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'Devastating': Flood assessments underway in Palm Beach and Okeechobee counties and Treasure Coast
Severe flooding caused by heavy rain last week has left South Florida residents and officials assessing damage, with many homes destroyed and infrastructure repairs underway across multiple counties.
Boca Raton ballroom event raises over $2 million for scholarships
The George Snow Scholarship Fund's 19th annual Boca's Ballroom Battle raised more than $2 million Saturday night to support college scholarships for students.
Thune, Schumer face questions about Senate leadership in aftermath of elections
Senators from both parties returned to Washington on Monday with questions about the future of their leadership after last week's election decisively gave Democrats a significant new majority.
County commissioner wants investigation into alleged developer deals at West Palm Beach City Hall
Mayoral candidate Gregg Weiss is demanding scrutiny of multimillion-dollar public land deals, questionable contracts and alleged special treatment for developers, while also raising questions about former Commissioner Christina Lambert's role in the mayor's office.
Darren Soto wins Florida’s 9th congressional district race after redistricting
Darren Soto, a Democrat, narrowly defeated Republican Dan Green in Florida’s 9th congressional district race, overcoming challenges from redistricting and securing 50.3% of the vote.
Trial for Charlie Kirk accused killer set for summer 2028
Charlie Kirk’s accused killer will not go to trial until 2028, a timeline the Kirk family called a "painful" delay.
Trump '100%' backs bill to make data centers pay more, potentially lowering electricity costs
President Trump says the White House is "100% behind" a bipartisan bill that could reduce electricity bills by requiring data centers to pay more for energy infrastructure.
Cape Coral man accused of threatening Martin County deputies and family
Michael Davis, a Cape Coral resident, is accused of making online threats against Martin County law enforcement and a local family, leading to his arrest on a $100,000 bond.
NTSB recovers cockpit voice recorder from Learjet 60 crash in Florida
The NTSB has recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the Learjet 60 crash near Greenacres, Florida, and completed excavation work at the impact site.
One person is dead following a crash in Indian River County
The Indian River County Sheriff's Office said the crash happened at around 3:35 p.m. on Monday along 37th Street.
Fort Pierce chimp sanctuary recovers after historic flooding
Save the Chimps sanctuary in Fort Pierce is recovering from severe flooding caused by 19 inches of rain, with staff working to restore operations and care for over 200 rescued chimpanzees.
West Palm Beach man primed for wheelchair race at Palm Beaches Marathon
Abraham Hausman-Weiss is training for his first full Palm Beaches Marathon
AI-generated political ads spiked in 2026, but campaigns still prioritized other means of messaging
For two election cycles, misinformation and election experts have wondered: Will content generated with artificial intelligence dominate races and mislead voters?
FBI investigates 'suspected homicide' aboard cruise ship out of Texas
The FBI is investigating a "suspected homicide" after a cruise ship out of Texas turned back to port following authorities being alerted to a "guest incident." Here's what we know
Martin County crews begin process of pumping water from flooded Hyline Drive
As many communities on the Treasure Coast dry out from last week’s historic flooding, some remain underwater and residents are desperate for help.
Trump after meeting with Qatari PM says he believes war with Iran is militarily 'effectively over'
President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he believes the war in Iran "militarily is effectively over."
Judge denies three key motions in Lindsay Clancy case, clearing path for decision about second trial
Judge denies three key motions in the Lindsay Clancy case, moving the accused mother closer to a possible second trial. Here's what to know
Nvidia shares fall after report of CEO investigation
Nvidia shares fell after reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the target of a foreign intelligence effort.
FDA adds warning about rare vision loss to popular GLP-1s
The FDA will now require makers of GLP-1s like Ozempic and Zepbound to add a warning about a rare condition causing vision loss to the drugs' labels.
Senate's first major action since midterms: Weighing sweeping energy legislation
The Senate on Monday is set to take up bipartisan legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for data centers and other infrastructure projects.
Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas' Big Bend to resume
The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas for now.
NBA picks Miami for 2028 All-Star weekend, AP source says
The NBA is planning a Nov. 30 event to announce Miami as the site of the 2028 All-Star weekend, a person with knowledge of the matter said Monday.
Justin Timberlake makes runway appearance with niece for Down syndrome fundraising event
Justin Timberlake made an appearance on Saturday with his 9-year-old niece and his two sons for a Global Down Syndrome Foundation runway event in Denver.
Another shake-up at DC Studios: Gunn and Safran out as Skydance appoints Marvel vet Latchman
Superman, Batman and the rest of the DC heroes are getting a new boss, yet again. James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as co-chief executives after four years of leading DC Studios.
Secret Service investigating crash near White House, two men arrested
The White House went into lockdown after a car crash and a barricade breach led to two arrests and precautionary measures.
Rep. Thomas Massie forcing vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth impeachment
Rep. Thomas Massie is moving to force a vote on articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Rochelle Fleming, lead singer of '70s disco and soul group First Choice, dies
Rochelle Fleming, the power vocalist who was the lead singer of the R&B and disco girl group First Choice, has died.
Cruise ship staffer reportedly treads water in the ocean for nine hours before being rescued
Two fishermen have rescued a man thought to have been treading water off the coast of California for nine hours after falling from a cruise ship.
South Florida weather brings midweek rain chances before late-week chill
South Florida is enjoying a warm, mostly dry day, but a late-week chill is on the way.
Reports: At least 19 runners hospitalized with 'mystery illness' during half-marathon
At least 19 people are recovering after multiple reports said they came down with a mystery illness during a half-marathon in California.
Coast Guard suspends search after two boats found off Fort Pierce coast
The Coast Guard has suspended its search after discovering two boats floating 55 miles off the Fort Pierce coast, with their origins and ownership still unknown.
PBSO wraps Learjet crash investigation in Palm Beach County after nine deaths
PBSO has finished its on-site probe of the South Military Trail plane crash that killed nine people, and FDOT will now repair the roadway.
College Football Playoff doubles up, expands to 24 teams beginning next season
The College Football Playoff will double in size to 24 teams beginning next year, bringing an end to a three-decade era of conference title games that used to be among the season's main events.
Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters
In his first major interview since his party lost control of the House and Senate in the midterms, Trump said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations and that he thinks he can work with Democrats in the new Congress.
South African police arrest 9 foreigners for trying to join Russia-Ukraine war
Nine foreign nationals suspected of violating South African mercenary laws by trying to travel from South Africa to Russia to fight in the war between Russia and Ukraine have been arrested, police said Monday.
Ole Miss investigates video showing women making racist gestures outside student apartment
The University of Mississippi is investigating a video that appears to show two women making monkey gestures and noises outside of a student's apartment.
Season's strongest cold front to bring cooler temperatures this weekend
A strong cold front is expected to arrive by the end of the week, bringing cooler temperatures, scattered rain, and sunny skies earlier in the week.
Big local names join No Shave November challenge in Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach County Justice Association raises awareness of men's cancers in a month long campaign.
Sandi takes shape as sand arrives on West Palm Beach waterfront
Hundreds of tons of sand are arriving on the West Palm Beach waterfront this week, marking the start of a holiday tradition.
West Palm Beach prepares to light the world’s only 35-foot sand tree on Dec. 3
The massive sand tree is part of Holiday in Paradise, and live views will be available all season long.
Russell Brand to spend 10 1/2 years in British prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
Russia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades, citing official pressure
Novaya Gazeta, Russia's most celebrated independent newspaper, closed its Moscow offices Monday, citing relentless pressure from government officials.
Palm Beach County offers $4 million program to help homeowners with repairs
The funds can be used for projects such as replacing windows and doors to better protect against hurricanes, fixing code violations, addressing safety concerns, and making homes more accessible.
Nvidia shares drop after co. investigates whether CEO was 'target of a foreign intelligence effort'
Shares of Nvidia are sliding before the market open on Monday as the chip company announced an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.”
Pope visits struggling Argentine home for people with disabilities to press economic message
Pope Leo XIV doubled down Monday on his call for Argentina to look out for the weakest and most vulnerable as he visited a home for people with disabilities in a symbolically powerful rebuke of President Javier Milei’s austerity measures.
VIDEO: Pilot rescued after emergency landing, marks third aviation incident in Florida within days
A plane made an emergency landing in Estero Bay Sunday, the third aviation incident in Southwest Florida in a week.
What is the 'Protect College Sports Act' and why does it face an uphill battle in the House?
A bipartisan Senate bill addressing college athlete payments and Olympic sports protections faces opposition in the House during Congress's lame-duck session.
Russell Brand faces significant prison term for rape and sexual assaults
Russell Brand faces a reckoning Monday for sexual abuse that occurred just offstage from a public life built around boasts of his erotic exploits.
New data shows US crime is down across the board
Property crime rates fell nearly 20%, and violent crime was down about 10% from 2024 to 2025, per the latest data from the National Crime Victimization Survey.
Joe Biden to limit memoir promotion tour, says cancer 'slows me down'
Former President Joe Biden announced he will need to limit promotional events for his upcoming memoir release as he continues treatment for prostate cancer.
US-led peace talks for Russia and Ukraine will look at security guarantees for both sides
For the first time since February, Russian, Ukrainian and U.S. negotiators are scheduled to hold talks on ending the full-scale war that is nearing the five-year mark, with security guarantee stopping the agenda.
China dismisses a spy plot claim involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as smear campaign
China denied on Monday there was a spy plot attempt to ensnare Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, calling the spying allegations unsubstantiated and a smear campaign against Beijing.
Police: Gunman who killed at least 6 people in Polish city square dies in hospital
The 24-year-old with far-right views who killed six people and wounded 15 others in a shooting in a Polish city square died in the hospital Monday, police said.
Deportation flight of Iranians from US scuttled at last minute, attorney says
A deportation flight carrying Iranian nationals was scuttled at the last minute, according to an attorney for detainees on board.
NASA awards $10B in contracts for Moon Base cargo, nuclear rover
NASA is expanding its Moon Base push with new cargo contracts and a nuclear-powered rover built from spare Mars rover hardware.
Investigation underway after 2 skydivers die when parachutes become entangled midair in California
Two experienced skydivers died after colliding about 150 feet above the ground during an organized event in Southern California. Here's what we know
Firefighters rescue person trapped in apartment fire in Lake Worth Beach
The individual was brought from the bedroom window
Jensen Beach residents struggle with flooding and damaged homes after historic rainfall
'It's just hard': A week after historic rainfall flooded parts of Jensen Beach, residents along Hyline Drive are dealing with standing water, damaged homes, and concerns about recovery efforts.
WATCH: Artemis III crew talks at NASA's Max Power' air show, says 'Our team is ready'
'Our team is ready' | NASA says the Artemis III rocket is fully stacked, and astronauts are preparing for a summer launch. The crew calls the mission a huge honor. Here's what the crew had to say
NTSB clears areas outside crater site, finds Learjet plane parts
Off and Running: WTGL debuts with Los Angeles Golf Club topping New York Golf Club
Women's indoor team golf takes center stage in Palm Beach Gardens
President Trump says he was 'just kidding' about making UFC CEO Dana White his press secretary
President Trump says he was only "kidding" about offering UFC boss Dana White the White House press secretary job, but the UFC boss still plans a White House visit Monday. Here's what to know
Coin flip settles a tie in a northern Kentucky election
A Kentucky election for magistrate ended in a 91-91 tie — then officials settled it with a coin flip.
Coast Guard seeks information on 2 unmanned, adrift vessels off Fort Pierce
Colder air next weekend
Expecting a new grandchild? Here’s why you may want to see your doctor before their birth
Having a new grandbaby? With respiratory viruses and measles circulating, doctors say grandparents, caretakers, and other families should check if these vaccines are up to date before the first visit
A shooting in the Polish city of Krakow killed 6 people. Here's what to know
Here is what we know about a shooting that killed 6 and injured more than a dozen others, marking a grim first in modern-day Poland
Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors
Learning an ancestral language can help families reconnect with their roots — and you don't need to be anywhere close to perfect to start.
Brightline train strikes, kills pedestrian in St. Lucie County
Lions grind past Dolphins 19-9 as Jahmyr Gibbs scores, Jake Bates makes 4 field goals
Detroit never trailed at Miami's home
Kyle Larson becomes first back-to-back NASCAR Cup Series champion since 2010
Kyle Larson is now a three-time NASCAR champion, joining a list that includes seven-time champs Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson.
After 70 years without a grocery store, neighbors build their own
What started with a neighborhood garden in Birmingham is growing into something bigger, bringing fresh food closer to home for residents who were once in a food desert.
Nvidia launches investigation into CEO Jensen Huang over foreign intelligence concerns
The investigation comes after U.S. officials expressed concern over Huang's relationship with the executive of a Singapore-based company.
President Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz
Trump and his Justice Department are taking a combative stance as Democrats prepare aggressive investigations after their midterm wins.
Public schools, college across Palm Beaches, Treasure Coast to reopen after flooding
Public schools in Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast will reopen on Monday, Nov. 9, following closures caused by historic flooding.
News To Go: November 8, 2026
WPBF 25 Morning's Yasmine Julmisse and First Warning Meteorologist Nikki Sheaks have your headlines and weather.
Cape Coral man arrested after threats against Martin County community
A Cape Coral resident was arrested after allegedly posting threats on TikTok targeting Martin County students, community members, and law enforcement.
Floods bring rare relief to US Southwest reservoirs as Lake Powell rises 20 feet
Recent flooding across the U.S. Southwest is providing relief to thirsty reservoirs that had fallen to record lows amid a yearslong megadrought.
UFC CEO Dana White to visit White House after Trump offers him press secretary role
President Trump has offered UFC CEO Dana White the position of White House press secretary as part of a series of changes in his administration following Republican losses in Congress.
Israel’s president officially gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has officially given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government.
'On the Record' Review of 2026 general election results in Florida
Political analysts, former Congressman Ron Klein and former state Chief Financial Officer and Senate President Jeff Atwater, joined WPBF 25 News to review the results of the 2026 general election.
At least 21 dead after boat carrying migrants sinks off Senegal coast, interior ministry says
At least 21 people died after a boat carrying migrants sank off Senegal's coast, the country's interior ministry said on Sunday.
'Little Rascals' star creates GoFundMe ahead of welcoming sixth child: 'No other choice'
A former child actor, known for his role in the movie "The Little Rascals," is asking for help during a desperate time in his life.
Police: Father left 6-year-old sleeping in line for Pokémon card release
A South Carolina man was arrested after police say he left his 6-year-old daughter sleeping outside of Target to hold his spot in line for the release of a new Pokémon trading card set.
Russia targets emergency crews at the site of a deadly strike in southern Ukraine
A Russian drone struck emergency workers on rescue missions in southern Ukraine on Sunday, hitting a former school and nearby shelter that had been earlier blasted by multiple Russian guided bombs as residents waited for humanitarian aid, authorities said.
Building owned by Saudi oil giant damaged in missile attack on Riyadh's financial district
A building belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco in the financial district in the capital Riyadh has been damaged in a missile attack.
VIDEO: Small plane crashes into truck while making emergency landing
Dash cam video captured the moment a small plane collided with a pickup truck during an emergency landing along a Florida road on Saturday.
Sunny Sunday for South Florida
Dry air is moving into the area behind yesterday's cold front.
Pope wraps up Uruguay visit and heads to most fraught stop of his tour in Milei's Argentina
Pope Leo XIV was traveling to the city of Florida, north of Montevideo, before heading to Argentina for the second leg of his three-nation tour of South America.
Strong earthquake shakes central Japan: At least 22 people injured
A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media.
Poles mourn rare mass killing as investigators say attacker had far-right views
Poland began two days of national mourning on Sunday, after a 24-year-old man with far-right views drove into a busy central square in Krakow and opened fire, killing six people and wounding 15 others before police shot and wounded him.
2 charged in deadly shooting at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend
One person had died and three others were shot following two separate shootings that occurred at a North Carolina university campus on Saturday, officials said.
Colin Kaepernick named Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was in Louisville Saturday night to receive the Muhammad Ali Center's Humanitarian of the Year award.
No. 4 Notre Dame takes big lead, then holds off No. 1 Miami 31-24
West Palm Beach residents face challenges as floodwaters linger
Residents in the Briar Bay community of West Palm Beach are dealing with high water levels days after flooding began, expressing frustration and seeking solutions.
Body cam shows Massachusetts police chief found in unmarked cruiser with vodka
Police body camera footage shows officers discovering the chief of a nearby department in an unmarked cruiser with two bottles of vodka last month.
Low-pressure system near Bermuda has limited chance of development
A trough of low pressure east-southeast of Bermuda is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms, with only a 10% chance of development over the next week.
Feast of Little Italy wraps up Sunday in Abacoa
Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program
Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base? NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis program.