'Unwanted hug' sparks dispute that ends in six shots; Palm Beach Gardens teen arrested
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.
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Man charged with first-degree murder in shooting death of beloved West Palm Beach minister
A 38-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Akeem Moore, a beloved minister in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Palm Beach County traffic fixes could cost $8B as study identifies worst congestion hotspots countywide
WPTV is looking for solutions to fix some of Palm Beach County's biggest traffic headaches and learned it could come with a price tag of roughly $8 billion, according to a countywide transportation study....
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GALLERY: King tides flood parts of Palm Beach County
The waterfront view came a little too close for diners at Kona Bay Cafe when a king tide pushed water into part of the restaurant’s parking lot.
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Jensen Beach Boulevard shut down after construction crew strikes gas line, MCSO says
Jensen Beach Boulevard is currently closed thanks to a gas line being struck, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
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Caruso sign vandalized with 'Child Abuser!’ message, head cut out
A billboard for suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso was vandalized Monday, with his face cut out and 'Child Abuser!' scrawled across it.
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Delray Beach property manager accused of over $100K rent scheme targeting immigrants
A Delray Beach property manager preyed on non-English-speaking renters to steal over $100,000 in a years-long rent scheme.
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'Gentle giant': Beloved minister killed in West Palm shooting remembered for faith, music
Friends and fellow church members are remembering a 31-year-old West Palm Beach minister for the music, faith and service he devoted to his community before he...
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Ankle monitor data, bragging video help bust teen in Boynton Beach killing; bond denied
Cops say a court-ordered ankle monitor tracked a 17-year-old right to a fatal drive-by shooting in Boynton Beach — even after he sliced it off.
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Palm Beach County to celebrate America Recycles Day with free SWA open house
Residents can tour recycling facilities, dispose of lithium batteries and take part in family-friendly activities Nov. 15!
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Florida gas prices rose another 18 cents last week; WPB-Boca remains highest at $4.50
Florida gas prices eased slightly through the weekend after an 18-cent jump last week, but West Palm Beach-Boca Raton remains the state’s priciest metro....