PALM BEACH COUNTY NEWS
Teen charged in fatal shooting west of Lantana
A 16-year-old male has died of gunshot wounds sustained Wednesday afternoon in an altercation west of Lantana, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said.
Will the pill mill Czar Aronberg be the next Palm...
How does it all begin for a person seeking to serve the people of their county, state or federal government? How does one become a candidate (the mechanics) in the State of Florida? According to the information...
School Board may bypass superintendent finalists...
Palm Beach County's temporary superintendent will be allowed to seek job after all, board decides after finalist interviewsBowing to community pressure, the Palm Beach County School Board agreed Wednesday to consider temporary superintendent Wayne Gent for the permanent job.
Jupiter couple charged for cutting down mangroves
They also were fined $1.6 million by the cityJUPITER – Roger and Myrna Byrd could go to jail for removing 109 mangroves.
Commissioners pick interim Boynton Beach mayor...
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- Boynton Beach city council members made a major decision Tuesday night, since the city's mayor was arrested and suspended.City commission picked longtime commissioner Woodrow Hay to fill in for Mayor Jose Rodriguez. The panel...
Mack, Hunter convicted of third-degree murder in...
A jury this afternoon convicted Shanovia Mack and Adrian Hunter on third-degree murder and aggravated battery charges in the September 2009 shooting death of 23-year-old Vladimir Valcourt.
Cost, sea turtle concerns scuttle county's latest...
Palm Beach County waterfront residents Tuesday night once again lost out on getting new erosion-fighting structures because of cost concerns and threats to endangered sea turtles.
Diamond market: Hot time to cash in on your bling
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. -- We've all heard of selling your gold for cash, but the market for selling diamonds is hotter than ever right here in Palm Beach County."Diamond prices are strong, they have been strong for a while."Buyers are encouraging...
Manatee warms up to return home
A cold manatee rescued over the weekend is ready to go back home. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will release the her Wednesday morning at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach.
Authorities seek help identifying woman...
Palm Beach County Sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help with identifying a "female suspect wanted for fraudulent use of stolen identification." In the statement released this afternoon, detectives did not provide a city in which the crime happened, or a description of the suspect or vehicle she was driving.
Jupiter man sentenced to 12 years in prison for...
Palm Beach Post Staff Report A Jupiter man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 12 years in prison today for shooting another man during an argument in 2010.

Superintendent formal interviews today
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla.--The Palm Beach County school district is getting close to choosing a new superintendent.Last night Janice Andrews, Constance Jones and Tom Watkins held a public meeting at Glades Central High School in Belle Glade.Their...
Sheriff's office seeks help in identifying man...
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office vehicle homicide investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who was killed after he was hit by a car last month.
Help sought in identifying pedestrian killed in...
BELLE GLADE, Fla. -- Police are asking for the public's help to identify a pedestrian who was hit and killed southwest of Belle Glade Jan. 8.Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office reports the Hispanic man ran in front of a 2001 Chrysler 300 heading...
Structure fire at old 2 story abandoned church in...
BELLE GLADE, Fla. - Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is on the scene of a structure fire in Belle Glade.Fire Rescue officials say the fire is in an old two-story abandoned church building at 533 SW 7th Street. Firefighters got the call shortly after...
Glades Blotter: Man, 21, charged with domestic...
Sheriff's Office DOMESTIC A woman, 35, reported that her son, 21, threatened to throw her down the stairs and kill her at the home they share in the 200 block of Southwest Avenue B in Belle Glade.
Woman stabs another woman with ice pick in Belle...
Two women got into a fight this afternoon and injured each other prompting rescue crews to be dispatched.
Glades Police Blotter: Man arrested after officer...
Sheriff's Office WEAPON A deputy stopped a driver in the 300 block of South Main Street in Belle Glade for tag lights that didn't work.
The Glades: Project Cradle Care to give tips to...
Are you pregnant? Would you like to learn how to make healthy choices for you and your baby? The Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and the Children's Services Council's Bridges at Belle Glade will present Project Cradle Care to give pregnant women resources and information for making healthy choices, having healthy lifestyles and creating healthy future generations.
Bucs player, Belle Glade residents team up to Stop...
BELLE GLADE, Fla. -- The Alabama Georgia Grocery store reopened after it was closed for two weeks. Owner Jimmy McMillan was shot and killed during an attempted robbery inside the store.McMillan's family opened the store quietly Monday morning,...
MLK Glades parade promotes non-violence
Ceremonies in Belle Glade honored Dr. King's life and legacy and, perhaps, took on a greater meaning in a place where the community has come together in recent weeks to call for an end to crime.
Glades Central High School moves toward top of the...
BELLE GLADE, Fla. -- The state's Department of Education released report cards for Florida's public schools earlier this month. Belle Glade Central High School used to be considered one of the worst high schools in Palm Beach County. But now...
Alabama Georgia grocery store to re-open Monday
BELLE GLADE, Fla. -- The Alabama Georgia grocery store, the scene of a fatal robbery, will re-open Monday, January 16.Connie Deaton, the sister of slain grocery store owner Jimmy McMillan, says they will re-open the Belle Glade store 7:00 Monday...
Second arrest in Belle Glade grocer's murder
BELLE GLADE, Fla. -- A second person has been arrested in the murder of Belle Glade grocer Jimmy McMillan, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.Jonathan Jones, 20, was arrested late Tuesday on a charge of accessory to murder, after...
Second arrest in McMillan murder case
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office confirms there has been a second arrest in the murder of beloved Belle Glade grocery store owner Jimmy McMillan.
Second suspect in slaying of popular Belle Glade...
A judge denied bond Wednesday morning to a second man arrested in connection with the murder a popular Belle Glade grocery store owner.
Prayer, pain on streets of Belle Glade
Each evening this week, candles will be lit and church leaders will call on members of their congregations and members of the community to march together.
Quick arrest in Belle Glade murder case unusual
A quick resolution to a high-profile robbery-homicide - or any homicide for that matter - in this tight-lipped community doesn't happen often.
Detective work, tips help Sheriff's Office make...
A quick resolution to a high-profile robbery-homicide - or any homicide for that matter - in the tight-lipped community of Belle Glade doesn't happen often.
Authorities: Pedestrian hit, killed while running...
A man was killed Sunday evening after he ran in front of a 2001 Chrysler 300 while traveling on South Main Street, sheriff's deputies say.
19-year-old charged in Belle Glade grocer's murder
UPDATE: At a press conference Sunday morning, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw and State Attorney Michael McCauliffe said it was an anonymous person who stopped a deputy on patrol in Belle Glade and told him who the shooter was.The pair stressed that the...
Suspect charged with murder of Belle Glade grocery...
The 19-year-old man accused of killing beloved grocery store owner Jimmy McMillan admitted his guilt Saturday after authorities sewed together surveillance footage and a steady stream of tips from residents, prompting detectives to pursue him, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said Sunday.
Affidavit: Accused man admits 'robbing, shooting...
The 19-year-old man accused of killing beloved grocery store owner Jimmy McMillan admitted his guilt Saturday after authorities sewed together surveillance footage and a steady stream of tips from area residents, prompting detectives to pursue him, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said today.
Belle Glade man, 19, charged with first-degree...
A 19-year-old Belle Glade man, a first year student at Palm Beach State College with no arrest record, could receive the death penalty after his arrest Saturday for the murder of Belle Glade grocery store owner Jimmy McMillan.
Authorities seek help identifying Belle Glade...
Though the armed robbers who hit a Belle Glade jewelry store earlier this week have not yet been caught, their crime was captured on video.
Clerk shoots at Belle Glade gunmen, ending robbery
BELLE GLADE, Fla. -- Police are asking for the public's help to find three armed men who stormed into a jewelry store heavily armed.At 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, three suspects entered Osvilda's Jewelry, 16 SW Avenue B, armed with an AR-15 rifle and...

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