Two Boca Raton women are facing felony retail theft charges after Palm Beach County deputies say they were identified in a series of coordinated thefts at a Lowe’s Home Improvement store on State Road 7.
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Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run on Okeechobee Boulevard
A pedestrian pushing a shopping cart was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night on Okeechobee Boulevard.
$1M Holiday Scratch-Off Winner Bought Ticket at Boynton Beach Publix
A 59-year-old Boynton Beach woman claimed a $1 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s $1,000,000 HOLIDAY CA$H Scratch-Off game and took a $606,700 lump-sum payout.
UPDATE: Two Dead After Suspect Vehicle Crashes Into Lake During Deerfield Beach Burglary Investigation
One person is dead and another remains missing after a suspect vehicle crashed into a lake during a burglary investigation early Tuesday in the Deer Creek community of Deerfield Beach, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
Delray Beach Expands Irrigation Ban as Crews Work to Stabilize Water System
Delray Beach is asking residents and businesses to halt all lawn and landscape irrigation through Jan. 30 as crews work to maintain water pressure during ongoing system repairs.
After Community Feedback, Broward Schools Resets 2026 Graduation Venues
Broward County Public Schools released its Class of 2026 graduation schedule after community and School Board feedback, keeping schools in the same or comparable venues as 2025 and guaranteeing at least four guest tickets per graduate.