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A Tesla crossed a median on the Florida Turnpike near Palm City, striking a semi-truck and killing 2 people Monday afternoon.
Seniors vs. Crime reached out after WPTV's first investigation uncovered court records, lawsuits, and a troubling pattern of elderly homeowners who say they were taken advantage of.
A Jupiter family paid over $1,000 to fix clerical errors on multiple passports issued through the expedited system.
Drivers better keep their cars in a straight line while traveling through Delray Beach this week.
Boca Raton police say a North Lauderdale man sexually battered a 17-year-old girl at a hotel after using texts and Instagram to arrange rides there.
A devastating string of traffic accidents has left five people dead over a four-day span in Martin County, prompting local law enforcement to flood the roads.
A stay at Palm Beach's five-star Palm House Hotel ended in a forced police entry after a guest allegedly barricaded himself inside and caused $1,500 in damage.
With South Florida's summer heat in full swing, Palm Beach County residents and visitors have no shortage of places to stay cool.
A Palm Beach Gardens woman says she has been forced to leave her apartment and stay with family after what she describes as months of unresolved maintenance pro
An argument sparked by an unwanted request for a hug ended with six shots fired, children scrambling for safety, and a Palm Beach Gardens teenager behind bars.
A Lake Worth man died from injuries sustained in a crash earlier this month after his vehicle struck a palm tree in a parking lot.
A new digital warning sign on Jupiter Farms Road has residents talking about e-bike safety in their community
A group of young vacationers, many from Palm Beach County, turned a Wawa snack run into a coordinated theft spree ending in 15 arrests.
As Florida firefighters deploy to Venezuela to assist in the aftermath, several Palm Beach County businesses are collecting supplies for those affected.
Two women face human trafficking charges after a California woman was lured with a fake job and forced into prostitution in Lake Worth Beach.
Palm Beach International Airport is moving ahead with a sweeping rebrand that will soon change its name, logo and even its airport code.
A child was found dead inside of car at early childhood education center on Monday, according to the Plantation Police Department.
While several big Palm Beach County projects got crucial funding, some others didn’t make the cut, after nearly $1.6 billion in proposed spending was vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A New York-based developer has proposed a 25-story mixed-use project near Blue Heron Bridge, home to a reef considered one of the best shore diving destinations in the world.
1 person died in a house fire Monday afternoon in Hobe Sound. The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause. Martin County Fire Rescue responded.
A crash that killed two people on Florida's Turnpike in Martin County closed all lanes Monday afternoon, causing heavy delays.
A deadly crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Palm City shut down all northbound lanes Monday afternoon, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
A Boca Raton man was arrested after deputies said he tried to sell a stolen electric scooter on Facebook Marketplace just hours after it was taken.
An 11-year-old girl and her father were shot while sitting in a vehicle waiting for a food order at a Hallandale Beach McDonald’s, according to police.
A trusted 29-year-old employee turned a Jupiter family business into her personal piggy bank, embezzling more than $1.6 million over nearly a decade.
A crash early Monday morning on the Turnpike in Martin County left one driver dead after a collision between an SUV and a semi-truck.
Palm Beach County officials are celebrating a milestone in a new housing initiative designed to expand access to homeownership, with its first closing.
Multiple agencies are searching a swamp west of Beeline Highway near Northlake Boulevard Monday morning, including airboat and K-9 units.
A 400-pound male black bear was killed Monday morning after getting hit by a car on SW Martin Highway near SW Warfield Boulevard
A 400-pound black bear was struck and killed by a vehicle on SW Martin Highway and SW Warfield Blvd. in western Martin County on Monday morning.
New details from Saturday morning's deadly head-on crash reveal the victims as a 31-year-old Stuart man and a 63-year-old man from Indiantown.
Two Palm Beach County customers say reviewing their AT&T bills uncovered disputed phone lines and charges, leading to months of disputes and refunds.
A local relief drive is launching Monday in West Palm Beach and aims to support families devastated by the catastrophic twin earthquakes in Venezuela.
Riviera Beach leaders, including City Councilwoman KaShamba Miller-Anderson, are traveling to Denver to compete in the 2026 All-America City Award competition.
Firefighters from Jupiter, Delray Beach, and Palm Beach County deployed to Venezuela as part of a FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force.
An off-duty Martin County Fire Rescue lieutenant voluntarily joined recovery efforts and helped bring a missing diver home after a tragic offshore search.
Two Delray Beach Fire Rescue firefighters are deploying to Venezuela with Florida Task Force 2 following the country's recent earthquakes.
A Boca Raton diner’s surprise $30 in added fees is fueling debate as Florida’s new law requires restaurants to disclose all surcharges upfront.
This is the third political message posted above I-95 in the past year, though it's unclear if they are related.
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