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Palm Beach County detectives say a man charged with human trafficking of a minor and lewd and lascivious molestation may have additional victims. Investigators are asking anyone with information or who may have encountered Michel Montano Alvarez to come forward. Read More Local News  

A heat advisory is in effect for Palm Beach County from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Although highs will reach the mid-90s, heat indices are set to hit the triple digits. Read More Local News  

A traffic stop attempt in Stuart on July 28, 2026, led to a multi-agency pursuit and the arrest of a 31-year-old driver. Read More Local News  

A Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office employee admitted to attempting to hire a prostitute online, leading to an Internal Affairs investigation and findings of policy violations. Read More Local News  

Nineteen employees in the Palm Beach County School District were separated from their jobs after Haiti's temporary protected status (TPS) officially expired on Monday, as federal law requires all school employees to be legally authorized to work in the United States. Read More Local News  

Geoffrey Lang, a firefighter and paramedic with Indian River County Fire Rescue, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Sebastian on July 25, according to police. Read More Local News  

Martin County’s fire chief is warning that a proposed expansion of Florida’s homestead exemption could significantly reduce funding for Fire Rescue, potentially leading to station closures, firefighter layoffs and longer emergency response times. Read More Local News  

A Florida judge ruled that Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback meets residency requirements, allowing him to remain on the primary ballot despite challenges from fellow candidate Jay Collins. Read More Local News  

WPBF 25 First Warning meteorologists are tracking storms with heavy rain and lightning Tuesday afternoon and evening across South Florida. Read More Local News