Suspect identified in homicide that led to standoff at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach
A suspect accused of fatally shooting a woman in Loxahatchee, followed by an hours-long standoff at The Ben hotel in downtown West Palm Beach, is in custody.Sa
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Cross the street, different rules? Palm Beach County advances e-bike limits
Palm Beach County commissioners voted 7-0 Tuesday to advance an ordinance establishing age, identification and speed requirements for e-bikes.
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William Reaves: Man convicted of killing Indian River County deputy in 1986 scheduled to be executed Tuesday
Florida is set Tuesday to carry out its 18th execution of the year under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' aggressive use of the death penalty in his final term....
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Man accused of firing from pink Mercedes in 2025 Wellington shooting
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of firing shots from the passenger seat of a pink Mercedes-Benz during a drive-by shooting....
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A pumpkin wonderland in the Florida sunshine: Inside the fall fun at Bedner's Farm
Pumpkins, sunflowers, a corn maze and tractor rides await at Bedner's Farm, a family-owned South Florida staple near Boynton Beach.
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SpaceX launch puts on a glowing sky show over South Florida
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched 32 payloads into orbit Tuesday morning, creating a glowing display that was visible in South Florida.
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Martin County woman honored after using CPR to save 3-year-old girl from swimming pool
Martin County Fire Rescue honored Madison Eisler after she used CPR to help save a 3-year-old girl she found motionless in a swimming pool.
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End of an era? Boynton Beach Mall tenants ordered to vacate as redevelopment looms
Boynton Beach Mall is facing a potential shutdown after 40 years as tenants receive notices to vacate ahead of a possible redevelopment.
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Third teen arrested in deadly Boynton Beach shooting of 19-year-old
A third 17-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Nigel Beckford in Boynton Beach, police said.
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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.