Jupiter beach dance group makes changes after pushback from sea turtle conservationists
A Jupiter beach dance group is making changes after conservationists raised concerns about nighttime gatherings during peak sea turtle nesting season.
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Stuart man dies after losing control of tow truck and crashing into palm trees in South Bay
A 54-year-old Stuart man died Friday after losing control of a flatbed tow truck and crashing into palm trees in South Bay, Florida.
Tow truck slams into palm trees, splits apart in deadly western Palm Beach County crash
A tow truck driver from Stuart was killed Friday night in western Palm Beach County after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into palm trees.
Father's Day: Palm Beach County father and his 2 children are all doctors in the same hospital
A Palm Beach County family of three doctors celebrates Father's Day while serving patients together at St. Mary's Medical Center.
Police searching for missing, endangered 68-year-old man in Boynton Beach
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing and endangered 68-year-old man.According to the Boynton Beach Police Department, Walter Denahan w
After 'Sloth World' deaths top 50, new exotic animal attraction planned in South Florida
As Florida authorities continue investigating the deaths of dozens of sloths tied to Sloth World in Orlando, a new sloth encounter is preparing to open in South
Flames spread across 10 acres in Hobe Sound brush fire, now contained
A brush fire that burned about 10 acres in Martin County is now fully contained, according to fire officials.Martin County Fire Rescue crews responded to the f
Strong afternoon storms give way to a hotter, drier start to the workweek
South Florida will see another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with some storms capable of producing strong winds, heav
Chick-fil-A Greenacres turns parking lot into mini golf course for Father's Day fun
A Greenacres Chick-fil-A transformed its parking lot into a miniature golf course, drawing families for Father's Day fun.
Boat crash sparks emergency response in Intracoastal Waterway
Multiple agencies responded Saturday afternoon after boats crashed in the Intracoastal Waterway near Jupiter.
Palm Beach Gardens Police seize 100+ grams of cocaine in Mercedes Maybach traffic stop
A luxury ride in a two-tone Mercedes Maybach ended in a high-stakes drug bust after a Palm Beach Gardens traffic stop uncovered a massive haul of cocaine.
Homeless in Belle Glade: One man's story of life on the streets in one of Palm Beach County's poorest cities
A Belle Glade man shares what life is like after 4 years of homelessness in one of Palm Beach County's poorest cities.
36-year-old West Palm Beach motorcyclist killed in Riviera Beach crash; charges pending
A 36-year-old West Palm Beach man was killed Friday after his motorcycle collided with a car on Australian Avenue in Riviera Beach.
36-year-old West Palm Beach man killed in Riviera Beach motorcycle crash
A 36-year-old West Palm Beach man was killed Friday afternoon after a crash involving a motorcycle and a car in Riviera Beach.
Steamy South Florida weekend with storms and high humidity
UPDATE: There is a severe thunderstorm warning in effect for Palm Beach County until 5:30 p.m.South Florida is in for another hot and stormy weekend, with dange
'GOAL!': Fans pack West Palm Beach pub for Team USA watch party
International flags hang from just about every corner of O’Shea’s Irish Pub, but on Friday afternoon, there was only one that mattered to the packed house insid
Uthmeier Weighs In On UF President Fight, Backs Bell
Attorney General James Uthmeier wants the agency overseeing the state’s public university to confirm Dr. Stuart Bell as president of the University of Florida.
Vehicle fire closes lanes on I-95 in Boca Raton, triggers rush-hour delays
A vehicle fire on southbound I-95 is causing lane closures and rush-hour delays in Boca Raton.
Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down Australian Ave. in Riviera Beach
A deadly crash involving a car and a motorcycle shut down Australian Avenue in both directions Friday afternoon.
Stuart man gets 45 years in prison for unlicensed cosmetic surgery at Port St. Lucie clinic
Adley DaSilva, the Stuart man found guilty of performing cosmetic surgery without a license, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.
Feeling the heat? Here's where to cool off as soaring temperatures bake Palm Beach County
With temperatures expected to reach the triple digits through Friday, Palm Beach County officials are urging residents and visitors to take precautions.
$75 million Boca Raton mansion was the most expensive home sold in U.S. in May
A $75M Boca Raton waterfront mansion shattered local records, underscoring South Florida’s surging ultra-luxury real estate market.
West Palm Beach hosts 50th ‘Paw Prints in the Sand’ dog show at South Florida Fairgrounds
Over 1,000 dogs will compete in West Palm Beach June 19–21 for the Jupiter-Tequesta Dog Club’s 50th anniversary show.
Jupiter's Happy Beach Dancing host says she's open to relocating amid sea turtle concerns
A Jupiter beach dance party that started three years ago has grown into a community phenomenon. Conservationists say the popular nighttime gatherings may be putting sea turtles at risk.
Jacksonville ranked Florida’s best-run city in new study; South Florida cities land lower
Jacksonville is being called Florida’s best-run city in a new national ranking, but several South Florida cities landed much farther down the list.
St. Thomas More reverend placed on administrative leave for 'serious charges'
The Diocese of Palm Beach County has placed a reverend on administrative leave due to unspecified serious charges, according to a statement released by the Diocese.
Firefighters quickly put out backyard shed fire in Stuart
Martin County Fire Rescue firefighters quickly extinguished a fast-moving fire late Thursday night that engulfed a small shed in a Stuart resident’s backyard.
Martin County man, 2 stepchildren injured in last week's Pembroke Pines helicopter crash
A Martin County man and two of his stepchildren were injured Saturday when their family helicopter tour crashed during takeoff at North Perry Airport in Pembrok
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING; PALM BEACH COUNTY
South Florida will continue to deal with dangerous heat and lingering wildfire smoke today before a more active thunderstorm pattern returns this weekend.The ho
Abruzzo challenges CFO Ingoglia over Palm Beach County 'wasted claims’ calculation
A tense confrontation between Palm Beach County Administrator Joe Abruzzo and Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia during a news conference this week
Florida law targeting 'forever chemicals' set to take effect July 1
A new Florida law aimed at reducing exposure to so-called “forever chemicals” is set to take effect July 1 — and it’s named in honor of a late Palm Beach County
Related Ross expresses interest in Boca Raton Innovation Campus
Related Ross has expressed interest to the 123-acre major tech campus along Yamato Road in Boca Raton.
Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County to host benefit concert at Wellington Amphitheater
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County is planning to host a benefit concert at the Wellington Amphitheater this Saturday.
West Palm Beach warns property tax reform could cost city $30 million and cut key services
West Palm Beach warns a Florida property tax reform on the November ballot could cost the city $30M and cut parks, libraries and sanitation.
Diocese places Boynton Beach priest on administrative leave after 'serious charges'
The Diocese of Palm Beach has placed the Rev. Alex J. Vargas, of St. Thomas More Parish in Boynton Beach, on administrative leave after 'serious charges.'
Wellington's new aquatic center draws families seeking relief from South Florida summer heat
The Village of Wellington's new aquatic center is giving South Florida families an affordable way to cool off as feels-like temperatures climb into the triple digits this week.
Woman meets Good Samaritan who woke her as her home burned in alleged arson fire
An emotional reunion this afternoon in Riviera Beach, where a woman nearly died in a fire police say was deliberately set.
Lake Worth woman accused of cocaine use during probation ordered to treatment evaluation
A Lake Worth Beach woman accused of violating probation after testing positive for cocaine appeared in court Thursday for a plea conference, where a judge orde
Loggerhead Marinelife warns free beach dance gatherings could disrupt turtle nesting
A weekly beach dance event in Jupiter is getting attention, not just from the community, but from sea turtle advocates concern.
Riviera Beach woman accused of machete attack at Mangonia Park gas station
A Riviera Beach woman is accused of cutting another woman with a machete during a confrontation at a Mangonia Park gas station.