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PBC schools gain top ranking nationally
Palm Beach County has some of the best high schools in the nation, according to two separate recently released rankings.
Juvenile arson cases on rise in Palm Beach County
It's not just the 30-year-old man driving around with a gasoline can in his trunk who worries veteran arson investigator Tom Fucci these days.
Inlet Grove High charter school to hold fundraiser for scholarships for its students
Riviera Beach charter school Inlet Grove High managed to pick up some big names in education for its fundraiser today.
Paddling the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County
The Intracoastal Waterway is a great paddling venue and here in Palm Beach County we have especially clear clean water from the Jupiter Inlet as well as the Palm Beach Inlet.
North Blotter: Woman charged after stealing 'Hello Kitty' items
Two bicycles were stolen from a home in the 100 block of Tranquilla Drive. The homeowner said the bicycles were taken from the garage, and together were worth $300. She suspects her neighbors, though she has no proof.
Palm Beach County members of University band tell of hazing horrors that led to student's death
The documents include interviews with those arrested for Champion's hazing-related death on Nov.
2 arrested in security guard's slaying
Two men are in custody on charges of murder in the brutal death of Jacques Novembre, a father of five and grandfather of 11 who was found beaten last summer behind Promenade Shopping Plaza.
On the heels of recent lists, Newsweek ranks Suncoast among the Top 10 High Schools in the nation.
Suncoast High in Riviera Beach comes in at #9 on a list of "America's Best High Schools", according to Newsweek magazine.
Driver beware: Crash test reveals danger
"It scares me.A If I drive on the road and see a truck that just happened to be there, I will speed up just to get away from it," she told the Contact 5 Investigators.
Riviera Beach woman accused of beating boy, 7, with 'metal pole'
Nicole Delilah McDowell, 23, is being held at the Palm Beach County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bond.
Native Palm Beacher Byron Thomas grows up to captain fishing charters
'This is really a fishing capital,' says Byron Thomas, a licensed captain operating charters from the Loggerhead Club & Marina in Riviera Beach.
2012 high school graduations begin at new fairgrounds location
Search for school letter grades for elementary, middle and high schools. Compare results from 2001 to 2011 in PBC and the TCoast.
Peanut Island rule starts Friday
These boaters enjoy the 2011 Labor Day holiday anchored just off Peanut Island. Starting May 18, 2012, drinking alcohol on Peanut Island will be banned, though anyone on boats anchored off shore would still be allowed to drink legally.
Security guard found shot dead at Loggerhead Club Marina
After an early-morning hearing at the Palm Beach County Courthouse, it now appears everything is in order for John Goodman's release from jail.Judge Jeffrey Colbath called After an early-morning hearing at the Palm Beach County Courthouse, it now appears everything is in order for John Goodman's release from jail.
Man found shot dead in Riviera garage
A man was found dead in a private parking garage late last night in Riviera Beach.
Truck crashes into rent-a-car building
A truck crashed into the corner of a rental car building across from the Palm Beach International Airport this morning.
Juno Beach, FL, May 11, 2012 - Local government officials, community leaders, emergency response workers, large business customers, and media joined Florida Power & Light Company officials to observe the company complete its final major exercise during its annual, company-wide storm drill in advance of hurricane season.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in Riviera Beach Sunday evening.
FPL unveils new command center in Riviera Beach during hurricane drill
Today's unveiling of the $3.8 million Category 5-hardened Command Center off Military Trail, north of 45th Street, was the culmination of the company's annual week-long hurricane preparedness drill, which involved 3,000 employees.
Police charge Riviera Beach man with stalking ex-girlfriend
Carrington Napoleon Thomas, 41, is being held at the Palm Beach County Jail without bond.