Government
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Florida governor signs death warrant for William Reaves Jr., convicted of killing Indian River County deputy
Sep 18 · WPTV
Federal Reserve raises interest rates for first time since 2023: What it means for your South Florida wallet
Sep 17 · WPTV
Martin County approves limited-industrial zoning in Hobe Sound despite some data center concerns
Sep 17 · WPTV
Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg Weiss launches campaign for West Palm Beach mayor
Sep 17 · CBS12
Palm Beach County mayor denies explosive allegations she pressured staffer into sexual relationship with donor
Sep 16 · WPTV
Palm Beach Co. commissioners approve framework for sheriff's service tax that could affect 700,000 residents
Sep 15 · WPTV
Man pleads guilty after stealing encrypted USB key from Palm Beach County election office
Sep 15 · CBS12
Palm Beach County weighs animal ordinance update ahead of Nov. 17 vote
Sep 10 · CBS12
Guy Fieri serves up some Flavor Town appreciation for Palm Beach County deputies
Sep 7 · CBS12
Palm Beach County advances $8.26B budget amid debate over reserves, PBSO funding
Sep 4 · WPTV
Byron Donalds campaigns in Delray Beach, addresses DeSantis endorsement and Hope Florida
Sep 2 · CBS12
Lake Worth Beach passes 3-year PBSO contract after heated immigration debate
Sep 2 · CBS12
Trump backs Scott Singer in bid to unseat Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz
Sep 1 · CBS12
West Palm Beach commission unanimously backs 18-story, 400-room CityPlace hotel
Aug 31 · CBS12
Amendment 3: What could change in Palm Beach County
Aug 31 · CBS12
Palm Beach County commissioners give initial approval to 1-year moratorium on new hyperscale AI data centers
Aug 28 · WPTV
Palm Beach County commissioners back proposed one-year pause on large data centers
Aug 28 · CBS12
Martin County commissioners move toward pause on data center development
Aug 27 · WPTV
Palm Beach County advances plan to temporarily ban data centers
Aug 27 · CBS12
Palm Beach County commission runner-up sues Waldron over residency
Aug 27 · The Palm Beach Post
The Post's Girls Athlete of the Week: Vote on the best of Aug. 17-21
Aug 25 · The Palm Beach Post
WFLX FOX 29 Viewers Choice Awards winners to be revealed tonight at 8 p.m.
Aug 27 · WFLX FOX 29
Palm Beach County could be next local government to temporarily ban data centers
Aug 26 · CBS12
Martin County takes first step toward a data center moratorium
Aug 26 · CBS12
Boca Raton Council votes in favor of $100 fine for feeding iguanas
Aug 26 · CBS12
James Martin to take on Brian Mast after wining Democratic primary for Florida's 21st Congressional District
Aug 21 · WPTV
Immigration concerns reshape Lake Worth Beach PBSO deal
Aug 20 · CBS12
Sara Baxter wins Republican primary for Palm Beach County Commission District 6 seat
Aug 19 · WPTV
Boca Raton voters turn out for Florida's 25th District race, citing overdevelopment and AI concerns
Aug 19 · WPTV
Palm Beach County’s House District 87 set for November rematch after March upset
Aug 20 · CBS12
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