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The finalists are in for South Florida’s best burger spot — now it’s time to vote!
You can always count on a burger to occupy a menu spot just about anywhere. Sports bars, diners, food trucks, concession stands, fast-food chains, festivals, casual dining and high-end restaurants all offer their own versions to satisfy that craving for a juicy burger covered in all sorts of toppings. As May is National Hamburger Month, we thought it the perfect time to grill our readers about ...
Driver crashes into cage in front of convenience store in Coconut Creek; no injuries reported
COCONUT CREEK, FLA. (WSVN) - A dangerous drive ended up with a gas station smash. A driver crashed into a metal cage surrounding a propane tank in front of a convenience store in Coconut Creek on Monday. The crash occurred at the Marathon gas station near the intersection of the...
West Palm Beach rehabilitation center one of a few of its kind in the country
The West Palm Beach Hanley Center is one of the few in the nation that specializes in treating older adults with both substance use disorder and mental health issues. Dr. John Dyben is chief of research at the center. He stopped by WPBF to talk about the intensive time he...
Extreme heat trend continues: South Florida sets new record as high temperatures soar
In Miami and Fort Lauderdale, the temperature hit 95 degrees, breaking the previous record of 94 degrees. In West Palm Beach, temperatures maxed out at 98 degrees, shattering the past record of 94 degrees.
Severe thunderstorm warning for northeast PBC now in effect
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern Palm Beach County through 4 p.m. A sever thunderstorm was located 8 miles of northwest of The Acreage at 3:35 p.m., and was moving northeast at 20 mph. The storm contained penny-sized hail and 60-mph wind gusts, the Weather Service...
Clearing tonight and a bit cooler, not as hot Tuesday
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — We have some weather changes on the way as a cool front sweeps through overnight. Look for a clearing sky tonight with slightly cooler temps in the low-mid 70s. Tomorrow, not as hot, we're going to see highs into the mid and upper 80s....
Boynton Beach's Christopher Wilder suspected in many Florida killings. 2 are in Loxahatchee
Race car driver and wealthy business owner Christopher Wilder of Boynton Beach went on a seven-week killing and torture rampage in 1984, abducting 12 women and killing nine of them. He lured them from shopping malls posing as a fashion photographer and promising to help them establish a modeling career. ...
Boynton Beach might want to annex, but move must be sensible to city, county residents
When I was growing up, my mother used to remind me to “cross that bridge when you come to it.” Her wise words came to mind recently when I read the Post’s story about the possibility of the City of Boynton Beach annexing communities to the west of its existing boundaries. Those neighborhoods all receive city services such as water, sewer or both. The Post’s story touched on the reaction of a few residents who are worried they might have to pay more if they became a part of a city someday, or that the services they receive wouldn’t be what they are used to.
Cartier wins approval to open 3,700-square-foot store in Palm Beach
A French luxury goods brand with longstanding ties to Palm Beach is planning to open a new store on the island. In a unanimous vote May 15, the Town Council approved a special exception request from Cartier to build a 3,700-square-foot boutique within the redeveloped Royal Poinciana Playhouse. Cartier, which...
Age-old fencing for residents' dogs runs afoul of new homeowners association president
Live in a home governed by a condominium, co-op or homeowner's association? Have questions about what they can and cannot do? Ryan Poliakoff, an attorney and author based in Boca Raton, has answers. Question: Our homeowner’s association states in its declaration that “all fences, other than those installed by the...
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