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A Florida deputy accused a driver with no right hand of violating the state’s wireless communications while driving law by holding a cellphone behind the wheel, but the charges were dismissed.
A Palm Beach County deputy dismissed a traffic citation issued to a woman who says she does not have a right hand after being accused of holding a phone while driving. The stop, in Lake Worth Beach on Feb. 11, cited Florida's wireless communications while driving law (316.305) with a $116 penalty, and the case went viral on TikTok. Lawyers say the statute targets manual typing on a device, not mere holding, with exceptions for navigation, safety alerts, and voice use; the stop did not occur in a school or active work zone. The deputy requested and prosecutors filed to drop the case before the hearing; PBSO declined to comment.
Palm Beach County commissioners approved a trademark licensing deal with Trump’s companies to rename Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump, granting Trump veto power over branding and requiring airport stores to source from approved retailers; the non-exclusive license could still allow off-site profits for the Trump family, and the agreement lacks a termination clause, prompting concern from some commissioners as the change hinges on state law and an estimated $5.5 million in implementation costs ahead of a forthcoming state budget session.
Rabies has been confirmed in the Arden community of Loxahatchee after a bat hiding inside a resident’s shoe bit them; Animal Care and Control says the incident occurred and officials are investigating and advising precaution.
Democrat Emily Gregory defeated Republican Jon Maples 51.15% to 48.85% in Florida House District 87, flipping the seat in Palm Beach County—the first Democratic win there this century—after Governor DeSantis delayed the special election. Gregory ran on affordability, education funding, health care access and housing costs, while Maples emphasized tax cuts and conservative priorities. The win grows the Democratic caucus ahead of the 2026 session and drew national attention as Trump’s supporters and opponents weighed the district’s implications.
Three Republican-held Florida legislative seats are on the March 24 ballot in special elections: Senate District 14 (Tampa area) featuring Josie Tomkow (R) vs. Brian Nathan (D); House District 51 (central Florida) Hilary Holley (R) vs. Edwin Perez (D); and House District 87 (Palm Beach County) Jon Maples (R) vs. Emily Gregory (D), a race drawing attention due to its coastal district that includes Mar-a-Lago. A fourth vacancy exists in Miami-area District 113, with a special primary Aug. 18 and a special election Nov. 3; District 52’s contest was canceled with Samantha Scott unopposed previously. Polls close at 7:00 PM ET.
President Trump voted by mail in Florida's 87th district special election, despite calling mail-in voting 'cheating.' Public records show he requested the ballot and that it was received, counted, and accompanied by his endorsement of the Republican candidate. He has long pushed for stricter voter ID rules and limits on mail-in voting through the SAVE America Act.
President Donald Trump, who has long denounced mail-in voting as 'cheating,' used a mail-in ballot in a Florida special election in Palm Beach County. The episode highlights the clash between his public stance against mail-in voting and his personal participation in it. The story also notes his push for the SAVE Act to tighten voting rules and mentions a Supreme Court review of Mississippi's mail-in ballot law that could affect elections nationwide.
A West Palm Beach woman faces felony charges for having sex with multiple partners without disclosing HIV status, while Florida tightens the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), risking antiretroviral access for thousands in Palm Beach County; emergency funding has been approved to restore the program temporarily through June 30 as advocates seek longer-term solutions.
Florida State Representative Joe Casello, a Democrat representing District 90, died at age 73 following a heart attack. He was a former firefighter and city commissioner, known for his public service, and his death will lead to a special election to fill his seat.
A tragic incident in Palm Beach County, Florida, resulted in the deaths of three deputies after being struck by a vehicle. This event has deeply affected the local law enforcement community, described as a 'gut punch' to the area.
Two deputies were killed and a third critically injured in a crash in Palm Beach County, Florida, while assisting a fellow deputy with a motorcycle issue. A woman driving eastbound struck the deputies after overcompensating while trying to pass another vehicle. The driver suffered minor injuries and no charges have been filed yet. The incident is under investigation by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Florida Highway Patrol. The deputies were previously involved in Donald Trump's police escort on election night.
Amanda Davidson shares the story of her boyfriend Jay's struggle with addiction and subsequent death in Palm Beach County. Their journey through relapse, treatment facilities, and the challenges of recovery sheds light on the failures of the addiction treatment system and the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic. Davidson emphasizes the need for systemic change, quality social safety nets, and accountability for poorly regulated treatment centers to address the crisis and prevent further tragedies.
Donald Trump Jr. received an envelope containing a death threat and white powder at his Florida home, prompting a response from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. Test results for the white substance were inconclusive, but officials did not believe it to be deadly. This incident comes amid a series of threats against political candidates and public officials, with steps being taken in recent years to enhance protection for public officials and their families.
Aerial drone video captured extensive beach erosion along the coastline of Jupiter Inlet Colony in Palm Beach County, Florida, showing large chunks of dunes and backyards washed away by rough surf over a two-week period. Palm Beach County faces over 33 miles of critical erosion along its 47-mile coastline, exacerbated by development and storm systems. Efforts to combat erosion include dune restoration, support structures, and sand transfer and renourishment, with concerns rising ahead of sea turtle nesting season in March.