Palm Beach County

Winning Fantasy 5 ticket sold at west Miami-Dade gas station

A Fantasy 5 ticket sold at a gas station in west Miami-Dade was one of two winning tickets in Tuesday’s midday drawing, according to the Florida Lottery.

Delray Beach Pride mural vandalized

Police in Delray Beach are searching for a reckless driver, who vandalized a Pride mural.

Brightline responds to investigative findings involving highspeed railway death toll

Jim Kovalsky, the president of the Florida East Coast Railway Society, was among the experts reacting on Tuesday to a new investigation on Brightline, the first high-speed passenger train in South Florida.

Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold at South Florida 7-Eleven

One lucky Powerball player hit the $1 million prize after purchasing a second-tier winning ticket at a 7-Eleven store in Lake Worth, Florida Lottery officials confirmed Thursday.

Man wouldn’t pay New Orleans woman $500 to ‘get busy’ at Hard Rock, so she stole his Rolex, cops say

A New Orleans woman who authorities said is suspected in multiple thefts targeting men in South Florida was booked into the Broward County jail on four felony charges on Wednesday.

WPLG-TV President & CEO Bert Medina inducted into Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame

WPLG-TV President and CEO Bert Medina has been inducted into the Florida Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

DeSantis rails against ‘woke accreditation cartels,’ previews higher education shake-up

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Thursday morning in Boca Raton.

Thousands of jobs available at Amerant Bank Arena job fair

Hiring managers and recruiters across South Florida are looking to fill thousands of open positions during a job fair at the Amerant Bank Arena.

‘Thank God I am alive’: Couple says they encountered Brickell stabbing suspect just before killing

A Boca Raton couple staying in the Icon Brickell building said they encountered a suspect moments before he would go on to enter a unit and stab a teenager to death in his sleep in an attack police described as random.

Deputies release images of suspect in unsolved murder in Broward

Broward County Sheriff’s Office detectives released a surveillance video Tuesday saying it shows a suspect in the murder late last year of a 30-year-old felon.

Family of man charged in shooting of 2 teens say he was in fear for his life

A man remains behind bars following the shooting of two teenagers earlier this month.

Saharan dust brings hazy skies, heat to South Florida

South Florida residents and visitors can expect hazy skies and sweltering heat this weekend, as another surge of Saharan dust drifts across the region, keeping tropical development at bay but pushing air quality and humidity levels higher.

2 Fantasy 5 tickets hit jackpots in Boca Raton, west Miami-Dade

Two Fantasy 5 players in South Florida are celebrating big wins after both the midday and evening draws produced jackpot winners on Thursday, according to the Florida Lottery.

DeSantis signs firefighter safety bill at Palm Beach Gardens convention

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new legislation Thursday aimed at strengthening health and safety protections for Florida’s firefighters.

Winning $250K Jackpot Triple Play ticket sold at Boca Raton gas station

A lucky Florida Lottery player has won a $250,000 prize from a Jackpot Triple Play drawing after purchasing a Quick Pick ticket at a gas station in Boca Raton, officials announced Wednesday.

Trump pardons 2 Florida men convicted after freeing 19 sharks, grouper

President Donald Trump recently pardoned two Florida men who were convicted of theft in 2022 after freeing 19 sharks in 2020 off the Jupiter Inlet.

Storms threaten afternoon plans in South Florida as front stalls over region

Clouds are building across South Florida as a stalled front is expected to bring multiple rounds of thunderstorms across the region on Saturday afternoon, prompting residents and visitors to adjust their outdoor plans heading into the weekend.

Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville license plates coming to a bumper near you

More than a year after Florida lawmakers gave the thumbs up, “parrotheads” will soon be able to hit the road with a specialty Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville license plate.

Financier accused of stealing $8.4M from mother pleads guilty: Prosecutors

Brett Graham, the founder of Vertical Capital who was barred by the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, pled guilty to federal charges on Tuesday in West Palm Beach.

Massive tree comes down during windy rainstorm in South Miami

A flood advisory was issued for parts of South Florida on Sunday.

Ukrainian mother and daughter face voter fraud charges in South Florida

Federal prosecutors recently accused two Ukrainian women of voter fraud in South Florida after a U.S. Homeland Security Investigations Miami probe.

Ex-Celsius Holdings executive sentenced after pleading guilty to insider trading

A federal judge sentenced a former executive for the energy drink company Celsius Holdings, Inc. on Monday after he pleaded guilty to a $1.6 million insider trading scheme.

Thousands of jobs available at Sunrise job fair

Hiring managers and recruiters across South Florida are looking to fill thousands of open positions during a job fair in Sunrise.

911 calls from Boca Raton fatal plane crash released

A growing memorial lies at the site of Friday’s fatal plane crash in Boca Raton.

FAU will test emergency sirens

Don’t be alarmed if you hear sirens on the Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton campus on Wednesday.

IRS extends tax deadlines for all of Florida due to 2024 hurricanes

The IRS is giving individuals and businesses across Florida until May 1 to file various federal tax returns and make payments, following last year’s devastating Hurricane Milton.

Police identify victims of deadly Boca Raton plane crash

Boca Raton police identified the three victims killed in Friday’s plane crash near a busy intersection.

‘It’s difficult’: Plane crash near Boca Raton Airport shakes aviation community

Planes were once again taking off and landing at Boca Raton Airport on Friday afternoon, but for many in the aviation community, the day remained far from routine.

3 dead, 1 injured after small plane crashes near busy Boca Raton intersection, authorities say

Three people were aboard a small plane that crashed Friday morning near a busy Boca Raton intersection, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.

South Florida fire truck driver loses job after Brightline crash injuring 15

The Delray Beach Fire Rescue driver-engineer who drove around lowered crossing gates and into the path of a Brightline train in December, causing a crash that injured more than a dozen people, has been fired.

South Florida animal rescue helps French bulldogs with disabilities live full lives

A Palm Beach County animal rescue group is giving disabled French bulldogs a second chance at life, as the popular breed faces increasing health complications tied to genetics and inbreeding.

South Florida Trump voters keeping faith amid tariffs, deportations

From the Spot Barbershop in Doral and Versailles Cuban restaurant in Miami, to Willy Guardiola in Palm Beach Gardens and Brenda Knowles along Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Donald Trump voters say they have faith in the campaign promises Trump is now rolling out, from mass deportations to sweeping tariffs.

Trump flies from MIA to Doral ahead of LIV Golf; president’s schedule includes Mar-a-Lago and Jupiter

After Air Force One landed at Miami International Airport, President Donald Trump flew to the Trump National Doral on Thursday and was set to spend the night in Mar-a-Lago.

Authorities announce 9 MS-13 indictments, convictions linked to Broward, Palm Beach murder cases

Federal authorities and the Broward Sheriff’s Office have announced the arrests of nine MS-13 gang members connected to multiple cold case murders in Broward and Palm Beach counties.

South Florida man accused of beating roommate’s dog with metal trailer hitch

Authorities in Palm Beach County announced the arrest of a man for animal cruelty.

Lindsey Lohan’s father arrested in Palm Beach County, accused of violating probation

Michael Lohan, the father of actress Lindsey Lohan, was arrested Sunday in Palm Beach County.

FHP shares video of PIT maneuver ending chase with Broward man’s arrest

The Florida Highway Patrol released a video Thursday showing the end of a chase.

South Florida man plotted to have ex-wife ‘put down like a rabid dog,’ deputies say

Newly released details reveal that a Boynton Beach man was arrested last week after investigators said he attempted to hire a hitman — who was actually an undercover detective — to kill his ex-wife, stating she needed to be “put down like a rabid dog.”

IRS auctions off rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s personal belongings following raid at South Florida home

A South Florida-based company hosted the IRS’s auction of rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine’s personal belongings this month.

Man offered BSO detective posing as hitman $10K to kill ex-wife, deputies say

A South Florida man was arrested Thursday after he tried to hire a hitman to kill his ex-wife, offering $10,000 for the job, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Smoke advisory issued for parts of Broward County as wildfire burns near Lake Okeechobee

A smoky haze blanketed parts of Broward County on Thursday as winds carried smoke from a wildfire burning near Lake Okeechobee into South Florida, prompting concern among residents and visitors.

PBSO: 4th suspect arrested in theft ring targeting Palm Beach T-Mobile stores

A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with an organized theft ring that targeted multiple T-Mobile retail stores in Palm Beach County, authorities confirmed Wednesday.

Trio busted in theft ring targeting Palm Beach T-Mobile stores, deputies say

Detectives have dismantled an organized theft ring that targeted multiple T-Mobile retail stores in Palm Beach County, leading to the arrests of three suspects and the recovery of stolen goods, authorities confirmed Wednesday.

$2 million Jackpot Triple Play ticket sold at South Florida convenience store

A lucky Lottery player scored a $2 million prize after purchasing a Jackpot Triple Play ticket at a South Florida convenience store on Tuesday.

Adopt don’t shop: South Florida no-kill shelter offers pets in need of forever homes

Finding the perfect pet for your family may require a visit to your local shelter, but Local 10 Animal Advocate Jacey Birch makes it easier by bringing the shelter to you.

Florida man who claims he owns land underwater loses another court battle

William Swaim, the man notorious for claiming ownership of submerged lands across Florida, has lost yet another legal battle. In a major ruling, a Florida judge rejected his latest attempt to claim public land, marking yet another courtroom defeat for the developer.

Thousands of jobs available at South Florida job fair

Hiring managers and recruiters across South Florida are looking to fill thousands of open positions during a job fair in Sunrise.

Man arrested after attacking nurse at Palm Beach hospital, deputies say

A man has been arrested after deputies with the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office said he attacked a nurse at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital on Tuesday afternoon.

South Florida sees cooler, breezier conditions as cold front lingers

A weak cold front made its way through South Florida on Monday, bringing slightly cooler temperatures and a refreshing breeze across the region.

Arrest made in fatal shooting of Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy

An arrest has been made following Monday night’s fatal shooting of an off-duty Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy, the agency announced Thursday.

Off-duty Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy killed in shooting

An off-duty Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office corrections deputy was killed Monday night in a shooting, authorities confirmed.

Jimmy Buffett fans need more orders to get specialty Margaritaville license plate

Jimmy Buffett fans can now order specialty “Margaritaville” Florida license plates, but they are just short of a state pre-requisite for the plates to be printed.

South Florida substitute teacher faces child porn charges

A South Florida substitute teacher is facing several charges for allegedly possessing child sexual abuse material.

Man accused of making online threats to kill President Trump arrested in South Florida

A 46-year-old South Florida man was arrested Friday night after making threats on social media to kill President Donald Trump, authorities announced Saturday.

Sunny Isles Beach man arrested after jumping over wall at Mar-a-Lago, cops say

A Sunny Isles Beach man is facing a trespassing charge after authorities said he jumped over a wall at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach Wednesday.

Big Lots stores set to close across South Florida

Discount store Big Lots is expected to close more stores across the country after a deal made with the company’s new owner.

Woman sentenced over 2022 baby girl’s death in South Florida

A 33-year-old woman was at the Federal Detention Center in Miami Wednesday after a judge sentenced her over her role in a baby’s death.

Man sentenced to over 2 decades in prison over Christmas Day death

Gito St. Fort over two decades in federal prison for selling the drugs that killed a man in Palm Beach County, prosecutors recently announced.

Fort Lauderdale man killed in Boynton Beach shooting that left 5 others wounded

A Broward man was killed and five others were hurt in a weekend overnight shooting in Boynton Beach, according to West Palm Beach ABC affiliate WPBF.

South Florida Publix dubbed ‘Clublix’ for extensive offerings

The store “Where shopping is a pleasure” has added another South Florida location recently attracting customers because of its special offerings.

Lebanese Ponzi schemer awaits sentencing after pretending to be religious to steal over $5.3M

When a fraud victim confronted Henry Abdo, he allegedly signed off an instant message with “Jehovah be with you.”

South Florida man accused of calling in bomb threat to police department

A South Florida man was arrested Monday after he called 911 to falsely report that there was a bomb in the parking lot of the West Palm Beach Police Department, authorities said.

Palm Beach deputies search for missing 72-year-old man with dementia

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 72-year-old man who they said was recently reported missing and endangered.

Trump says he will change Gulf of Mexico’s name to ‘Gulf of America’

President-elect Donald Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” during a news conference from his Mar-a-Lago estate on Tuesday.

Chief places several firefighters on leave in wake of collision between Brightline train, fire truck

There is new fallout from last weekend's crash on the tracks in Delray Beach when a Brightline train slammed into a fire truck.

South Florida ends 2024 on a hot and humid note after foggy start

South Florida residents woke up Tuesday to dense fog on the final day of 2024, prompting a dense fog advisory for Broward, Miami-Dade, and surrounding areas until 10 a.m.

Mild temps, minimal rain set stage for South Florida holiday celebrations

On Christmas Eve, South Floridians preparing for Nochebuena festivities — complete with lechón and family gatherings — are keeping a close eye on the forecast as moisture builds in the atmosphere, signaling rainier days ahead.

South Florida begins holiday week with mild temperatures

South Florida residents and visitors are waking up to a crisp and comfortable Monday morning as temperatures in Miami and Fort Lauderdale hover in the mid-60s, signaling a pleasant start to the holiday week.

1 killed in police-involved shooting in Boca Raton

One person is dead following a police-involved shooting that occurred Wednesday morning in Boca Raton, authorities confirmed.

Palm Beach Gardens mom outraged after daughter, 8, comes home bloodied from school

A Palm Beach Gardens mother is demanding answers after her 8-year-old daughter was left bruised and bloodied following an alleged altercation with another child after school.

Man badly injured by deputies in rough arrest now suing Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office

Months after a rough arrest was caught on camera in Palm Beach County, the man beaten by police is now filing suit against the agency.

Dentist awaits sentencing after admitting to planning to sexually abuse child in South Florida

A 51-year-old dentist was awaiting sentencing for charges related to planning to abuse an 8-year-old child in South Florida after writing he was in search of “mother-daughter to play with.”

Police identify suspect wanted for Fort Lauderdale hit-and-run from August

The talk at Wild Hare Salon and Spa in Boca Raton is the critical case update Fort Lauderdale police shared Tuesday about a devastating hit- and-run that occurred over the summer.

Iguanas force closure of Florida high school pool, leaving swim team dry

An invasion of iguanas has rendered the pool at Lake Worth High School unusable, forcing its closure after the reptiles left behind overwhelming amounts of waste.

Palm Beach County community honors 3 fallen deputies at memorial service

The Palm Beach County community is gathering Tuesday in West Palm Beach to remember the lives of three fallen deputies.

Apple’s crash detection feature reunites mother and son after lake crash in Broward

Fatima Rispo said her beeping phone woke her up early Saturday morning. She had received an automatic notification that her son had been in a car crash in Broward County. The message sent shortly before 2:50 a.m. included the location: Valentine Lake in Pompano Beach.

Police: Man kills golfer in ‘random act of violence’ in Palm Beach Gardens

Detectives were investigating what prompted Junior Boucher to kill a golfer at the Sandhill Crane Golf Club on Monday in Palm Beach Gardens.

South Florida man behind bars after deadly altercation at Palm Beach Gardens golf club

A South Florida man is facing charges for first degree murder after a deadly altercation at a golf club.

Third Palm Beach motorcycle deputy dies days after crash

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that Deputy Ignacio ‘Dan’ Diaz has passed away, becoming the third fatality from last Thursday’s tragic motorcycle crash.

South Florida enjoys comfortable weather as Thanksgiving approaches

South Florida residents and visitors are expected to enjoy refreshing temperatures as Thanksgiving week begins, with cooler air keeping the region cozy.

Authorities ID 2 Palm Beach County motorcycle deputies killed in crash; another critically injured

Authorities have identified two Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office motorcycle deputies who they said were killed, as well as a third who remains in critical condition, following a crash near Loxahatchee on Thursday morning.

Florida healthcare owner pleads guilty to $10M tax fraud

The owner of several Florida healthcare companies pleaded guilty Wednesday to failing to pay employment taxes and neglecting to file his personal income tax returns, causing the IRS to lose more than $10 million, the Department of Justice confirmed in a news release on Friday.

Watch Trump declare victory in Palm Beach: ‘We are going to turn our country around’

Former President Donald Trump’s supporters were waiting for his address at a campaign watch party on Wednesday at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach.

Trump to view election results in West Palm Beach

Former President Donald Trump was expected to watch initial election returns at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach Tuesday night, then head to an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach.

Convicted felon sentenced after Valentine’s Day shooting at Palm Beach Gardens Mall

A convicted felon was sentenced to 12 years in prison after a Valentine’s Day shooting at the Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, authorities confirmed Wednesday.

80’s pop celebrity Tiffany performs Halloween concert at The Studio

On Friday, 80’s pop celebrity Tiffany preformed at The Studio at Mizner Park in Boca Raton.

Trump rallies supporters at Mar-a-Lago resort ahead of presidential election

Former President Trump is set to hold a news conference Tuesday morning from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach.

How testimony of ex-Menudo members and a handwritten letter could help Menendez brothers

Evidence of a Cuban-American family’s dark secret was hidden in plain sight in a West Palm Beach home. Marta Menendez Cano, a retired stockbroker born in Havana, was open about her belief that the secret it held was to blame for the deaths of her brother, sister-in-law, her son, and the life sentences of her two nephews.

Thousands of jobs available at Sunrise job fair

Hiring managers and recruiters across South Florida are looking to fill thousands of open positions during a job fair in Sunrise.

‘Strong’ tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton injures 7 in Palm Beach County: NWS survey

The National Weather Service released a survey Friday reporting that a Hurricane Milton-related tornado injured seven people and caused “considerable” structural damage in 30 minutes on Wednesday in Palm Beach County.

Wellington residents recount ‘terrifying’ tornadoes

Severe weather brought on by Hurricane Milton spawned tornadoes that ripped through Palm Beach County. Wellington, just west of West Palm Beach, was hit hard.

‘Roof tiles were flying like bullets’: Residents recount survival during Palm Beach County tornado

A tornado struck Palm Beach County, causing widespread destruction and leaving residents recounting their harrowing experiences.

Industrial dumpster ends up on residential roof in Palm Beach Gardens

An industrial dumpster ended up in a Palm Beach County home after a tornado moved through a neighborhood.

Tri-Rail suspending service due to Milton

The Tri-Rail commuter rail service connecting Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties will not run on Wednesday or Thursday as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, officials announced Tuesday afternoon.

Jimmy Buffett fans can now order specialty license plates

Jimmy Buffett fans can now order specialty "Margaritaville" Florida license plates.

Broward deputies: Mother-son duo use real estate and shell companies to launder prostitution proceeds

Christopher “Chris” Jelavic didn’t know detectives were listening when he told his mother Margareta von Lambert that he was tired of running the criminal enterprise and felt stressed because a woman he had trained for a month had accidentally sent a text message to all of his clients, records show.