Wellington man accused of setting occupied home on fire with charcoal, lighter fluid
A man is accused of setting an apartment on fire in Wellington, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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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.
business
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.
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Up to 12-foot waves pound Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast beaches
Waves reaching up to 12 feet are pounding beaches across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast Monday, drawing experienced surfers into the water while promp...
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88-year-old man dies 10 days after crash at busy intersection
A crash between two luxury SUVs at a Delray Beach intersection turned deadly after deputies said an 88-year-old succumbed to his injuries nearly ten days later....
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5,543 calls in 13 days: Palm Beach County's trash troubles pile up
Since the contracts took effect Oct. 1, the Solid Waste Authority (SWA) has received 5,543 customer notification forms through Oct. 13.
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Convicted murderer accused of trying to vote three times in Palm Beach County
A convicted murderer whose voting rights were never restored was arrested Friday after allegedly registering to vote and casting a ballot in Palm Beach County....
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FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 19, 2026
A breezy stretch of weather is in store for the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches, with mainly dry conditions expected for much of the week. While a few passing clouds and an isolated shower can't be ruled out, widespread rainfall is not expected, making for plenty of opportunities...
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Man convicted of killing Indian River County deputy set for execution Tuesday
William Reaves, 77, is scheduled to be executed Tuesday for killing an Indian River County deputy nearly 40 years ago.
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Early voting begins in Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast ahead of 2026 general election
Early voting begins Monday across Palm Beach County and parts of the Treasure Coast, giving voters a chance to cast their ballots ahead of the Nov election....