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1 week ago | 
wptv.com | Michael Hoffman |Scott Sutton |Samantha Roesler
BOCA RATON, Fla. — The 911 calls from last week's fatal plane crash in Boca Raton that killed three people have been released. The Cessna 310 went down at about 10:20 a.m. on Military Trail near Glades Road after departing the airport, according to the FAA. The plane took off from the Boca Raton Airport, heading for the Tallahassee Airport, and crashed 11 minutes later. The crash killed Robert Stark, 81, of Boca Raton; Stephen Stark, 54, of Delray Beach and Brooke Stark, 17, also from Delray Beach.
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1 week ago | 
wptv.com | Scott Sutton |Samantha Roesler |Kate Hussey |Kayla McDermott
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A 67-year-old nurse who was brutally attacked at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital earlier this year continues to make strides in her recovery. Leelamma Lal has been hospitalized for nearly two months after investigators said she was suddenly attacked by a patient Feb. 18, leaving her with critical injuries.
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1 week ago | 
wptv.com | Samantha Roesler
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — West Palm Beach Police (WPBPD) are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday evening. Officers responded to a ShotSpotter that picked up multiple rounds of gunfire at 8:21 p.m. along the 700 block of 37th Street. One person was located with a gunshot wound and was pronounced dead by rescue crews. WPBPD says the investigation is ongoing. This is a developing story, stay with WPTV for updates.
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1 week ago | 
wptv.com | Jamie Ostroff |Samantha Roesler |Kate Hussey |Kayla McDermott
LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. — A union representing hundreds of workers at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital has started a petition demanding safer conditions. The petition was started following an attack in February at the hospital that left a nurse in critical condition and a patient, who was on a psychiatric hold, facing criminal charges.
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1 week ago | 
wptv.com | Scott Sutton |Samantha Roesler |Kate Hussey |Kayla McDermott
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Attorneys for a man accused of brutally attacking a nurse at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital earlier this year were back in court Monday morning. Lawyers asked Circuit Court Judge Caroline Shepherd to order a mental health competency evaluation for their client, Stephen Scantlebury. Nurse brutally attacked suffers 'uncertain road' after medical complications Shepherd denied the request but said the defendant could file an amended motion.
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1 week ago | 
wflx.com | Samantha Roesler |Zitlali Solache
One person is dead, and the U.S. Coast Guard is searching for five people still missing after a boat overturned more than 20 miles off the St. Lucie Inlet. Coast Guard crews reportedly rescued four people from the boat on Sunday after a good Samaritan reported the incident. WATCH BELOW: 5 still missing after fatal boat incident off Martin CountyMartin County Fire Rescue officials said five total people were located, and one person was dead.
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1 week ago | 
wptv.com | Samantha Roesler
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla — The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for five people missing after a boat overturned nearly 30 miles off the St. Lucie Inlet. Coast Guard crews reportedly rescued four people from the boat on Sunday after a good Samaritan reported the incident. #BREAKING @USCG crews rescued 4 people from a capsized vessel, Sun., approx. 29 miles off St. Lucie Inlet after a good Samaritan reported the incident. A person on board reported the vessel capsized Fri.
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1 week ago | 
wflx.com | Samantha Roesler
A 17-year-old is dead after reportedly getting caught in a rip current near the Lake Worth Beach Pier Saturday afternoon. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO), deputies responded to the 3000 block of S. Ocean Boulevard at about 2:10 p.m. for two 17-year-olds and a 12-year-old getting caught in a rip current. After Lake Worth Beach lifeguards and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue performed CPR, the three juveniles were transported to the hospital.
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1 week ago | 
wptv.com | Samantha Roesler
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. — A 17-year-old is dead after getting caught in a riptide near the Lake Worth Beach Pier Saturday afternoon. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO), deputies responded to the 3000 block of S. Ocean Boulevard at around 2:10 p.m. after two 17-year-olds and a 12-year-old reportedly got caught in a riptide. After Lake Worth Beach lifeguards and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue performed CPR, the three juveniles were transported to the hospital.
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1 week ago | 
wptv.com | Samantha Roesler
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Fire rescue officials have confirmed with WPTV that two people are dead following a shooting in Palm Beach County Saturday afternoon. The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) responded to the 3000 block of Nokomis Avenue for a reported shooting and located three patients. Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene and the suspect was brought to a local hospital.
