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West Palm Beach man convicted in deadly May 2023 SUV chase and shooting
A jury in Palm Beach County found Quinton Henderson Jr., 35, guilty of first-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder in connection with a May 9, 2023, vehicle chase and shooting in suburban West Palm Beach. The State Attorney’s Office announ
Suspect accused of stealing Kia from Delray dealership, striking unmarked PBSO car while fleeing
Palm Beach County authorities say a man is accused of stealing a Kia from a Delray Beach dealership and striking an unmarked law-enforcement vehicle while attempting to flee. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) identifies the suspect as Chr
License-plate reader prompts arrest of man in Loxahatchee on stolen-vehicle charge
A man was arrested in Loxahatchee after a license-plate reader alerted deputies to a vehicle reported stolen out of Martin County. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office records show deputies responded about 4:15 a.m. on Sept. 27 to Seminole Pratt Whitne
Jury convicts man in Palm Beach fatal chase and shooting
A jury in Palm Beach County has found a man guilty in connection with a May 2023 chase that ended in a deadly crash and shooting in Palm Beach. The Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office announced the verdict against Quinton Henderson Jr., who was
Woman allegedly punched, car stolen at West Palm Beach gas station; suspect found after crash
West Palm Beach police say a woman was punched multiple times and her vehicle taken from a Raceway gas station on Haverhill Road after she refused a demand for $20. Deputies responded shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday following a 911 call reporting the ass
West Boca resident sues PBSO after detaining teen with gun during doorstep prank
A West Boca man filed a federal lawsuit against the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office after he was arrested overnight on Oct. 16, 2025, following an incident in which he detained a 14-year-old at gunpoint near his home. Deputies arrested the man and
West Palm Beach minister shot after man allegedly targeted wrong sister; suspect extradited
A West Palm Beach man was died after a gunman allegedly opened fire on a vehicle outside a residence on the night of Sept. 27 in West Palm Beach. The victim, identified in the arrest affidavit as Akeem Moore, a minister at a local church, was driven
Jupiter launches independent fire-rescue service as county units withdraw
Jupiter Fire Rescue began independent operations at 12:01 a.m. Thursday when the town took over its own fire-rescue service from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue after 42 years of county coverage. The changeover follows more than three years of planning
Palm Beach County officials warn proposed Amendment 3 could force service cuts, higher fees
Palm Beach County officials told a public workshop that Amendment 3 — a proposed change to Florida’s homestead exemption — could substantially reduce county revenue and force cuts to essential services. County Administrator Joe Abruzzo outlined three
Wellington man arrested after two separate indecent-exposure reports, sheriff says
Palm Beach County deputies arrested a Wellington man after two separate complaints alleging indecent exposure, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office affidavit. The man was accused of exposing himself to an adult woman in a neighborhood pa
West Palm Beach worship leader fatally shot while parked; suspect arrested after multi-jurisdictional tech search
A 31-year-old worship leader was shot and later died after he and a passenger were parked along Ontario Place in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County. According to West Palm Beach Police, the shooting occurred just after midnight while the two were sea
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crews end 42-year run as Jupiter launches local department
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue began withdrawing apparatus and equipment from its Jupiter station as the town transitions to its own municipal fire rescue department. The move marks the end of Palm Beach County’s direct fire-rescue operations in Jupit
Maryland man accused of using Snapchat to solicit explicit images from Palm Beach County chld
A Maryland resident is accused of communicating with a Palm Beach County chld via Snapchat and persuading the juvenile to create and send sexually explicit material, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office probable cause affidavit. Investig
Palm Beach County commissioners probe use and oversight of Flock license-plate cameras
Palm Beach County commissioners held a workshop after Commissioner Joel Flores requested review of a growing network of Flock license-plate cameras used in the county. The discussion followed a state action ordering Flock cameras removed from state r
Former college professor arrested in Palm Beach County after DNA links him to s3xual assault of 15-year-old
Law enforcement arrested 46-year-old Richard Tapia in Palm Beach County after forensic testing tied him to a s3xual assault investigation involving a 15-year-old girl. Flagler County deputies said the arrest followed confirmation that Tapia’s DNA was
County OKs purchase-leaseback for second hotel near West Palm Beach convention center
Palm Beach County commissioners approved a $26 million agreement to acquire and lease back a 400-room hotel adjacent to the Palm Beach County Convention Center in downtown West Palm Beach. The item passed in a 6-1 vote and would place land currently