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South Ocean Boulevard closes ahead of Trump’s expected return to Mar-a-Lago
President Donald Trump is expected to return to Palm Beach County Friday night, prompting a security closure on South Ocean Boulevard.
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Owner sought after 8-month-old shepherd mix found with injured, bleeding hind legs
An 8-month-old shepherd mix found with both hind legs bleeding and swollen is recovering at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control.
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Man accused of fleeing U.S. after fatal West Boca crash extradited to Palm Beach County
More than two years after a fatal crash in West Boca, masn has been extradited from Turkey to Palm Beach County to face vehicle homicide charges.
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Crash blocks 2 left lanes on southbound I-95 near Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach County
A crash blocked two left lanes of southbound I-95 in Palm Beach County Friday morning, according to a Florida 511 traffic alert.
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After deadly PBSO shooting, expert explains how deputies train to de-escalate crises
The deadly shooting of a 30-year-old Army veteran by Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies near Boca Raton is raising familiar questions about how law enforcement officers respond to armed people experiencing a mental health crisis....
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Martin County deputies probe roommate dispute ending in stabbing on SE Indian Street
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing following a violent dispute between roommates.On Thursday, MCSO says they reported to the 2800 bl...
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LagoonFest in West Palm Beach canceled this year due to forecasted king tide flooding risk
LagoonFest has been cancelled this year due to forecasted conditions that could affect the event area.The family-friendly event that celebrates the Lake Worth L...
schools
Education Foundation awards $207,000 in GoTeach! grants across Palm Beach County schools
The annual GoTeach! Classroom Grant Awards were held in Lake Worth on Thursday, honoring more than 130 teachers in the Palm Beach County School District.The Edu...
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Palm Beach answers questions about 18-month Midtown Beach closure for seawall project
An 18-month seawall replacement project on Palm Beach is raising questions from residents and beachgoers about why the entire stretch of Midtown Beach needs to close....
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Florida man receives life sentence for using AI to create child pornography of neighborhood children
A Martin County judge has ordered a sentence equal to life in prison for a man who used artificial intelligence to create child pornography, a case the Martin County Sheriff's Office said it had never seen at that time....
government
Florida District 22 candidates Casey Askar, Pia Dandiya clash over affordability
A newly redrawn congressional district stretching across South Florida is setting up a battle between two candidates with sharply different ideas about how to make life more affordable for Floridians....
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Lake Park man accused of aggravated animal cruelty after dog suffers rib fractures
A man is accused of mistreating and abusing a small pet dog, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.PBSO says that Tyler Ronald Hill, 31, was arres...
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Midtown Beach in Palm Beach could close for 18 months during seawall replacement
Midtown Beach could close for 18 months as Palm Beach replaces a 100-year-old seawall protecting billions in property, roads and utilities.
government
Palm Tran offering free rides to the polls on Election Day for Palm Beach County voters
Riders heading to or from a polling place can ride free across Palm Tran's Fixed Route, Palm Tran Connection, and Go Glades services on Tuesday, Nov. 3....
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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sees $25K boost following WPTV report
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Palm Beach County is seeing a boost in both donations and enrollment following WPTV's previous report on the program....
arts
Treasure Coast Food Bank dedicates new Fort Pierce operations center
The Treasure Coast Food Bank dedicated its new regional operations center in Fort Pierce Thursday morning, bringing its work under one roof and expanding its ca...
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3-year-old found in truck after driver allegedly failed to stop for FHP on I-95
A 3-year-old was in the truck when her father allegedly continued driving after FHP troopers activated their lights and sirens on I-95 near Boynton Beach....
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1 person hospitalized after rollover crash in Martin County
One person is in the hospital following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Thursday.See also: Florida education department says data breach may affect 4.9 mill...
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Still no cancer cluster? Florida updates Treasure Coast brain cancer review
Florida’s updated Treasure Coast review found no significant excess of glioblastoma, but diagnoses after 2023 remain outside the analysis.
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Boca Raton man accused of trying to break into cannabis shop, causing nearly $2,000 damage
A Boca Raton man is accused of repeatedly trying to force his way into a cannabis shop and causing nearly $2,000 in damage, according to a Palm Beach County She...
safety
Police: Boynton Beach Boulevard westbound closed from I-95 to Industrial Avenue
A crash on Boynton Beach Boulevard has closed all westbound lanes on Thursday.
safety
Second arrest alleges high-THC product sales and money laundering at 'Not Your Bakery'
A second person has been arrested in the Not Your Bakery case. An affidavit alleges millions moved through companies tied to the Delray Beach business....
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LagoonFest celebrates Lake Worth Lagoon with free family-friendly fun
Residents and visitors can explore one of South Florida’s most scenic natural resources during the 13th annual LagoonFest.
government
Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds makes pit stop Boca Raton for bus tour
Byron Donalds urged Boca Raton voters to turn out Nov. 3 as he criticized David Jolly at a campaign stop.
safety
Palm Beach County deputies fatally shoot armed man after hours of negotiations near Boca Raton, sheriff says
Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies discharged their firearms following a hours-long negotiation with an armed person who was threatening suicide Wednesday night, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office....
business
Flies on chicken, cheese and tuna; no hair restraints: 7 South Florida restaurants shut
Live flies landing on food such as tuna, cheese and chicken were cited at three of seven South Florida restaurants temporarily shut down last week.
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Increased security spotted near Mar-a-Lago ahead of possible Trump visit
Security is ramping up around Mar-a-Lago as President Trump could return to Palm Beach this weekend, with additional military air defense systems in place....
safety
Sheriff identifies man killed in deputy-involved shooting at Boca Raton plaza
Palm Beach County deputies shot and killed a 30-year-old Army veteran after about 90 minutes of negotiations, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said.
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King tide flooding persists - rain chances head higher this weekend
Coastal flood alerts persists through today for Palm Beach County and into Saturday Morning along the Treasure Coast.
coastal
King tides flood roads, threaten beaches and pound Palm Beach County coastline
King tides, rough surf and strong winds flooded roads, threatened coastal properties and accelerated beach erosion across Palm Beach County,
safety
'The Phone Saved My Life': Father Survives Shooting at Boynton Beach Gas Station
A South Florida father is counting his blessings after surviving what police say was a violent attempted robbery shooting outside a Boynton Beach gas station.Jo...