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4 deputies, U.S. Marshals officer involved in Vero Beach shooting; suspect hospitalized
2+ hour ago (117+ words) VERO BEACH, Fla. " Three Indian River County Sheriff's Office deputies, a Martin County deputy and a U.S. Marshals officer were involved in a shooting Monday night in Vero Beach, the Indian River County Sheriff's Office (IRCSO) said. The shooting occurred at…...
South Florida residents with ties to Iran and Israel respond to U.S. strikes in the Middle East
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (398+ words) South Florida residents with ties to Iran and Israel are responding to the escalating U.S. military conflict in the Middle East, with many saying the situation hits close to home. Orusha Ashrafi, an Iranian from South Florida, organized a rally in…...
Judge weighing whether to order changes at 'Alligator Alcatraz' over attorney access concerns
8+ hour, 2+ min ago (606+ words) A federal judge is weighing whether to order changes at "Alligator Alcatraz," the state-run immigration detention facility in the Everglades, as part of an ongoing civil rights lawsuit against the state and federal governments. The lawsuit " brought by detainees and…...
Democrats in Congress seek a war powers resolution to limit US engagement in Iran
9+ hour, 36+ min ago (230+ words) Democratic lawmakers are seeking a vote on a war powers resolution in the Senate to try to limit President Donald Trump's ability to unilaterally commit the U.S. to war in Iran. The U.S. Constitution requires that Congress oversees declarations of war, and…...
'RELIEF': Family and friends of slain Fort Pierce police officer prepare for convicted killer's execution
12+ hour, 3+ min ago (1394+ words) FORT PIERCE, Fla. " Billy Leon Kearse is scheduled to be executed Tuesday at 6 p.m. for the 1991 murder of Fort Pierce Police Sgt. Danny Parrish " a killing that has haunted the victim's family, friends and fellow officers for more than 35 years. The…...
‘We’ve really lost the plot’: Florida session could drag into overtime again
12+ hour, 13+ min ago (455+ words) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. " Florida lawmakers are running out of time, and signs are mounting they could once again blow past their 60-day deadline as budget negotiations lag and major priorities stall. Last year, the Legislature needed 105 days to finish its work…...
Wildlife corridor near West Palm Beach offers public access while supporting critical conservation efforts
13+ hour, 10+ min ago (471+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. " More than 20 miles west of downtown West Palm Beach, thousands of acres of land make up part of Florida's Wildlife Corridor " a network connecting the state's critical ecosystems from north to south. J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area…...
Why a hotel could be on the way to Lion Country Safari in Palm Beach County
14+ hour, 27+ min ago (285+ words) LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. " Lion Country Safari has space to build a hotel with 147 rooms with a 6,000 square foot restaurant to fit 175 people, according to site plan records filed with Palm Beach County. The development order amendment, previously approved in 2012, splits the…...
NFL legends tee off at James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational in Boca Raton
16+ hour, 29+ min ago (283+ words) BOCA RATON, Fla. " Walk the fairways With NFL legends and golf greats at the 2026 James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational in Boca Raton. Fans will get unprecedented access to sports legends this week at The Old Course at…...
Indian River State College is embracing AI technology in classrooms
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (323+ words) FORT PIERCE, Fla. " For months, WPTV has been tracking how schools and colleges across our area are embracing artificial intelligence in the classroom. WPTV reporter Christy Waite learned that Indian River State College has partnered with the platform Superhuman (formerly…...