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Juno Beach residents raise safety concerns as king tides worsen erosion near homes
Juno Beach residents say king tides have worsened erosion near their homes, taking out beach access and raising concerns about a dangerous drop-off.
safety
Crash on Jog Road between La Chalet Blvd. and Gateway Blvd. leaves child bicyclist hurt
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, along with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue are investigating a vehicle vs. bicyclist crash.PBCFR says that at around 4:25...
business
Boynton Beach leaders consider changes to parking ordinance after residents raise concerns
Boynton Beach commissioners are weighing possible changes to the parking rules after residents raised concerns about HOA restrictions, narrow streets and limited parking options. City staff are expected to bring potential solutions back in December....
News
Mattamy Homes donates 125 acres in Martin County to support St. Lucie River restoration
Developer Mattamy Homes is transferring 125 acres to Martin County in support of restoring the St. Lucie River.
safety
North Palm Beach Fire Rescue first in Florida to equip crews with Ben's Blue Bags for autism emergencies
What looks like an ordinary blue backpack is giving first responders in North Palm Beach a new way to connect with people with autism during an emergency....
safety
Palm Beach County firefighter arrested, accused of grabbing woman by neck
A Palm Beach County Fire Rescue firefighter was arrested Friday and placed on administrative leave Wednesday following a reported domestic disturbance in West P...
schools
Palm Beach County families face a youth mental health gap. A new FAU program aims to fill it.
For years, Palm Beach County has faced a shortage of mental health resources for children, leaving families vulnerable. Now, members of the community are stepping up to fill the need....
safety
King tides swamp Treasure Coast roads as coastal flood warning stretches into Friday
King tides are pushing water onto roads across the Treasure Coast, and forecasters say the high water isn’t done yet.
Local
Air defense missile systems deployed at DJT airport, on barge near Mar-a-Lago
Missile systems are adding protection against airborne threats. The equipment is positioned on a barge near Mar-a-Lago and at Palm Beach International Airport....
Local
'Thank you for saving my life’: Boynton Beach teen struck by lightning leaves hospital
A Boynton Beach boy who was struck by lightning in August is now out of the hospital and going through physical therapy and speech therapy.
safety
iPhone blocks bullet during attempted armed robbery at Boynton Beach gas station
A cellphone in the victim's pocket blocked a bullet during an attempted armed robbery and shooting at a Boynton Beach Marathon gas station on Tuesday.
government
Early voting ends this weekend across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
Early voting ends Oct. 31 in four area counties and Nov. 1 in Palm Beach County. Here’s what to know before Election Day.
safety
Sand crews mobilize as king tides, gale-force winds erode Jupiter Civic Center beach
Palm Beach County has mobilized an emergency sand-placement contractor to stabilize the beach and dune in front of the historic Jupiter Civic Center after extre...
safety
I-95 North lanes reopen after crash near Exit 74 at 45th Street in Palm Beach County
A crash is blocking two right lanes on northbound I-95 in Palm Beach County, just beyond Exit 74 near 45th Street.Drivers heading through the area may face del...
coastal
Surface-to-air missile systems deployed near Trump airport, Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach
New air defense systems are drawing attention in Palm Beach as experts explain how the weapons can respond to aircraft and drones.
Local
Jupiter Civic Center closes until further notice as beach erosion shuts access points
Beach erosion caused by strong winds has caused the closure of the Jupiter Civic Center for the time being.The Town of Jupiter says that the Jupiter Civic Cente...
safety
Man charged in stolen Honda case; police say 13-year-old was also detained
A man is accused of committing a series of vehicle burglaries, and stealing a Honda Accord, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.WPBPD says that J...
coastal
14,000 turtle nests: Decades of protection pay off in Indian River County
Indian River County’s sea turtles broke a record. The county documented 14,083 nests as of Thursday, its highest total ever recorded. Coastal Specialist Dakota...
Local
Faith leaders and immigration advocates urge Sen. Ashley Moody to back Haitian TPS extension bill
A group of faith leaders and immigration advocates gathered near U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody's Palm Beach Gardens office to deliver a message, urging her to support Senate Bill 4814....
coastal
King tides flood Palm Beach County roads, close Juno Beach Pier after deck damage
Powerful surf battered the Juno Beach Pier, popping out deck panels and forcing an indefinite closure as king tides flooded coastal roads across South Florida....
News
Rescue crews save stranded manatee from ditch in Indian River County
A manatee was rescued in Indian River County after being found stranded in a ditch, according to the Indian River County Sheriff's Office.
coastal
Powerful waves damage Juno Beach Pier, forcing indefinite closure as officials await full assessment
Powerful waves and strong winds have left their mark on the Juno Beach Pier, forcing officials to close the popular fishing spot indefinitely while crews wait for conditions to improve enough to assess the damage....
schools
Indian River State College trustees table recommendation to eliminate swimming and diving team
The Indian River State College Board of Trustees has delayed taking action on a recommendation to eliminate the college’s swimming and diving team.
government
Martin County puts brakes on new large data centers for one year
Martin County commissioners voted to temporarily halt new applications for large data centers in unincorporated areas of the county for one year on Tuesday.The...
government
Martin County approves 1-year pause on new data center development
By a 4-0 vote, commissioners in Martin County on Tuesday unanimously passed a one-year moratorium on data centers as county leaders consider how to handle future development of the facilities....
safety
Shooting near Boynton Beach gas station leaves 1 hospitalized
One person was hospitalized after a Tuesday morning shooting near a gas station along South Congress Ave. in Boynton Beach, police said.
government
IRSC trustees delay decision on cutting decorated swimming and diving program
Indian River State College trustees are set to vote Tuesday afternoon on a plan to eliminate the college's swimming and diving program.
Local
Corvette, Ferrari take baths as king tides flood West Palm Beach, Lantana
A Lamborghini got an unexpected soak Tuesday as king tides flooded Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach.