Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office cold case detectives are asking for tips after forensic DNA work identified a woman found slain in unincorporated Boca Raton in 1978 as Patricia Ann Ritchie of Virginia.
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Boca Raton Woman Charged in Pepper Spray Attack on Ex’s New Girlfriend
A Boca Raton woman is facing felony charges after West Palm Beach police said she opened a driver’s door, sprayed the driver with a chemical agent, and a van later blocked the driver’s only exit route.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle at Military Trail and Purdy Lane
A pedestrian died days after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing South Military Trail in West Palm Beach, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
PBSO DUI Patrols Net 12 Arrests During Super Bowl Weekend Push
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office traffic deputies reported 12 DUI arrests and 73 traffic stops during DUI saturation patrols on Feb. 6 and Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8.
UPDATE: Railroad Crossings Closed Near I-95/Palmetto and I-95/Camino
A railroad crossing just west of I-95/Palmetto is closed due to a gate arm malfunction, and drivers should use an alternate route.
Florida Tests Popular Bread Brands, Finds Glyphosate in Most Samples
Florida health officials released new bread testing results under the state’s “Healthy Florida First” initiative, reporting glyphosate was detected in six of eight bread products sampled from national brands sold in Florida.