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Tampa General Hospital Loggerhead Triathlon marks 40th anniversary at Carlin Park in Jupiter
The Tampa General Hospital Loggerhead Triathlon celebrated its 40th anniversary Saturday at Carlin Park in Jupiter, Florida.
safety
Small-engine plane crashes into ocean off the coast of Boca Raton
Police are assisting with a small-engine plane crash off the coast ofBoca Raton.Boca Raton Police (BRPD) say it happened around10:25 a.m. Saturday near the...
safety
Small plane crash-lands in water off Boca Raton beach; lone pilot escapes without injury
A woman survived after crashing a single-engine Piper into the ocean Saturday morning off Boca Raton.
safety
Heat advisory streak ends, storms develop this afternoon
For the first time in nearly two weeks, South Florida is starting the day without a Heat Advisory, but the break from heat alerts comes as a more active thunder...
safety
Family plans new filing after judge dismisses Boynton Beach wrongful death lawsuit
A Palm Beach County judge has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the City of Boynton Beach and Boynton Beach police Officer Jermaine Jones....
Local
Mast touts Treasure Coast wins, backs tax relief, and calls for new cancer cluster review
Rep. Brian Mast highlights Treasure Coast progress while focusing on taxes, transportation, water quality and health.
business
South Florida's neighborhood restaurants are disappearing. Some owners are fighting back
Pigsty BBQ's closure and reinvention reflects a growing crisis for independent restaurants across Palm Beach County and South Florida
safety
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Palm Beach County until 7 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for southwest Palm Beach County until 6:30 p.m.
Local
Delray Beach residents demand accountability over deteriorating conditions at Memorial Gardens
Delray Beach residents demand city action over deteriorating conditions at Memorial Gardens cemetery, including faded headstones, cracked roads, and overgrown weeds....
safety
Child struck by car in Delray Beach shopping center parking lot
The incident happened in a shopping center parking lot in the 1000 block of S. Congress Ave, Delray Beach police say.
government
James Martin to take on Brian Mast after wining Democratic primary for Florida's 21st Congressional District
Coast Guard veteran James Martin defeats Bernard Taylor in narrow Democratic primary for Florida's 21st Congressional District covering St. Lucie, Martin and Palm Beach counties....
business
70 rodent droppings, roach excrement & a nose-wiping employee: 10 S. Fla. restaurants shut
Ten South Florida restaurants were temporarily closed after state inspectors found roaches, rodent droppings and other health violations.
business
Paige O'Donnell relinquishes 36 Border Collies rescued from Palm City hoarding case
The 36 rescued Border Collies can now be adopted or fostered once they are healthy enough, the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast says.
safety
Police major retires after Palm Beach Gardens probe finds alcohol, vehicle violations
A Palm Beach Gardens police major retired after an internal affairs probe sustained allegations involving alcohol, a city vehicle and conduct violations....
business
Rising rents threaten small businesses along Delray Beach's Atlantic Avenue
Residents and business owners in Delray Beach say rising rents are pushing small businesses off Atlantic Avenue.
Local
Boca Raton couple sentenced in $50M fraud scheme orchestrated from behind bars
A Boca Raton couple who ran a $50 million investment fraud scheme from behind bars will spend years in federal prison, prosecutors said.
safety
Strong storms and dangerous heat for South Florida heading into the weekend
South Florida faces another hot and stormy afternoon today, with a few thunderstorms capable of producing near-severe wind gusts as heat index values climb as h...
Local
Subculture Coffee's parking fight with Delray Beach continues after appeals court reverses orders
A three-judge appellate panel reversed three code enforcement orders against Subculture Coffee, but the city says community events are still not permitted — and owner Rodney Mayo says he plans to hold them anyway....
News
Future of Brightline station in downtown Stuart uncertain after federal funds go elsewhere
Martin County missed out on federal rail funding, leaving the future of a Brightline stop in downtown Stuart uncertain.
safety
Judge delays decision on whether Boca Raton mother exonerated of sex crimes can see her children
Walquiria Cassini has been separated from her 2 sons for nearly 3 years. A judge says she needs more time to review the evidence before deciding whether to lift the injunction keeping them apart....
safety
Major crash on I-95 North in Martin County, cleared
A major accident on I-95 North in Martin County has blocked off 2 right lanes, according to Florida 511.
Local
Boca Raton siblings win library drawing contest; artwork to appear on city library cards
Boca Raton siblings win library drawing contest, their artwork will appear on Boca Raton Public Library cards
safety
Strong storms continue for Thursday evening commute
Isolated downpours are expected as we move through the Thursday evening commute.A severe thunerstorm in northern Palm Beach County has been producing heavy rai...
safety
Could Mike Caruso face the death penalty? Here's what Florida law says about his charges
An overwhelming number of people have posted comments on WPTV's Facebook page, calling for the death penalty for suspended Palm Beach County clerk Mike Caruso following his arrest on alleged sexual abuse charges, so we're getting answers....
Local
Caruso appears before judge, remains behind bars with no bond in Orange County
Suspended Palm Beach County Clerk of Court and Comptroller Mike Caruso made his first appearance in an Orlando courtroom.
News
Sheriff credits license plate readers in capture of murder suspect in Vero Beach killing
A man accused of traveling to Indian River County with the intent to kill his ex-girlfriend, a Vero Beach hairdresser.
government
Immigration concerns reshape Lake Worth Beach PBSO deal
Lake Worth Beach delayed a vote on its $15.8 million PBSO deal, cutting the proposed term from 10 years to three amid immigration concerns.
safety
Man accused of grabbing $22K in gold chains from Treasure Coast Square Mall kiosk arrested
The man accused of grabbing an entire display of gold chains from a jewelry kiosk at Treasure Coast Square Mall and fleeing on foot has been arrested.
safety
Expert explains warning signs of child sexual abuse after Mike Caruso arrest
A West Palm Beach therapist explains warning signs and lasting effects of child sexual abuse following the arrest of Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso....
Local
Lake Worth Beach officials gear up to renew PBSO contract amid immigration outcry
Lake Worth Beach officials move toward renewing the city’s PBSO contract as immigration enforcement concerns fuel public outcry and debate.
schools
Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County seeking volunteers for reading program
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County is looking for volunteers to help local students strengthen their reading skills.
News
Extreme drought persists in South Florida as conditions hold steady
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows little change across Florida this week, with drought conditions largely holding steady despite scattered summer rainfall.O...
safety
All students safe after Palm Beach County school bus crash; 4 critically injured
All students on a Palm Beach County school bus are safe after a major crash Thursday morning involving a pickup truck.