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Swine Flu Kills 71-Year-Old Woman
The ages of other new deaths reported statewide ranged from a 38-year-old woman in Pinellas County to a 78-year-old woman in Palm Beach County. ...
Deputies fatally shoot man in attack on deputy
Authorities say Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies fatally shot a man in his home after he stabbed a deputy during an altercation. ...
Chicago man faces animal cruelty charges in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach police responded to the incident at about 12:30 pmat the hotel on South Ocean Boulevard after a hotel manager witnessed Nicolaie Blaga, 51, ...
Casey Anthony's defense names Caylee's killer
The defense has asked that Palm Beach County be among the alternative venues for a trial that is expected by next summer.
What's That Cost? I-95 Sound Wall
NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Transportation is building a sound wall in northern Palm Beach County to block the increasing noise from ...
Crist's ex-teacher retires from Palm Beach County schools, citing ...
And in a little-known fact, she taught Crist's fourth-grade class in St. Petersburg before moving to Palm Beach County. She began teaching here in 1987. ...
Village of Tequesta Offering Free H1N1 Vaccinations to Village Residents
The Village of Tequesta is offering H1N1 vaccinations free-of-charge to Village residents. Residents must register by calling the "H1N1 Vaccination Hotline" at 744-4052
You can give gift of helping St. Lucie County Education Foundation
Honor teachers, students, family members and colleagues with gifts in their name through the St. Lucie County Education Foundation.
Backus Museum's holiday exhibition to feature 9 Florida artists, variety of media
FORT PIERCE — Nine Florida-based artists will display their works in the “Under the Mistletoe” exhibition, which will open Wednesday and continue through Jan. 2 at the A.E. Backus Museum in Fort Pierce.
Exhibition reflects artist's views on social climate, and his passion for art, teaching
VERO BEACH — Since the 1960s, artist, educator and activist Terry K. Hunter has created multilayered drawings, prints and mixed media works that reflect the sociopolitical climate of each era.
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At just 14, Joey Brander boasts Twitter followers on NBA teams
At age 4, Joey Brander broke into the world of sports broadcasting by snagging an interview with former basketball superstar Wilt Chamberlain. Today, his Twitter followers include basketball players Dwyane Wade and Kevin Durant and Olympic decathlon champion Bryan Clay.  Comments

Lake Worth mayor's race goes to runoff
Marine mammal veterinarian Rene Varela led the field of six mayoral candidates in today's election but did not win enough votes to avoid a runoff with retired restaurant owner Laurence McNamara.  Comments

Acreage man arrested on child abuse charges; 3-month-old daughter suffers fractured skull, leg, ribs
Hipolito J. Fraguela, authorities allege, said his 3-month-old daughter got hurt when a 16-month-old brother threw a can of ravioli at her head.  Comments

Mail carrier found slumped in Boynton Beach stamped with DUI charge
An on-duty mail carrier who was supposed to be delivering mail instead ended up being delivered to the Palm Beach County Jail today, authorities said.  Comments

County Commissioner Abrams says he had little contact with lawfirm boss Rothstein
When a corruption scancal created a vacancy on the Palm Beach County commission in January, former Boca Raton mayor Steven Abrams was an instant front-runner for Gov. Charlie Crist's appointment to fill the seat.  Comments

Lantana Post Office Spared From Chopping Block
A month after sending the Post Master General hundreds of coconuts to save the post office, Lantana town leaders learn they won't have travel to neighboring towns for mail service.  Comments

Tampa Bay Woman Sues Ex-Boyfriend Over Herpes
A Tampa Bay area woman has sued her ex-boyfriend, claiming he didn't tell her that he had genital herpes.  Comments

Police: Mother Left Kids Alone For Hours While She Went To Bar
A mother has been charged with child neglect after she left her children at home for hours while she went to a local bar, Port St. Lucie police say.  Comments

Fans Wait To Meet Glenn Beck At Book Signing
Controversial talk show host Glenn Beck will be at a Jupiter book store Friday to promote his new book.  Comments

Sentinel Chickens Test Positive For West Nile Virus
The first case of the West Nile virus in two years has been confirmed in Palm Beach County.  Comments

Local Press Releases
6/11/2007 - Cultural Council Calls for Artist-in-Residency Proposals
6/11/2007 - Florida Art Education Leaders Gather in Palm Beach County for Summit
4/9/2007 - One man's vision inspires others to help other people excel
3/19/2007 - Relay For Life: A Community coming together for a Cure
9/27/2006 - Announcing 2007 Artist-in-Residency Grant Recipients
9/27/2006 - Cultural Executives Committee Has “Wild” Season Kickoff Celebration
6/27/2006 - Retired Palm Beach Gardens Fire Chief Edward Arrants “Chief Ed” Loses Battle with Cancer
2/15/2006 - Boca Raton magazine conducts Cover Girl Search
2/7/2006 - Cultural Council Receives Grant to Aid Arts Education
1/27/2006 - Celebrate Black History Monthin Palm Beach County
1/27/2006 - Two Palm Beach County Artists Awarded South Florida Cultural Consortium Fellowships
1/20/2006 - Calling all Artists in Palm Beach County
1/11/2006 - Women’s Fitness Center Hosting Body Transformation Challenge
11/30/2005 - Gotobus adds line run bus service for points throughout florida
11/30/2005 - Annual Young Friends Soirée Sets Cultural Season in Motion
11/18/2005 - Palm Beach County Cultural Council Feted Florida Arts Council
11/3/2005 - Cultural Organizations Are Rebounding From Hurricane Wilma
10/13/2005 - Flavorful “Taste” of Palm Beach County Culture Delighted Travel Industry Attendees
10/6/2005 - Second Annual Young Friends Collaborative Event Highlights Cultural Season Ahead
10/4/2005 - Palm Beach County Hosts State-Wide Downtowns & Small Towns Forum
9/30/2005 - Palm Beach County Artist-in-Residency Grant Recipients for 2006 Announced
9/27/2005 - Palm Beach County Cultural Organizations Gather to Build Alliances
9/22/2005 - EDRI DEBUTS ONLINE RESEARCH MATRIX
9/21/2005 - Cultural Council Invited to Cultural Tourism Conference in D.C.
9/7/2005 - CultureCard Leads the Way for Cultural Council’s New Membership Programs
9/1/2005 - Free Grant Workshop Rescheduled
7/20/2005 - Florida Jet Expands Charter Fleet and Operating Area with Gulfstream III Purchase
1/2005 - Indian River Dr. Violations
11/12/2004 - Ride Home Turns Deadly for 15-year-old Diana Klautz who died at the scene in Loxahatchee,Fl
1/30/2004 - First USA Renewable Ocean Energy Event June, 2004
1/29/2004 - The Economic Development Research Institute is inviting highly qualified developers to submit information
12/15/2003 - Palm Beach sued for discrimination over xmas display - Xmas letter from those who need help
12/9/2003 - Oral History Project 2004 - Make History! - Florida State Senator Larcenia J. Bullard to bring Christmas to Belle Glade Saturday
11/9/2003 - Olivia Newton-John to Headline Post-Concert Dessert Benefit For Children's Health Environmental Coalition - Your Concerned Fellow Senior








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BB Gun Fired On UM Campus
Someone fired shots from a BB gun on the University of Miami on Friday afternoon, according to a memo from the university to students.
Boy, 13, Takes Plea Deal In Murder Plot
A 13-year-old boy accused of plotting to kill his friend's mother agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors in a Miami courtroom Friday morning.
2 Dead In Miami Shooting
Police say they are not ruling out road rage as a possible motive in a shooting that left two men dead and closed several streets in downtown Miami Friday morning.
Memorial Set For Canal Crash Victim
Friends and family will say their final goodbyes Friday to one of three teens who died when their car flipped into a Coral Springs canal last weekend.
Battle Over Broward School Boundaries
Hundreds of parents and students gathered in Hollywood Thursday night for the second of four meeting to discuss proposed school boundary changes.