Joel Lopez

3 weeks ago | wptv.com | Joel Lopez

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Pride Month celebrations are unfolding across the United States. This week, Palm Beach County gears up for its own festivities with the highly anticipated "Pride on the Block" event in West Palm Beach on Saturday.

3 weeks ago | kesq.com | Joel Lopez

By Joel LopezClick here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida ( WPTV) - A West Palm Beach boat captain who survived a boat explosion is turning to WPTV for help to share his push for more lifesaving safety requirements - fuel vapor detectors. This comes as Florida tops the nation in the number of boating fatalities each year, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.

3 weeks ago | wptv.com | Joel Lopez

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A West Palm Beach boat captain who survived a boat explosion is turning to WPTV for help to share his push for more lifesaving safety requirements --- fuel vapor detectors. WATCH BELOW Boat explosion survivor calls for new safety legislation This comes as Florida tops the nation in the number of boating fatalities each year, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.

3 weeks ago | wflx.com | Aja Dorsainvil |Joel Lopez

The Delray Beach police chief is resigning his post after three years as the city's top cop, the city confirmed to WPTV on Wednesday. Chief Russ Mager has held the position since 2022, when he replaced outgoing Chief Javaro Sims, who retired at the end of August. WATCH BELOW: Delray Beach police chief previously cited staffing shortages before resignationMager has been with the Delray Beach Police Department (DBPD) for 29 years, serving in many leadership roles throughout his career.

3 weeks ago | wflx.com | Aja Dorsainvil |Joel Lopez

The police chief of Delray Beach is resigning, the city confirmed. WPTV learned of the resignation on Wednesday. WATCH BELOW: 'We need to pay our officers,' Vice Mayor Rob Long saysChief Russ Mager has held the position since 2022, when he replaced outgoing Chief Javaro Sims, who retired at the end of August. Mager has been with the Delray Beach Police Department (DBPD) for 29 years, serving in many leadership roles throughout his career.