South Florida nursing director found guilty for selling nearly 1,000 fake diplomas
A former administrator at a South Florida nursing school was found guilty Wednesday on charges of collaborating with the owner and recruiters in selling about 1,000 fake diplomas for millions of dollars to students recruited from Texas. Stephanie Dorisca, the ex-director of nursing at Techni-Pro Institute in Boca...
Man arrested in deadly shooting outside Pompano Beach food store
The 40-year-old man is charged with first-degree murder in the Nov. 25 fatal shooting, authorities said.
Fuel Truck Crash Causes Chaos in Melling
A flurry of police activity was observed in Melling, with cop cars blocking off the bridge and roundabout. The scene was difficult to fully comprehend due to the need to focus on driving, but it was clear that something significant was happening.
City can’t afford $100M for new police station amid mold issues
The city of West Palm Beach said it cannot afford to finance a new police station, which it estimated would cost $100 million at a meeting earlier this week.
Briny Breezes: Salon operator loses lease after 34 years, says anger has turned to...
Linda Loch didn’t find another space for her salon and plans to retire at the end of April. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star. Another roadside landmark along State Road A1A is slated to soon disappear. The Briny Hair Salon, the Briny Breezes Town Hall’s next-door neighbor, has lost its lease...
KHANAL: Vanderbilt, let the quiet ‘minority’ have a say, and sign the compact
Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, I only saw my father for two hours a day and my mother for three hours a day. I ate with my father while he drilled me with math practice before school, and I did not see him again until late at night, exhausted from a 14-hour shift at his restaurant. My mother worked night...
Police say crashes at intersections with red-light cameras have declined
Boynton Beach officials are sharing the first detailed look at how the city's red-light camera program is performing — months after expanding the network and drawing criticism from some residents.
Don’t touch these blue “plastic bags,” Florida officials say. Here’s why.
Here's everything you need to know about Portuguese man o' wars and what you need to do if you ever get stung.
FORECAST: Cold front brings drier air, comfortable temperatures to South Florida
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Expect a light northwest wind throughout the day, though less breezy than yesterday. Rain won't be a concern today, and that will remain the trend for the remainder of the week. Radar | Alerts | 7-Day Forecast | Hourly Forecast. Highs will top out...
A taste of the Aegean
Kyma Restaurants is sliding into West Palm Beach this December, marking the beloved New York brand’s first expansion outside the state. For lucky Floridians, Kyma is bringing its signature modern Greek flavors, along with a soaring rooftop and lively courtyard, to a brand-new 14,000-square-foot, two-level dining...
