accused of running red light, causing hit-and-run crash in Boca Raton
Boca Raton police say a man fled after allegedly running a red light and crashing into another vehicle, then later turned himself in.
Local
Palm Beach County dog park on Hypoluxo Road targeted for February 2028 completion
Palm Beach County has set February 2028 as the target completion date for the Villages of Windsor Dog Park on Hypoluxo Road in western Palm Beach County....
safety
FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: August 28, 2026
A hot, humid and increasingly stormy pattern continues across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast through the weekend.
Local
Palm Beach Zoo keeps bears cool with ice enrichments during Florida's hot months
Lewis and Clark, two bears at the Palm Beach Zoo, can be seen lounging and swimming in ice during the hottest months of the year. It is part of a broader effort by zoo staff to keep animals comfortable year-round....
Local
Delray Beach steps up sidewalk parking enforcement, warns of $250 fines
If your vehicle is blocking a sidewalk in the city of Delray Beach, you may get hit with a hefty fine.
Local
What happens next? Deadline passes to replace Mike Caruso’s name on November ballot
The deadline has passed for Republicans to replace suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso’s name on the November ballot, meaning his name will remain....
safety
Stormy afternoons could bring heavy rain and gusty winds to South Florida this weekend
South Florida is heading into a wet and unsettled weekend, with scattered to numerous thunderstorms expected each afternoon and the potential for locally heavy...
safety
Northeast storms trigger flight delays nationwide, stranding travelers in West Palm Beach
Severe weather across the Northeast on Thursday sent shockwaves through the nation's air travel system, causing widespread delays and cancellations.
government
Palm Beach County commissioners give initial approval to 1-year moratorium on new hyperscale AI data centers
The Palm Beach County Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved the first reading of a one-year moratorium on the construction of new hyperscale AI data centers....
Local
Palm Beach County clarifies 5,000 'threats' at Trump International Airport were comments and complaints
Palm Beach County clarifies that over 5,000 reported security threats at Trump International Airport were actually comments and complaints.
Local
Boynton Beach man charged after alleged sexual battery with 17-year-old he met at work
A Boynton Beach man is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a teenage girl he met through work.
schools
54 students on bus that was rear-ended on I-95; no injuries reported
No students were injured after a school bus carrying 54 children was rear-ended during a traffic jam on I-95 in Palm Beach County on Thursday, officials said.Th...
safety
One person injured in crash on I-95 northbound in Delray Beach near Linton exit
A crash on northbound I-95 in Delray Beach has blocked multiple lanes.The crash happened near the Linton Boulevard exit, and two right lanes are still blocked a...
sports
Boca Raton family to lead crowd chant at Hard Rock Stadium for Dolphins preseason finale
A Boca Raton family named the Miami Dolphins' 2025 Fan of the Year will lead the crowd chant Friday at the preseason finale at Hard Rock Stadium.
Local
Local veterans say VA care delays create new battle after military service
Two local veterans say delays with appointments, medication and outside referrals are making it harder to get care through the West Palm Beach VA.
Local
'WE WON TODAY': Judge dissolves injunctions against Boca Raton mother separated from her sons
Thursday, Judge Melanie Surber granted the requests to dissolve injunctions against Cassini, her fiancé Ryan Londono, and her eldest son Matthew Cassini....
business
'Rodent droppings on clean plates,' temperature abuses: 7 South Florida restaurants shut
Seven South Florida restaurants were temporarily closed after inspectors found roaches, rodent droppings, unsafe food temperatures and other violations....
safety
Riviera Beach UPS employee accused of stealing phones, Apple Watch from facility
A Riviera Beach UPS worker is accused of hiding packages and trying to steal more than $2,600 in phones and an Apple Watch, police said.
government
Palm Beach County advances plan to temporarily ban data centers
Palm Beach County commissioners are another step closer to approving a one-year ban on large-scale data centers.On Thursday, commissioners unanimously approved...
safety
Judge orders mental health evaluation for woman accused in Mar-a-Lago-area pursuit
A judge ordered a mental health evaluation for a Loxahatchee woman accused of driving toward officers near Mar-a-Lago and leading police on a pursuit.
safety
'Here for the car wash': Woman arrested after high-speed chase near Mar-a-Lago security checkpoint
Alexa Scharf, 29, was arrested Tuesday and charged with aggravated assault with intent to commit a felony, fleeing and eluding police and resisting an officer without violence...
Local
Mike Caruso hires Harvey Weinstein defense attorney Rotunno, remains in clerk race
Suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso hired attorney Donna Rotunno, who defended Harvey Weinstein, and says he remains in the November race.
safety
Loxahatchee man gets 'super speeder' charge for going 117 on Florida's Turnpike
A Loxahatchee man was arrested after Florida Highway Patrol said he was driving 117 mph on Florida’s Turnpike in Palm Beach County — 52 mph over the posted spee...
Local
County says Trump airport name-change has prompted 5,000 comments, complaints
Palm Beach County says more than 5,000 comments and complaints over its renamed airport led to referrals, but no credible threats were identified.
government
WFLX FOX 29 Viewers Choice Awards winners to be revealed tonight at 8 p.m.
Thousands of viewers across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast cast their votes for their favorite local businesses.
News
Drought worsens in parts of South Florida despite peak rainy season
Drought conditions continue to linger across much of Florida, with parts of South Florida seeing additional deterioration this week despite being near the peak...