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One week left to see Delray Beach time capsule artifacts on display
A cassette tape, a yearbook from the Sea Grape Garden Club, a student handbook from Carver Middle School, a pet rock, the city's budget and a phone book....
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Florida foster accused of refusing to return Cane Corso puppies valued at $3,000 each
A Lake Worth Beach woman is accused of keeping two fostered Cane Corso puppies valued at $3,000 each and refusing repeated demands to return them.
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500 'thank you' signs to appear in Palm Beach County ahead of property tax vote
A smiling cartoon squirrel, a thumbs-up and a pointed reminder about who pays to maintain Palm Beach County’s parks are now posted at roughly 150 locations....
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Donald J. Trump Int'l Airport operating normally after bomb threat shuts down highway exits
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO), a bomb threat call came in at around 7:13 a.m. threatening to bomb the airport.
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Free summer celebration Saturday at Manatee Lagoon to feature science, stories, activities
Families can enjoy free activities, science exhibits, story time and conservation fun at Mia’s Summer Shell-A-Bration in West Palm Beach on Saturday, July 25....
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South Florida drought concerns persist after unusually dry month
The latest Drought Monitor shows a mix of improvements and setbacks across Florida as scattered summer storms continue to deliver uneven rainfall across the sta...
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Palm Beach County airport committee discusses noise concerns, provides FAA lawsuit update
Palm Beach County’s Citizens’ Committee on Airport Noise is set to meet Thursday morning, with an update on the county’s legal challenge against the FAA....
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Storm chances increase this weekend as heat continues across South Florida
South Florida will see another hot summer day today, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms focused mainly across the interior and Southwest Florida before a we...
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Lake Worth Beach bakery owner faces up to 10 years in prison on illegal reentry charge
Lake Worth Beach bakery owner Jacob Zapeta-Castro faces up to 10 years in prison on a federal illegal reentry charge.
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Delray Beach's Let's Hear It event surfaces cemetery dispute, housing concerns, local art
Residents at Delray Beach's Let's Hear It event shared stories of a cemetery dispute, affordable housing struggles, and upcycled art.
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Office Depot employees pack backpacks, support Palm Beach County students year-round
More than 80 Office Depot employees traded their desks for an assembly line Wednesday, packing backpacks that will soon be in the hands of Palm Beach County stu...
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Martin County Fire Rescue could lose $16.5M if property tax reform passes in November
Martin County commissioners will soon weigh potential cuts to hundreds of firefighter jobs or critical services if voters approve property tax reform.
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New Palm Beach Co. park signs thanking taxpayers raise questions before property tax vote
New signs thanking taxpayers for maintaining Palm Beach County parks are raising questions ahead of Florida's upcoming property tax vote in November.
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South Florida is now more expensive than New York City, Bloomberg report says
South Florida is now more expensive than NYC, a Bloomberg report shows, with soaring home costs and insurance rates.
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Jena Sims discusses NICU giveback campaign benefiting Jupiter Medical Center
A new fundraising campaign is helping support local families with babies in need of specialized medical care.Jena Sims Koepka, model, actress, philanthropist an...
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309 arrested in 5-day Palm Beach County immigration enforcement operation
A total of 309 undocumented people who were in the country illegally were arrested in a 5-day immigration enforcement operation.
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Prayers answered: Owners reunited with pets rescued from alleged hoarding case in Martin County
Families reunited with pets Wednesday after animals were rescued from a Hobe Sound hoarding case the Martin County Sheriff's Office calls its worst ever....
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Els for Autism summer camp welcomes Washington Nationals players for a day with campers
Washington Nationals players visited Els for Autism's summer camp in Jupiter to spend the day with kids with autism.
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335,000 high-dose oxy pills, cash-only: South Florida pharmacy owner found guilty by jury
A federal jury has convicted a Florida pharmacist who prosecutors said illegally dispensed more than 335,000 high-dose oxycodone pills, charging customers cash...
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'What took you so long?' Suspect asks officer during burglary arrest
A West Palm Beach burglary suspect allegedly asked an officer “what took you so long” before identifying himself in surveillance images.
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Police: Man in stolen Jeep rammed patrol car before fleeing in Delray Beach
A Boynton Beach man is accused of ramming a police cruiser with a stolen Jeep and fleeing before investigators linked him to the vehicle through DNA.
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Cat missing since January reunited with owner after 92 animals rescued from Stuart home
A Stuart woman who had lost hope of ever finding her missing cat was reunited with him Wednesday after he was discovered among nearly 100 rescued animals....
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East coast stays mostly dry as dangerous heat continues across South Florida
South Florida's typical summertime weather pattern is shifting again today, with the east coast seeing fewer afternoon storms while dangerous heat continues acr...
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Boynton Beach man demands answers after cemetery removes cherished items from parents' gravesite
Boynton Beach man demands answers after a cemetery removed crosses, flags and mementos from his parents' gravesite without notice.
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$9 million renovation to transform Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center in Boca Raton
The multi-million renovation is transforming the center with new community spaces, expanded programming and modern amenities.
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Delray Beach man grows his own produce as food safety concerns rise
A Delray Beach man grows his own food at home as E. coli and cyclospora outbreaks raise produce safety concerns in South Florida.
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Tempers flare in Martin County courtroom as accused dog trainer trial delayed for 8th time
Judge Elizebeth Metzger pressed both prosecutors and Nikki Camerlengo's legal team Tuesday as to why the case is taking so long to get to trial.
safety
Rescued animals recovering, reuniting with owners after Martin County woman arrested in hoarding case
A Martin County woman is arrested after 80 cats and 12 dogs were found in what the sheriff calls the worst hoarding case he has ever seen.
safety
More cameras, more questions: Is Florida’s Flock network security or surveillance?
As Flock cameras expand across South Florida, their role in solving violent crimes is fueling a broader debate over privacy, access and oversight.
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Former West Palm Beach juvenile detention employee arrested, detectives seek additional victims
Demetrio Quinones, 43, was arrested on charges of lewd or lascivious touching, and lewd or lascivious written solicitation of a victim 16 or 17 years old, West Palm Beach police say....
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Shelter caring for 92 cats, dogs from postal worker hoarding home; some are microchipped
Rescued pets from a Martin County hoarding case receive care at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast while the sheriff’s investigation is still ongoing....
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Missing 81-year-old Boca Raton man with Alzheimer's found safe
Police are searching for an 81-year-old Boca Raton man with Alzheimer's disease and dementia who was reported missing early Tuesday morning.
arts
Renovated Wellington movie theater set for grand opening, ribbon-cutting
A longtime Wellington movie theater is getting a fresh start this week as Flagship Premium Cinemas celebrated its grand reopening.
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Martin County Fire Rescue warns property-tax proposal could force major cuts
Martin County Fire Rescue warns a homestead exemption expansion could cost $16.5 million, 116 firefighter jobs and three fire stations.
business
City expands BocaConnect shuttle service to south of Boca Raton Inlet this summer
The program runs through Sept. 30, and extends service south of the Boca Raton Inlet, giving riders access to more beaches, restaurants and the Waterstone Resort and Marina....
safety
Delays spread into Martin Co. as Palm Beach Co. Turnpike crash snarls southbound traffic
A major multi-vehicle crash on Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County is causing significant delays Tuesday morning, with backups stretching into Martin County...
safety
I-95 South crash blocks two lanes, backs up traffic to Hypoluxo Road in Palm Beach County
A crash on I-95 southbound in Palm Beach County was causing traffic delays Tuesday morning.
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Lanes reopen after 18-wheeler catches fire on I-95 in Hobe Sound
A truck fire has shut down all lanes of I-95 South in Martin County past the Bridge Road exit. Martin County Fire Rescue responded to the fire on the highway at around 6:10 a.m. Tuesday morning....
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Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf; no threat to South Florida
The Atlantic hurricane season has its second named storm. Tropical Track.(WPEC)Tropical Storm Bertha formed Monday in the Gulf of and is expected to track westw...
schools
Florida's back-to-school tax-free holiday: What's exempt, what's not, and how to save
Families across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast are heading to stores to take advantage of the savings and the deals.
safety
WPTV connects with an original member of First Weather Spotters in Delray Beach
Dorothy Bass of Delray Beach shares why she joined the WPTV First Alert Weather Spotters program and her love of storm photography.
safety
Treasure Coast animal sanctuary destroyed by fire rebuilds with more than $100,000 in community support
A Fellsmere animal sanctuary is rebuilding after a fire with $100K raised by the community it has served for over a decade.
arts
Postal worker collected feral cats along route, leading to massive animal rescue in Stuart
A disturbing hoarding situation involving animals has drawn a large-scale rescue operation to a Stuart neighborhood.
business
77-year-old accused of hoarding about 80 cats in what sheriff calls worst case in Martin County
Martin County authorities are investigating an extreme hoarding and animal rescue case at a Stuart home on Southwest Meadowlark Circle.
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PBSO issues more than 700 citations during six-day speeding crackdown
Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputies issued more than 700 traffic citations during a six-day enforcement campaign targeting speeding and other dangerous driving...
safety
Major crash slows traffic on I-95 northbound near Hobe Sound, MCSO investigating
A major crash blocked two left lanes on I-95 northbound in Martin County on Monday afternoon near Hobe Sound.
safety
Youth pastor arrested in connection to DUI crash that killed 8-year-old daughter
A South Florida youth pastor is facing DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges after investigators say he was impaired, driving 104 mph when he crashed....
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South Florida youth pastor faces DUI manslaughter charge in crash killing 8-year-old daughter
Joel Isaias Leiniz, 39, was driving a Audi Q7 SUV southbound at the 2600 block of South Military Trail on Jan. 17, struck a concrete pole with such force that it caught fire, burning the windshield and dashboard...
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Berger Wildfire grows to 13,700 acres in western Palm Beach County; 75% contained
A wildfire burning in remote western Palm Beach County has grown to about 11,200 acres and was 75% contained as of Sunday evening.
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Local woman to open up about Epstein abuse in WPTV's 'GROOMED: Surviving Epstein'
20 years after the late Palm Beach financier Jeffrey Epstein first faced criminal charges for the sexual exploitation of young girls, a team of journalists at WPTV continues to examine his impact....
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New tuition-free tech school in Fort Pierce to combine academics with career training
New Fort Pierce school opening in August offers students a head start on their careers. SouthTech is expanding its career-focused education model from Boynton Beach to Fort Pierce....
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How Palm Beach County students are training for careers before graduation
When most people think about Stuff the Bus, they think about backpacks, notebooks and pencils.But at Santaluces Community High School, the impact of those donat...
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Deputies seek help locating missing elderly West Palm Beach man with Alzheimer's
Deputies are asking for the public's help finding a 73-year-old West Palm Beach man with Alzheimer's who has been missing since Sunday morning.
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Firefighters rescue man trapped 30 feet below deck inside Port of Palm Beach barge
A 70-year-old man was rescued after falling into a barge at the Port of Palm Beach, prompting a multi-agency technical rescue.
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Crews rescue 70-year-old man who fell 30 feet below deck inside Port of Palm Beach barge
Technical rescue crews pulled a man from inside a barge at the Port of Palm Beach after he fell 30 feet below deck level.
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Heat and isolated strong storms remain in the forecast
South Florida will see another hot and humid day with scattered afternoon thunderstorms, while forecasters continue to monitor a developing area of low pressure...
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Wildfire burns 2,500 acres in western Palm Beach County, 30% contained
The Berger Fire in western Palm Beach County has burned 2,500 acres and is 30% contained, the Florida Forest Service reports.
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1,000 Palm Beach County students start school supplied after free backpack distribution
As families prepare for the start of the new school year, 1,000 students in Palm Beach County received backpacks filled with school supplies.
safety
Toyota flipped on its side after Palm Beach Gardens crash at Northlake and Congress
A crash at the intersection of Northlake Boulevard and Congress Avenue prompted a large police response Saturday and shut down part of Congress Avenue....
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Emergency vehicles on scene at I-95 south exit 66 after incident
Emergency vehicles are responding to an incident on I-95 southbound at Forest Hill Boulevard on Saturday morning, south of downtown West Palm Beach.