Palm Beach County

Plans for a proposed 600MW hyperscale datacenter in Palm Beach county raise environmental concerns near the Florida Everglades. Environmentalists warn that the facility could damage the wetlands, exacerbating issues like toxic bacterial blooms. The area's ecosystem is already stressed by factors including drought and fertilizer runoff.

Nicholas Pavlakis helped rescue 10 people after a seaplane crashed into a seawall in North Bimini, Bahamas. The seaplane, operated by Fort Lauderdale-based Tropic Ocean Airways, collided with a dock before sinking. Pavlakis coordinated with locals and a dinghy captain to evacuate the plane before it sank in deep water.

Florida health officials report 1 death and 12 confirmed Vibrio vulnificus infections this year, with cases in Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, and eight other counties. The 'flesh-eating bacteria' spreads through raw shellfish or open wounds in marine water, posing higher risk to individuals with weakened immune systems.

South Florida will remain hot with high temperatures in the low to mid-90s and heat index values reaching 100-110 due to a dry air mass and Saharan dust. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms will be limited but may occur in Palm Beach County, Lake Okeechobee, and interior South Florida. Drier conditions are expected through Friday, with increased moisture and scattered storms returning this weekend.

South Florida will remain hot and hazy through the work week due to Saharan dust, with temperatures in the mid to upper 90s and heat index values exceeding 100. Isolated afternoon thunderstorms are expected in Palm Beach County, the Lake Okeechobee region, and interior South Florida, though rain chances remain below average until the weekend. The Atlantic is currently quiet.

A lost dog named Sadie was rescued in Palm Beach County using drone technology. The dog had fled after her owner was involved in a crash, and rescuers used a drone to locate her.

A former youth pastor at New Covenant Church in Broward County was charged with vehicular homicide and DUI homicide after a high-speed DUI crash in Palm Beach County killed his 8-year-old daughter and injured two other daughters. The 38-year-old father was driving at 104 mph with a blood alcohol level above the legal limit when the crash occurred on Jan. 17.

Roberta and Oscar Cash filed a lawsuit against Publix Supermarket, claiming they contracted E. coli O145:H28 from contaminated Chilean blueberries purchased in May. The Florida Department of Health and CDC reported a multistate outbreak linked to the same product, which led to a recall by Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. in Chile.

Palm Beach County rejected a proposed AI data center called 'Project Tango' near President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago property due to resident concerns over infrastructure strain and community impact. The 5-1 vote followed a public hearing with strong opposition, including worries about water use, electricity demand, noise, and proximity to a school.

At least 46 people were charged and 94 firearms were seized in Palm Beach County during the ATF’s two-month ‘Operation Hurricane’ targeting gun violence, drug trafficking, and violent crime. The multi-agency effort involved local and federal authorities, including the Department of Justice and Homeland Security Task Force.

Federal authorities in Palm Beach County announced 46 charges, the seizure of 94 firearms, and large quantities of illegal drugs following a two-month undercover operation named 'Operation Hurricane.' The joint ATF and U.S. Department of Justice effort targeted violent offenders and drug traffickers, with one suspect linked to a recent homicide via ballistics evidence.

South Florida is under a July 4 Heat Advisory with heat index values reaching 108 degrees and afternoon thunderstorms expected before clearing for evening fireworks. The National Weather Service issued the advisory for Palm Beach, coastal Broward, and metro Miami-Dade counties, with similar conditions forecasted for Sunday.

A Florida judge has allowed prosecutors to access Tiger Woods' medical records related to a March DUI arrest. Woods was hospitalized after a vehicle crash, showed signs of impairment, and refused a urine test, though a Breathalyzer showed no alcohol. Prosecutors will review records from Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital and a Palm Beach pharmacy under a protective order.

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties until 6 p.m. due to a heat index up to 109°, followed by afternoon showers and thunderstorms, especially inland. Thunderstorms may include lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rain, with similar conditions expected tomorrow and throughout the week.

Showers and storms are expected in South Florida on Friday evening, with a marginal severe thunderstorm risk in Palm Beach and Broward counties due to potential damaging winds. Saturday and Sunday will bring hot, humid conditions with scattered afternoon showers and storms, and temperatures nearing the low 90s.

A South Florida woman, Elaine Escoe, is among the FBI’s inaugural Most Wanted Fraudsters for allegedly stealing $32 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. She faces charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy, with a $150,000 reward offered for her arrest.

The FBI has added Elaine Escoe, a South Florida woman, to its Most Wanted Fraudster list for allegedly orchestrating a $32 million scheme involving fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program applications. She faces charges including wire fraud and money laundering, with a reward of up to $150,000 offered for information leading to her arrest.

A severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for South Florida, impacting western Miami-Dade County with 60 mph winds and hail. The storm affected Coral Gables, Sweetwater, Westchester, Doral, Hialeah Gardens, and potentially Hollywood in Broward County, with increased rain risk continuing into Wednesday.

South Florida faces hot and humid conditions today with a potential for strong thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, particularly in the eastern half of the region. The Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of Broward, Palm Beach, and Northern Miami-Dade counties under a Marginal Risk for severe weather, including damaging wind gusts, small hail, and heavy rainfall that could cause localized flooding.

Colombians in South Florida cast ballots at multiple precincts in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, with some voters lining up as early as 5 a.m. The election features 14 candidates and could result in a runoff if no candidate secures over 50% of votes. Polling locations include Miami Dade College, Coral Springs High School, and other sites, with polls closing at 4 p.m.

A woman in Palm Beach County, Florida, was pulled over for allegedly holding her phone in her right hand while driving, but her citation was dropped after she showed she doesn't have a right hand.

Congressman Jared Moskowitz has announced his campaign for Florida’s new 25th Congressional District, focusing on lowering family costs, combating political extremism, and fighting antisemitism. The district, stretching from Palm Beach County to Miami Beach, will take effect in January 2027.

A federal jury in Fort Lauderdale convicted a multi-convicted felon for igniting a vehicle loaded with fentanyl disguised as oxycodone pills, crack cocaine, cash, and a firearm during a drug trafficking investigation. The incident occurred while law enforcement officers were nearby in Palm Beach County.

Tiger Woods' prescription drug records will be handed over to prosecutors in a Florida DUI case. Woods was arrested in March on suspicion of driving under the influence and has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors had issued a subpoena seeking copies of his prescription medication records.