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November, 2009

11/21

Oceanside Farmer's Market opens
Lake Worth kicks off Greenmarket in time for Thanksgiving feasts.

City hosts foreclosure prevention seminar
Advice to help save your home at today's foreclosure seminar.

Attempted murder overnight in Boynton Beach
Man accused of using kitchen knife to attack victim.

11/20

Glenn Beck draws big crowd
The conservative talk show host is touring the state to promote his new book.

Anti-Semitic slurs painted on woman's door
A swastika is painted on a Palm Beach Gardens woman's door. A few weeks later, she finds another graphic the anti-Semitic message.

Seven-year-old girl falls from window
A seven-year-old girl suffers broken femur, survives tumble.

Police: woman went to bar, left 2 kids alone
One of the children thought his mother had been kidnapped.

Local woman once an Oprah guest
The Boynton Beach teacher appeared on Oprah five years ago.

Armed robbery leads to tie-up on I-95
According to police the suspect car slammed into a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser on purpose, just south of Yamato Road.

Pap Smear recommendation changes
Doctors say every three years is now enough.

Viewers react to Oprah leaving show
As the sun sets on the Oprah Winfrey show, local viewers react to her decision to step down.

Adoption Day times three
Its a moving, once a year event right before Thanksgiving.

Alzheimer's ID program going online
Delray Beach Police are setting up a registry of Alzheimer's disease patients to allow for easier searches if they become lost.

Lantana post office to remain open
Boca Raton and a West Palm Beach branch could still be closed.

Pit bulls attack Jensen Beach man
The attack on the man and his Labrador retriever happened about 6 a.m. Thursday.

Dramatic 911 call in shoe repair shooting
Police have released the dramatic 911 call of the attempted armed robbery and shooting at Danny's Shoe Repair.

Drywall probe could be released Monday
The report may trigger the availability of federal funds that affected homeowners could use to lessen their losses.

Lawyer sued for $100 million
Investors claim Scott Rothstein offered huge profits on investments in legal settlements that were fake.

Private viewing for high-rise shooting victim
Otis Beckford was the lone fatality in the shooting at an Orlando high rise building.

Parents won't pay for abduction hoax by boys
Dozens of law enforcement officers scrambled Wednesday morning and worked several hours to look for the reportedly missing girl.

Homeless get a helping hand
The Homeless Coalition of Palm Beach County provided various services to the homeless population in West Palm Beach.

Delray arrests four teens for armed robbery
Police say two women were attacked and robbed.

Prominent attorney hands out turkeys
Hundreds given away to families in need in West Palm Beach.

Woman accused of beating boy with cord
Vero Beach woman beat boy, rammed car taking him to hospital, deputies say.

Stimulus creates jobs, slowly
A look at the government's website that tracks the flow of federal stimulus money, shows the new jobs are coming in trickles, rather than floods.

Casey Anthony's attorneys point to meter reader
Meter reader Roy Kronk's ex-wives speak out.

FREE medical event postponed
"Project Health and Hope" rescheduled April 10-11

Police: Crowd attacks officers as teen arrested
Boynton Beach police saw a 17-year-old try to toss away nine bags of marijuana. As the teen was being put in the patrol car, the crowd grew hostile.

18th Big O hike begins Saturday
The annual 109 mile hike around Lake Okeechobee kicks off in Pahokee.

Holiday Boat Parade Dec 11th
Celebrate the holidays Florida style!

Downtown's Got Talent!
Some of the area's most talented residents will gather this Friday night at Downtown at the Gardens.

'Twi-hards' out late for New Moon premiere
Twilight fans takeover theaters in West Palm Beach and across the country.

Casey Anthony's defense names alternative suspect
Defense attorneys cast suspicion on a former meter reader.

11/19

Run to benefit daughter of Scott Schichtel
The 39-year old died after scuba diving. His greatest wish was to see his daughter go to college.

FWC officers recieve black bear training
Some new training is being done..."to bear with it".

Rescue teams train in West Palm Beach
Practice makes perfect for fire rescue teams in West Palm Beach.

Distraught son not surprised at dad's death
Man stabs deputy after barricading himself and his girlfriend inside of their home and is shot dead by a Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy.

Riviera Beach Boys and Girls Club demolished
Bulldozers knocked down the old club, to make way for a new and improved facility.

Missing woman returns home safely
Missing elderly woman with alzheimer's arrives home safely after missing for more than twelve hours.

Traveling 'patients' help future med students
For the first time, medical students on the Treasure Coast got to take some important tests here, instead of driving to Tallahassee.

Trip to car impound lot leads to jail
When the owner reached into his pocket to pay he pulled out a Ziploc baggie of marijuana, according to the sheriff's office.

Violent crime on 'Antique Row'
The search continues for the man who beat a West Palm Beach store clerk on Antique Row, now business owners are concerned it might happen again.

Are Florida college campuses safe?
New College in Sarasota is the worst in terms of crime primarily because it is an urban campus and schools are required to report crime around, not just on, the campus.

West Nile virus detected in Palm Beach Co.
Testing of sentinel chickens confirmed the mosquito-borne disease.

Large sale of children's items
If you have gently used children's items, or if you are looking for a bargain, Just Between Friends could be the answer.

Vero Beach woman arrested for beating child
Deputies charged a woman with beating a boy with an extension cord Wednesday.

Man found dead outside Fort Pierce bar
An autopsy found that the victim had sustained several blows to the head, and had broken facial bones including a broken jaw and bruises on his chest.

Richard Branson is selling tickets to space
Richard Branson talks one-on-one about his latest out-of-sight adventure.

Make your Prius a plug-in, rebates available
West Palm Beach company serves as exclusive dealer for the conversion kit.

Man accused of punching, killing dog
A Vero Beach man was charged with cruelty to animals, disposal of bodies of dead animals and abandonment of an animal.

FAA 'glitch' causes some delays at PBIA
A now fixed computer problem created big headaches at the nation's largest airports and a handful of delays at others.

School bus involved in Delray accident
The bus collided with a car on Atlantic Avenue.

'Johns' jailed in undercover sting
Deputies made 7 arrests. Each was charged with solicitation of prostitution.

1 dead, standoff over in suburban Lake Worth
One deputy was stabbed, but is expected to be okay. The sheriff reveals what happened inside the home.

11/18

Woman's decomposing body found in ex's home
Police find a woman's badly decomposed body in her ex-boyfriend's home in Boca Raton.

Local reservist back home
A local reservist stationed in Iraq for the past year arrived home to lots of cheers.

Pahokee Tree Lighting
Join the city of pahokee on December 7th for our parade and Tree Lighting.

Husband shoots wife, turns gun on himself
A St Lucie County man is dead, and his wife is critically injured in attempted murder/suicide in Lakewood Park.

Suspect in one-man crime spree arrested
Police believe one man is responsible for a day-long crime spree.

Cut your costs with locally made fuel
The only plant of its kind in the world is making bio-diesel fuel for our area.

Boynton Beach Police step up DUI task force
Thinking about drinking and driving this holiday season? Beware... "Ladies night" has a whole new meaning this year.

It's time for Greenacres annual Salsa Fest!
Strap on those dancing shoes and whip up your best salsa recipe, it's bound to be a spicy time!

Abduction hoax disrupts morning
Two elementary school age boys told a tale that had dozens of police officers looking for a little girl who didn't exist.

Missing person becomes murder victim
Boca Raton Police respond to a report of a missing person and later discover a female murder victim.

Search warrant uncovers drugs
Deputies arrested five people on charges including child endangerment in Okeechobee County.

Shoe repair opens 1 day after shooting
A longtime West Palm Beach business owner reopens his store after his daughter was shot during an attempted robbery Tuesday.

Bush autographed book sells for $850K
An anonymous donor has pledged $850,000 to purchase a copy of 'The Travels of Babar' signed by Jeb Bush and Barbara Bush. The item was offered as part of an extensive book auction to benefit Hibiscus Children's Center.

Police looking for ring robber
He grabbed a 12 carat sapphire with a one carat diamond on either side in a platinum setting from Provident Jewelers in West Palm Beach.

Grow house operator, girlfriend sentenced
'Don Corleone' of PSL grow house operations sentenced to 45 years in prison.

Bank, bomb threat suspect in custody
Police say Christopher Walters tried to rob two banks and made bomb threats.

PSL employees helping those less fortunate
Employees are collecting non-perishable foods to give to the Treasure Coast Food Bank.

Child abduction a hoax
Port St. Lucie police have learned two boys made up a story of seeing a child abducted.

Arrest made in shoe store shooting
West Palm Beach Police are searching two other suspects.

Minority parents join curriculum talk
Hundreds of minority residents, including those from Pahokee, filled seats at the invitation of Superintendent Art Johnson to balance a protest movement carried by mostly white parents for three months.

AMBER alert issued for missing PSL girl
A AMBER alert has been issued for an unknown girl, approximately 7 or 8 years old with dark hair.

Lucky day for loyal grocery store customer
She wins a brand new Camaro!

More than a million for Madoff's 'toys'
The U.S. Marshals Service reeled in a small fortune Tuesday at a Fort Lauderdale auction of several boats and a car once owned by Bernard Madoff and a close associate.

Canine sniffs out purse snatcher
A hound in town for training takes a bite out of crime!

Man faces animal cruelty charges
Animal Care & Control says two dogs were found injured. Suspect accused of stomping on one and throwing them against the wall.

11/17

Treasure Coast drying out
The latest drought index numbers show Indian River County as the driest area in the state.

Man arrested for injuring dogs on Palm Beach
Palm Beach police have arrested a Chicago man at a Palm Beach resort for causing harm to two German Sherperds.

Lake Worth, Fort Piece election results
Find the Lake Worth and Fort Pierce Municipal Run-Off elections here.

It may be the end of texting and driving in Florida
The momentum to end texting while driving in the state has shifted into high gear.

Jensen resident helps catch suspected bank robber
A Jensen Beach resident who witnessed a bank robbery in progress didn't just call the crime in to the sheriff, he took matters into his own hands and chased down the suspect.

High tech, energy saving music school
A husband and wife are teaching music and conservation.

'Person of interest' in clerk killing
Tyrone Pinkney was wanted in the murder of store clerk Miguel Gonzalez-Huicochea.

Victim beaten at WPB antique store in robbery
Suspect was last seen fleeing the store in a gold Dodge caravan and police need your help locating him.

Police, wife tried poisoning husband's drink
Police say Dalia Dippolito tried to kill her husband more than once in a very creative way.

Accused child rapist on the run
Boynton Beach Police are trying to find a 22 year old man suspected of sexually battering two children.

Arson suspected In Stuart house fire
A Stuart man escaped from his burning home thanks to a quick-thinking neighbor.

Shooting at West Palm Beach store
West Palm Beach police say the sister of builder Danny Calalfumo was shot in the head at Danny's shoe repair.

Election day in South Florida
Voting is underway in Lake Worth and Fort Pierce.

Police nab 'red striped bandit'
Fort Pierce Police have arrested a man who matches the description of a suspect known to investigators as the 'red striped bandit.'

Bank robbery prompts bomb scare
Thief claims he has a bomb, but it was later determined he was bluffing.

Another school protest planned
Some parents remain upset with school curriculum in Palm Beach County.

Nude photos of girls found in hotel
Police are investigating nude photos of underage girls found on a memory card in the lost-and-found at the Vero Beach Hotel and Club.

Piranhas caught in South Florida pond
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission is alarmed over the discovery a 14 year old boy made in October in a retention pond near West Palm Beach.

Dart throwing man arrested
Man at Port St. Lucie bar throws darts at other patrons, is arrested, police say.

Jupiter collecting Letters to Santa
The Town's special mailbox will make sure your letter gets to the North Pole after you make your list and check it twice

PB Gardens celebrates 50 years
The city is turning 50 and is holding a big party this weekend to celebrate.

Changes for Riviera Beach municipal marina
Commissioners to consider changes at marina

Boynton Beach's Holiday Extravaganza
Kicks off December 5th.

Police: Dippolito tried before to kill husband
In newly-released records, police accuse the Boynton Beach newlywed of twice trying to kill her husband Michael before her murder-for-hire arrest.

Rivera Beach marina could get makeover
Change is on the horizon for marina.

Erosion threatens condo building
Emergency efforts continue today to save the complex, after South Palm Beach residents were evacuated.

11/16

Fast moving fire destroys Stuart area home
Neighbors snapped pictures of the flames as they shot out of the two-story structure.

Free Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
The second in a series of three free foreclosure prevention workshops will be held tomorrow, Nov. 17th.

Local leaders' plan to end homelessness
With the rise of more people on the streets without a home, county leaders join together to create a ten-year plan to end homelessness in Palm Beach County.

Teen airlifted after fall from horse
Fire-Rescue medics airlifted a girl after she fell from a horse at the Gulfstream Polo Club.

Greenacres city council discusses texting while driving.
Greenacres wants the state to consider banning texting while operating a motor vehicle.

Two people helping hundreds of manatees
Two FWC biologists are responsible for taking care of all of the manatees from Ft. Pierce to Key West.

Mystery remains in fatal tractor accident
A migrant worker dies after a tractor falls into a Western Palm Beach County canal. No one witnessed the accident.

Vero Outlet Mall opens at midnight for Black Friday
Vero Beach outlet stores will open its doors to customers starting at 12:01 a.m. for the annual 'Black Friday' event.

Do sick inmates have swine flu?
The St. Lucie County jail is dealing with possible cases of H1N1.

Air show crowds soar higher that expected
The influx of families looking for shorter vacation options closer to home helped bring the final attendance closer to 65,000. 5,000 more than anticipated.

Suspected bank robber identified
Martin County Sheriff's Deputies caught and arrested a suspected bank robber in about a half an hour. He says he was 2 months behind in rent and facing eviction.

Tennessee dismisses player from Pahokee
Two of three Tennessee freshmen football players charged last week in an attempted armed robbery have been dismissed from the team. Among them Nu'Keese Richardson of Pahokee.

Congressman leads drive for vets' families
A supply drive for Fisher House, on the grounds of the VA hospital in West Palm Beach, is being spearheaded by Congressman Ron Klein.

Madoff's boats, car on the auction block
A live Auction Tuesday will featuring Bernie Madoff's boats and a Mercedes Benz.

Another shark bite, surfer struck
A shark bit a surfer near the Jupiter Island Beach Club Monday morning.

Boynton man dodges 18 bullets
Two men fire into an occupied car in Boynton Beach, one person is in custody.

Arrest made in store clerk's murder
Authorities continue to search for one other suspect involved in a fatal shooting and robbery at Los Cunoas grocery store.

Fatal tractor accident victim identified
A tractor tumbled into a canal in Western Palm Beach County killing one person.

Guilty verdict in Boynton mall shooting
Wilson Pierre, Jr. was found guilty of second degree murder for the 2006 Christmas Eve shooting inside the Boynton Beach Mall in which one person was killed.

Tequesta Bridge closing for construction
Village leaders are moving ahead with plans to repair the 50 year old span. Expect detours for up to a year

Memorial tonight for clerk who was killed
Miguel Gonzalez-Huicochea was shot Friday night after two men tried robbing the Los Cunaos Grocery.

GPS comes to PGA
Golfers get GPS devices to help determine "distance to the hole" at PGA National.

Name your local transit service
Belle Glade is asking residents to name its new bus service.

Holiday boat parade coming to Jupiter
Riverwalk is a prime viewing location. A lot of activitities planned, including a visit from Santa.

Riviera Beach City Council
City council meeting in Riviera Beach

David Gregory to speak in Boca Raton
David Gregory the host of NBC's Meet the Press will be the keynote speaker Monday in Boca Raton at Lynn University's Dively Frontier in Globalization luncheon lecture.

Palm Springs police nab stolen car suspect
Suspect led officers on an early morning pursuit by patrol car, and by foot.

Injured woman found in Lake Worth street
Investigators are not sure if she was struck by a car, or if something else left her bleeding. And they may not know who she is.

Toyota to announce gas pedal 'fix'
The automaker will replace gas pedals on millions of Toyota and Lexus models to address a potential sudden-acceleration problem.

11/15

Weight Watchers collects food for needy
Weight Watchers collects food for Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies.

Shark bite victim speaks from home
A Palm Beach Gardens woman is now recovering after a close encounter with a shark.

PBSO 'pitching' in for good cause
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's office rallies to show support for two of their own--who could use a helping hand.

Woman thrown 30-feet from car, survives
A trip on I-95 cost one Delray Beach resident her car, and nearly her life. She was on her way from a job interview, now she is looking for some help during her recovery.

City Place kicks-off Christmas season
The holiday season has officially begun in West Palm Beach's City Place.

Census Bureau hiring in Palm Beach County
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking to grant some holiday wishes in Palm Beach County.

Coalition to combat crime in Riviera Beach
Mayor Thomas Masters of Riviera Beach has organized a coalition to combat crime.

Will early Christmas sales perk up economy?
The holidays are definitely here, but with the economy still sluggish...Will the customers follow suit?

Tournaments raise money for troops
Golf & tennis tournaments part of fundraiser for Forgotten Soliders Outreach.

Thousands of pills turned over to PBSO
Operation medicine cabinet called a success.

Photos released in clerk's murder
Investigators hope surveillance photos will lead to the arrest of two masked men wanted for the murder of a store clerk.

New survelliance in Lake Worth shooting
Police release pictures of the suspect that killed a convenience store worker

11/14

Al Gore greeted by protesters in Boca Raton
Former Vice President Al Gore is greeted by protesters as he talks about environmental issues.

Former VP heckled in Boca Raton
The protesters jeered at Al Gore as he took the podium to talk about global warming and at those walking into the open-air venue to listen to the speech.

Man charged with attempting to rape 2 women
A 25-year-old Port St. Lucie man is behind bars after authorities said he attempted to rape two women in a three-day period.

Madoff's jacket, watch auctioned
Bernard and Ruth Madoff's belongings fetched as much as 20 times their estimated value at auction Saturday.

Larry 'The Turkey Guy' needs donations
A local man with a big heart wants to help feed needy families this year and has a plan to step it up in a new high-tech way for Thanksgiving.

Baby shower for moms in need
A community baby shower was hosted Saturday afternoon by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.

Suspect wanted for gas station robbery
Boca Raton Police are searching for a suspect involved in an armed robbery at a Sunoco gas station.

Protesters set to challenge Al Gore
Former Vice President Al Gore visits South Florida to speak on the climate crisis.

Tree lighting brings Winter Wonderland
Snow in CityPlace for lighting of signature tree

Florida Highway Festival honors blacks artists
Music, art clinics and entertainment at inaugural celebration

Drive-thru swine flu clinic in Okeechobee

Operation Medicine Cabinet
Clean out your cabinet, make some cash!

Census Bureau looking to hire thousands
Your chance to make some extra cash!

Madoff's personal items up for auction
Around 200 items - ranging from a half-used sticky pad to expensive jewelry - are being auctioned off Saturday in New York.

Counterfeit cash bust in Martin County
4 men arrested for allegedly passing bogus bills.

Police search for carjacker
Investigators say that a masked man approached a woman who was leaving a restaurant, struck her, then took her car.

Deputy involved in overnight crash
Accident happened around 1 a.m. Deputy received minor injuries.

11/13

Shark bite victim recovering at hospital
Melissa Hardcastle never saw the shark that bit her. But she felt it.

Longtime Christian School in foreclosure
Faculty says its not giving up hope just yet.

Store clerk shot dead by masked men
The victim was trying to stop the attempted robbers when they opened fire.

Minor League Baseball coming to Dodgertown?
League officials are hoping to call Vero Beach a 'new home' soon.

Prize patrol visits Martin County schools
Martin County's Education Foundation presented balloons and big checks to 55 lucky teachers.

Mother and Son plan Muck Bowl tailgate party for peace
The Mayor of South Bay says Lake communities need to throw a party together.

Woman bit by shark on Jupiter beach
Lifeguards treated the victim until medics arrived.

Woman helps epilepsy foundation after tragedy
A Palm Beach County woman who lost her husband, is helping patients who have epileptic seizures.

Hawaiian seal to be healed by local woman
A young seal with cataracts will soon be healed thanks to the touch of a local veterinarian.

Sheriff honors Palm Beach Co. heroes
Several award winners this year are firefighters who, during a shift change, came to the aid of a Palm Springs Police Officer in April.

Delray officer arrrested in domestic dispute
A police report says the officer's wife claims he choked her and put a handgun to her head during a domestic dispute at their Boynton Beach home on Thursday.

Last of 3 calf killers sentenced
Sentences range from three-and-a-half years in state prison to a year in county jail.

Teen charged with sexual battery on child
Police say they teen had sexual contact with the child on two different occasions.

Students help kids with cancer
Benjamin School Lower and Middle Schools students participate in the Stack the Caps event.

Former White Supremacist speaks to students
Suncoast High School officials invite a former white supremacist to help teach students an important lesson.

Chopper 5 crew honored for helping others
Captain Julie and photojournalist Johann Hoffend found two men who were lost in Lake Okeechobee.

Dog found in deplorable conditions, man arrested
Officers say the man kept his dog locked in a laundry room with no food and a bucket of stagnant water that was brownish in color.

Accident turns into fight for reform
Family of off duty deputy burned at a gas station claims what led to his accident could happen to others.

$200,000 in pot plants seized from home
Couple suspected of earning illegal income.

Health officials to meet with families
Latest information into tumor scare investigation.

Deal of the Day: Free Waffle House pie or waffle
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Deal of the Day: Free Nature's Way Smoothie
This deal is for today only -- Friday, November 13. Click inside to find the special location to get yours.

11/12

Swine flu survivor moving forward
Aubrey Opdyke lost three months of her life and her unborn baby to the virus.

Lawsuit filed against newly elected Vero council member
Lawsuit alleges Charlie Wilson did not meet qualifications to run for Vero Beach city council.

Airshow pilots fly into Stuart
The Visiting Nurse Association Airshow at Stuart's Witham Field kicks off this weekend. The skies are already buzzing with pilots making their way into to town for the show.

Lake Worth Inlet Coast Guard put to the test
Every year the Coast Guard get tested to see if it is ready to take on the challenge.

Joe Namath plays defense... for his dog
Quarterback defends his beloved yellow lab in animal court.

Dog breeder loses battle
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control workers win a bitter battle against a self-proclaimed professional dog breeder.

Teen killed in wreck attended safety seminar
Matthew Kornya's family and a long-time advocate for teen driving safety hope a lesson will be learned from his tragic accident.

Soaring high above Stuart
Carolyn Scofield blogs about her 'fly' along before the VNA Air Show.

Woman killed while out on morning walk
A woman who loved to travel, was struck and killed by a car Thursday morning just a mile from her home in Jensen Beach.

Triplets born at newest Palm Beach Co. hospital
Lakeside Medical Center celebrates first triplets.

Nurse named Belle Glade citizen of the year
Lakeside Medical Center’s Director of Nursing recieved this year's award.

Senator Nelson speaks about Chinese drywall
He said the president should weigh in and take aim at an even bigger target.

Funeral today for Orlando shooting spree victim
The viewing and funeral for 26-year-old Otis Beckford will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park in West Palm Beach.

Former Pahokee star arrested in Tennessee
Knoxville police say wide receiver Nu'Keese Richardson of Pahokee and defensive backs Janzen Jackson and Mike Edwards were arrested following an attempted armed robbery.

Tenth H1N1 death reported
The Palm Beach County Health Department says a 55 year old man is the latest swine flu victim.

911 call of baby left in minivan
The child is expected to be okay but her parents are facing child neglect charges.

Patient arrested after nurses threatened
John Rufolo was arrested after threatening nurses with a needle at West Boca Raton Medical Center.

Free concert at Jupiter's Riverwalk
It's the second of three free Fall Concert Series.

Indian River to hold its first swine flu clinic
The event will take place Saturday, November 14th at the Indian River County Fairgrounds.

Bond denied for carjacking suspect
Police say 90-year-old Gertrude Stern and 82-year-old Russell Keegan were followed home by Shamsiddin Saleem and another unknown suspect.

Big band dancing
With The Bob Roberts Society Band.

Art Johnson criticizes protests
Palm Beach County school Superintendent Art Johnson addresses protests planned for next week.

Deadly accident in Jensen Beach
FHP has identified the person who was killed in a morning accident in Jensen Beach.

Deputy sues Circle K stores
Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy files civil lawsuit against gas station chain.

Boynton Beach Mall murder case in court
Prosecutors expected to rest their case

Will airline bailout takeoff, help PBIA?
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today to hold special meeting to discuss possible bailout of the airline industry

Foreclosures dip, Florida still #3
Foreclosure filings fell 3% from September, still near record high levels

11/11

Auction house indicator of economy
Auctioneers have seen a lot of small businesses selling off and getting out.

Police identify body found on Jupiter beach
The deceased man was discovered in the bushes at a Jupiter beach. Foul play is not suspected.

Delray carjacking victim tells of her ordeal
Police have caught one of the suspects involved in the carjacking, shooting of an elderly couple Monday evening.

Little dog that cannot walk needs your help
A puppy and his mom were dropped in an overnight box. Now they need your help.

Lake Park school pays tribute to Veterans' Day
A school in Lake Park spends the morning honoring Veterans.

Military family gets replacement medals
A military family that had their home burglarized over the summer, had some military mementos replaced courtesy of a local Congressman.

Local Orthodontist offers braces scholarship
Locally, the first of it's kind. .

Looking for Veterans
A Korean war vet and local photographer wants to capture the faces of returning combat troops.

Blood Round Up rolls into town
Roll up your sleeves and save a life.

Bicycle safety event this Saturday
It's a day of food, fun and important safety information.

Woman ejected off exit ramp identified
She remains in critical condition.

Local veteran honored by CNN
CNN and the City of West Palm Beach team up to honor a 'CNN Hero' finalist.

Arrest made in carjacking, attempted murder
Delray Beach Police have made one arrest in the robbery and shooting of an 82-year-old man.

Serena Williams: Gold medal, then acting
The Palm Beach Gardens resident and tennis phenom says she wants to win at the Olympics - and then move on to an acting career.

Boynton Beach shapes up
The "Commit 2B Fit" community program targets children and families.

SUV and car collide in early morning crash
Accident sends woman to hospital.

South Florida Veterans Day events
Communities throughout Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast will honor veterans and those serving today

11/10

Teen crash victim's parents discuss 'poor decision'
The parents of a Wellington teenager who died after crashing his father's car explain what they hope others lear from his "poor decision."

Residents concerned after shooting, carjacking
Following the violent carjacking of two seniors, residents share concerns about safety in the quiet retirement condo community.

Season's readings program underway at the library
Join the Friends of Martin County Library System and put a gift book into the hands of a deserving child this season!

'Just in Time' holiday showcase and sale
It’s not too late to start buying gifts for the holidays, especially when you can cash in on some great deals.

Students to wear pink for anti-bullying campaign
On Friday, November 13th, students and staff at Hidden Oaks Middle School will be taking part in a unique anti-bullying campaign.

Murder victim's family wants answers
The tree trimming employee was murdered while working Monday afternoon at a job site, leaving behind a pregnant wife and 7-year-old child.

Alzheimer's victim hit and killed in Delray Beach
The victim had been missing for only an hour when the accident occured

Suspected copper crooks caught
Surveillance cameras, and an anonymous tip from the public, helped deputies catch two suspected copper thieves, looking to cash in on the pricy scrap metal.

Food Bank gets big donation
The Treasure Coast Food Bank received a new refrigerated truck and 12-thousand pounds of food from Wal-Mart.

Parents leave infant unattended in car
A mom and dad have been charged after leaving their 7-month-old child inside of their unlocked vehicle while they shop.

Free H1N1 clinic for Tequesta residents
The Village of Tequesta will now offer H1N1 Vaccinations free-of-charge to Village residents.

Driver loses control of car, goes into canal
A woman loses control of her car at Belvedere Road and I-95.

Christmas Eve shooter convicted
Aleli Hernandez was found guilty of shooting his wife on December 24th, 2008.

Search underway for shooting suspects
PBSO looking for two men who shot two tree trimmers.

Boynton Beach investigating late night shooting
The shooting occured following an argument at a bar on Seacrest Blvd.

Palm Beach County has 9th H1N1 death
The Health Department says a 70 year old man is the county's latest victim.

Reminder: We're still in hurricane season
It's not over until November 30th, so Palm Beach County leaders want you to stay prepared

Meet the doctors at Jupiter Medical Center
Discuss your medical concerns with the doctors at your community hospital and attend some free lectures this month

Kabbalah Scholar visiting PB County
JCC bringing rabbi from Israel to discuss the popular Kabbalah - or Jewish Mysticism - at a number of forums in PB County this month.

St. Lucie County may reinstate Portillo
Wendy Portillo allowed her students to 'vote out' a fifth grader who it turned out - had autism. Should officials vote tonight to let her teach again?

Port St. Lucie KFC robbery investigation
St Lucie County deputies say two men wearing masks robbed the restaurant.

11/09

Two injured in carjacking, shooting in Delray Beach
An 82-year-old man and 90-year-old woman were victims of a carjacking after coming home from dinner in Delray Beach.

Pillowcases bring smiles to kids
Hospitals can be intimidating and downright scary for children. But a talented, local woman is making a difference and young patients at St Mary's now have something to smile about.

Teen planning historic sail stranded in Ft. Pierce
A 16-year old girl attempting to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world is stranded in Ft. Pierce due to windy weather.

20th anniversary of the Berlin Wall's fall
A former staffer for Ronald Reagan remembers the president's push to break down Berlin's ugly symbol of repression.

Tree trimmer employee shot to death on job
Two men were shot while working in suburban West Palm Beach.

Landscaper confronts lawn equipment thieves
A Delray landscaper stops men who nearly robbed him of his business.

Greenacres Youth Basketball League Registration
Registration begins November 9th.

Trio arrested for conspiracy to commit rape
Deputies say the trio told them that they drove to Okeechobee with the express purpose to locate a woman, any woman, to kidnap and rape.

Deputies pursue fleeing ice cream truck
The driver wouldn't stop and cut through the grass at one point in an apparent attempt to elude being pulled over.

Deer death leads to charges
Man accused of killing a deer without a St. Lucie County landowner's permission to be on property.

School remembers student killed
Hundreds of students at Wellington High were allowed to gather in the courtyard to remember their classmate.

Windy weather interrupts work, play
Winds have been gusting up to 33 miles an hour along the South Florida coast.

Caught using counterfeit credit card
Police say 2 Miami men used a fake credit card to buy a computer in Stuart.

Obscured license plate leads to arrest
A smoke-screen covered license plate led to the discovery of a foreign national on an expired visa.

Jupiter Country Club ranked among top luxury communities
The Toll Brothers Community placed 21st among 30 communities by BestRetirementDestinations.com

Home sales are up for the 8th month in a row
Weiss Research in Jupiter says "three steps forward, two steps back" housing recovery is on schedule

Driving classes available
Refresher courses available for seniors in Boynton Beach.

Riviera Beach Veterans Day closings
Offices closed for holiday

CRA Meeting date changed
CRA has changed meeting

Toys for Tots drive underway in North Palm Beach Co.
The Young Professionals with the NPB Chamber want your help to gather toys for the Marines' annual toy drive

Man accused of trafficking in heroin
Suspect accused of kicking officers and chewing a plastic bag with heroin.

Goliath grouper love nest yields valuable information
Divers have lots of new information about one of the most misunderstood creatures of the sea

No monkeying around at zoo fundraiser
Zoo Grass Festival combines music and fundraising to benefit the Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park in West Palm Beach

PB Gardens to observe Veterans Day
The city is paying a Nov. 11th "musical" tribute to those who have served our nation.

More Toyota acceleration problems?
A new report blasts the federal agency in charge of monitoring the issue, and suggests the deadly problem may extend beyond floor mats.

'Suspicious' overnight fire in Greenacres
Investigators are looking for a suspected arsonist - who may have just gotten out of jail.

11/08

Family of teen killed in car crash speaks
Family has an important message for other teens to prevent another similar tragedy

Job fair at Hoffman's Chocolate
A seasonal job at this spot could be a sweet deal.

Teens arrested for robbery at high school
Two teens are behind bars, accused of robbing a student in the parking lot of Spanish River High School.

Parade for vets showcases need for support
Only a handful of days after the incident, and the memory of the massacre at Ft. Hood is still fresh in everyone's mind.

Man charged in teen's murder
A man accused of killing a Riviera Beach teenager makes his first appearance in court.

Statue stolen from Palm Beach Neiman Marcus
Palm Beach Police are looking for two suspects they say snatched a pricey statue from Neiman Marcus.

Stuart listed best for retirees
Web site lists beach town as top place to spend the golden years.

Orlando shooting victim remembered
A friend of Otis Beckford shares his memories.

Financial advice for young women
Teens learn how to be financially savvy.

Men charged with attacking officer
Three men are in custody after attacking a Boynton Beach police officer.

Teens remember classmate killed in crash
Wellington students share memories of a friend that died in a car accident.

Wells recreation schedule
Riviera Beach recreation building open

Palm Springs murder
Police are looking for at least two suspects.

Police search for shooting suspects
20-year old killed in Palm Springs shooting.

Fatal hit and run accident
Bicyclist struck and killed in suburban West Palm Beach.

11/07

Fashion show celebrates real bodies
Dozens of models give their support to help an organization which helps men and women dealing with eating disorders.

Local witness of Fort Hood Massacre talks
A U.S. Army Sergeant stationed at Fort Hood talks to NewsChannel Five about Thursday's massacre.

Winning 'Fantasy 5' ticket bought in Greenacres
Winner will receive $116,504.

Former St. Lucie Co. residents at Fort Hood during shooting
Two former St. Lucie County residents were at Fort Hood Army post in Texas Thursday, when Maj. Midal Malik Hassan opened fire with a handgun, killing 13 people and wounding 30 at a Soldier Readiness Center.

22 local volunteers to be honored
Junior League of Boca Raton prepares for 22nd Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon and fashion show

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

15-year-old driver killed in Wellington
Investigators say Matthew Kornya was traveling East on Greentree at a high speed when he hit a bump in the road and lost control of the vehicle.

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.





Feds bust Palm Beach County drug ring
Federal authorities say they've have broken up a drug trafficking ring that sent more than 175,000 oxycodone tablets from South Florida pain clinics to the Appalachian Mountains.
Atlantis astronauts take 2nd spacewalk of mission
Atlantis' astronauts are taking another spacewalk outside the International Space Station.
Attempted murder overnight in Boynton Beach
Man accused of using kitchen knife to attack victim.

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