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2 weeks ago | 
wflx.com | Audra Schroeder |Michael Hoffman
A mother has been charged with child neglect after police responded to a near-drowning in the 4100 block of North Haverhill Drive in West Palm Beach. On Friday, just after 5 p.m., the West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) responded to a call about a possible drowning, where a 4-year-old was recovered from the bottom of a pool. First responders attended to the child, who was then transported to a local hospital. The 4-year-old is now recovering.
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1 month ago | 
wflx.com | Scott Sutton |Michael Hoffman
A loaded handgun was found Thursday in a student's backpack at an elementary school in Palm Beach County. The firearm was found at Panther Run Elementary School, located at 10775 Lake Worth Road near Wellington, according to Principal Risa Suarez.
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2 months ago | 
wptv.com | Michael Hoffman |Tyler Hatfield
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — U.S. Representative Brian Mast, R-Fla., held the last of three town halls Tuesday evening in Port St. Lucie. It was a chance for people to push for answers and voice their concerns. The town halls came weeks after protestors picketed outside of Mast's office in Stuart. WATCH: Brian Mast holds third town hall of the day in Port St. Lucie US Rep.
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Mar 19, 2025 | 
wptv.com | Scott Sutton |Kate Hussey |Kayla McDermott |Michael Hoffman
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A nurse who was brutally beaten at a hospital in Palm Beach County last month continues to recover weeks after the attack. The nurse, Leelamma Lal, suffered critical injuries Feb. 18 after investigators said she was attacked at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital by a patient who was under a psychiatric hold.
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Mar 13, 2025 | 
wptv.com | Michael Hoffman |Scott Sutton
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — The city of Boynton Beach now has two new red-light cameras along Congress Avenue and Miner Road. They're part of the 17 that have been installed across the city. Violations will result in a fine of $158. The city says red-light camera violations are considered civil violations — you'll pay an initial $158 fine but if that's not paid within 60 days, it will become a traffic violation, with a fine of $264.
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Mar 12, 2025 | 
wptv.com | Michael Hoffman |Kate Hussey |Kayla McDermott
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A fundraiser will be held at a local bar in West Palm Beach Thursday night to gather funds for Leelamma Lal, a Palms West Hospital nurse who was violently attacked by a patient last month. The event, hosted by Rack N Balls Pub and Ink Link Tatoo & Piercing starting at 7 p.m., will be donating all funds to Leela and her family every Thursday through March. There will be a candlelight vigil, some fundraising activities and a 10% discount on all checks.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
wptv.com | Samantha Roesler |Michael Hoffman |Joel Lopez
BELLE GLADE, Fla. — Funeral arrangements have been made for Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputy Basil Powell who was shot and killed in a targeted attack outside his home in Belle Glade Feb. 10. A public viewing will be held for Powell on Friday, Feb. 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Camel Funeral Hone, located at 725 South Main Street in Belle Glade. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at 1977 SW College Drive in Belle Glade.
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Feb 18, 2025 | 
abcactionnews.com | Scott Sutton |Michael Hoffman
LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. — A nurse in Palm Beach County suffered critical injuries after she was attacked by a patient Tuesday, deputies said. The sheriff's office said deputies were dispatched to HCA Florida Palms West Hospital at 1:20 p.m. for an aggravated battery.
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Feb 11, 2025 | 
wptv.com | Michael Hoffman |Joel Lopez
BELLE GLADE, Fla. — Deputy Basil Powell's home where he lost his life last night was illuminated in candlelight as his friends and family gathered in mourning to pay their respects to a fallen friend. It was at Powell's home where he was fired upon and killed immediately after exiting his vehicle. Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) confirmed that his young daughter was in the car when Powell was shot.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
businessandamerica.com | Michael Hoffman
The ancient Japanese were fortunate. They could “leave the world.” We can, too, and some of us do, but it’s seen as defeat rather than victory; aberration, not religious awakening. Even to the ancients it was sad, of course — the shaved heads, the drab monkish or nunnish garb — but life itself was sad; what foolishness to clothe it in gaiety.
