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Boca Raton co-pilot, 20, killed in fiery Florida jet crash, family confirms
The co-pilot aboard the Learjet that crashed in a fiery explosion in Palm Beach County on Sunday has been identified as a young aviator who earned her pilot's l...
arts
GALLERY: Flooded roads creating challenges for drivers in Palm Beach County
Parts of West Palm Beach to Palm Beach Gardens received up to a foot of rain overnight.
schools
HOMETOWN HERO: Delray Beach teen boosts math skills and confidence for underserved kids
This week’s ‘Hometown Hero’ is using his love of math to help younger students succeed.Ben Kaufman is a senior at American Heritage Schools and a mentor at Mila...
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18-year-old killed, another teen injured after Corvette strikes e-bike in Boca Raton
A Fort Lauderdale man was killed, and a 16-year-old was injured when an electric bicycle was struck by a Corvette shortly before 2 a.m. Sunday.
safety
Flash Flood Warning issued for Palm Beach County
Flash Flood Warning for...Northeastern Palm Beach County in southeastern Florida...* Until 715 PM EST.* At 523 PM EST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges i...
government
President says he 'came as Donald Trump' to Mar-a-Lago jungle-themed Halloween bash
The extravagant celebration came just three days before the midterm elections.
News
Flood Advisory for Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie County
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...Southeastern Indian River County...
Local
Boca Raton breaks ground on $2M railroad crossing project
Boca Raton has marked the start of construction on a new railroad crossing expected to improve east-west access in the city’s northeast.The Jeffery Street cross...
safety
StormTrac Weather Impact Days: Flooding threat targets the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches
The weather team has designated today, Sunday, November 1st, and Monday, November 2nd, as StormTrac Weather Impact Days because of the potential for flooding.P...
safety
Heavy rain and flooding concerns start the week before a quieter pattern develops
A wet, unsettled stretch is in store for the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches to start November.Showers and storms could bring periods of heavy rain through Mon...
safety
3 dead, including 5-year-old boy, in I-95 crash in Martin County
A crash involving a tractor-trailer left multiple people dead and shut down I-95 northbound near Martin Highway in Martin County late Saturday.
Local
President Trump arrives at Mar-a-Lago for Halloween, ‘I came as Donald Trump’
President Donald Trump arrived at Mar-a-Lago dressed as himself for a jungle-themed Halloween party, citing a busy schedule ahead of weekend campaign rallies....
Local
More than 1,000 gather in Jupiter for Alzheimer's walk, raising over $334K
More than 1,000 people gathered in Jupiter on Saturday for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Palm Beach, raising more than $334,000 for the fight against the disease....
safety
Repeat sex offender arrested again, accused of flashing at Royal Palm Beach Walmart
A repeat sex offender was arrested Wednesday after allegedly exposing himself outside a Royal Palm Beach Walmart, two years after a similar arrest at Costco....
News
Cast out from their cruise-ship home, couple not ready to come back to South Florida
They sold their belongings to live at sea. Now, after 18 months and 30 countries, one South Florida couple's cruise ship dream has run aground in Cambodia....
schools
Contractor wants out of Boynton Beach project, says city owes over $300K
A construction company is suing the City of Boynton Beach, alleging faulty plans and an unpaid change order stalled a $798,225 boat ramp project.
Local
FAA restriction grounds drones, limits private flights during Trump visit
A Palm Beach-area flight restriction runs through Sunday as security increases around Mar-a-Lago and DJT airport during Trump’s visit.
Local
Halloween brings breezy weather; heavy rain possible Sunday and Monday
Halloween: breezy with occasional showersHalloween should not be a complete washout across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches, but occasional showers are possi...
government
Security heightened around Mar-a-Lago as Trump returns to Palm Beach ahead of Election Day
The added security around Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach is hard to miss."You can see more government people, security people, definitely more than before," said Raj...
Local
West Palm Beach woman says flood fix damaged her garden, could cost $40K
Luann Parmelee said the city didn't answer her calls, so she turned to WPTV’s Michael Hoffman for help.
News
Beachgoers in Martin County urged to stay out of water after high levels of fecal bacteria found: Officials
Water samples taken Monday showed unsafe levels of fecal bacteria at 10 locations, including Bathtub Beach and Jensen Beach. Officials say exposure could raise the risk of illness....
safety
Fugitive accused in 2024 crash that killed three arrested in Boca Raton
A man accused of causing a 2024 crash that killed three people, including his mother, was arrested in Boca Raton after more than two years on the run.
business
Man accused of breaking into work truck and pawning stolen tools, deputies say
A man is accused of burglarizing a business vehicle, then pawning off the items that were inside, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.PBSO says...
Local
Florida Supreme Court disciplines 3 Boca Raton attorneys, among 16 statewide
The Florida Supreme Court disbarred one Boca Raton attorney and suspended two others in a round of discipline affecting 16 lawyers, according to The Florida Bar...
safety
Riviera Beach breaks ground on new police complex on site of Barracuda Bay pool
Riviera Beach broke ground on a new police complex with an administration building, evidence warehouse and eight-lane firing range.
Local
Arbitrator awards family $3 million in wrongful death case involving Boca nursing home
An arbitrator found The Encore at Boca Raton 85% responsible in Patricia Batashoff’s 2023 death and awarded her family $2.55 million.
News
Martin County man sentenced to 84 years in child pornography, voyeurism case
Daniel Clark Warren was sentenced to about 84 years in prison after being found guilty on 82 counts, including child pornography and video voyeurism.
News
Martin County man charged with attempted murder after roommate slashed in neck with box cutter
A 32-year-old man is facing an attempted murder charge after deputies say a dispute between roommates ended with a man being slashed in the neck with a box cutter....
safety
'Did he actually point the gun?' Family questions fatal Boca Raton deputy shooting
Joshua Senfeld’s uncle questions why deputies killed the Boca veteran and says his father waited hours at the scene without being told his son had died....
safety
Gardens man accused of stealing gun, electronics from cars in West Palm parking garages
A security guard reported seeing a man break into a car at a West Palm Beach garage. Police say he also stole a laptop from a nearby Porsche.
News
Man accused of slashing acquaintance's neck with box cutter in Martin County
The Martin County Sheriff's Office have identified the suspect accused of stabbing his acquaintance with a box cutter on Thursday night.