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South Florida man behind bars after deadly altercation at Palm Beach Gardens golf club
Read full article: South Florida man behind bars after deadly altercation at Palm Beach Gardens golf clubA 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
Read full article: Third Palm Beach motorcycle deputy dies days after crashThe 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
Read full article: South Florida enjoys comfortable weather as Thanksgiving approachesSouth Florida residents and visitors are expected to enjoy refreshing temperatures as Thanksgiving week begins, with cooler air keeping the region cozy.
Palm Beach motorcycle deputies honored after crash leaves 2 dead, 1 in critical
Read full article: Palm Beach motorcycle deputies honored after crash leaves 2 dead, 1 in criticalFriends and colleagues are remembering Palm Beach County motorcycle deputies involved in a tragic crash that claimed the lives of two and left a third fighting for his life.
Authorities ID 2 Palm Beach County motorcycle deputies killed in crash; another critically injured
Read full article: Authorities ID 2 Palm Beach County motorcycle deputies killed in crash; another critically injuredAuthorities 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.
Tropical Storm Sara’s remnants are forecast to reach Florida with a cold front
Read full article: Tropical Storm Sara’s remnants are forecast to reach Florida with a cold frontSouth Floridians should expect comfortable weather with low humidity and cooler temperatures this weekend — but Tropical Storm Sara will change that next week.
Florida healthcare owner pleads guilty to $10M tax fraud
Read full article: Florida healthcare owner pleads guilty to $10M tax fraudThe 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’
Read full article: 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
Read full article: Trump to view election results in West Palm BeachFormer 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 to 12 years after Valentine’s Day shooting at Palm Beach Gardens Mall
Read full article: Convicted felon sentenced to 12 years after Valentine’s Day shooting at Palm Beach Gardens MallA 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.
How testimony of ex-Menudo members and a handwritten letter could help Menendez brothers
Read full article: How testimony of ex-Menudo members and a handwritten letter could help Menendez brothersEvidence 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.
Lion Country Safari fights to save endangered rhinos through conservation efforts
Read full article: Lion Country Safari fights to save endangered rhinos through conservation effortsLess than 30,000 rhinoceroses are living in the wild today, their numbers decimated by poachers hunting for their horns.
‘Strong’ tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton injures 7 in Palm Beach County: NWS survey
Read full article: ‘Strong’ tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton injures 7 in Palm Beach County: NWS surveyThe 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.
‘Roof tiles were flying like bullets’: Residents recount survival during Palm Beach County tornado
Read full article: ‘Roof tiles were flying like bullets’: Residents recount survival during Palm Beach County tornadoA tornado struck Palm Beach County, causing widespread destruction and leaving residents recounting their harrowing experiences.
Tri-Rail suspending service due to Milton
Read full article: Tri-Rail suspending service due to MiltonThe 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.
Broward deputies: Mother-son duo use real estate and shell companies to launder prostitution proceeds
Read full article: Broward deputies: Mother-son duo use real estate and shell companies to launder prostitution proceedsChristopher “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.
Mom to Mom: South Florida non-profit helps families in need of housing, food and essentials
Read full article: Mom to Mom: South Florida non-profit helps families in need of housing, food and essentialsThis week on Mom to Mom, Local 10′s Nicole Perez spent time at The Legacy Closet, a South Florida organization with one goal, to help South Florida families in need.
Prosecutors: Gang members arrested over synthetic drugs in Broward, Miami-Dade
Read full article: Prosecutors: Gang members arrested over synthetic drugs in Broward, Miami-DadeFederal prosecutors in Miami are dealing with cases involving a dozen suspects — including members of the Mexican mafia and MS-13 and Sur-13 gangs — for trafficking highly addictive synthetic drugs in South Florida, records show.
Donald Trump gifted handcuffs used to arrest attempted assassination suspect
Read full article: Donald Trump gifted handcuffs used to arrest attempted assassination suspectFollowing an apparent foiled assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump was gifted the same handcuffs used to arrest the suspect.
Gov. DeSantis: Most serious charges under state law will be pursued against Trump attempted assassination suspect
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis: Most serious charges under state law will be pursued against Trump attempted assassination suspectFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference Tuesday in West Palm Beach, two days after the apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Secret Service agents thwart 2nd assassination attempt on Trump
Read full article: Secret Service agents thwart 2nd assassination attempt on TrumpU.S. Secret Service personnel fired at a suspected would-be assassin who was armed with a rifle and appeared to be targeting former President Donald Trump on Sunday in Palm Beach County.
DeSantis on Trump: Florida will be conducting a parallel investigation into ‘attempted assassination’
Read full article: DeSantis on Trump: Florida will be conducting a parallel investigation into ‘attempted assassination’Law enforcement identified a suspected would-be assassin accused of firing a rifle near former President Donald Trump on Sunday afternoon in Palm Beach County.
Law enforcement identifies man accused of targeting Trump in Palm Beach
Read full article: Law enforcement identifies man accused of targeting Trump in Palm BeachLaw enforcement identified a suspected would-be assassin accused of targeting former President Donald Trump on Sunday afternoon in Palm Beach County.
Martin County Sheriff: Suspect in shooting near Trump in Palm Beach was ‘relatively calm’ during arrest
Read full article: Martin County Sheriff: Suspect in shooting near Trump in Palm Beach was ‘relatively calm’ during arrestMartin County Sheriff William D. Snyder said his department’s deputies arrested a suspect in the shooting Sunday near former President Donald Trump in Palm Beach County.
Palm Beach County Sheriff: Shooter firing rifle with scope was 300-500 yards away from Trump
Read full article: Palm Beach County Sheriff: Shooter firing rifle with scope was 300-500 yards away from TrumpPalm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said a shooter armed with a rifle with a scope was 300 to 500 yards away from former President Donald Trump on Sunday at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.
Man, 19, accused of carjacking woman at knifepoint at Hialeah gas station
Read full article: Man, 19, accused of carjacking woman at knifepoint at Hialeah gas stationAuthorities booked a Palm Beach County man into the Miami-Dade jail Thursday in connection with an armed carjacking over the summer in Hialeah.
‘Jimmy Buffett Day’ celebrated for the first time in Florida on Friday
Read full article: ‘Jimmy Buffett Day’ celebrated for the first time in Florida on FridayParrotheads unite! The Florida Legislature has designated Aug. 30 as “Jimmy Buffett Day” and it will be celebrated for the first time on Friday.
VIDEO: 2 teens arrested after stealing Range Rover, leading authorities on chase
Read full article: VIDEO: 2 teens arrested after stealing Range Rover, leading authorities on chaseTwo 16-year-olds were arrested early Monday morning after they burglarized and stole a Range Rover in Palm Beach County, authorities said.
South Florida man sentenced to prison on felony, misdemeanor charges in attack on police during Jan. 6 riot
Read full article: South Florida man sentenced to prison on felony, misdemeanor charges in attack on police during Jan. 6 riotA South Florida man has been sentenced to prison on felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol according to federal authorities.
PBSO: Palm Beach County deputy stabbed, suspect takes off in his patrol car
Read full article: PBSO: Palm Beach County deputy stabbed, suspect takes off in his patrol carA suspect was arrested Tuesday after he stabbed a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputy at a dry cleaners and then took off in his vehicle, authorities said.
Overloading vehicle may have contributed to crash that killed 9 in Belle Glade, auto expert says
Read full article: Overloading vehicle may have contributed to crash that killed 9 in Belle Glade, auto expert saysThe National Transportation Safety Board announced Thursday that its investigation into the cause of a horrific crash in Belle Glade killed nine people, including six children, is ongoing.
South Florida man sentenced for threatening to kill congressmember, children, feds say
Read full article: South Florida man sentenced for threatening to kill congressmember, children, feds sayA 73-year-old South Florida man has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after leaving a series of threatening voicemail messages aimed at a U.S. Congress member and the Congressperson’s children, authorities confirmed Thursday.
‘It’s like a bad dream:’ Relatives speak out after 9 family members killed in Palm Beach County car crash
Read full article: ‘It’s like a bad dream:’ Relatives speak out after 9 family members killed in Palm Beach County car crashThe National Transportation Safety Board has joined the investigation after an SUV crashed into a canal in Palm Beach County on Monday night, killing nine people, including six children, and injuring one other person.
9 dead, 1 injured after SUV crashes into canal in Palm Beach County
Read full article: 9 dead, 1 injured after SUV crashes into canal in Palm Beach CountyNine people have died after a vehicle crashed into a canal in Palm Beach County Monday night, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday morning.
Man accused of leaving cocaine behind during West Palm Beach City Hall burglary attempt
Read full article: Man accused of leaving cocaine behind during West Palm Beach City Hall burglary attemptWest Palm Beach police arrested a man Monday who they said broke into City Hall last weekend, leaving behind a bag of cocaine and clothing in the commission chambers.
Woman, 21, known as rapper Baby Joker, arrested in Pompano Beach
Read full article: Woman, 21, known as rapper Baby Joker, arrested in Pompano BeachTaylor Tomassina Angelis just turned 21 in December, and she already has tattoos covering her face and neck — including “Damaged” in black cursive font above her left eyebrow and “PAIN” in red above her right eyebrow. She is a local rapper known as “Baby Joker.”
Trump speaks at Christian event in West Palm Beach after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Read full article: Trump speaks at Christian event in West Palm Beach after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin NetanyahuDonald Trump spoke for just over an hour at The Believers Summit, an evangelical Christian event held in West Palm Beach on Friday night.
Heightened security measures in place for Netanyahu’s visit to Mar-a-Lago
Read full article: Heightened security measures in place for Netanyahu’s visit to Mar-a-LagoPalm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies and Secret Service agents are already inspecting vehicles entering Mar-a-Lago in preparation for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit on Friday.
Attorney says NFL Hall of Famer’s arrest was over ‘significant misunderstanding’
Read full article: Attorney says NFL Hall of Famer’s arrest was over ‘significant misunderstanding’Lawrence Taylor, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who has been a registered sex offender since 2011, was released from Broward County jail on Thursday.
Bookstore chain founder lists Palm Beach estate for $96M
Read full article: Bookstore chain founder lists Palm Beach estate for $96MLeonard Riggio, the 83-year-old founder of Barnes & Noble, and his wife Louise Riggio recently listed the beachfront estate in Palm Beach that they purchased in 2003 for $14 million and expanded in 2009 for $1.45 million.
Men accused of burglarizing multiple Dunkin’ eateries in South Florida
Read full article: Men accused of burglarizing multiple Dunkin’ eateries in South FloridaPolice arrested two men on Saturday for multiple business burglaries throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties, the Broward Sherriff’ Office confirmed in a press release Tuesday morning.
Police: Video shows Broward man holding manager at gunpoint to rob Red Lobster in West Palm Beach
Read full article: Police: Video shows Broward man holding manager at gunpoint to rob Red Lobster in West Palm BeachA three-time convicted felon from Broward County was arrested at his Lauderhill residence on Thursday in connection with a violent armed robbery at the Red Lobster where he was employed in West Palm Beach, according to police.
South Florida jury finds Chiquita liable for Colombia deaths, must pay $38.3M to family members
Read full article: South Florida jury finds Chiquita liable for Colombia deaths, must pay $38.3M to family membersBanana giant Chiquita Brands must pay $38.3 million to 16 family members of people killed during Colombia’s long civil war by a violent right-wing paramilitary group funded by the company, a federal jury in Florida decided.
‘Everybody pays women’: South Florida Trump supporters decry conviction
Read full article: ‘Everybody pays women’: South Florida Trump supporters decry convictionSupporters of former President Donald Trump gathered in South Florida Thursday following his conviction on 34 felony charges in his hush money case in New York state court.
Florida couple faces charges for child neglect after toddler found locked in small closet
Read full article: Florida couple faces charges for child neglect after toddler found locked in small closetA Florida couple with four children ages two-months to three-years-old is facing child neglect charges, after one child was found locked in a dark closet and the baby was found with severe diaper rash, according to a police report.
Check your tickets! Winning Fantasy 5 ticket purchased at Miami gas station
Read full article: Check your tickets! Winning Fantasy 5 ticket purchased at Miami gas stationA winning Fantasy 5 ticket worth $89,368.66 that was purchased in Florida remains unclaimed and is about to expire, the Florida Lottery announced Friday.
2 injured loggerhead turtles triumphantly crawl into Atlantic after rehabbing in South Florida
Read full article: 2 injured loggerhead turtles triumphantly crawl into Atlantic after rehabbing in South FloridaA crowd cheered and took photos as two loggerhead sea turtles slowly made their way through the sand and into the Atlantic Ocean on Monday after rehabbing at a Florida marine life center.
Cuban rapper Chocolate MC accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend in Miami, then raping her
Read full article: Cuban rapper Chocolate MC accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend in Miami, then raping herA Miami man was arrested Friday after he kidnapped his ex-girlfriend outside of an apartment building and then drove her to Palm Beach County, where he raped her, authorities said.
Shark attack survivor wants Bahamas to stop treating ‘apex predators’ like ‘pets’
Read full article: Shark attack survivor wants Bahamas to stop treating ‘apex predators’ like ‘pets’A patient who survived a shark attack in the Bahamas and his surgeons are set to talk to the public about his treatment on Thursday in West Palm Beach.
Mother of South Florida teen convicted of murder now facing her own charges
Read full article: Mother of South Florida teen convicted of murder now facing her own chargesA South Florida mother was arrested Monday, nearly two years after her then-14-year-old son was arrested and charged with second-degree murder.
Palm Beach parking officer nicknamed ‘Too Nice’ accused of having sex with minors
Read full article: Palm Beach parking officer nicknamed ‘Too Nice’ accused of having sex with minorsA parking enforcement officer who goes by the nickname “Too Nice” was arrested on multiple child sex abuse charges after authorities say he allegedly had sex with two minors earlier this year in Palm Beach County.
Teens seen on viral video dumping trash off boat turn themselves in to authorities
Read full article: Teens seen on viral video dumping trash off boat turn themselves in to authoritiesTwo teens have been charged after video showing them dumping out two trashcans from a boat off the shores of Boca Raton sparked intense scrutiny.
FWC: Charges ‘imminent’ for 2 teen boaters accused of throwing trash into ocean
Read full article: FWC: Charges ‘imminent’ for 2 teen boaters accused of throwing trash into oceanThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has confirmed that charges are “imminent” for two teenage boaters who were caught on camera throwing trash into the water during Sunday’s Boca Bash.
Classmate says trash-dumping teen boaters unfairly scrutinized: ‘Trash happens everywhere’
Read full article: Classmate says trash-dumping teen boaters unfairly scrutinized: ‘Trash happens everywhere’While many people have expressed outrage over a viral video showing teenagers dumping garbage into the waters off South Florida over the weekend, one of their classmates is sticking up for them.
Teen among those on trash-dumpers’ boat speaks: ‘I’m sorry for whatever happened’
Read full article: Teen among those on trash-dumpers’ boat speaks: ‘I’m sorry for whatever happened’One of the teenagers on the boat at the center of a viral video showing trash being illegally dumped into the waters off South Florida said he’s disturbed by what happened.
FWC: Several IDed as investigation continues into boaters seen dumping trash into ocean
Read full article: FWC: Several IDed as investigation continues into boaters seen dumping trash into oceanThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is continuing its investigation into a group of boaters seen dumping trash — then gleefully celebrating what they did — in the waters off South Florida over the weekend.
Charges dropped against man seen in video of rough arrest in Palm Beach County
Read full article: Charges dropped against man seen in video of rough arrest in Palm Beach CountyCharges have been dropped against a man who was captured on video being beaten by Palm Beach County deputies while being arrested.
Outrage over video showing boaters dumping trash, then celebrating: ‘Take the boat and jail them’
Read full article: Outrage over video showing boaters dumping trash, then celebrating: ‘Take the boat and jail them’State law enforcement officials are investigating after a group of young boaters were caught on camera dumping trash right into the ocean in the waters off South Florida over the weekend — and then celebrating what they did.
American Heritage in Delray Beach celebrates 60th anniversary with new naming of football stadium
Read full article: American Heritage in Delray Beach celebrates 60th anniversary with new naming of football stadiumFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is participating in a ceremony at American Heritage School in Palm Beach County Monday morning.
Convicted gas station skimmer fraudster accused of drug dealing in Miami-Dade, records show
Read full article: Convicted gas station skimmer fraudster accused of drug dealing in Miami-Dade, records showJordy Hechavarria Morales was 21 when he made headlines in South Florida over a gas station skimmer fraud conspiracy. About eight years later, police officers are accusing him of cocaine dealing.
DeSantis announces environmental, water quality upgrades on Earth Day
Read full article: DeSantis announces environmental, water quality upgrades on Earth DayFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in West Palm Beach on Monday where he discussed the upgrades for the state’s natural and environmental resources.
DeSantis signs bill to combat retail theft, porch piracy in Florida
Read full article: DeSantis signs bill to combat retail theft, porch piracy in FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at a press conference in Stuart Tuesday where he signed a bill aimed at tackling the surge in retail theft, porch piracy and social media-driven looting incidents.
Flood watch, wind advisory issued through Saturday evening for Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe counties
Read full article: Flood watch, wind advisory issued through Saturday evening for Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe countiesA flood watch and wind advisory were issued Friday morning for portions of South Florida including Miami-Dade, Broward, mainland Monroe and Palm Beach counties.
Coconut Creek police officer arrested on DUI charge
Read full article: Coconut Creek police officer arrested on DUI chargeThe Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Coconut Creek police officer on a drunken driving charge last week, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News Tuesday.