1+ day, 13+ hour ago (215+ words) West Boca defended their state title in a 6A regional final matchup, beating Mitchell 41-3. Cardinal Newman went on the road in 2A and beat St. Petersburg Catholic, 42-13. Three teams from Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast will play in the state semifinals with a chance at a state title game appearance. In 7A regional final action, Vero Beach dominated Dr. Phillips, 56-15, avenging their playoff loss last year to the Panthers and keeping their perfect season alive. E.J. White scored four touchdowns for Vero Beach. West Boca defended their state title in a 6A regional final matchup, beating Mitchell 41-3. Cardinal Newman went on the road in 2A and beat St. Petersburg Catholic, 42-13. Three teams from Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast will play in the state semifinals with a chance at a state title game appearance. In 7A regional final action, Vero Beach dominated Dr. Phillips,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (105+ words) Every third Wednesday of the month, West Palm Beach hosts Soul in the City. Enjoy jazz at the Lake Pavilion from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Search location by ZIP code Soul in the City: An evening of jazz in Downtown West Palm Beach Every third Wednesday of the month, West Palm Beach hosts Soul in the City. Enjoy jazz at the Lake Pavilion, 101 S. Flagler Dr. from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Organizers stopped by our studio to talk more about the event. Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here....

2+ week, 3+ day ago (115+ words) The West Palm Beach Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a train and a pedestrian along the 1600 block of Clare Avenue. The incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday evening. Officers responding to the scene located an individual near the train tracks who had sustained fatal injuries. Authorities have not released the victim's identity at this time. As a result of the investigation, eastbound Old Okeechobee Road at Parker Avenue is closed to traffic. Drivers are advised to use Parker Avenue to Caroline Street as an alternate route. Police say the investigation remains active, and additional details will be provided as they become available. Deep Dive: WPBF 25 News Investigates...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (136+ words) AUTHORITIES NEED YOUR HELP LOOKING FOR THE PERSON SEEN IN THIS VIDEO. THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE BELIEVES THIS IS THE PERSON INVOLVED IN A DEADLY SHOOTING THAT HAPPENED IN LAKE WORTH BEACH ... Authorities are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect seen in a video related to a deadly shooting in Lake Worth Beach Stay up to date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office believes the person in the footage is involved in the incident that occurred Saturday night along South Dixie Highway Detectives identified the victim as 38-year-old Leticia Rodriguez from West Palm Beach Anyone with information is urged to call the sheriff's office or Crime Stoppers.Get the latest weather updates with the WPBF 25 News app You can download it here....

1+ mon, 2+ day ago (417+ words) "We have a tremendous responsibility to keep our community safe," said Palm Beach Police. The $1.2 million Real Time Crime Center uses advanced AI surveillance to help Palm Beach police solve crimes faster and improve public safety. The Palm Beach Police Department says its fairly new artificial intelligence-powered surveillance system is helping officers solve crimes faster, recover stolen property, and improve community safety. The Real Time Crime Center costs $1.2 million, which was raised by the Fire Foundation, using a technology platform called Flock OS Safety. The system allows officers to monitor live camera feeds across Palm Beach and neighboring areas, providing what they describe as "an extra set of eyes on the streets." During a recent press conference, Sgt. Michael Ogrodnick shared how the system has already played a key role in several investigations. One case that happened in June involved…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago (172+ words) Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Friday, Oct. 24 to hold a special election for the Florida House of Representatives in District 87. The seat became open on Aug. 19 after Rep. Mike Caruso, a Republican, was appointed by DeSantis to become the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. The primary for the special election is set for Jan. 13, 2026, and the special election is March 24, 2026. The special election will occur after the 2026 regular legislative session, which begins on Jan. 13 and ends on March 13. The district will not have a representative during the 60-day legislative session. Get the latest political updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here. District 87 is in Palm Beach County and begins to the north in Jupiter, goes down the coast to include Juno Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (277+ words) The croquet world descends on West Palm Beach this weekend for the sport's biggest event. The National Croquet Center, the world's largest croquet center, will host the Association Lawn Croquet World Championship from Saturday, Oct. 18, to Sunday, Oct. 26. Seventy-two of the world's best players from 16 different countries will compete for the crown, which includes six Americans, including NCC members Stephen Morgan and Zach Watson, who will get some home-field advantage. "Being able to walk out the door and play these guys here on my home soil is a dream come true," said Watson. For New Zealand's Jarrod Coutts, he's excited to experience South Florida and enjoy the camaraderie with his fellow competitors. "It's just awesome to see all the players from around the world. We live on a small speck of dirt on the other side of the world, so…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (142+ words) The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is responding to a crash involving a Brightline train and an SUV. According to the sheriff's office, just after 1 p.m., deputies responded to a vehicle versus a Brightline train crash that occurred at the intersection of 12th Avenue South and South Dixie Highway. When deputies arrived at the scene, they learned that the vehicle stalled on the tracks when it was struck by the train. The driver of the vehicle was also hit during the impact. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue personnel responded to the scene and transported the driver, who was found outside the vehicle after impact, to a local hospital. The driver's condition is unknown as of Thursday afternoon. There were no reported injuries on the train. Cocaine worth $14 million intercepted on Florida's turnpike in Palm Beach County...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago (151+ words) More than $14 million worth of cocaine was intercepted on the Florida's Turnpike in Palm Beach County as part of a multi-agency operation, Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins announced at a news conference in West Palm Beach on Wednesday. Collins said the local DEA office alerted the Florida Highway Patrol about a semi-truck suspected of transporting drugs from the Mexico-Texas border into South Florida. FHP located the truck and stopped it for inspection, where troopers discovered a trap door containing duffel bags filled with cocaine. "During the inspection inspectors found this. I've done a lot of things around the planet, but I've never seen a wall of cocaine before. What that shows you is 173 kilos, 146 bricks, and approximately 14.7-million-dollar value," Collins said. The suspects involved, including one who was previously deported, were transferred to federal custody for prosecution. Threats sent to school…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (90+ words) WEEK SEVEN OF THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SEASON IS UPON US, WHICH MEANS JUST A MONTH LEFT IN THE REGULAR SEASON BEFORE THE PLAYOFFS. JUPITER CHRISTIAN WELL, ON THEIR WAY TO THE POSTSEASON WITH A41 ... Search location by ZIP code LIVE SCORES: See latest high school football scores in Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast High school football season is underway across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast! Check out the weekly highlights below: Get the latest sports updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here....