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November, 2009

11/07

Man who killed prankster off probation
Judge releases man who killed his neighbor.

15 year old driver killed in Wellington
Teen killed in overnight accident.

Health Fair kicks off Grand Opening
Florida Farmworker's Association will hold grand opening at their new office in Fellsmere.

Celebrities gather for Evert tennis event
Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic is underway; hear from Chris Evert about life on and off the court

Swine flu shots offered in St. Lucie County
Area clinic offering vaccines.

11/06

Pediatric and dental center coming
Florida Community Health Center will break ground on the new facility.

Local hero helping veterans needs your vote!
Local veteran helping others needs your vote to become CNN's hero of the year

Coach gives birth then texts team to victory
Hours after giving birth a coach still manages to help guide her middle school volleyball team to a championship title.

Office shooting attack claims life of WPB man
The Orlando Office shooting claims the life of a former West Palm Beach man.

A community call To end homelessness
The Lord's Place launched a campaign for more community involvement to end homelessness.

Pony awarded for being a symbol of courage
She was once abandoned and a terrible attack from a pit bull left her with only three legs! Now Molly the pony is being awarded for being a symbol of courage.

Man dies after shooting himself at gun range
A 64-year-old man has died after shooting himself inside of a gun range in Delray Beach.

Teen uses hair to help cancer kids
A teenager spends years cutting her hair to help sick children. Now she wants the public to join her cause.

Cash for clunkers worked in Palm Beach Co.
The auto rejuvination program achieved its goal in Palm Beach County.

Local families who gave ultimate sacrifice to country honored
Veterans Day Ceremony honors all who have served.

Postal worker found drunk in mail truck
Police find a mail carrier slumped behind the wheel of his mail truck on duty, three times over the legal limit.

Rash of copper thefts in Fort Pierce
Thieves struck Matula Electric Company on Miday Road last month, earlier this week and Friday afternoon.

Driver's license examiner enters plea
Melita Zilea pleaded guilty to participating a fraudulent driver's license scheme.

Plea deal for mom who left baby in hot car
She agreed to plead “no contest” to a 3rd degree felony of leaving an unattended child in a motor vehicle causing great bodily harm.

Soap recycling program at area hotels
Small bars of bathroom soap help save lives rather than go to waste.

Arrest made in Lantana car fire
Joseph League was arrested for the fire set behind Mr A's Discount market Monday morning.

2 job fairs underway in Palm Beach County
One in West Palm Beach targets Veterans, the other in Riviera Beach is looking for temporary security officers.

PB Gardens approves $60K for 9/11 memorial
The memorial may feature a centerpiece made from a section of the World Trade Center.

Ft. Pierce man guilty in 'fat defense' trial
A jury found a Fort Pierce man, who claimed he was too fat to kill his former son-in-law, guilty of murder.

Calling all taste buds.
The "Taste of the Palm Beaches" comes to Palm Beach Gardens November 11th, offering food and beverages from dozens of local hot spots.

Benjamin School newspaper wins big award
The Palm Beach Gardens' school's newspaper takes home a presitgious honor.

Farmer's market in Royal Palm Beach
Looking for fresh, locally grown produce and much more?

Hearing for man who killed neighbor
Jay Levin said he thought the teen he shot was a robber.

Local hotels help 'Clean the World'
Four area hotels participate in soap recycling program; millions of lives could be saved

11/05

Boca teen's killer is a 'free man'
Jay Levin pleaded to manslaughter in the 2003 death of Mark Drewes and got 10 years probation - so why did a judge agree to cut that in half?

Boy left alone in park by daycare reunited with mother
A 5-year-old boy found wandering alone in Dreher Park is reunited with his mother, as his daycare teacher apologizes for accidentally leaving him behind.

Massacre brings back bad memories
1st Lt. Bart Fletcher died a year ago; murdered by a fellow soldier at Ft. Hood.

2009 Sebastian Clambake Lagoon Festival
The 2009 Sebastian Clambake Lagoon Festival kicks off Friday, November 6th.

Parents reunited with WPB wandering child
A 6-year-old is found walking alone at Dreher Park at dusk.

More trash at the beach lately...what to do?
Our beaches are the most beautiful in the country. But more and more-- there's trash mixed with all that sand...What's coming ashore...and what you can do about it?

Fire rescue trio honored for saving life
Emotions were running high Thursday when a woman who almost lost her life came back to thank the men who saved her.

Celebrity book auction to benefit children's center
If you've ever wanted to own a book signed by President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, or former Governor Jeb Bush.. now is your chance.

Postman arrested in Boynton Beach
Police say an inebriated mailman was apprehended sleeping on route.

Plane goes down near SLC airport
A twin engine Albatross plane went down shortly after takeoff.

Kobie Gary facing federal charges
The son of famed attorney Willie Gary was in US District Court on drug charges.

Vero man charged with pistol-whipping girlfriend
According to an arrest report, the convicted felon pistol-whipped his girlfriend and then struck her with a vodka bottle.

Woman pistol-whipped, struck with vodka bottle
Boyfriend arrested by The U.S. Marshal’s Office.

It's Toys for Tots time
The annual Toys for Tots campaign kicks off and there's a desperate need for new, unwrapped toys or baby products.

Controversial teacher could return to class
The teacher whose students voted a Port St. Lucie autistic boy out of a classroom might return to work this month.

Baby suffers fractured skull, father arrested
The father originally told investigators the infant's 16-month-old brother threw a can of ravioli at its head.

Bi-partisan effort to solve Chinese drywall
A resolution urges banks and mortgage lenders to work with more than 1300 homeowners who are complaining about Chinese drywall problems in 26 states.

Woods declared indigent
A Palm Beach County judge approves attorney motion foraccused felon Stefanie Woods.

Glades Goes Red on Saturday
Glades residents will have a chance to learn about heart disease and making healthy choices.

Surf Saturdays
Learn how to catch some waves!

It's a race that's sure to bug you
It's a creepy, crawly competition that's been around for decades.

Habitat for Humanity looking for volunteers
The charitable organization needs people Saturday, November 7th to help build a house at Kennedy Estates in Jupiter

PB Gardens man hangs himself in Broward Jail
38-year-old John Hammond had been arrested last week on charges of grand theft auto and leaving the scene of an accident.

Rains may have caused overnight accidents
SUV flipped over on the Turnpike, while a cargo truck crashed along I-95

11/04

Hit and run victim in Loxahatchee identified
A man is critically injured in a hit and run on Southern Blvd.

Hoffman's Chocolates holds job fair
Hoffman's Chocolates wants to hire up to 50 people for the holiday season.

Man arrested for stabbing elderly uncle, dog
A 65-year-old man and his dog are fighting for their life after being stabbed in Lake Worth Wednesday afternoon.

Vero softball game to benefit affordable housing
Celebrities and officials will come together to play a charity softball game on Nov. 14 to benefit Indian River County affordable housing.

Teacher asks student to clean up urine
According to police a kindergarten teacher had one of her students clean up the urine of another child.

Firefighters battle blaze at funeral home
The fire was contained to the crematory at the Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Sebastian.

1,000 jobs available at WPB job fair
A job fair being held today (November 5)in West Palm Beach, seeking 1,000 workers for security detail at Super Bowl XLIV and Pro Bowl in Miami.

Mattel makes Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken doll
Mattel is releasing a "Palm Beach Sugar Daddy Ken Doll."

Famous explorer visits Palm Beach County
Philippe Cousteau pays a visit to Palm Beach County to talk about education and conservation.

Free storytime book for all
NewsChannel 5 partners with the Palm Beach County Library System to read Eric Carl's "From Head to Toe."

Man in his 60s stabbed in Lake Worth
PBSO deputies have responded to the 500 block of North H Street where a man has been stabbed multiple times by a family member.

5th swine flu-related death in St. Lucie Co.
A 53-year-old man, who had underlying health conditions, has become the 5th person in St. Lucie County to die of complications due to swine flu.

Alzheimer's devastates family & finances
A Jupiter family claims the combination of Alzheimer's disease, and the money-hungry legal system, is tearing their family apart.

Man overcomes poverty, now helps teens
Bill Strickland, who says he grew up poor, refused to let his circumstances affect him in a negative way. Now he is helping teens have a bright future.

$400,000 in grants awarded
2 non-profit groups received the money.

Evert talks about her charity event & life
Chris Evert's annual charity event swings into Delray Beach and Boca Raton November 6th-8th.

New zoning for hunting camps in Martin Co.
Martin County commissioners gave preliminary approval to a zoning change that would allow hunting camps to continue to operate on agricultural lands.

Pressure washer explodes, man injured
The accident happened at 128 Derby Lane in Royal Palm Beach.

Coke glass bashed into boyfriend's head
Girlfriend accused of hitting him on the side of the head, leaving cuts over his left eye.

Platinum Showgirls dancer in court
Kimberly Williams arrested on drug charges.

Man convicted in 1996 cold case rape
Evidence showed the man had cut power and phone lines to a residence before breaking in and sexually assaulting a woman at home with her three children.

Rip current warnings up from Boca to Vero
Beach visitors are urged to use caution due to rough seas along the Atlantic coast.

A ton of cheese donated to food bank
The Daily Bread Food bank gets donation from Sorrento Cheese.

Detectives search for 'split-deposit' bandit
The suspect is wanted for identity theft and passing counterfeit checks.

Polo horses to have random drug tests
The U.S. Polo Association has quietly moved to start randomly drug testing horses, months after 21 prized ponies dropped dead in South Florida.

Driver dies after colliding with truck
Accident happened at Atlantic Avenue & Lyons Road

Extra security aboard Tri-Rail trains
Operation Transit Shield Two is underway in 3 South Florida counties.

11/03

Shots left over after swine flu vaccination clinic
Lines formed two hours before the event, but health care workers actually had some vaccines left over.

Tuesday's Municipal elections results
Find Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River County election results here.

Woman risks her life to save a manatee
A local woman grabs a pocket knife to cut a thrashing manatee free from a fishing net.

Teen graffiti art program
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in Teen Graffiti Art, a free program presented by Sue Carlson of Art Van Go, Inc.

Governor dimisses 'worst' label
Governor Charlie Crist isn't interested in getting into a war of words, after a magazine article labeled him the "worst" governor in America.

Wrong place, wrong time
A husband and wife who rely on their car worry about keeping their jobs after becoming victims of a hit and run accident.

Swimmer swept out to sea identified
Police have identified the swimmer who died after being swept out of the Fort Pierce Inlet.

Alleged machete-wielding mom arrested
A mother accused of holding a machete to her 16-year-old son’s face faces a felony charge.

Student arrested for bringing gun to class
The student was found with a .25 caliber beretta in his pocket.

North Palm flag flap unfurls
A code enforcement issue over a bright flag mural comes to an end.

Free fall arts & crafts festival
The annual arts and crafts festival gets underway this coming weekend.

Suspected credit card thieves sought
Money and credit cards were stolen from a car in Okeeheelee Park.

Boynton Police looking for purse-snatcher
Police say a woman stole a purse from a shopping cart in Publix.

Man arrested in dollar store theft
Authorities found the man hiding in his attic with over $200 of stolen goods and a gun in his home.

Lots to hear at PBCC's Gardens campus
A full month of music is coming to PBCC's Eissey Campus on PGA Boulevard.

Palm Springs bank suspect in custody
"I'm sorry, things are rough," supect tells police when he is caught.

Martin County holding H1N1 clinic
The clinic being held Wendesday is for children and young adults – only: ages 6 months to 24 years old

Bicyclist hit by alleged drunk driver
A Port St. Lucie man was hospitalized after he was struck by an intoxicated driver in Stuart, police said.

Protecting yourself from swine & seasonal flu
Get the facts before you hit the panic button. Here is some information from Jupiter Medical Center to protect yourself and your family.

Manalapan boil water order
It is due to a loss of pressure caused by equipment failure.

Investigators break up dog fighting ring
The mother of one suspect claims he didnt' do it.

Tennis anyone?
Try out new racquets BEFORE you buy.

H1N1 vaccine available on limited basis
The Palm Beach County Health Department is making the vaccine available throughout the area.

Council says giant flag stays up
Code Enforcement Council votes 6 to 1 to let local business owner keep giant mural up.

Three teens charged with battery
Three Martin County teens have been charged with battery.

It's election day in South Florida
Click inside to learn which local communities are holding elections today

Madoff accountant pleading guilty
David Friehling could be sentenced to as many as 108 years behind bars.

11/02

Commissioner pushes for legal medical pot use
Palm Beach County Commissioner Burt Aaronson believes medical marijuana use should be legalized in Florida. He also wants to check if decriminalizing "social" marijuana use could be a financial boon for taxpayers.

Are these the worst drinks in America?
A study by Johns Hopkins points to liquid calories as bigger diet busters than food calories.

3 signs your marriage is headed for disaster
One expert weighs in on marriage and what's causing it to fail.

Struck motorcyclist in critical condition
A motorcyclist was rushed to Delray Trauma Center after being hit by an SUV. He's in critical condition.

Barricaded man surrenders in Boynton Beach
Several streets were shutdown at an apartment complex on SW 1st Avenue for a suicidal man with a gun.

Exotic hunting camp seeks zoning change
Owners of a sprawling hunting camp in Western Martin County will ask commissioners for a zoning change to allow their business to continue, even though it has operated in violation of county zoning for 20 years.

Lake Park woman found murdered in Keys
According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, 48-year-old Christine Kaye of Lake Park was found on Tuesday.

Congressman: Give generals what they want
Republican Congressman Tom Rooney says President Obama is on the right track if he sends more troops to Afganistan.

Crime victim fights back
4 thugs trying to steal from a business find out they messed with the wrong merchant! The victim, well into his 80s, was not going down without a fight.

Ft. Pierce woman survives home invasion
It was all tricks and no treats for a 67 year-old woman who was attacked on Halloween Day.

Permanent water restrictions?
We are already under water restrictions, but soon they could be year-round.

Festering flag flap in North Palm Beach
A local business owner says the giant mural on her store is pure patriotism--the village calls it a violation.

Piper President John Becker resigns
A second high-level Piper Aircraft Inc. executive is resigning from the company, less than six months after the company’s chief executive officer resigned.

Ministries needs donations for annual feast
Despite a series of setbacks involving tents, tableware and turkeys, Stacy Malinowski has faith that the 18th annual Thanksgiving Day Community Feast will go on as scheduled on Nov. 22.

Police arrest bank robbery suspect
An accurate description and 911 call resulted in a quick arrest.

Students receive Congressional Award
The Congressional Award recognizes achievement, initiative, and service in young people ages 14 to 24.

Shots fired in Lake Park jewelry store
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is responding to the call of an attempted robbery.

Looking for a swine flu shot?
Palm Beach County Health Department continues to make the H1N1 vaccine available through its health centers.

4 caught, 5th sought in dog fighting case
The men had two pit bulls in the middle of a fight and four other pit bulls on hand deputies said.

Police: Woman tied, bound in home invasion
Police say two men tied a woman to a chair with bed sheets and placed a cloth bag over her head before robbing her.

Cobra delivery causes a stir
Live cobra in unmarked package addressed to St. Edward's School in Indian River County causes concern.

Pot bust catches up with former attorney
Ex-Port St. Lucie lawyer accused of growing marijuana arrested 4 years later in Maryland.

Police: Holidays are here; lock your car!
Police Departments putting out the warnings early about car break-ins by burglars looking to get to holiday items.

Riviera Beach City Council meeting
City council meeting set for first week of November

Curfew considered in Belle Glade
An increase in juvenile crime has city officals looking for ways to curb violence.

Art in the Gardens makes a colorful splash this month
Fourth annual event will be held in Midtown on PGA Blvd. November 21 & 22.

Boynton Woman's Club turns 100
Come celebrate!

Strip club owner, managers in court
Court appearances follow Friday night police raids on the Boynton Beach nightclub.

Lake Worth wants noise limits
City prepares to draft noise ordinance for downtown area.

Shortage of swine flu vaccine cancels clinics
Martin County clinics are put on hold because the vaccine has temporarily run out.

Car filled with computers torched
Investigators want to know who set fire to the big Lincoln

11/01

Teacher motivates students to be champs
Teacher starts a program to motivate teens.

Local mom in NYC Marathon to help cancer kids
Local mom runs in the New York City Marathon to help raise money for kids dealing with cancer.

Stolen dogs missed like family
A Belle Glade family holds out hope that two stolen Yorkies will be returned.

Shooting in Lantana
Two people have been transported to Delray Medical Center after a shooting in Lantana.

Local mom finishes NYC marathon
Local mom finishes New York City Marathon. She is raising funds to help children battling cancer.

Student's business encourages responsible partying
One Lynn University student has created a limo referral business to stop drinking and driving.

Sports raffle to benefit disadvantaged children
Raffle to support Florence Fuller Child Development Centers in Boca Raton.

FAU softball to be honored by Special Olympics
The team's numerous contributions will be recognized at an upcoming banquet.

Families lose home in fire
Local families were burned out of their homes after a fire Saturday night.

Bowl for a cure
Save lives one frame at a time in Boca Raton.

Donate canned goods and turkey for needy families
The Wayne Barton Study Center begins annual holiday food drive

Forklift takes plunge at PGA marina
A forklift used to lift boats out of the water, ends up in the drink.

Shooting suspect denied bond
Man sought in deadly shooting on a Boynton Beach basketball court faces a judge.

Do you have pain in your legs?
Free leg screenings offered to detect venous diseases

Missing St. Lucie Co. man found
Johann Rainer, a 91-year-old man who has been missing since Saturday night has been located.

Local teens help war torn Israel
Two West Palm Beach teenagers are getting 'extra credit' for their efforts to help children in Israel.

Driver killed in Coral Springs from West Palm
The driver lost control of his truck, and it rolled over and ejected him. He was pronounced dead on the scene, police said.






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