A Boca Raton man is facing a felony aggravated animal cruelty charge after Palm Beach County deputies say he shot a Muscovy duck multiple times near La Petite Academy and left it suffering before being ordered to kill it.
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FHP, U.S. Border Patrol Arrest 15 in Key Largo Immigration Enforcement Operation
Florida Highway Patrol and U.S. Border Patrol said a March 9 operation in Key Largo resulted in the arrest of 15 people unlawfully present in the United States, all of whom authorities said had criminal histories.
Florida Pays $67.9M in $5K Bonuses to 10,000+ New Police Recruits
Florida has now awarded more than 10,000 $5,000 bonuses to newly recruited law enforcement officers through a statewide program launched in 2022, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Boynton Beach Detectives Arrest 2 Women in Pickpocketing Scheme Targeting Elderly Shoppers
Boynton Beach police say two women used disguises, stole wallets from elderly shoppers, and then used stolen credit cards at nearby stores before detectives tracked them down and arrested them.
Palm Beach Gardens Crash on Alt A1A Leaves 92-Year-Old Passenger Dead
A 92-year-old passenger died two days after a three-vehicle crash at Alternate A1A and Atlantic Road in Palm Beach Gardens, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
One Dead, Driver Seriously Hurt in Palm Beach Gardens Crash
A passenger was killed and the driver was seriously injured after a Lexus SUV left Jack Nicklaus Drive in Palm Beach Gardens and crashed into a concrete pole, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.