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1 week ago | 
wptv.com | Victor Jorges |Johann Hoffend
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Investigators on Wednesday released the cause of a catastrophic fire that ripped through a popular West Palm Beach nonprofit's warehouse two months ago. The February fire tore through Jack the Bike Man's warehouse located in the 400 block of Claremore Drive. The structure was built in 1925.
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2 weeks ago | 
wptv.com | Victor Jorges
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A Loxahatchee woman has been arrested and now joins her husband behind bars, both accused of animal neglect leading to the death of at least two dogs. Kate Faroni faced a Palm Beach judge this morning, when she learned she’d be held on a $12,000 bond for this alleged crime.
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2 weeks ago | 
wptv.com | Victor Jorges
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — WPTV is examining what one local school is doing to teach your kids how money works, all part of April being National Financial Literacy month. Students at Westward Elementary in West Palm Beach walked into school Wednesday morning to find their classroom turned into Panther Mart, a pop-up mock supermarket. Their third-grade teacher, Jessica Estele, put this project together.
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1 month ago | 
wptv.com | Victor Jorges |Katie LaGrone
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — As Florida's legislative session unfolds, voters are keeping a close eye on two critical bills making their way through the House and Senate: HB 1205 and SB 7016. These proposed laws could create significant barriers for voters attempting to add amendments to the ballot.
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1 month ago | 
wptv.com | Victor Jorges |Scott Sutton
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — A judge has granted bond for a Boynton Beach man who, police say, fled from the scene of a crash that killed a mother and her pregnant daughter last year. Neoni Copeland, 24, faced judge Caroline Shepherd in bond court Friday morning. Copeland is accused of traveling south on North Congress Avenue at a high rate of speed back in August, when he collided with a blue Toyota Corolla, with Jenice Woods, 27, and Marcia Pochette, 57, inside.
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1 month ago | 
wptv.com | Victor Jorges
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A man is behind bars after attempting to kill another man in West Palm Beach last month, authorities said. David Heller is accused of trying to kill another man back in February. Investigators said Heller shot the victim in the abdomen. Heller faced a judge in court Thursday morning.
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1 month ago | 
krdo.com | Victor Jorges
Victor Jorges/WPTV via CNN NewsourceHundreds of students watched the exercise unfold Wednesday morning Published March 19, 2025 12:33 PM By Victor JorgesClick here for updates on this story ROYAL PALM BEACH, Florida (WPTV) — Ahead of prom season and spring break taking over the last few months of school, students got a stark reminder about the dangers of drinking and driving.
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1 month ago | 
wptv.com | Victor Jorges
ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. — Ahead of prom season and spring break taking over the last few months of school, students got a stark reminder about the dangers of drinking and driving. During a horrific crash reenactment Wednesday morning, students saw first-hand what could go wrong if they drink and drive. The goal of this activity is to let teens know how dangerous it is to drive distracted or under the influence.
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1 month ago | 
wptv.com | Victor Jorges
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Michael Lohan, actress Lindsey Lohan’s dad, has been arrested and will remain behind bars for violating his probation. Lohan faced a Palm Beach County judge this morning, who denied bond in his 2022 felony case. Michael Lohan makes first appearance in Palm Beach County court He was on probation since June 2022, accused of receiving payments for directing people to rehab centers.
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1 month ago | 
wptv.com | Victor Jorges
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Three “employees” are making a big difference at Palm Beach County schools. The district now counts with the cuteness and dedication of three service animals, handled and trained by experts to bring joy to students on their toughest days. WPTV reporter Victor Jorges spent time at Seminole Ridge High, where Athena, one of the newest dogs, was hard at work making students smile.
