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WFTV1 hour ago
Brightline extends service suspension north of West Palm Beach until Wednesday afternoon, on WFTVBrightline extended its suspension of train service between Orlando and West Palm Beach until Wednesday afternoon.
The Palm Beach Post2 hours ago
Nine Palm Beach County schools close Nov. 4 due to community flooding, on The Palm Beach PostMore than 9,500 students get another day off Wednesday as localized flooding prompted the temporary closure of nine Palm Beach County schools.
The Palm Beach Post2 hours ago
Dandiya leads Askar in District 22, could help sway power in US House, on The Palm Beach PostThe battle for power in the U.S. House is at stake as Palm Beach Gardens woman takes on Naples man for U.S. House District 22 seat.
The Palm Beach Post2 hours ago
Palm Beach County to choose questions on schools, parks, libraries, on The Palm Beach PostPalm Beach County voters will decide three local ballot questions that could affect schools, parks, libraries and property taxes.
The Palm Beach Post2 hours ago
Florida House has 8 seats up for grabs in Palm Beach County, on The Palm Beach PostFrom Jupiter to the Glades to Boca, there are eight seats up for grabs in the Florida House. Who will voters choose?
The Palm Beach Post2 hours ago
Avenir, Indian Trail and soil & water seats up for grabs in election, on The Palm Beach PostVoters will choose candidates for Avenir Community Development District, Indian Trail Improvement District and Palm Beach Soil & Water Conservation.
The Palm Beach Post2 hours ago
Romelus, Zapata vie for vacant school board seat once held by Whitfield, on The Palm Beach PostFormer Boynton Beach City Commissioner Christina Romelus and private school teacher Daniel Zapata battle for a Palm Beach County School Board seat.
The Palm Beach Post2 hours ago
Curtis Calabrese leads Marci Woodward in county commission 4 seat, on The Palm Beach PostIn a county commission race, Marci Woodward seeks to hold off challenger Curtis Calabrese, with growth, traffic and housing among the key issues.
WFLX2 hours ago
9 Palm Beach County schools closed Wednesday due to flooding, weather conditions, on WFLXNine Palm Beach County schools will be closed Wednesday as the School District continues to monitor flooding and weather conditions across the county.
WTVX2 hours ago
Nine Palm Beach County Schools close Wednesday due to flooding, on WTVXNine Palm Beach County schools will remain closed Wednesday as widespread flooding continues to impact parts of the county following days of heavy rainfall.The
The Palm Beach Post2 hours ago
Catastrophic flooding in Riviera traps residents, sends cars floating, on The Palm Beach PostFlooding in Riviera Beach has trapped residents in five neighborhoods and left people citywide unable to flush toilets or do laundry for several days.
WFLX3 hours ago
Riviera Beach officials brief public on flooding and road closures, on WFLXMayor Douglas Lawson and Riviera Beach officials brief the public on flooding, road closures and relocated polling sites.
WPBF3 hours ago
Riviera Beach emergency response restricted in flooded areas after 6 p.m., on WPBFRiviera Beach officials announced emergency response teams will only respond to medical or life-threatening emergencies in flooded neighborhoods after 6 p.m. today, as the city deals with significant flooding.
WPTV3 hours ago
Brightline temporarily suspends service between Orlando and West Palm Beach due to flooding, on WPTVBrightline said they are temporarily suspending train service between Orlando and West Palm Beach until Wednesday, Nov. 4, due to flooding.
CBS Miami4 hours ago
Plane may have been breaking up before crashing in Palm Beach County, NTSB says, on CBS MiamiPieces of the jet that crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday were found miles away from the crash site, and the NTSB says that likely means the plane may have started to break up before it hit the ground. CBS News Miami’s Ted Scouten has more on the investigation.
Palm Beach Daily News4 hours ago
Health advisory for fecal bacteria lifted at Palm Beach oceanside park, on Palm Beach Daily NewsLifting a health alert on Nov. 3 came a week after officials issued an advisory for the waters off R.G. Kreusler Memorial Park in Palm Beach.
WFLX4 hours ago
Flooding closes Mangonia Park polling location, impacts nearby Goodwill, on WFLXFloodwaters surrounded Mangonia Park Town Hall, forcing a polling location to close and voters to relocate as high water also closed a nearby Goodwill.
Also reported byWPBF
The Palm Beach Post4 hours ago
Election updates | Palm Beach County polls close, ballot count begins, on The Palm Beach PostPalm Beach County voters are heading to the polls, some in paddle boards and kayaks, to cast their ballots. Follow for live updates.
The Palm Beach Post5 hours ago
See flooding throughout Palm Beach County from recent rain storms, on The Palm Beach PostOverwhelming flooding has closed Palm Beach County parks, golf courses, forced the closure of Election Day polling spots and left residents stranded.
Palatka Daily News5 hours ago
Recreational wrestling: Swamp Reapers finish 16th at Wellington meet, on Palatka Daily NewsThe Swamp Reapers wrestling club wrapped up its fall season with a 16th-place finish out of 85 teams at the Fall Juggernaut championships this weekend at Wellington High School. While the hosts dominated the meet with 619 points, well ahead of runner-up Westside (413 points) and ATM Motto (362), the second-year Reapers finished with 116 points. According to coach Chris Wimmer, the Reapers had seven wrestlers step onto the mats and brought home nine medals. u201cOur Reapers battled through tough competition, showed heart, and gave us a championship weekend to remember,u201d Wimmer said. Among t
WPEC5 hours ago
Possible fecal matter contamination prompts no-swim advisory in Riviera Beach, on WPECA wastewater spill tied to the C-17 Canal has prompted a no-swim advisory for waterways near Blue Heron Boulevard and Gardens Road in Riviera Beach.
The Palm Beach Post5 hours ago
Photos Days of heavy rain flood Riviera Beach streets and homes, on The Palm Beach PostDays of heavy rain brought severe flooding to the Lone Pine Estates neighborhood in Riviera Beach
Tampa Free Press5 hours ago
Who Was Flying The Texas-To-Bahamas Jet That Crashed In Florida? Pilot, Victims Identified, on Tampa Free PressA veteran aviator has been identified as the captain of a private executive jet that broke apart and plunged into a South Florida neighborhood over the
WFLX5 hours ago
FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Nov. 3, 2026, on WFLXAfter an incredible stretch of record-breaking rainfall, with some locations receiving more than 20 inches of rain, we are finally looking at a much-needed break in the weather!
WTVX6 hours ago
DOH urges private well testing after Palm Beach County flooding, on WTVXThe Department of Health in Palm Beach County is urging private well owners to test their water after flooding, which can contaminate wells and pose health risk
WPEC6 hours ago
Flood-damaged homeowners may qualify for property tax relief, appraiser says, on WPECPalm Beach County Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks is encouraging property owners to document and report significant flood damage to her office.Palm Beach Count
Palm Beach Daily News6 hours ago
Palm Beach voters weigh Amendment 3, candidates on Election Day, on Palm Beach Daily NewsOver half of Palm Beach's registered voters had cast ballots by 1 p.m., whether in person on Election Day, via mail or during the early voting period.
Also reported byWFLX
Palm Beach Daily News6 hours ago
General Elections in Palm Beach, on Palm Beach Daily NewsElection Day polling
Telemundo 516 hours ago
Un padre y hombre de fe: quién era el piloto que murió en accidente aéreo en Palm Beach, on Telemundo 51El piloto de un jet ejecutivo que se estrelló en Florida era un aviador de larga trayectoria, esposo y padre, que vivía en los suburbios de Filadelfia, según…
WPEC6 hours ago
Inside David Jolly's election night watch party as Florida chooses its next governor, on WPECCBS12 News reports from both candidates' election night watch parties as David Jolly and Byron Donalds compete to become Florida's next governor.
El Nuevo Herald7 hours ago
Florida traslada una veintena de centros de votación por las inundaciones, on El Nuevo HeraldInundaciones en Florida obligan a trasladar una veintena de centros de votación en condados como Broward y Palm Beach durante las elecciones de medio mandato.
NewsRadio WIOD7 hours ago
Polling Place Switch-Ups In Palm Beach County & Treasure Coast | 1290 WJNO, on NewsRadio WIODThe majority of these changes were announced before Election Day, but one Mangonia Park precinct was moved due to excessive flooding this morning.
The Palm Beach Post8 hours ago
Election Day 2026 sees flooding in parts of Palm Beach County, on The Palm Beach PostFloodwaters entered homes, stranded Palm Beach County residents, stalled cars, closed parks and closed three Election Day polling locations.
WPEC8 hours ago
Viewer video captures chaotic aftermath of Greenacres Learjet crash ahead of NTSB update, on WPECA viewer video shared with CBS12 captures the chaotic aftermath of Sunday’s Learjet 60 crash in Palm Beach County as federal investigators prepare to provide an
The Palm Beach Post8 hours ago
Nearly 8 inches of rain recorded at DJT airport as storms swamp county, on The Palm Beach PostPalm Beach County is battling floodwaters from three days of relentless showers and storms. Standing water is waist-high in places.
The Boca Raton Tribune8 hours ago
Palm Beach County Flooding Report, on The Boca Raton TribunePalm Beach County-November 3, 2026
BocaNewsNow.com9 hours ago
EMERGENCY VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS AVAILABLE FOR ANYONE AFFECTED BY FLOODS IN PBC, on BocaNewsNow.comBOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Emergency vote-by-mail ballots are available today for anyone affected by Palm
WPEC9 hours ago
Inundaciones obligan a cambiar algunos centros de votación en el sur de Florida, on WPECLas intensas lluvias y graves inundaciones que afectan al condado de Palm Beach y la región de Treasure Coast han obligado a las autoridades electorales a trasl
AmericaTeve9 hours ago
El piloto del jet que chocó en Florida era esposo, padre y cristiano devoto, dicen amigos y familia, on AmericaTeveEl piloto de un jet ejecutivo que se estrelló en Florida y provocó la muerte de las nueve personas a bordo era un aviador de larga trayectoria, esposo y padre, que vivía en los suburbios de Filadelfia, según un colega que organizó una recaudación de fondos en línea para su familia y publicaciones en redes sociales de personas que lo conocían.
WPBF9 hours ago
Flooding shelters open across Palm Beach, Indian River, and St. Lucie counties, on WPBFShelters are available in Palm Beach and Indian River counties for those seeking safety amid flooding concerns.
In brief
The short notes of 5AM West Palm Beach’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Polling sitesIf you're in Precinct 6401, you'll vote at Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy, 7071 Garden Road, instead of Casa Rio Clubhouse.
If you're in Precinct 6401, you'll vote at Riviera Beach Preparatory and Achievement Academy, 7071 Garden Road, instead of Casa Rio Clubhouse. Precinct 7628 voters move from Ironhorse Country Club to the North County Senior Center, 5217 Northlake Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens. Affected voters get an email or text if the elections office has their contact information, WFLX reported.
Riviera BeachRiviera Beach declared a state of emergency as flooding swamped the Lone Pine community.
Riviera Beach declared a state of emergency as flooding swamped the Lone Pine community. Residents carried belongings in trash bags and on rafts, and one person used a kayak to get down a flooded street. WPEC reported the flooding filled homes and stranded neighbors as crews worked to help.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm, WPEC
BrightlineBrightline suspended service between Orlando and West Palm Beach Monday because of high water on the rail corridor in Brevard County.
Brightline suspended service between Orlando and West Palm Beach Monday because of high water on the rail corridor in Brevard County. Trains between West Palm Beach and Miami, including stops in Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, are running normally. WSVN reported the company hopes to resume service after 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Treasure CoastIndian River and St. Lucie counties declared local states of emergency Monday.
Indian River and St. Lucie counties declared local states of emergency Monday. Indian River's order took effect at 2:30 p.m. and stays in place until further order.
Around Florida · Today’s editionSource: WPTV
Brevard CountyFlash flooding brought 15 to 20 inches of rain to Brevard County, where schools are closed Tuesday and thousands are without power.
Flash flooding brought 15 to 20 inches of rain to Brevard County, where schools are closed Tuesday and thousands are without power. Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency.
Around Florida · Today’s editionSource: WSVN
SchoolsOkeechobee, Indian River and Martin county school districts cancelled classes for Tuesday, Nov.
Okeechobee, Indian River and Martin county school districts cancelled classes for Tuesday, Nov. 3. St. Lucie Public Schools and Palm Beach County School District schools will be closed to students Tuesday, too.
Around Florida · Today’s editionSource: WPEC