safety
New Palm Beach County Fire Rescue cardiac protocol uses dual defibrillators to save lives
New Palm Beach County Fire Rescue cardiac protocol uses dual defibrillators to help save lives
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schools
Palm Beach County schools report a nearly 7,000-student enrollment drop
Palm Beach County saw a nearly 7,000-student drop in traditional and charter school enrollment at the start of this school year, more than double what district...
Local
WHERE'S WALTER? Foraging at the Swinton Community Growing Project
The Swinton Community Growing Project in Delray Beach is more than a garden — it's a gathering place where volunteers grow tropical plants and community bonds....
safety
Crash on I-95 North in Palm Beach County, cleared
A crash on I-95 North in Palm Beach County that temporarily blocked five right lanes before Exit 64 at 10th Avenue North on Thursday has cleared.Florida 511 re...
safety
Woman accused of crashing into estate gate near Mar-a-Lago to make first court appearance
A Loxahatchee woman accused of driving toward law enforcement near Mar-a-Lago, crashing through a nearby estate gate is due in court.
News
Who pays for Stuart’s Brightline station? County seeks federal help after setback
Martin County still wants a Brightline station in downtown Stuart, but rail opposition, a missed grant and questions over taxpayer costs remain.
safety
Stronger storms could bring gusty winds, hail and heavy rain to South Florida
South Florida's wet and unsettled weather pattern will continue today, with scattered to numerous thunderstorms developing during the afternoon and a few storms...
government
Martin County commissioners move toward pause on data center development
Martin County commissioners voted 4-1 to discuss a possible moratorium on data center development considerations at their next meeting, following public outcry over hyperscale facilities....
Local
President Donald J. Trump International Airport has received over 5,000 security threats since renaming
Palm Beach County says Trump International Airport has received 5,000+ security threats since its renaming, with 46 deemed credible by law enforcement....
News
2 Port St. Lucie teens accused of 15 burglaries and gun thefts across Martin County
Two Port St. Lucie teens face 36 charges each after a string of 15 burglaries and gun thefts across Martin County, Florida.
safety
Multi-vehicle crash snarls I-95 South in Delray Beach, blocking 3 lanes near Exit 51
A multi-vehicle crash in Palm Beach County on I-95 South has left 3 lanes of traffic blocked, according to Florida 511.
Local
One red-light camera ticket led to suspended license, criminal citation for PBC man
A $158 red-light camera notice a Palm Beach County man says he never received eventually led to his driver's license being suspended.
safety
Palm Beach County woman's love of weather helps National Weather Service track storms
A Palm Beach County weather spotter has been photographing South Florida skies for years — and helping the National Weather Service along the way.
Local
Report: Former Palm Beach County clerk faced prior unfounded child sex abuse allegation before current charges
Suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Michael Caruso, now jailed without bond on child sex abuse charges, was the subject of a 2012 DCF investigation that was cleared as unfounded....
safety
Storms moving through the area bring downpours and gusty winds Wednesday afternoon
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for southern Palm Beach County until 2:00 p.m.
business
Gail Giustino pleads no contest in Martin County's worst animal hoarding case
Gail Giustino pleaded no contest to 2 animal abuse charges in what officials call Martin County's worst hoarding case.
safety
Miami ICE facility security guard accused of stealing over $5K from detainee
A guard at a South Florida immigration detention facility was arrested after surveillance video allegedly showed him taking more than $5K from a deportee....
Local
Former Boynton Beach officer to be reinstated after chase that killed 13-year-old in 2021
Boynton Beach officer Mark Sohn will return to the force after an appeals court ruled his 2022 firing was wrongful.
safety
Martin County Sheriff's Office detectives arrest 2 men in string of burglaries, recover stolen guns
Stephen Ivan Morris, 19, and Shaun Alexander Bilbrey, 19, both of St. Lucie County, were arrested on multiple charges, including grand theft, armed burglary and larceny, sheriff's office says....
safety
'I'm here for the car wash': Mar-a-Lago checkpoint encounter ends with pursuit, dog killed
Palm Beach police say a woman nearly struck officers near Mar-a-Lago before a standoff ended with her arrest and her dog being fatally shot.
Local
Lake Worth Beach PBSO deal heads back to commission as immigration concerns persist
Lake Worth Beach’s PBSO contract debate continues as commissioners seek a shorter deal, more oversight and answers about immigration enforcement.
business
Mail carrier gets 2 years of probation, animal ban in Martin County hoarding case
Gail Giustino received two years’ probation and an animal-contact ban after pleading no contest in Martin County’s major animal hoarding case.
business
Palm Beach County could be next local government to temporarily ban data centers
Palm Beach County officials may soon decide to implement a yearlong moratorium on large-scale data center developments in the county.
safety
2 arrested in string of car burglaries in Martin County
Two men were arrested following a nearly monthlong investigation into a string of car burglaries across neighborhoods in Martin County.
government
Martin County takes first step toward a data center moratorium
Martin County commissioners are asking staff to bring back a proposal for a possible one-year pause on large-scale data center development.
safety
Heavy downpours could bring localized flooding as South Florida turns wetter
South Florida is heading into a wetter stretch of weather, with scattered to numerous thunderstorms expected each afternoon through the end of the week and the...
Local
Dolly Parton's literacy legacy lives on in Palm Beach County
Families in Palm Beach County are remembering Dolly Parton not only through her music, but also through her lasting legacy in education.
Local
Dolly Parton's legacy lives on in Palm Beach County through Imagination Library
As fans around the world mourn the loss of country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton, many are reflecting on a legacy that reached far beyond the stage...
government
Boca Raton Council votes in favor of $100 fine for feeding iguanas
The Boca Raton City Council voted in a 3-2 majority to make feeding iguanas and other nuisance animals a code violation with a penalty of a $100 citation....
safety
Stuart city commission appoints new mayor, fires city manager in sweeping overnight changes
Less than a week after a new commissioner was elected and two incumbents were re-elected in the City of Stuart, the commission majority has flipped and leadership is already making sweeping changes....
safety
8-months-pregnant woman accused of DUI with two kids in car, Boca Raton police say
A woman who was 8 months pregnant is accused of driving under the influence with her two children in the car, according to the Boca Raton Police Department....
arts
McDonald’s franchises to add more than 1,000 workers in South Florida
An association of McDonald’s franchise operators is looking to hire more than 1,000 workers around South Florida at more than 300 restaurants.
safety
Martin County man faces DUI, fleeing charges after SUV slams into church
A man in Martin County who crashed into a church is accused of driving under the influence and fleeing from police.
Local
SpaceX Falcon 9 launch creates "jellyfish" cloud visible early on Tuesday morning
Early risers from Palm Beach County to the Treasure Coast looked skyward Tuesday morning to an unusual and colorful sight.
Local
SWA’s renewable energy mission
Palm Beach County’s trash doesn’t just disappear -- it goes to work!
business
36 rescued border collies available for adoption Sept. 1 after Palm City hoarding investigation
Adoption applications for 36 rescued Border Collies open Sept. 1 at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast in Palm City, Florida.
Local
Palm Beach County man cited for driving 95 in 35 mph zone, accused of DUI
A man is accused of committing several traffic violations in the early hours of Monday morning, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.PBSO says th...
Local
Boynton Beach man survives flesh-eating bacteria infection after 101 days in hospital
A Boynton Beach man is sharing his survival story after a flesh-eating bacteria infection left him hospitalized for 101 days.
Local
Palm Beach Gardens Marriott worker charged with felony theft in alleged hotel robbery
A Marriott hotel employee is accused of felony theft in Palm Beach Gardens, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
safety
Martin County man says he narrowly avoided elaborate scam impersonating MCSO
Gabriel Arrington says he spent three hours believing he was minutes from being arrested on federal warrants.