13+ min ago (306+ words) 18-year-old showed gun in waistband after approached by three males An 18-year-old man is facing a weapons possession charge after reports of a shooting at Town Center at Boca Raton led to a massive police presence and panic among shoppers and workers during the busy holiday season. Around 2:30 p.m. Saturday, police and fire rescue responded to a report of a fight and possible shots in the food court area, spokeswoman Jessica Desire said. Officers already present at the mall first approached Santos Figueroa Alvarenga. Alvarenga told police he was in the food court with family members and he observed a fight occur among three unknown males. He said they then approached him aggressively. Alvarenga told police he was in fear for his safety and lifted his shirt to display a firearm in his waistband. Mall personnel intervened and the three others…...

31+ min ago (204+ words) A 17-year-old senior at Park Vista High School and four young people were injured when their pickup truck crashed into a tree in the JW Corbett Management area near the Acreage, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said. PBSO responded at 10:52 p.m. Thursday at Stumpers Grade Road, north of 94th Street North (Corbett). David Ewing of Lake Worth was pronounced dead at the scene by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue in a 2004 Chevy Silverado. He was the only person wearing a seatbelt, PBSO said. The other occupants also live nearby in western Palm Beach County. James Robert Rankin, 19, was the driver and was in serious condition at St. Mary's Medical Center. In critical condition at the hospital were two other passengers: Daniel Pena, 21, and Owen Havens, 19. Vito DeAngelo, 21, as in serious condition. Rankin was traveling east on Stumpers Grove Road, going around…...

19+ hour, 19+ min ago (144+ words) Boca Raton police on Saturday afternoon responded to reports of shots fired at Town Center at Boca Raton that turned out to be an altercation. Police and the city's fire department responded with a multiple units. "At this time, there is no evidence of a shooting," police spokeswoman Jessica Desir told WPBF-TV. "It appears a physical altercation occurred in the food court area." She said officers remain on the scene investigating. The upscale mall was packed with people holiday shopping. In October 2019, reports of a shooting at the mall triggered panic. Patrons fled from the mall, which was closed. It turned out to be a janitor popping a balloon. Detectives later found a popped balloon on the floor. A man originally thought to have suffered a gunshot wound was found in the parking lot near Bloomingdale's, but had injured his…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (173+ words) Responding to a residential fire on Friday night, St. Lucie County deputies and fire personnel found a deceased person with blunt force trauma injuries near Fort Pierce. The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office has launched a homicide investigation. At approximately 8:10 p.m., Patrol Operations Bureau deputies and St. Lucie County Fire Department went to the 600 block of South Market Avenue, west of U.S. Route 1. Fire crews began suppression operations as deputies secured the area and provided scene support. After the fire was extinguished, a deceased individual was found inside. The sheriff's office executed a search warrant for the home. The victim has been identified, but the name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The State Fire Investigator assisted with the arson-related aspects of the investigation, which remains an active and ongoing homicide investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (215+ words) West Boca defended their state title in a 6A regional final matchup, beating Mitchell 41-3. Cardinal Newman went on the road in 2A and beat St. Petersburg Catholic, 42-13. Three teams from Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast will play in the state semifinals with a chance at a state title game appearance. In 7A regional final action, Vero Beach dominated Dr. Phillips, 56-15, avenging their playoff loss last year to the Panthers and keeping their perfect season alive. E.J. White scored four touchdowns for Vero Beach. West Boca defended their state title in a 6A regional final matchup, beating Mitchell 41-3. Cardinal Newman went on the road in 2A and beat St. Petersburg Catholic, 42-13. Three teams from Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast will play in the state semifinals with a chance at a state title game appearance. In 7A regional final action, Vero Beach dominated Dr. Phillips,…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago (184+ words) Early voting for the Florida House of Representatives District 90 special election begins Saturday. The Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections announced Friday that the early voting period is from Saturday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec. 7. The early voting locations are open daily from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. during the early voting period. Below are the early voting locations: The supervisor of election's office added that ExpressVote equipment, which is paper ballot marking device, will be available to every eligible voter at all early voting locations. Democratic candidate Rob Long, no-party-affiliated candidate Karen Yeh and Republican candidate Maria Zack will appear on the ballot. The special election is being held after former District 90 Rep. Joe Casello, 73, a Democrat, died July 18 after suffering a heart attack. The special election will be held Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. District 90 includes portions of Boynton Beach and Delray Beach, Ocean…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago (1753+ words) Black Friday weekend is near, and it's the one time of the year where it feels like all brands and retailers are offering steep discounts and savings opportunities to consumers. With millions anticipated to shop the sales this holiday weekend, and with retailers activating their deals earlier than usual, it might be hard to follow along and figure out who has a Black Friday sale active and who doesn't. Major Retailers | Apparel & Fashion | Mattresses and Furniture | Home and Kitchen | Beauty, Health and Wellness | Sports, Fitness and Outdoors | Pet Supplies and Products | Gifts and Services Amazon - The online retailer activated their Black Friday sales on Thursday. Expect new deals all the way through Black Friday. Anthropologie - Shoppers can save 30% on select clothing, home and gift items from the popular shop. Bed Bath & Beyond - The retailer is offering up to 60% off ahead…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago (376+ words) West Palm Beach police arrested a man Monday night, accused of using his SUV to try to run down a running club multiple times. Witnesses say the driver attempted to run them down three times before speeding away. Rudolph Galindo, a member of the Night Runners, an LGBTQ run club, believes he was the initial target. Galindo said Night Runners meets twice a week in Howard Park in West Palm Beach for a run. He said he approached a man in the park to see if he was there for the run. "He seemed aggravated that I was asking him if he was there for the running group. So, he said no. I just stepped away," Galindo said. Galindo said shortly after he walked away, the man attacked. "He got into his car, pulled out, accelerating, pedal to the metal…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago (766+ words) Women who miss their first screening appointment for breast cancer could have a 40% higher long-term risk of dying from the disease, according to a new study. The research, published in September in the journal The BMJ, involved more than 400,000 women in Sweden who were monitored for up to 25 years. When should women begin screening for breast cancer, and why could delayed initial screening result in a higher longer-term risk of cancer death? In addition to mammograms, are there other tests that women should ask for? What about breast self-exams? And what are steps women can take to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer? Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and adjunct associate professor at George Washington University, weighed in on these questions Q: How common is breast cancer? Wen: In the United States, breast cancer is the second most common…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago (236+ words) In a tradition that dates back decades, President Donald Trump pardoned turkeys Gobble and Waddle at the White House. The first official pardon was granted by President George H.W. Bush in 1989. The turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, both weighed over 50 pounds, according to the president. Gobble represented both birds at the ceremony in the newly renovated Rose Garden, with President Trump noting that Waddle was "M.I.A." "Today, we continue a time-honored American tradition," President Trump said as he was interrupted by Gobble's gobbling. The president joked, "Well, that's a well-trained turkey." Waddle was peppered with questions from reporters in the White House press briefing room, where one person asked what Waddle would do with his new found freedom. The first turkey pardon is reported to have taken place as far back as the Civil War, when Tad Lincoln asked his father, President Abraham…...