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Crash shuts down westbound Woolbright Road lanes at SW 8th Street in Boynton Beach
A Boynton Beach crash has caused extensive lane closures to parts of Woolbright Road, according to the Boynton Beach Police Department.
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'Virgil will finally have a resting place:' Memorial reef offers closure for family of missing freediver
More than two years after West Palm Beach native Virgil Price III disappeared during a freedive and never resurfaced on Mother's Day morning, his family finally has a place to visit, remember him and find a measure of peace....
safety
PBSO: Speeding suspect said he was rushing to a Lil Baby concert, flees from deputies, FHP
A man speeding down the road had an interesting excuse for his high rate of speed, according to an arrest report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office....
schools
Martin County Sheriff believes Thursday's school bomb threat originated out of Russia
Students and staff were evacuated from Martin County High School after an emailed bomb threat prompted a law enforcement search Thursday.
safety
Multiple boat clubs on Treasure Coast close without warning, leaving members scrambling
Two boat clubs with locations on the Treasure Coast have shut down within days of each other, leaving local members without access to boats they paid for....
safety
Bomb threat sent via email prompts evacuation at Martin County High School
A bomb threat sent via email prompted a full evacuation of Martin County High School and a comprehensive search by the Martin County Sheriff's Office, the high school said in a post to Facebook....
government
Palm Beach County weighs animal ordinance update ahead of Nov. 17 vote
Palm Beach County is considering new animal rules that would require $100,000 liability insurance for dangerous dogs and raise hobby breeder permit fees....
safety
Lake Worth man arrested after dead dog found surrounded by blood, feces in motel bathroom
A dead dog found in a Motel 6 bathroom surrounded by blood and feces led to the arrest of a Lake Worth Beach man on Wednesday.
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Judge calls Boca Raton nurse’s viral TikTok 'vile,' recommends $250 fine
A judge called Boca nurse Lexie Lawler’s TikTok about Karoline Leavitt “vile” but recommended a $250 fine and reprimand.
safety
Fire reignites, spreads to roof at Greenacres plaza on South Jog Road
A fire that reignited and spread to the roof of a Greenacres plaza prompted an evacuation and a response from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue on Thursday morning....
safety
Two arrested in Indian River County in separate saw palmetto berry harvesting cases
Two men were arrested in separate Indian River County cases involving alleged illegal saw palmetto berry harvesting, according to sheriff’s affidavits....
safety
Boca Raton's new police chief makes new headquarters his top priority
Boca Raton's new police chief says building a new headquarters is his top priority — and he wants to put the question back to voters.
safety
Crashes cleared on I-95 North, Australian Avenue in West Palm Beach
A crash is blocking five right lanes on I-95 North in Palm Beach County Wednesday morning.
Local
Updated drought monitor shows some improvement
This week's updated drought monitor shows some minor improvement across Southwest Palm Beach when compared to last week.
Local
Nearly 200 apartments could rise in Palm Beach County’s Ag Reserve
A project for new apartments in West Boynton is advancing with the county after the developer made several modifications.
News
Rain chances stay high into the weekend
Deep tropical moisture will continue to stream into South Florida for the next several days.
business
Palm Beach County ordinance would raise breeder fees, require inspections for hobby breeders
Palm Beach County is weighing stricter pet rules, including mandatory breeder inspections and higher fees.
safety
Tiny kitten pulled from storm drain as firefighters and animal control team up in Stuart
A small kitten was rescued from a storm drain by Martin County firefighters on Wednesday.
safety
Bomb threat that prompted Martin County High School evacuation, search cleared
Students and staff were evacuated from Martin County High School after an emailed bomb threat prompted a law enforcement search Thursday.
safety
Crashes block I-95 lanes, close Australian Avenue near Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach
A crash is blocking five right lanes on I-95 North in Palm Beach County Wednesday morning.
arts
Jet Ride Boat Club ceases operations, leaving Treasure Coast members frustrated and seeking answers
JetRide Boat Club has ceased operations on the Treasure Coast, leaving members frustrated and without refunds.
Local
Judge: Nurse Who Slammed Leavitt on TikTok Should Get Fine, Reprimand
A Florida judge recommends reprimanding fining a Boca Raton nurse over a TikTok wishing former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt a gruesome birth....
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Man accused in $20K jewelry theft, kiosk burglary at Wellington Green Mall
A man is accused of stealing from a Wellington Green Mall kiosk, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Local
Soaring diesel prices squeeze South Florida truck fleets as food bank spends thousands more
According to AAA, the average price of diesel in Palm Beach County is $5.88, and $5.83 in Port St. Lucie.
Local
FAA weighs permanent Mar-a-Lago flight restrictions, sparking calls to extend comment
Elected leaders and some people in West Palm Beach and the Town of Palm Beach are upset about noise from jets flying over their homes.
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DeSantis says new Martin County project will reduce harmful water discharges, algal blooms
Gov. Ron DeSantis marked the completion of a project designed to redirect billions of gallons of water away from the St. Lucie Estuary.
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PBSO releases photos of 2 persons of interest in deadly Lake Worth Beach stabbing
Deputies released photos Wednesday of two people detectives want to identify in connection with a deadly stabbing in Lake Worth Beach.
News
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrates completion of C-23 Canal diversion project in Martin County
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated the completion of the C-23 Canal Estuary Discharge Diversion Project in Palm City on Wednesday.
Local
Mold concerns persist at Palm Beach County building housing state attorney, public defender offices
Palm Beach County employees raise health concerns over mold at a downtown West Palm Beach office building on 3rd Street.
arts
Convicted gambling ringleader charged again in South Florida money laundering bust
A Boca Raton man is facing felonies following a year-long joint law enforcement investigation into an illegal sports bookmaking and money laundering operation....
safety
PBC school police officer faces suspension after student-relationship policy violations
A Palm Beach County school police officer faces a proposed five-day suspension after an internal-affairs investigation found five policy violations.
schools
Highland Elementary music teacher surprised with $500 'Thank a Teacher’ award
A Palm Beach County music teacher thought it would be another normal day in the classroom Wednesday.
arts
South Florida crypto kingpin pleads guilty in alleged $245M theft conspiracy
A South Florida man at the center of a $245 million cryptocurrency theft scheme pleaded guilty after prosecutors said the operation fueled a life of luxury....
safety
Delray Beach ranks No. 1 in Florida for pickpocketing, beating out Miami and Tampa
A new study by Coinfully analyzed FBI crime data from 2022 to 2024 and found Delray Beach leads Florida cities in pickpocketing rates per capita.
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Treasure Coast youth designers shine at NY Fashion Week
International fashion designer based on the Treasure Coast, Kallee Jackson, can hardly contain her excitement for New York Fashion Week.
safety
Argument ends in stabbing; victim flees to West Palm Beach fire station, attacked again
A man ran to a West Palm Beach fire station after he was stabbed multiple times by an elderly man, only to be stabbed again after he arrived.
safety
Man, 72, charged with attempted murder after stabbing near fire station
A 72-year-old West Palm Beach man faces attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing a man twice in one night, including at a fire station.
safety
Stormy Pattern Continues; Drier Air May Arrive Next Week
The Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches will remain locked in a familiar late-summer weather pattern for the rest of the work week: hot, humid and punctuated by dai...
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Boca Raton woman, now same age as her father killed on 9/11, reflects on 25 years of grief, delayed justice
As she marks a quarter-century since losing her father, Suzann Rubinov shares her family's pain and frustration. Her long wait for accountability enters a new phase as a trial date is now set for the accused mastermind....
safety
Boca Raton officer’s deadly shooting ruled legally justified by State Attorney’s Office
The use of deadly force by a Boca Raton police officer who fatally shot a 39-year-old man in 2024 was legally justified.
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Young adults gain career insights through mentorship experience at The Boca Raton
There are many ways to support children in foster care and young adults transitioning out of the system as they work to build brighter futures.
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Boat Club members concerned about closures, say they're not getting what they paid for
Treasure Coast Carefree Boat Club members say the Fort Pierce location closed without notice and calls to the franchise go unanswered.
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Bridge replacement along County Line Road to close route for about a year
Martin County's County Line Road bridge will close for about a year for a $7 million replacement, impacting drivers in two counties.
safety
Boca Raton police to conduct administrative review of 2024 officer-involved shooting
Boca Raton police said they will move forward with an administrative review of a December 2024 officer-involved shooting after the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office determined the use of deadly force was legally justified....
safety
From Queens to Palm Beach County: How 9/11 transformed a student & inspired a 22-year career in fire rescue
A Palm Beach County firefighter shares how witnessing 9/11 as a student inspired a lifetime of service, sacrifice and honoring the fallen.
safety
Deputies find stolen car, credit cards, documents, sleeping suspect at Treasure Coast mall
A Fort Pierce man was arrested after deputies found him sleeping in a stolen car at the Treasure Coast Mall with stolen credit cards and documents inside....
safety
Man arrested for role in 2023 restaurant burglary in Mangonia Park, PBSO says
A man has been arrested for his alleged role in a 2023 restaurant robbery, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.