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Pit bull shooting, justified or trigger-happy?

1 hour 20 min ago
The shooting death of a pit bull in suburban Lake Worth has residents of one neighborhood choosing up sides tonight. There's a debate raging over whether this was the case...

SUV driver hits & kills bicyclist

1 hour 33 min ago
A woman riding a bicycle was struck and killed on Boynton Beach Blvd Thursday evening by an SUV.

Nat King Cole's twins start foundation

1 hour 49 min ago
Nat King Cole's youngest daughters start foundation to inspire young music lovers.

The high cost of higher education

2 hours 10 min ago
A plan to allow schools to hike tuition rates by up to 15% per year has students and parents concerned.

Where in the World is Matt Lauer...Lake Worth

2 hours 15 min ago
NBC "Today" show anchor Matt Lauer was the keynote speaker Friday at the 16th annual Lake Worth Community Awards luncheon held at the American Polish Club on Lake Worth Road.

$10M in grants announced for Fla. senior centers

2 hours 53 min ago
Gov. Charlie Crist has announced $10 million in grants for senior centers across the state.

State ban on harvesting wild turtles under review

5 hours 21 min ago
Governor Charlie Crist says he wants a total ban on harvesting wild turtles in the state.

Teen dies after hood surfing stunt

6 hours 31 min ago
A dangerous stunt cost a Cape Coral teen his life.

Small startup airline ceases operation

6 hours 44 min ago
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

6 hours 53 min ago
The mysterious illness affected many students at Hobe Sound Elementary School.

Job losses increase across Florida in October

7 hours 22 min ago
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

7 hours 57 min ago
Authorities say a South Florida teen committed suicide before a live online webcam audience after blogging about his plan.

Pitbull shot and killed

8 hours 41 min ago
The dog was threatening children according to the shooter.

Computer chat lands Colorado man in jail.

8 hours 59 min ago
Neil Larson was arrested by Boynton Beach Police.

Gas prices below $2 -- finally!

11 hours 1 min ago
Gas prices across much of the Treasure Coast are now below $2 for the first time in more than a year

Jaguar cub born at Zoo. It's a girl!

11 hours 26 min ago
The new jaguar cub born at the Palm Beach Zoo is a girl.

Florida freshmen enrollment rules stick

11 hours 51 min ago
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

12 hours 47 min ago
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

12 hours 54 min ago
Seventeen local agencies are working together Friday to help the less fortunate.

New Florida revenue estimates out today

13 hours 29 sec ago
A new state revenue estimate is expected to result in more bad financial news.