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Hamilton Bay neighbors frustrated as new rainfall pushes floodwaters higher

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Just when neighbors in the Hamilton Bay community thought floodwaters were finally starting to recede, another round of rain sent water levels rising once again. “This is unimaginable,” said Hamilton Bay resident Bobby Hails. “We talking about eight days.”. Homeowners say...

West Palm Beach, FL · 1d
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School Bus Stop-Arm Cameras Launch Across Palm Beach County, $225 Fines Coming

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The School District of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with BusPatrol, have launched the Palm Beach County School Bus Passing Safety Program to curb reckless driving around stopped school buses and safeguard students traveling to and from school. About 750 buses in the district’s fleet now carry stop-arm cameras, allowed under a 2023 Florida law authorizing school bus infraction detection systems. The cameras switch on automatically whenever a bus flashes its red stop signals, recording video and photos of any vehicle that doesn’t stop. A Sheriff’s Office deputy reviews every flagged event. If the deputy confirms a violation, a Notice of Violation goes in the mail to the vehicle’s registered owner. Drivers get a grace period first. Starting Nov. 16, 2026, motorists caught illegally passing a stopped bus will receive an educational warning by mail, with no fine. Full enforcement begins Jan. 5, 2027, when confirmed violations carry a $225 civil penalty. Because it’s a civil penalty, no points go on the driver’s license. The numbers behind the program are stark. The National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services estimates

Palm Beach County, FL · 1d

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Broward County, Florida, Dandee Donut Fails to Keep Food Safe, Cited For 24 Health Violations

A popular Broward County Dandee Donut Factory in Margate, Florida, was cited for seven high-priority violations during a November 6, 2026 routine inspection that found 24 total violations, resulting in a stop-sale order on food held at unsafe temperatures — and the shop was left with a follow-up inspection required notification.

Broward County, FL · 3d
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New PBC Clerk Of Court Takes Office After Defeating Caruso

Democrat Yvette Drucker took on Republican incumbent Mike Caruso in the midterms, an election in which Caruso remained in the running despite facing criminal charges tied to child sexual abuse.

Palm Beach County, FL · 3d

WPTV West Palm Beach

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Florida to pay county $6M for DJT rebranding

Florida says it will cover rebranding costs at President Donald J. Trump International Airport, so taxpayers won't pay a dime, state leaders say.

Florida · 2d

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Garden Butcher Plans New Location in Boca Raton

A new Garden Butcher location is in the works in Boca Raton, Florida. The proposed establishment is planned for 9891 Glades Road, Space 345, Boca Raton, FL 33434. According to records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the project is currently listed as in process under the agency’s plan review and initial review category.

Boca Raton, FL · 2d

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Neighbors question affordable housing 76-unit Fort Lauderdale project

The city says current approvals cover only the apartment building, and residents say they worry a social services facility could follow.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2d

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Pompano Beach sued by Costco over rejected site plan

A new lawsuit from retail giant Costco alleges the City of Pompano Beach violated its own zoning code when it rejected the retail giant's plans for a new store. The lawsuit, filed in August, says the dispute stem from a decision by the city’s planning and zoning board over Costco’s site plan in The Pomp. That’s the city's retail hub near Racetrack road and Powerline Blvd.

Pompano Beach, FL · 3d

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Fort Lauderdale Tower Would Replace Condo Building Residents Fled as Unsafe

A 13-story residential tower is headed for review in Fort Lauderdale, proposed for a 0.66-acre lot at 125 N. Birch Road where a 1940s-era apartment building now stands. Merrimac Ventures is behind the plan, which calls for a tower replacing the aging structure, and the Fort Lauderdale Development Review Committee was scheduled to consider the proposal later the same day it became public.

Fort Lauderdale, FL · 3d

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West Palm leaders blasted for 'pathetic' handling of flooded areas

West Palm Beach residents and commissioners lambasted the city’s handling of the historic flooding that overwhelmed its western neighborhoods, blaming administrators for failing to act and communicate with residents adequately during the dayslong emergency. With Mayor Keith James at a conference in Spain during the flooding and City Administrator Faye Johnson on leave, the task of managing the local response was left to a deputy city administrator, while the emergency operations center was left understaffed by vacancies. The intense rains dropped an estimated 12 inches of water in two days, leaving residents trapped in homes and interrupting sewer and sanitation services in several neighborhoods. Calls to 911 spiked by 45% as streets overran with water , fire rescue workers said, and more than 30 people had to be rescued by boats from stranded homes or vehicles in city neighborhoods. During that time, city administrators made too little effort to communicate with residents, prevented commissioners from speaking to key city officials and blocked requests for an emergency meeting of city leaders, commissioners said. Commissioner Joe Peduzzi, who represents the city’s western neighborhoods, blasted what he called “a void in leadership” that was acutely felt by residents. “They felt like we weren’t

West Palm Beach, FL · 3d

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Riviera Beach residents face costly recovery after flooding leaves homes damaged, many without flood insurance

More than a week after record rainfall flooded neighborhoods across Palm Beach County, residents in the Lone Pine Estates community of Riviera Beach are getting a clearer picture of what they lost and what it could take to recover. WPTV reporter Christy Waite listened to neighbors' heartbreaking stories about their...

Riviera Beach, FL · 3d

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Palm Beach County Thanksgiving pies help feed local seniors for a week

NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. — Palm Beach County residents can take one Thanksgiving task off their list while helping feed a neighbor in need through Pie It Forward, a fundraiser benefiting Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches. Meals on Wheels Special Events Director Maura Sartory said local chefs...

Palm Beach County, FL · 1d

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Broward County encourages residents to recycle as America Recycles Day approaches

As America Recycles Day approaches on November 15, the Solid Waste Authority of Broward County (SWA) is urging residents to adopt better recycling habits and reduce household waste amid growing concerns about the county's waste management challenges. According to the SWA, Broward County generates approximately 20,000 pounds of waste per...

Broward County, FL · 2d

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Broward schools ‘no longer the only game in town’ as enrollment drops

This is the second installment of a three-part series on the impact of private school choice on public school enrollment. When Valerie Wanza started as a teacher in Florida's Broward County Public Schools in 1992, the district was at the beginning of what would be explosive growth in student population over the next decade.

Broward County, FL · 2d

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Thanksgiving turkey giveaway events begin in South Florida. Here is a list:

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Instead of issuing a traffic ticket, police officers were giving drivers who committed minor infractions a warning and a free turkey on Wednesday in Miami Gardens. Chief Delma Noel-Pratt has turned the event into an annual tradition that shocked some drivers. Last year, police officers...

Miami Gardens, FL · 1d

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Marly Metayer to address mental health after losing daughter’s seat bid

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – The mother of slain Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer lost her bid to continue her daughter’s work on the city commission. Marly Metayer finished second in a five-person race, collecting 35 percent of the vote during the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. William...

Coral Springs, FL · 2d

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Martin County looks for flood fixes after Port St. Lucie pumping into Savannas Preserve

More than a week after historic rainfall hit the Treasure Coast, Martin County leaders are looking at how to prevent another flooding disaster after officials said Port St. Lucie pumped floodwater into the Savannas Preserve before water flowed south toward neighborhoods in Jensen Beach. The flooding and damage came days...

Martin County, FL · 1d

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Broward County considers temporary data center ban

(The Center Square) –Broward County commissioners are considering a yearlong pause on large-scale data center development in unincorporated areas while the county evaluates regulations addressing infrastructure, environmental and land use concerns. Commissioners held the first of two required public hearings Tuesday on the proposed moratorium. No action was taken. The next public hearing is scheduled for Dec. 8. The proposal would pause acceptance and processing of development applications while the county determines whether its existing regulations adequately address the facilities’ demands on infrastructure and compatibility with surrounding land uses. The county describes large-scale data centers as facilities with an anticipated monthly peak electrical load of at least 50 megawatts. The moratorium would remain in effect for one year or until amendments to the county’s code of ordinances become effective, whichever occurs first. Broward resident Chris Nelson said during the hearing that his opposition to data centers goes beyond concerns about noise pollution and environmental impacts. “It’s really what do these things represent?” Nelson said. “We don’t want AI coming in and supplanting the human experience and taking our jobs away.” He said the argument that data centers would be local job creators does not hold water. “These things don’t bring

Broward County, FL · 3d

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Pompano Beach Lands Florida's First Cat Compact Dealership, 100+ South Florida Jobs Expected

A new Caterpillar-branded equipment dealership is set to open its doors in Pompano Beach on Dec. 1, bringing small-footprint construction machinery, rentals, parts and bilingual service to local contractors under a fresh sub-brand called Cat Compact. Coastal Construction Equipment says the location will be the first of its kind in Florida, with a second Cat Compact dealership planned for the Fort Myers area soon after.

Pompano Beach, FL · 2d

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Boca Raton to Temporarily Fill Vacant Council Seat, Citing Member’s Absences

Boca Raton will accept applications to fill a vacant council seat, reversing a previous decision due to what council members cited as repeated absences by a member. Councilwoman Yvette Drucker stepped down from her seat on the city council at midnight Nov. 10 after being elected Palm Beach County clerk earlier this month, leaving the […]

Boca Raton, FL · 3d