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Northern Palm Beach County Archive

March, 2010

03/19

FPL Group plans name change
The Juno Beach based power company plans to change its name to NextEra Energy, Inc.

03/18

Gardens attorney indicted for mortgage fraud
Four men, including an attorney from Palm Beach Gardens, are accused of conspiring to cash-in on fraudulent home loans.

Interstate drug buy busted
Thre people from West Virginia are arrested in Jupiter after investigators say they tried to purchase Oxycodone.

Abused and neglected children need your help
'Kids in Distress' plans a fundraiser to support Palm Beach and Broward County children in need.

Florida courts choking with foreclosure cases
Filing numbers are among the nation's worst, but help may soon come to alleviate the problem

Problems with recalled Toyotas that are fixed
New AP report finds over 100 complaints about fixed Toyotas

03/17

20th anniversary of Jupiter teen's murder
Investigators are awaiting DNA results on the latest person of interest in the murder of a teenager at a Jupiter Park on St. Patrick's day of 1990.

Israel Independence Day celebrations
The JCC is hosting events in celebration of the 62nd anniversary of Israel's statehood.

Chestnut chews-up his corned beef competition
Joey Chestnut takes home the grand prize in the first-ever St. Patrick's Day corned beef eating competition at TooJay's in Palm Beach Gardens.

Goodwill & Weight Watchers = a winning team
Goodwill and Weight Watchers team-up for a local program that's helping the developmentally disabled.

March madness, basketball player arrested
John Brandenburg, a college basketball player, is arrested in Jupiter on burglary charges.

Boca Bacchanal Winefest just days away
Winefest and auction tickets are still available.

Senator seeks help for Cancer Cluster residents
Senator Bill Nelson speaks before a special Senate committee today in Washington.

03/16

Three baby owls, one foster mom
Baby owls are being taught how to survive, by a mom who has raised hundreds of foster babies.

PB Gardens police looking for ATM 'skimmers'
Investigators issue a warning about thieves using a device to read the personal infomation off people's ATM cards.

Ernie Els and friends help battle autism
The 2nd annual event, held in Palm Beach Gardens, helped raise about $800,000 for autism research and support.

PB Gardens police announce sobriety checkpoint
The department says it will be cracking down on suspected drunk drivers Friday and saturday March 19th and 20th.

Accident involving school bus snarls I-95 traffic
An accident involving a school bus and two other vehicles has shut down traffic on I-95 near Jupiter.

03/15

$1 million painting recovered, man arrested
Martin County man arrested in recovery of $1 million painting in Jupiter.

Jupiter getting ready to go country
Have fun feeding the farm animals, listening to some toe-tapping folk music, and eating some good vittles.

New South Florida outdoor watering rules
Click inside to see how the new rules may impact your weekly watering schedule

03/12

Man drowns, pulled from rough surf in Jupiter
Two men were pulled from the rough surf early Friday evening.

Record rainfall in Vero, Palm Beach County
The heavy rain flooded roads in the early morning hours.

Tryout for Boca's Entertainer of the Year 2010
Do you think you have what it takes to be Boca's Entertainer of the Year?

Rains flood South Florida roadways
Heavy downpours flooded several roads during the night in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

03/11

Gardens police ID human head found in box
It took nearly two years and extensive DNA testing, but investigators say they now know the person whose head was found locked in a box in a remote area of Palm Beach Gardens.

Pickup driver killed on Beeline identified
The pickup driver died at the scene.

Loggerhead turtles endangered?
South Florida's coastal residents may be the next to be included on the endangered species list.

Victim's parents to launch investigation into Polo Club founder crash
Attorneys to hold news conference today to announce investigation plans

Palm Beach, St. Lucie County foreclosures up 60+%
The Sunshine State scored a 15% increase while the national average fell 2%. The situation is even worse in the Palm Beaches and along the Treasure Coast.

03/10

The new, really fast, Bentley is here
The fastest production Bentley ever made is now for sale in our area.

Memorial concert planned for Makayla Sitton
Tribute planned for youngest victim of holiday tragedy.

Wonder what it's like to be a Miami Dolphin?
West Palm Beach students now know.

Unemployment increases in Florida
Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast show increases in unemployment.

Glitches and close-calls mark PBC elections
Two races weren't decided until very late, while two others are heading to runoff elections

Prius in New York speeds out of control
Second reported Toyota Prius accident this week.

State officials to review cancer cluster study
University of West Florida cancer cluster study examines South Florida, not just The Acreage

Accidental fire damages Canal Point home
Homeowners believe the fire started on the back patio. Investigators blame a space heater.

03/09

Leatherback sea turtle found dead
The death of a leatherback sea turtle which died off the coast of Juno Beach has been ruled a drowning. Not everyone agrees.

Heated mayoral race in Jupiter
Candidates hoped negative campaigning didn't have an effect on voters.

Honda Classic sets attendance record
Despite a tough economy and no Tiger, the tournament breaks the 100,000 mark for the first time.

Gardens man charged in theft at VA Hospital
25-year-old Mashawn King, a VA police officer, is accused of using his government-issued credit card to steal cash.

Proposed hebrew prayers spark marriage debate
Should new prayers be written to include inter-fath marriage? Some say it could grow the Jewish faith. Others say it could end it.

Victim of holiday shooting out of coma
Patrick Knight is now conscious but remains in intensive care.

FPL ranks best in industry by Fortune magazine
FPL Group ranks in the top 10 among companies worldwide for innovation and No. 1 in its industry, according to a report released by Fortune magazine today.

Election Day today in Palm Beach County
16 communities are holding elections. Click inside to see if yours is one of them, and learn more about the candidates.

FCAT testing day has arrived!
Not sure if your son or daughter is supposed to be tested? Click inside.

03/08

Apology offered for smoke at Honda Classic
After hundreds of calls about smoke at the Honda Classic golf tournament, Florida Park Service officials apologize.

Elections Palm Beach Gardens Tuesday
Don't forget to vote!

Lt. Governor visits stimulus project
With much fanfare, the federal government unveiled a 787-billion dollar stimulus plan last year. So where is that money being spent in our area?

Extended Python hunting season begins
It's the first day of the special extended hunting season for burmese pythons and other reptiles of concern.

03/06

Controlled fire makes for hazy Honda Classic
A fire planned for months takes thousands of area residents by surprise, and turns the Honda golf tourney into a haze.

03/05

Gardens Police investigating stabbing
Palm Beach Gardens police are investigating what appears to have be a fatal stabbing in the 4200 block of Lilac Road.

Gardens stabbing victim identified
Police have identified the man stabbed at a home in Palm Beach Gardens.

Couple rewarded for Merhige shooting tip
Melinda Pfaff says her family will probably save the money for practical expenses. She says there is "nothing to celebrate."

03/04

Unruly student forces bus to pull over
A school bus had to pull over after a student began acting up and pulling the driver's as well as an aide's hair.

Danny's Shoe Repair suspect in court
Peterson Charles is being held without bond.

Sex assault case suspect in court
Police say four teens were robbed and forced into sex by two men in Delray Beach.

Learn how to get a good night's sleep
Jupiter Medical Center has four free seminars on various sleep disorders and how to treat them

The Honda Classic set to tee off
The Honda Classic tournament begins at PGA National Resort & Spa

03/03

Meet the candidates in North Palm Beach
Voting is next week. Village residents can meet the candidates Thursday night.

Burt Reynolds out of hospital after bypass
Burt Reynolds' manager says the actor has been released from a Florida hospital after having a planned bypass operation.

Teachers to be fired for sex on campus
Two teachers accused of having sex with a jailed sex offender and former teacher are set to lose their jobs this afternoon -- but one of the women claims she's the real victim.

03/02

2 teachers could be fired for sex at school
They are accused of having sex on campus with a disgraced band director.

Senate gridlock triggers Medicare fee cuts
The American Medical Association says Washington gridlock could force doctors to cut staff and cut patients.

Police: Woman stole power with false IDs
PBSO detectives say if Erika Morales had used her skills to earn an honest living she'd probably be very successful. Instead, she's behind bars.

Parents support embattle scout leader
Bruce Garwood has bonded out of jail after being charged with having several pornographic photos of young boys on his home computer.

ZZ Top, Weezer top SunFest 2010 lineup
Click inside to see the entire lineup. SunFest runs April 28 - May 2.

Juno Beach traffic cameras
Juno beach joins the growing list of South Florida towns taking aim at drivers who blow right through red lights.

03/01

Honda Classic helps lift local economy
The golf tournament is already impacting hotel and restaurant reservations. Organizers say it's all part of a winning strategy.

'Spring Bling' planning to return for 4th year
Black Entertainment Television's beachside concert and dance production wants to return to Singer Island for a 4th straight year.

Horse missing in the Corbett area, found
'Tootsie' was last seen Friday during the annual ocean to lake ride.

Trooper involved in I-95 accident, 4 injured
The accident happened during rush-hour Monday morning in Jupiter.





Attacked teen in drug-induced coma
It is too early to know if Josie Lou Ratley suffered any brain damage. Video VIDEO
Police pursuit ends in fiery crash
The suspects were spotted by authorities near Forest Hill Boulevard and I-95. Two suspects bailed out of their getaway vehicle and fled into the neighborhood where they were caught. Video VIDEO
New name for Dodgertown
The former Dodgertown is now 'Vero Beach Sports Village.'



2nd arrest in connection with teen beating
A 13 year old girl has been arrested in connection with the beating of a 15 year old student at Deerfield Beach Middle School. Video VIDEO
Police pursuit ends in fiery crash
The suspects were spotted by authorities near Forest Hill Boulevard and I-95. Two suspects bailed out of their getaway vehicle and fled into the neighborhood where they were caught. Video VIDEO
Ex-TV weatherman arrested on Rx drug charges
He was charged with four counts of obtaining a controlled substance by fraud, trafficking hydrocodone and attempting to obtain a controlled substance by fraud.
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