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Lake Worth
Coverage of Lake Worth in the Nexus archive.
- Deputy accuses driver of holding phone with missing hand in viral traffic stop
Florida police pulled over Kathleen Thomas for allegedly holding a phone in her right hand while driving. Thomas, who was born without her lower right arm, showed the deputy her missing limb, but the deputy issued a $116 ticket. The case was later dismissed after a review of the circumstances.
- Florida Legislature passes redistricting plan creating four additional GOP-leaning House seats
The Florida Legislature has passed a redistricting plan that adds four GOP-leaning House seats, potentially strengthening Republican representation. The plan was announced under Governor Ron DeSantis, with a Lake Worth location highlighted in 2025.