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State ban on harvesting wild turtles under review

Governor Charlie Crist says he wants a total ban on harvesting wild turtles in the state.

Teen critical after hood surfing stunt

A teenager suffered life-threatening head injuries after he tumbled off the trunk of his friend's moving car.

Small startup airline ceases operation

A small startup airline intended to shuttle busy business travelers between regional airports has grounded its planes and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Norovirus blamed for Hobe Sound illness

The illness affected many students at Hobe Sound Elementary School.

Job losses increase across Florida in October

Florida's unemployment rate for October jumps to 7 percent, the highest in the state since September of 1993.

Florida teen commits suicide in front of webcam

Authorities say a South Florida teen committed suicide before a live online webcam audience after blogging about his plan.

Pitbull shot and killed

The dog was threatening children according to the shooter.

Computer chat lands Colorado man in jail.

Neil Larson was arrested by Boynton Beach Police.

Gas prices below $2 -- finally!

Gas prices across much of the Treasure Coast are now below $2 for the first time in more than a year

It's a girl!

The new jaguar cub born at the Palm Beach Zoo is a girl.

Florida freshmen enrollment rules stick

The Board of Governors has voted to continue the current restrictions on incoming freshmen enrollment, but will consider granting exemptions.

Accused serial robber to face a judge

A local man accused of robbing thirteen in the West Palm Beach area is expected to face a judge Friday morning.

Local agencies work together for the less fortunate

Seventeen local agencies are working together Friday to help the less fortunate.

New Florida revenue estimates out today

A new state revenue estimate is expected to result in more bad financial news.

From flab to flat...in minutes!

WPTV-TV West Palm Beach Local News - Thu, 11/20/2008 - 23:00
Is it possible to make unwanted fat disappear? It's getting easier and easier to do...The latest procedure doesn't involve cutting or bruising, and it takes just 20 minutes!

Will a new cigarette tax affect your smoking?

WPTV-TV West Palm Beach Local News - Thu, 11/20/2008 - 22:54
A new cigarette tax may raise the cost of a pack of smokes up to $1. Click the story to take our poll

Bicyclist killed near Boynton Beach

WPTV-TV West Palm Beach Local News - Thu, 11/20/2008 - 21:40
A woman riding a bicycle was struck and killed on Boynton Beach Blvd Thursday evening.

Housekeeper arrested for cleaning out homes

WPTV-TV West Palm Beach Local News - Thu, 11/20/2008 - 21:10
Detectives say Laura Scoggins did more than dust and scrub. She stole...

Haiti: children dying of malnutrition

WPTV-TV West Palm Beach Local News - Thu, 11/20/2008 - 20:10
Children are dying in Haiti, victims of a food crisis hitting the poorest country in the western hemisphere. 26 have died in the past four weeks.

Though shall not steal, in Treasure Coast church

WPTV-TV West Palm Beach Local News - Thu, 11/20/2008 - 17:59
He's accused of stealing communion wafers during a Catholic prayer service earlier this week on the Treasure Coast. And now, a Connecticut man is also suspected of stealing one of...
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