Saw palmetto berry arrest toll rises; man caught with 500 pounds in Hypoluxo natural area
PBSO says deputies found about 500 pounds of illegally harvested saw palmetto berries after arresting a Boynton Beach man at a Hypoluxo natural area.
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Audit finds Palm Beach County paid $900K early in PBSO headquarters renovation
Palm Beach County paid more than $900,000 for work on the sheriff’s headquarters renovation before county commissioners formally approved the change orders, acc...
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The Nora Hotel opens in West Palm Beach's Nora District with 2 new restaurants
The 201-room Nora Hotel opened Monday with Pastis and Jack’s Bar, adding a new hotel and dining destination to West Palm Beach’s Nora District.
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Up to 12-foot waves pound Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast beaches
Waves reaching up to 12 feet are pounding beaches across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast Monday, drawing experienced surfers into the water while promp...
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88-year-old man dies 10 days after crash at busy intersection
A crash between two luxury SUVs at a Delray Beach intersection turned deadly after deputies said an 88-year-old succumbed to his injuries nearly ten days later....
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5,543 calls in 13 days: Palm Beach County's trash troubles pile up
Since the contracts took effect Oct. 1, the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) has received 5,543 customer notification forms through Oct. 13.
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Convicted murderer accused of trying to vote three times in Palm Beach County
A convicted murderer whose voting rights were never restored was arrested Friday after allegedly registering to vote and casting a ballot in Palm Beach County....
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FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 19, 2026
A breezy stretch of weather is in store for the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches, with mainly dry conditions expected for much of the week. While a few passing clouds and an isolated shower can't be ruled out, widespread rainfall is not expected, making for plenty of opportunities...
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Man convicted of killing Indian River County deputy set for execution Tuesday
William Reaves, 77, is scheduled to be executed Tuesday for killing an Indian River County deputy nearly 40 years ago.
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Early voting begins in Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast ahead of 2026 general election
Early voting begins Monday across Palm Beach County and parts of the Treasure Coast, giving voters a chance to cast their ballots ahead of the Nov election....
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Bomb threat prompts heavy law enforcement response near Trump airport in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office officials say nothing was found after a bomb threat near Donald J. Trump International Airport as President Donald Trump returned to Palm Beach....
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WPB woman accused of hacking civil rights activist’s bank accounts, stealing thousands
A West Palm Beach woman was arrested after police say she stole thousands of dollars from a local nonprofit's bank accounts
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Boca Raton chef arrested after 102 mph chase yields DUI, suboxone stash in West Palm Beach
A Boca Raton chef caught speeding at 102 mph through a red light Thursday faces felonies after deputies found a stash of drugs and marijuana hidden in his car....