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FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 16, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A cold front is arriving this weekend, bringing widespread showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds that will create dangerous conditions along the coast. Spotty coastal showers are possible this morning. In the afternoon, showers and thunderstorms w...
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Lake Worth neighbors fear deteriorating private road could cut off emergency access
Residents along Brooklyn Lane in Lake Worth say their only road in and out of the neighborhood is deteriorating, raising concerns about whether emergency vehicles will be able to reach their homes. "You know it's one way in, one way out, so we're in trouble," resident Gerald Hrub...
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FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 15, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Rain chances are increasing across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches, setting the stage for a wetter and more unsettled weekend. After a stretch of drier weather, a surge of moisture will bring more showers and thunderstorms to the region, with pe...
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Palm Springs police seek potential witness in fatal Lake Worth Road hit-and-run
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a potential witness as they continue investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened in Palm Springs nearly four months ago. The Village of Palm Springs Police Department said Wednesday that investigators have released add...
schools
West Palm Beach school opens sensory-friendly playground for children with autism
A new playground designed for children on the autism spectrum is now open at Connections Education Center in West Palm Beach. School leaders say this space was specifically designed for children with autism, with features that go beyond a traditional playground. WATCH BELOW: Scho...
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FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 14, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Rain chances are set to increase across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches after a stretch of quieter, less humid weather. As moisture returns and another front approaches, conditions will become more unsettled heading into Friday and the weekend, ...
News
West Palm Beach nonprofit all about recycling gets community boost
WPTV Morning Anchor Ashley Glass is following up at the Resource Depot in West Palm Beach, home to a Let's Hear It community meet-up, and learning that the non-profit, which focuses on recycling and repurposing everyday items, just received a major boost in community support. "Th...
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FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 13, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A refreshing stretch of October weather has arrived across the Palm Beaches! After weeks of heat and humidity, conditions are turning noticeably more comfortable, with plenty of sunshine, lower humidity and little to no rain in the forecast through ...
News
Listening to the stories of the past
West Palm Beach elders open up to the audience at a benefit for Rohi’s Readery. The post Listening to the stories of the past appeared first on Stet News ....
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FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 9, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Expect another warm and humid day across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches, with highs reaching the upper 80s to lower 90s. Morning clouds and a few passing showers may give way to periods of sunshine, allowing temperatures to climb before scatter...
Local
Day of the Dead festival resurrected at West Palm Beach arts hub
After Lake Worth Beach canceled this year’s event, a co-founder is bringing a scaled-back celebration to The Peach Nov. 7. The post Day of the Dead festival resurrected at West Palm Beach arts hub appeared first on Stet News ....
parks
Lake Worth Beach to refund residents, cut trash fines after more than 1,200 violations spark backlash
Lake Worth Beach is reducing fines for bulk and vegetation pickup violations and issuing partial refunds to residents after public backlash over 12-hundred citations issued since August. The city said more than 1,200 violations were issued after enforcement began Aug. 9 under its...
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FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 7, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A wetter and windier pattern is settling in across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches, bringing an increased risk of heavy rain and localized street flooding. A stalled frontal boundary is keeping deep tropical moisture locked in place, setting the...
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FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 6, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - A very wet pattern is setting up through the middle of the week as deep tropical moisture surges into South Florida. The atmosphere will support repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms, and some areas could pick up several inches of rain where ...
business
Arya Tea Bar makes GreenMarket debut as one of this season's new vendors
The West Palm Beach GreenMarket is known for bringing together local farmers, makers and small businesses, and this season, five new vendors are joining the lineup. On Saturday, WPTV reporter Christy Waite showcased one of them. WATCH Arya Tea Bar Makes GreenMarket Debut as One o...
safety
Fatal crash causes delays on northbound I-95 in West Palm Beach
A fatal crash on northbound Interstate 95 caused heavy delays Sunday morning in West Palm Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash was reported near mile marker 71, north of Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard. Traffic had to be diverted off I-95 at Palm Beach Lakes Boule...
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Manatee safely returns to ocean after washing ashore in Palm Beach while escaping mating males
A female manatee that washed ashore in Palm Beach Saturday morning has safely returned to the ocean, authorities said. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and West Palm Beach police responded after the manatee was found out of the water. Officials at the scene s...
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FOX29 First Alert Weather Forecast: Oct. 2, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - Friday: The weather remains unsettled with plenty of clouds, humid conditions and periods of heavy showers and thunderstorms. While some locations could see locally heavy downpours, there will also be occasional breaks of sunshine. Afternoon highs w...