South Florida man accused of cutting diver's air supply during lobster mini season
A South Florida man is accused of cutting a diver’s air supply during lobster mini season, while his family disputes the attempted murder charge.
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'Is this going to be the real one?’ Martin County families react after fourth bomb threat
Martin County High School is facing its fourth bomb threat in just over a week. Deputies say a 15-year-old student made the latest threat to get out of class....
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Riviera Beach Habitat ReStore loses 98% of inventory in flooding, seeks donations
A Riviera Beach Habitat for Humanity ReStore is facing a massive cleanup after flooding last week destroyed nearly all of its inventory.
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Predator catching for an audience: Livestreamed Delray Beach stings end in arrests
Two men are facing felony charges after separate livestreamed child-predator "sting" operations, putting a spotlight on a growing form of online content....
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$40K to ditch septic? Indian River homeowners face costly sewer mandate
Thousands of homeowners are required to give up their septic systems and connect to sewer under a state mandate, a change that some residents say could cost the...
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'I'm going to kill you': Woman accused of stabbing man in stomach, severing part of nose
A woman is accused of stabbing a man in West Palm Beach, causing severe injuries that required reconstructive and abdominal surgery, police say.
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South Florida commuters face 10% Tri-Rail fare increase starting Oct. 1
Tri-Rail passengers will pay more to ride the commuter rail system starting Oct. 1, with fares increasing by 10%.
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What's planned for the old Neiman Marcus building on Worth Avenue
A Stephen Starr restaurant with 165 seats and boutique retail space is planned for the former Neiman Marcus building at 151 Worth Ave.
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World Market to open Palm Beach Gardens store, returning to South Florida market
World Market opens Friday in Palm Beach Gardens, bringing international snacks, home décor, furniture and gifts back to the South Florida market.
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Strengthening El Niño may help tip South Florida toward a wetter winter
A strengthening El Niño is already influencing weather patterns across the tropics, and it could have a meaningful—though not guaranteed—effect on South Florida...
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Palm Beach County students invited to enter school bus drug prevention media contest
Local students are being invited to turn creativity into a message about making healthy choices.
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Front brings breezy weather, rough surf and a gradual break from the rain
The Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast will stay unsettled one more day before a front begins changing the pattern later this week.Wednesday will remain warm, humi...
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Martin County High School student, 15, arrested for bomb threat made to 'get out of class,' sheriff says
A 15-year-old Martin County High School student was arrested for making a bomb threat via the Fortify Florida app, telling deputies they just wanted to get out of class....