Delray Beach will temporarily switch from chloramines to free chlorine in its drinking water system Jan. 5–24 as part of routine maintenance, and some residents may notice a taste or smell change.
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New Florida Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026
Several Florida laws approved during the 2025 legislative session officially take effect January 1, 2026, impacting health care billing, insurance coverage, and pet insurance policies statewide.
Abandoned Building Burns in Heron Bay Area; Cause Under Investigation
Fire crews knocked down a fully involved blaze early Saturday at an abandoned building on Heron Bay Boulevard, and investigators are working to determine what sparked it.
West Palm Beach Woman Charged With First-Degree Murder After Death Investigation
A West Palm Beach woman is facing a first-degree murder charge after investigators determined a death on Ashley Drive West was a homicide, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives Seek Suspect After More Than Two Dozen Shots Fired Into Lauderdale Lakes Home
Detectives are asking for the public’s help after a gunman fired more than two dozen rounds into an occupied Lauderdale Lakes home before fleeing the area.
UPDATE: Person of Interest Identified in Death of Woman Found on Hollywood Beach
Hollywood police are investigating after an adult woman was found dead on the sand near Cleveland Street Friday morning.