Southbound Florida's Turnpike shut down due to semi-truck fire

A section of Florida’s Turnpike is shut down on Sunday afternoon after a semi-truck caught fire in West Palm Beach.According to Florida 511, all southbound lane
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A section of Florida’s Turnpike is shut down on Sunday afternoon after a semi-truck caught fire in West Palm Beach.According to Florida 511, all southbound lane
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A section of Florida’s Turnpike shut down for nearly three hours Sunday afternoon after a semi-truck caught fire in West Palm Beach.

A vehicle fire has closed all lanes of Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County from Exit 107 to before Mile Marker 103.

Fire Rescue responded early Sunday morning to a two-vehicle crash in Jupiter that sent two people to the hospital.

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to 29 fires overnight during the Fourth of July holiday. No major property damage was reported.

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Lingering smoke from Independence Day fireworks led to reduced visibility and deteriorating air quality across parts of South Florida early Sunday, with the gre

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Jupiter police are searching for a missing woman last seen near a Jupiter hotel after leaving downtown West Palm Beach.

A crash on Florida’s Turnpike northbound is causing lane blockages Friday afternoon in Palm Beach County.

A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer is causing significant delays on I-95 just south of Boca Raton.

AAA says 72.2 million Americans are traveling this Fourth of July, an all-time high, as rain and traffic hit South Florida roads.

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The grades are in for school districts across South Florida, and the School District of Palm Beach County once again earned top marks.

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Drivers traveling north on Florida's Turnpike in Martin County may encounter delays Friday afternoon after a crash blocked a lane of traffic.

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Juno Beach condo residents want a fence restored at the JB-7 beach access after the town removed it in 2023.

Boca Raton Community High School marching band is heading to the nation’s capital for a once-in-a-lifetime performance as America marks its 250th birthday.

A person riding an E-bike was rushed to the hospital in critical condition Friday morning after being struck by a vehicle in West Palm Beach.

Boca Raton Community High School band has earned a coveted spot in Washington D.C.'s National Independence Day Parade

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