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Florida lawmakers advance plan to phase out homestead property taxes over 10 years
Florida lawmakers advance plan to phase out homestead property taxes over 10 years
Affording to live in Florida remains a top concern for residents, prompting lawmakers to debate several bills aimed at saving money for homeowners.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Florida lawmakers advance plan to phase out homestead property taxes over 10 years
Martin Luther King Jr. community celebrations to take place in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
Martin Luther King Jr. community celebrations to take place in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
Communities across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast are hosting events to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. community celebrations to take place in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast
Can't afford CFP game tickets? This Miami luxury yacht watch party offers alternative for $300-595
Can't afford CFP game tickets? This Miami luxury yacht watch party offers alternative for $300-595
Can't afford to attend Monday night's college football national championship game at Hard Rock Stadium?
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January 16, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Can't afford CFP game tickets? This Miami luxury yacht watch party offers alternative for $300-595
Oxbridge Academy student expelled, no charges filed after gun photo in TikTok challenge prompts school closure
Oxbridge Academy student expelled, no charges filed after gun photo in TikTok challenge prompts school closure
A social media challenge by students went awry, prompting a private school in Palm Beach County to cancel classes for the rest of Friday, deputies said.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Oxbridge Academy student expelled, no charges filed after gun photo in TikTok challenge prompts school closure
St. Lucie County man arrested on 11 charges in multi-state child abuse investigation
St. Lucie County man arrested on 11 charges in multi-state child abuse investigation
St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a 40-year-old man following an extensive child abuse investigation that authorities say spans at least eight states
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January 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM
St. Lucie County man arrested on 11 charges in multi-state child abuse investigation
President Trump welcomes Stanley Cup champion Panthers to White House
President Trump welcomes Stanley Cup champion Panthers to White House
President Donald Trump on Thursday honored the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers at the White House for the second year in a row.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:21 PM
President Trump welcomes Stanley Cup champion Panthers to White House
Miami, Indiana fans face strict tailgating rules for College Football Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium
Miami, Indiana fans face strict tailgating rules for College Football Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium
The Miami Hurricanes are playing in the College Football National Championship, but fans hoping to tailgate at Hard Rock Stadium without tickets may be out of luck.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Miami, Indiana fans face strict tailgating rules for College Football Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium
Florida officials push back on property tax elimination as affordability debate heats up
Florida officials push back on property tax elimination as affordability debate heats up
Florida lawmakers traveled to Tallahassee this week to voice concerns about proposed property tax changes, warning that eliminating the revenue source could devastate local services.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Florida officials push back on property tax elimination as affordability debate heats up
Okeechobee man arrested after driving 100 mph drunk on 'death trap' State Road 710, sheriff says
Okeechobee man arrested after driving 100 mph drunk on 'death trap' State Road 710, sheriff says
The Martin County Sheriff's Office said they arrested a man traveling at a high rate of speed while drunk on State Road 710.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Okeechobee man arrested after driving 100 mph drunk on 'death trap' State Road 710, sheriff says
Port St. Lucie tops optimism list while West Palm Beach ranks bottom in young job seekers study
Port St. Lucie tops optimism list while West Palm Beach ranks bottom in young job seekers study
Young residents of Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast appear to be far apart in their view of job prospects this year.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Port St. Lucie tops optimism list while West Palm Beach ranks bottom in young job seekers study
Boynton Beach accountant gets 18 years for stealing $5.5M before brother killed business owners
Boynton Beach accountant gets 18 years for stealing $5.5M before brother killed business owners
A man who worked as an accountant at a business where two people were killed this week in Boynton Beach was sentenced Thursday on multiple charges.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Boynton Beach accountant gets 18 years for stealing $5.5M before brother killed business owners
Woman drives through entrance of West Palm Beach Federal Courthouse, causes $200K in damages
Woman drives through entrance of West Palm Beach Federal Courthouse, causes $200K in damages
A woman is facing felony charges after driving her vehicle into the Federal Courthouse in West Palm Beach Wednesday night, causing around $200,000 in damages to the building.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Woman drives through entrance of West Palm Beach Federal Courthouse, causes $200K in damages
Double murder tied to $5.5 million fraud at Boynton Beach tobacco company
Double murder tied to $5.5 million fraud at Boynton Beach tobacco company
An investigation into a double fatal shooting at a Boynton Beach business has uncovered a complex fraud case involving millions of stolen dollars, two brothers and a tobacco importing company.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Double murder tied to $5.5 million fraud at Boynton Beach tobacco company
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office demands $113,000 from Loxahatchee Groves after contract dispute
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office demands $113,000 from Loxahatchee Groves after contract dispute
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is demanding more than $113,000 from the Town of Loxahatchee Groves, claiming the small municipality broke its law enforcement services contract.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office demands $113,000 from Loxahatchee Groves after contract dispute
West Palm Beach police issue alert after 23 vehicle burglaries since Jan. 1
West Palm Beach police issue alert after 23 vehicle burglaries since Jan. 1
West Palm Beach police are reporting an increase in auto burglaries across the city, with most cases involving valuables left inside unlocked cars.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:03 PM
West Palm Beach police issue alert after 23 vehicle burglaries since Jan. 1
Florida deputy captures runaway emu and returns the large, flightless bird home unharmed
Florida deputy captures runaway emu and returns the large, flightless bird home unharmed
A Florida deputy has captured a runaway emu and safely returned the large flightless bird to its home.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Florida deputy captures runaway emu and returns the large, flightless bird home unharmed
Verizon outage disrupts service in major US cities
Verizon outage disrupts service in major US cities
A Verizon outage is impacting customers in major cities across the U.S. Users in places like New York, Philadelphia and Miami report that they cannot make or receive calls or texts.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Verizon outage disrupts service in major US cities
Injured stars Matthew Tkachuk, Brad Marchand hit the ice for Florida Panthers practice
Injured stars Matthew Tkachuk, Brad Marchand hit the ice for Florida Panthers practice
Could the Florida Panthers be getting back two of their star players soon? At Wednesday morning's practice, both forward Matthew Tkachuk and Brad Marchand were spotting skating with the team.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Injured stars Matthew Tkachuk, Brad Marchand hit the ice for Florida Panthers practice
Lawmakers focus on 'Florida-bility' as legislative session kicks off
Lawmakers focus on 'Florida-bility' as legislative session kicks off
Florida lawmakers have returned to Tallahassee to begin the legislative session with affordability at the top of their agenda, with some dubbing the issue "Florida-bility."
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January 13, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Lawmakers focus on 'Florida-bility' as legislative session kicks off
Martin County sheriff calls State Road 710 'death trap' after latest 'horrific' wreck
Martin County sheriff calls State Road 710 'death trap' after latest 'horrific' wreck
A day after another deadly crash on State Road 710 in Martin County claimed two lives, the sheriff is seeking quicker action to help improve safety on a road he described as a "death trap."
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January 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Martin County sheriff calls State Road 710 'death trap' after latest 'horrific' wreck
Jupiter airshow delayed by Trump flight restrictions, leaving some disappointed
Jupiter airshow delayed by Trump flight restrictions, leaving some disappointed
Sky-high expectations turned into disappointment for some families who attended the Mach 1 Salute to Service Air Show on Sunday.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Jupiter airshow delayed by Trump flight restrictions, leaving some disappointed
Okeechobee man turns $30 into $15 million playing Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket
Okeechobee man turns $30 into $15 million playing scratch-off ticket
Florida Lottery officials said Tuesday that Curtis McDugald, 65, of Okeechobee, claimed the $15 million top prize from the $15,000,000 GOLD RUSH MULTIPLIER scratch-off.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Okeechobee man turns $30 into $15 million playing Florida Lottery scratch-off ticket
WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives State of the State address ahead of legislative session
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives State of the State address ahead of legislative session
It's a 60-day session where tensions are already heightened, and the power struggle is already underway.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:39 PM
WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives State of the State address ahead of legislative session
Florida ranks No. 40 for best states to raise a family, according to WalletHub report
Florida ranks No. 40 for best states to raise a family, according to WalletHub report
WalletHub's new cost of living calculation says that raising a child from birth to the time they are 18 years old will exceed $320,000.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Florida ranks No. 40 for best states to raise a family, according to WalletHub report
1 dead, 2 hurt in three-vehicle crash along State Road 710 in Martin County
1 dead, 2 hurt in three-vehicle crash along State Road 710 in Martin County
One person was killed, and two others were hurt in a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Indiantown, according to the Martin County Sheriff's Office.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:54 PM
1 dead, 2 hurt in three-vehicle crash along State Road 710 in Martin County