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Eataly opens 23,000 square-foot Italian marketplace in downtown West Palm Beach
Eataly opens 23,000 square-foot Italian marketplace in downtown West Palm Beach
Eataly, a global Italian marketplace and retail concept with multiple locations in the U.S., is opening in CityPlace inside the historic Harriet Himmel Hall at 580 Hibiscus St.
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December 5, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Eataly opens 23,000 square-foot Italian marketplace in downtown West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach seniors to relocate during major housing redevelopment project
West Palm Beach seniors to relocate during major housing redevelopment project
A historic senior housing community is undergoing a major transformation that will displace hundreds of elderly residents temporarily, while promising modern accommodations upon completion.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
West Palm Beach seniors to relocate during major housing redevelopment project
Audit finds Palm Beach County overspending by $344 million, Florida CFO says
Audit finds Palm Beach County overspending by $344 million, Florida CFO says
Florida's chief financial officer says that an audit by his office revealed $344 million in overspending by Palm Beach County government.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Audit finds Palm Beach County overspending by $344 million, Florida CFO says
Martin County homeowner on disability denied hurricane grant — until WPTV stepped in
Martin County homeowner on disability denied hurricane grant — until WPTV stepped in
A Martin County homeowner on disability finally received approval for a state hurricane protection grant after being initially denied — but only after bringing her case to a WPTV Let's Hear It event.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Martin County homeowner on disability denied hurricane grant — until WPTV stepped in
Apparent water main break closes North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach
Apparent water main break closes North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach
An apparent water break is creating traffic troubles in northern West Palm Beach on Thursday afternoon.
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December 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Apparent water main break closes North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach
Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company announces 'up to 5% reduction' for Palm Beach Co. policyholders
Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company announces 'up to 5% reduction' for Palm Beach Co. policyholders
Customers of Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company in Florida will begin to see a little cheaper bill starting early next year, including up to a 5% reduction in Palm Beach County.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company announces 'up to 5% reduction' for Palm Beach Co. policyholders
Funeral for longtime Indian River County locksmith killed while helping sheriff's office to be held Thursday afternoon
Funeral for Indian River County locksmith killed while helping sheriff's office to be held Thursday
Friends and family will gather Thursday afternoon to honor the life of a locksmith who was fatally shot while on the job last month in Indian River County.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Funeral for longtime Indian River County locksmith killed while helping sheriff's office to be held Thursday afternoon
'What's the point?' Nearly 90% of drivers who appeal school bus camera tickets lose
'What's the point?' Nearly 90% of drivers who appeal school bus camera tickets lose
FL’s controversial school bus cameras are fueling new frustrations for drivers who believe the appeals process is one-sided. Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone continues her coverage.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
'What's the point?' Nearly 90% of drivers who appeal school bus camera tickets lose
Is Boca Raton's advertisement in Times Square paying off?
Is Boca Raton's advertisement in Times Square paying off?
The billboard, which ran in Times Square in New York City from July to September, directs people to a site called New York to Boca.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Is Boca Raton's advertisement in Times Square paying off?
Arden residents oppose massive AI data center proposal near their community
Arden residents oppose massive AI data center proposal near their community
A handful of Arden community residents have raised concerns about a proposed massive data center that could transform hundreds of acres next to their quiet neighborhood
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December 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Arden residents oppose massive AI data center proposal near their community
Treasure Coast rowers say reckless boaters created dangerous wake
Treasure Coast rowers say reckless boaters created dangerous wake
MCSO is investigating an incident that happened on the St. Lucie River after members of the Treasure Coast Rowing Club said they were harassed and put at risk by reckless boaters earlier this week
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December 4, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Treasure Coast rowers say reckless boaters created dangerous wake
Keiser University football pushes for championship while coach battles medical emergency
Keiser University football pushes for title while coach battles medical emergency
The Keiser University football team is pushing for another national championship. It comes as their coach battles an ongoing medical emergency.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Keiser University football pushes for championship while coach battles medical emergency
New red crosswalk in West Palm Beach raises questions about FDOT's mural enforcement
New red crosswalk in West Palm Beach raises questions about FDOT's mural enforcement
A new red crosswalk has appeared along South Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, raising some eyebrows after months of FDOT pushing to eliminate murals from roadways statewide.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:21 PM
New red crosswalk in West Palm Beach raises questions about FDOT's mural enforcement
West Palm Beach can't afford $100M for new police station amid mold issues
West Palm Beach can't afford $100M for new police station amid mold issues
The city of West Palm Beach said it cannot afford to finance a new police station, which it estimated would cost $100 million at a meeting earlier this week.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:18 PM
West Palm Beach can't afford $100M for new police station amid mold issues
Florida lawmakers look to put 'money back in the pockets of Floridians' with property tax reform
Florida lawmakers look to put 'money back in the pockets of Floridians' with property tax reform
Four Florida property tax reform bills advance in state Capitol as lawmakers seek homeowner relief while local governments warn of service cuts.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Florida lawmakers look to put 'money back in the pockets of Floridians' with property tax reform
Democrats move to rein in DeSantis’ powers as immigration emergency nears 20 extensions
Democrats move to rein in DeSantis’ powers as immigration emergency nears 20 extensions
Florida’s years-long immigration battle is now doubling as a fight over executive authority. That’s after Gov. Ron DeSantis again renewed his 2023 immigration state of emergency, its 18th extension
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December 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Democrats move to rein in DeSantis’ powers as immigration emergency nears 20 extensions
VIDEO: Florida deputies remove 14-foot, 600-pound alligator from road
VIDEO: Florida deputies remove 14-foot, 600-pound alligator from road
According to a Facebook post by the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, seven deputies and one trapper had to "evict" a 14-foot gator from a road.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
VIDEO: Florida deputies remove 14-foot, 600-pound alligator from road
Stuart driver charged after striking 12-year-old in crosswalk, child airlifted
Stuart driver charged after striking 12-year-old in crosswalk, child airlifted
A 12-year-old child was struck by a pickup truck while crossing in a marked crosswalk in Stuart and airlifted to a hospital for treatment.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Stuart driver charged after striking 12-year-old in crosswalk, child airlifted
Port St. Lucie sergeant remains critical, needs specialized surgery for retinal shrapnel
Port St. Lucie sergeant remains critical, needs specialized surgery for retinal shrapnel
A 27-year veteran of the Port St. Lucie Police Department remains in critical condition after being shot in the face Monday night, and doctors say he will soon need a highly specialized surgery.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Port St. Lucie sergeant remains critical, needs specialized surgery for retinal shrapnel
Police release body-camera video after Port St. Lucie shootout
Police release body-camera video after Port St. Lucie shootout
Police have released body camera footage from the officer-involved shooting that left a suspect dead and a longtime Port St. Lucie sergeant critically injured.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Police release body-camera video after Port St. Lucie shootout
Motorcycle vs. pedestrian crash closes westbound lanes on Crosstown Parkway in Port St. Lucie
Motorcycle vs. pedestrian crash closes westbound lanes on Crosstown Parkway in Port St. Lucie
The Port St. Lucie Police Department is investigating a motorcycle vs. pedestrian crash near Southeast Crosstown Parkway and Southeast Floresta Drive.
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December 3, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Motorcycle vs. pedestrian crash closes westbound lanes on Crosstown Parkway in Port St. Lucie
Jupiter Christian wins second straight state championship with 41-19 victory
Jupiter Christian wins second straight state championship with 41-19 victory
Jupiter Christian School won their second consecutive state championship with a 41-19 victory, capping an impressive 11-team postseason run.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Jupiter Christian wins second straight state championship with 41-19 victory
Port St. Lucie sergeant remains in critical condition after second surgery
Port St. Lucie sergeant remains in critical condition after second surgery
Port St. Lucie Police Sergeant Erik LeVasseur remains in critical condition after undergoing a second surgery to repair facial injuries sustained when he was shot twice in the face
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December 2, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Port St. Lucie sergeant remains in critical condition after second surgery
'Brotherhood, sisterhood': Officers travel from across US to honor fallen Indian River Co. sergeant
'Brotherhood, sisterhood': Officers travel from across US to honor fallen Indian River Co. sergeant
There was a line of red and blue that led a hearse toward a hangar at Vero Beach Regional Airport on Tuesday, the site of the funeral service for Sgt. Terri Sweeting-Mashkow.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
'Brotherhood, sisterhood': Officers travel from across US to honor fallen Indian River Co. sergeant
Florida home values could jump 9% if property taxes eliminated, economist says
Florida home values could jump 9% if property taxes eliminated, economist says
Florida home values could receive a boost if the state eliminates property taxes, according to new economic analysis.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Florida home values could jump 9% if property taxes eliminated, economist says