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‘I miss him’: Friends mourn Boca Raton teen killed in e-bike crash
Friends of 18-year-old Kenneth “Kenny” Donahue are mourning the Spanish River High School senior after he was killed in an e-bike crash on West Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton....
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Three-vehicle crash shuts down all I-95 northbound lanes in Martin County
A three-vehicle crash in Martin County has caused a major shutdown of I-95 Northbound, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.MCSO says all northbound...
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Palm Beach County flooding prompts questions about drainage, development and emergency response
WPTV is working to get answers about how Palm Beach County leaders are responding to historic rainfall that has left neighborhoods underwater, stranded drivers and forced dozens of rescues....
Local
Flooding hits farms, nurseries hard in Martin and Palm Beach counties
Days after heavy rain moved through the area, floodwaters are still creating problems for local farms and nurseries, forcing some to close to visitors and adding to months of weather-related challenges....
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Police ask public to help locate missing Delray Beach man last seen Wednesday night
The Delray Beach Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 62-year-old man.DBPD says that they are searching for Toni Martinez, 62. M...
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No-swim, irrigation advisories issued after wastewater spills along Flagler Drive
Florida health officials are warning people to avoid swimming and irrigation from several waterways in Palm Beach County after wastewater spills raised concerns...
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Arrest made after alleged armed robbery, kidnapping at Lake Worth Beach Airbnb
A man is accused of armed robbery and kidnapping at an Airbnb in Lake Worth Beach, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.PBSO says that Eric Matth...
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Schools in St. Lucie, Indian River counties to remain closed Friday due to flooding
Public schools in St. Lucie and Indian River counties will remain closed Friday, Nov. 6, as flooding continues to make some roads, bus stops and school campuses difficult or unsafe to access....
schools
Democrat Elizabeth Holmes defeats 'MAGA Meg’ Weinberger in Palm Beach County
Public school teacher Elizabeth Holmes campaigned on affordability and education before defeating state Rep. Meg Weinberger in Florida House District 94....
Local
Sinkhole shuts Blue Heron Blvd in Riviera Beach; crews replace rain-damaged pipes
It appears a traffic situation in Riviera Beach that turned into a nightmare for numerous drivers is getting a little better.A section of Blue Heron Boulevard e...