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A man whose body was found in a waterway in unincorporated Lake Worth back in 1983 has been identified more than four decades later through advances in forensic genetic genealogy, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said. Deputies confirmed the unidentified man was Archie Patt...
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After months of waiting, West Palm Beach commuters will soon have a new, affordable way to get around town. The city is preparing to launch West Palm Move, a new public transportation service officials say will be faster, more frequent and more reliable than previous transit opti...
government
As e-bikes and e-scooters become more popular, WPTV reporter Christy Waite is pressing the city of Westlake on how it will keep riders safe. Westlake does not yet have its own e-bike ordinance, but the mayor and city officials say that could change following growing safety concer...
safety
A police officer on bike patrol was taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle Thursday morning in downtown West Palm Beach. According to police, the incident happened at about 10:40 a.m. at the intersection of Clematis Street and Olive Avenue. The officer was riding a ma...
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This week, I went back to the Palm Beach Zoo. Except this time, I was joined by a little bit of glitz and glam. Let me tell you about my incredible day meeting some very special visitors! Miss America has officially taken over West Palm Beach! This week, all 52 contestants traded...
government
The city of Westlake has embraced golf cart culture since 2019, and as the city grows, so does its commitment to making them a fun and safe transportation option. WPTV reporter Christy Waite connected with Mayor J.P. O'Connor, who said the city's layout made the decision to adopt...
safety
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - It’s going to be another hot and muggy day with a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures will climb to around 90 degrees, but the thick humidity will make it feel much hotter. This afternoon, expect more frequent thunderstorms rolling through. These st...
safety
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine today with showers and thunderstorms developing through the day. Some storms could produce very heavy downpours, with rainfall rates high enough to quickly flood streets and poor-drainage areas. A few storms may a...
safety
Good morning, Stetters! Today we bring you ancient news from the Loxahatchee Slough; a thoroughly modern fire station; a pension mystery; and a month of restaurant deals.Plus, confirmation that the newsletter on your screen is one of the best money can’t buy. Unearthing ancien...
parks
The multipurpose fields at Greenbriar Park, located at 2975 Greenbriar Boulevard, will be temporarily closed to the public for scheduled maintenance from Wednesday, September 2, through 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, weather permitting....
safety
A 23-year-old man was arrested after police said he was found trespassing inside a West Palm Beach school with a firearm in his belongings. Officers responded to Palm Beach Day Academy, located at 1905 S. Flagler Drive, shortly after noon Saturday after a school employee reported...
Local
Miss America contestants are spending the week in West Palm Beach preparing for competition. But between rehearsals and interviews, delegates are also getting a taste of Palm Beach County attractions and sharing some memorable answers along the way. Contestants from across the co...
safety
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Today will be humid with increasing clouds and scattered showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread this afternoon. Some storms may bring torrential rain, frequent lightning and gusty winds. Localized flooding is possible in areas where stor...
safety
Two bicyclists, including a child, were injured in a crash with a vehicle Monday morning in western Palm Beach County. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) responded to the incident at 7:15 a.m. in the area of 162nd Drive North and Sycamore Drive near Westlake. Crews found two i...
schools
Wellington residents and visitors have some time to get used to new restrictions on e-bikes and e-scooters before penalties start. The Village Council recently approved rules that require riders to be at least 15 years old and carry a government-issued photo ID or school ID while...
parks
Nearly two years after a gunman shot him in the chest outside his workplace, Raymond Dwyer returned for the first time to the West Palm Beach gas station parking lot where the attack happened a place he said still feels "traumatic and surreal." Dwyer, a longtime employee who had ...
safety
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office found the vehicle responsible for a hit-and-run Saturday night in Lake Worth Beach. The deadlycrash happened at around 10:52 p.m. at the 2400 block of 10th Avenue North when a black 2003-2007 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on 10th Aven...
government
West Palm Beach is officially the new home of the Miss America pageant, welcoming 52 contestants from across the country Saturday morning for opening ceremonies. The contestants were greeted by West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James as the city kicked off a week of events leading up t...
Local
One person is dead and three others were injured after a stabbing early Saturday morning in Lake Worth Beach, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office. Deputies responded at about 1:20 a.m. to the 700 block of N. F Street after receiving a report of a stabbing. WATCH BE...
Local
‘In academia, there is the notion that nobody or very few people lived in South Florida before 2,000 years ago. We now know that is incorrect.’ The post Archaeologists dig deep to unlock evidence of humans from 5,000 years ago in Palm Beach County appeared first on Stet News ....
parks
Palm Beach County has set February 2028 as the target completion date for the Villages of Windsor Dog Park on Hypoluxo Road, giving western Palm Beach County residents their first county-managed dog park in more than a decade but not before years of waiting that have taken a pers...
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Register Now for Free Learn to Play Pickleball Clinics in Wellington
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Wellington Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Special Events in September
safety
A Loxahatchee woman is facing felony charges after leading police on a high-speed chase that ended with officers breaking her car window to extract her from the vehicle, according to a probable cause affidavit. Alexa Scharf, 29, was arrested Tuesday and charged with aggravated as...
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A Greenacres resident is calling for help after a stretch of Biscayne Drive became nearly impassable due to deep potholes and standing water. Brian Martinez, who lives along the dirt road, says the conditions become dangerous whenever it rains. "This road gets flooded frequently ...
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The state has now confirmed a Mobil gas station in Westlake dispensed diesel fuel from its premium gasoline pumps, and the station's manager has admitted fault, according to an official investigation. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) released it...
parks
Wellington Parks and Facilities will operate on modified hours for Labor Day, with the Village Park Gym closing September 3–7 for floor maintenance.
News
More drivers are coming forward with claims of catastrophic engine damage after a Mobil gas station in Westlake allegedly dispensed diesel fuel from its premium gasoline pumps, prompting a state investigation. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is...
Local
If youre a football fan and call Palm Beach County home, let's say we're spoiled. "It's just super competitive. We're in South Florida; it's probably one of the most competitive parts of the country, and we've got a good team to compete with everybody, said Ty Kirkpatrick, Cardin...
government
The wife of suspended Palm Beach County clerk Mike Caruso has resigned from her positions on the board of the Health District of Palm Beach County and as vice chair of the Palm Beach State College Board of Trustees. Tracy Caruso's resignations from these positions come nearly a w...
