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        Treasure Coast

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        Tyler Hatfield
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        National Politics

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        State

        Rocket explosion: Public warned about possible wreckage washing ashore

        Marcia Dunn, AP
        New York JFK Airport

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        A small plane went down in Pembroke Pines near the North Perry Airport on May 29, 2026.

        Broward

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        Scott Sutton
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        Hockey

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        Stephen Whyno, AP Hockey Writer
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        High School

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        John Barron
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        National Politics

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        Ava-joye Burnett
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        Soccer

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        Kayla McDermott
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        National Politics

        Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Epstein

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        Scripps News Group
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        Hurricane season is almost here: Plan your evacuation route now

        Johann Hoffend
        Calvary Church school proposal

        Region N Palm Beach County

        County staff recommends denial of Calvary Church private school project

        Mike Trim
        Universal Orlando reopening all parks beginning Friday

        Dont Waste Your Money

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        John Matarese
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        Weather

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        Sami Squires
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        National News

        Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Entertainment

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        Scripps News Group
      • Hurricane prep for pets and livestock: What animal owners need to know now

        Hurricane

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        Michael Hoffman
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        College Sports

        Keiser women's tennis captures first national title in 23 years

        John Barron
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        High School

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        Kendall Hyde
      • Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to overhaul Florida's property tax system is heading into a special session next week, but the proposal is already facing questions from Democrats, local governments and some Republicans over what it could mean for public services, schools and taxpayers.

        Politics

        Property tax proposal draws early scrutiny ahead of special session

        Forrest Saunders
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        Region Martin County

        Martin County dispatch center gets $2M upgrade for faster response

        Tyler Hatfield
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        State

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        Joel Lopez
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        WPTV Investigates

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        Kate Hussey
        Buena Vista Farms Hurricane Prep Tour

        Loxahatchee Acreage

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        Emma Romano
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        World News

        Coast Guard will dive in new area of Bahamas in search for Lynette Hooker

        Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN
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        Region Martin County

        Crash in Palm City injures 2, closes roads

        Aja Dorsainvil
        Climate Next Five Years

        Weather News

        Next El Niño likely to push global temperatures to new highs

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Port St Lucie

        BJ’s Wholesale Club breaks ground on new store in Port St. Lucie

        Aja Dorsainvil
      • The body of Jesse Scott Ellis was found on May 27, 2026, in the 2000 block of Cove Drive in Vero Beach, according to police.

        Vero Beach / Indian River County

        Police: Body found is suspect in Vero double homicide 2 months ago

        Cassandra Garcia
        Florida Prepaid College Plan

        Shining A Light

        Florida Prepaid opens year-round enrollment

        T.A. Walker
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        Palm Beach County

        Year-long gang investigation nets 20+ suspects

        Scott Sutton
      • Okeechobee County Emergency Operations & 911

        Region Okeechobee County

        Okeechobee County text-to-911 service now available for residents

        Audra Schroeder
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        National News

        Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions in gold bars from the government

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        National Politics

        Core inflation at its highest in nearly 3 years, Fed could consider rate hikes

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Justice Department Trump Columnist

        National Politics

        DOJ investigates E. Jean Carroll for possible perjury in Trump case

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Trump China

        National Politics

        Court gives green light to Trump’s federal voter roll plan until implementation

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Real Estate News

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        Emily Hanford-Ostmann
      • AP Poll Cost of Living

        Food

        More American families are skipping meals or relying on food donations

        Scripps News Group
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        Palm Beach Gardens

        School Board Police Department pantry program team wins community award

        Aja Dorsainvil
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        Education

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        Joel Lopez
      • Grocery shoppers

        Consumer

        'Can't buy the basics': Families struggle as grocery prices keep climbing

        Matt Sczesny
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        Palm Beach County

        Water safety expert warns child can drown in as little as 21 seconds

        Samantha Gutierrez
        The Miami Dolphins hold off-season practice in Miami Gardens, Fla., on May 27, 2026.

        Dolphins

        Why the Miami Dolphins are embracing their new identity

        John Barron
      • Joao Loyola, who lives along Westchester Country Club, shows off damage to his car windshield that he says came from a golf ball.

        Region S Palm Beach County

        Family 'afraid to go outside' amid daily golf ball barrage

        Vannia Joseph
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        Education

        Free summer meals available for kids in Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast

        Aja Dorsainvil
        CEO Pay

        National Politics

        Typical CEO pay climbs nearly 6% in 2025 as median reaches $17.7 million

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Vero Beach / Indian River County

        Body found in Vero Beach prompts investigation

        Cassandra Garcia
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        State

        Teen charged with killing stepsister on cruise remains free after hearing

        Associated Press
        Speaking in Tampa on May 27, 2026, Gov. Ron DeSantis called Florida lawmakers back to the Capitol next week for a special session on property taxes, unveiling a proposal that would ask voters to begin phasing out property taxes on homesteaded homes.

        Real Estate News

        Special Session: DeSantis tees up major property tax fight for lawmakers

        Forrest Saunders
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        National News

        Former AG Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer and recovering from treatment

        Paula Reid
        Florida budget 2025-2027

        State

        Florida lawmakers finalize $114.5B budget

        Forrest Saunders
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        Palm Beach Gardens

        2026 LEO Awards had the most nominees in its history

        Kayla McDermott
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