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Veteran helping those returning from war

Dan Corcoran — Tue, 29 May 2012 03:55:14 GMT

Army Sgt. James Roberts is on a new mission to make life for other returning veterans a bit easier. He hopes to transform a run down motel on North Federal Highway in Lake Worth into a unique living community for veterans.

Bus crash victim back to school Tuesday

Rikki Klaus — Tue, 29 May 2012 03:49:21 GMT

He made a recovery that amazed even his doctors. Two months ago, Joey Yannucci was injured in a horrific school bus crash in Fort Pierce. Today, he's home with his family and getting back to normal, one step at a time. Tuesday, he heads back to school for the first time since the day of the crash.

Renters bidding up apartment prices

Tue, 29 May 2012 02:34:54 GMT

Multiple offers, bidding wars and rising prices have returned to Palm Beach County's housing market - but this time, it's renters, not buyers, who are desperate for a place to live.

Brief tornado touchdown in PSL

Jon Shainman — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:01:37 GMT

Some scary moments for residents of Port St. Lucie Monday after a brief tornado touchdown in the area of the city around Lyngate Park.

Deputies enforce drinking ban

Jeff Skrzypek — Mon, 28 May 2012 23:39:34 GMT

PBSO deputies were out during the Memorial Day holiday enforcing a new alcohol ban on Peanut Island.

Hundreds honored at Memorial Day service

Ryan Calhoun — Mon, 28 May 2012 23:21:57 GMT

In a Memorial Day service at South Florida's National Cemetery Monday, the three volley salute honored thousands who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

HOAs liable for neighborhood watch?

Marissa Bagg — Mon, 28 May 2012 21:55:43 GMT

Attorneys: Civil lawsuit could hold HOAs & residents accountable

'Brief' tornado confirmed in PSL

WPTV Web Team — Mon, 28 May 2012 20:58:14 GMT

A brief tornado has been confirmed in Port St. Lucie.

Crash closes SE Dixie HWY in Hobe Sound

WPTV Web Team — Mon, 28 May 2012 20:50:07 GMT

A man was taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center Monday afternoon after being injured in a motorcycle accident in the 1500 block of SE Dixie Highway in Hobe Sound, according to Chief Doug Killane, spokesman for Martin County Fire Rescue.

2nd brother in guard's murder booked

WPTV Web Team — Mon, 28 May 2012 12:28:44 GMT

One of two brothers accused of murdering a Palm Beach Gardens security guard last year with a shovel was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail Sunday after being held in Jacksonville.