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Southern Palm Beach County Archive

March, 2010

03/21

Cars hit woman's home three times
A Delray Beach woman says she's afraid to step out of her house after a number of accidents right outside her door.

03/20

Driver in court after police pursuit
A 22-year-old man faces charges after leading police on a chase Friday, according to Boynton Beach Police.

Fatal car crash in Boynton Beach
One person is dead and another in critical condition following an early morning accident on I-95 in Boynton Beach.

03/19

Police pursuit has fiery ending
A pursuit that began in Boynton Beach ended in West Palm Beach with two men in custody and two vehicles on fire.

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

Spring Break Gymnastics Camp
No reason to be bored on spring break!

Ponzi schemer Meisner's sentencing day
His wife has already been sentenced in the case

03/18

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

Alleged murder-for-hire target delays divorce
Prosecutors say evidence-gathering in the divorce case was interfering with the criminal investigation.

Bald is beautiful!
As part of the annual St. Baldrick's Day event volunteers are shaving their heads for children's cancer research.

Police: Don't call 911 for bartenders
Guavin Kanhai is arrested after he calls 911 three times to ask about a bartender.

Missing hotel turtle sculpture returned
The hotel says the turtle was returned anonymously through a New York attorney.

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

PBSO: Delray man stabbed wife
Max Rotholz was arrested after he was involved in a traffic accident in Delray Beach.

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

03/16

Drop of blood solves burglary
Police say a tiny bit of evidence helps them solve a car break-in.

Free swim lessons in Boynton
Voucher required.

No more DMV in Delray Beach
Plans to close all of Palm Beach County's drivers license offices is causing problems in Delray Beach.

03/15

Helping the new face of Palm Beach County's poor
Palm Beach Harvest collects surplus food to give to families impacted for the first time by hunger.

Apparent suicide turns into suspicious death
Delray Beach Police are trying to determine if a woman found with a gunshot wound was intentionally killed.

Driver rescued when pickup overturns
A pickup truck crashed on the Florida Turnpiked Monday afternoon.

Shell of a theft, turtle sculpture missing
Milton the turtle is missing from the Bridge Hotel in Boca Raton.

Man arrested after deadly fight denied bond
A man was beaten and stabbed after a disagreement took a violent turn. The suspect faces charges of second degree murder.

Stabbing in suburban Boca Raton
It happened in the 56-hundred block of Windrift Lane.

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

03/13

Detectives have new leads in 4 year old murder case
After 4 years, detectives say they have new evidence that could finally close Cynthia Moffett's murder case.

Early morning fire destroys home
Flames rip through a Boca Raton home, causing $250,000 in damage.

03/12

Memorial held for Lynn earthquake victims
Nearly two thousand people crowded the Lynn gymnasium to recall the lives of 4 students and 2 faculty members who died in the Haiti earthquake.

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?

Lynn University honors Haiti quake victims
It has been exactly two months since the devastating earthquake hit Haiti and today Lynn University will honor the lives of the students and instructors who died.

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

03/11

FAU student awaits trial for gun possession
An FAU student waits for his court date following felony charges.

Football coach accused of groping, biting
An Atlantic High School track and football coach was arrested recently on misdemeanor battery charges.

Boynton to award "student of the year" award
Applications due April 2.

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

Grandma of teen set on fire spreading message
As Michael Brewer recovers his grandmother Reenie has a message about social responsibility that she hopes will never fade away.

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

03/09

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.

FAU receives donation of seven pianos
Seven pianos from Holland America Line’s cruise ships have found a new home in the department of music in Florida Atlantic University’s College of Arts and Letters.

Spring Egg-Stravaganza
A good old fashioned Easter egg hunt.

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

Break-in a pain for clinic
Smash and grab burglar caught on tape breaking into a Boca Raton pain clinic.

Boca police bust 4 in alleged Ponzi scheme
Police say there may be at least 44 victims in South Florida.

$40,000 in jewelry, cash stolen from mall
The thief targeted the Piercing Pagoda at the Boca Town Center Mall.

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

03/05

Affordable nutritious meals
Families in Delray Beach who cannot afford fresh produce will be able to make nutritious meals for a fraction of the cost.

Delray Beach teen faces adult murder charges
Berenice Juarez is charged with the stabbing death of her mother's boyfriend.

Fire victim arrested as robbery suspect
West Palm Beach Police arrested Angel Deleon and charged him in connection with the fire on Plymouth Road.

School bookkeeper arrested for theft
Lauren MacQueen is accused of fraudulently using school district funds.

03/04

Car in canal victim identified
Sheriff's Office is investigating how a car plunged into a suburban Boca Raton canal Thursday evening, killing the driver.

Pain Clinic reacts to recent raids
Pain Clinics say recent raids in Palm Beach County are giving them a bad reputation.

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

Newer I-95 stretch needs repairs of $3.5M
The section, between Linton and Boynton Beach boulevards, is riddled with patches of missing asphalt that have commuters either easing around them or swerving into adjacent lanes.

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

Suspect in stolen dress caught
Police say a long green dress led investigators to suspects responsible for burglaries in the Boca Raton area.

FAU board picks new president
The 13-member board unanimously picked Mary Jane Saunders on Wednesday to be FAU's sixth president. She will replace Frank Brogan, who was named chancellor of Florida's State University System.

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

03/03

Dentist: Beware imported dental implants
Dr. Craig Spodak says he isn't trying to be an alarmist, but the Delray Beach dentist says there's a growing trend in his business that patients must be made aware of. spodak

Accomplished tennis player helps others strive
Ronald Agenor shows you can achieve your dreams.

Delray man charged with fatal DUI
The arrest is in connection with a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 595 that left one person dead and six injured.

Police: Motorcyclist robs man at knifepoint
The victim claimed the suspect said, “why don’t you give me the rest of your money before I slash you with my knife.”

Self defense class offered
For teens and women.

03/02

Boxer puppy needs a home
A puppy abandoned on the side of the road, needs to find a special home.

Guilty plea for teen in drag racing fatal
Stephan Hamil receives a 19.6 year sentence for his role in the vehicular deaths of two people in 2008.

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

03/01

Fingerprints may be required at pain clinics
Database would check all of a patient’s precriptions before a new one is filled.

Accused rapist & cop impersonator missing
A man who was accused of raping two women and impersonating a police officer cut his ankle monitor and was a no show for his trial.

Boynton library needs donations
Gently used books, DVD's, etc are being accepted.





Historic House vote on health care, first votes at 2 PM
House Democrats predict that a rare Sunday session will produce one of the most significant legislative triumphs in decades.
Cars hit woman's home three times
A Delray Beach woman says she's afraid to step out of her house after a number of accidents right outside her door.
Reconstruction set to begin on Bathtub Beach
Sand renourishment is scheduled to begin at Bathtub Beach.



Midair collision in central Florida
Authorities are now reporting three deaths. Video VIDEO
Two young people shot in Lake Worth
Two people are shot after leaving a nightclub early Sunday morning. Video VIDEO
Geologists report 5.6 earthquake off Cuba
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cuba Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Video VIDEO
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