BREAKING: Welfare Check Turns into Death Investigation in unincorporated Boca Raton
A welfare check turned in to an active death investigation on Golf Vista Way in unincorporated Boca Raton on Friday.
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I-95 South Shut Down at Atlantic Blvd After Deerfield Beach Theft Suspect Hits Deputy, Leads Pursuit
A Deerfield Beach theft call escalated into a deputy battery and vehicle pursuit Friday that ended with an arrest on I-95 southbound just north of Atlantic Boulevard, shutting down southbound lanes at Atlantic until further notice.
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DNA Breakthrough Identifies Veteran Found on Canal Point Trail After Four Years
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office says advanced forensic genetic genealogy helped identify skeletal remains found in Canal Point in 2021 as William Wolfgang McKinnis, a U.S. military veteran from Boston.
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Detectives Ask Public for Help Identifying Suspects in Central Broward Shooting Death
Detectives are asking for tips after Nathaniel Forrest, 35, was fatally shot near Northwest 24th Avenue in unincorporated Central Broward, with Crime Stoppers offering up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.
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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash on Crestwood Boulevard in Royal Palm Beach
A 33-year-old driver died after a single-vehicle crash Tuesday evening on Crestwood Boulevard in Royal Palm Beach, according to investigators.
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Motorcyclist Killed in West Palm Beach Hit-and-Run on Military Trail
A Lake Worth motorcyclist died after a late-night crash at Military Trail and Canal 10 Road in West Palm Beach, and investigators say the other vehicle involved left the scene.
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E-Moto Crash Leaves Juvenile With Life-Threatening Injuries In Coral Springs
A juvenile riding an Ultra Bee e-moto suffered life-threatening injuries Monday night after a collision with a Toyota Corolla at the entrance to Atlantic Crossings Plaza on University Drive, Coral Springs police said.
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Two Killed, One Injured in Oakland Park Crash on North Powerline Road
A two-vehicle crash on North Powerline Road in Oakland Park left two people dead and one injured Thursday night, with investigators citing excessive speed as a contributing factor.
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DEADLY CRASH: 1 Child Dead, 2 Injured After High-Speed Crash on Military Trail
A high-speed crash on South Military Trail ended in fire, sent three children to the hospital, and left one dead, with the driver now under investigation and charges pending, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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BREAKING: Two Killed in Oakland Park Crash; NW 9th Avenue Closed During Investigation
Developing story: This report may be updated as additional information is confirmed. Updates will...
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