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Victims of the double fatal crash on State Road 7 in west Boynton Beach Friday afternoon have been identified by Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

Victims of Friday's double fatal crash on State Road 7 in west Boynton Beach identified by PBSO Victims of double fatal crash on State Road 7 in west Boynton Beach Aug. 30 identified by PBSO. 52-year-old Roben Desarmes and 40-year-old Yulissa Medrano Perez

INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY | PBSO's Violent Crimes Division is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred yesterday evening in West Palm Beach.

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office investigating deadly shooting in West Palm Beach According to police, deputies arrived to the 1500 block of Forest Lakes Circle and located a male suffering from gunshot wounds

The accident occurred Saturday night at around 8:15 p.m. on 60th Street North, west of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road.

16-year-old motorcyclist dead after vehicle collision in Loxahatchee The accident occurred Saturday night at around 8:15 p.m. on 60th Street North, west of Seminole Pratt Whitney Road

“Just in the last two or three months we have over 100 more families,” Kind Kitchen Founder Chani Ezaguwee said. “That’s several hundred more people asking for help from our group and the phone doesn’t stop ringing."

'Who is going to feed them?': Local non-profit struggles with rising food costs As food costs rise, local non-profi struggles to keep up with needs of the community. Since 1987, ‘The Kind Kitchen’ has delivered meals to those who are struggling financially or physically

The Treasure Coast's Salvation Army is searching for a 12,000-foot facility for its Angel Tree program that provides gifts, clothing and food to over 1,900 kids in need throughout Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties.

Why the future of the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program could be in jeopardy The program provides gifts, clothing and food to over 1,900 kids in need throughout Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee Counties and the Salvation Army is searching for a 12,000-foot facility

The changes included random metal detector scans, banning large backpacks and not allowing entry after the first half of the game.

Parents more ease after high schools implement higher security at football games Parents more at ease after St. Lucie County Schools implement higher security measures for football games

A new disturbance over the northwestern Gulf of Mexico is producing a large area of disorganized storms just offshore the coasts of Texas and Louisiana.

There are now three tropical disturbances to track. Here's what we know

"I've been to six, seven different primary care physicians to find out what is wrong with me...," David Simpson told WPTV. "And they — everyone then said, 'Oh, have you been drinking tap water lately?'"

What Riviera Beach residents are saying about a new water notice The people of Riviera Beach are reacting to the words of their city manager. Jonathan Evans has been running the utility district since its director was fired and the assistant director quit.

With the "Adopt A Shark" program, football players get matched up with a school staff member who becomes a mentor to them through the season. And that extra support goes a long way.

Football players, staff members form special relationships at Spanish River High School There's a special tradition Spanish River Community High School in Boca Raton called "Adopt A Shark," where football players get matched up with a school staff member who becomes a mentor to them.

'CONNECTED TO NATURE' | A group of people in Wellington said they’re inspired by the activists who fought the golf course proposals at Jonathan Dickinson and they're preparing a fight of their own.

Wellington group vows to fight land development of K-Park A group of people in Wellington said they’re inspired by the activists who fought the golf course proposals at Jonathan Dickinson and they're preparing a fight of their own.

The film chronicles Trump’s rise to power in New York real estate under the tutelage of defense attorney Roy Cohn. Trump's campaign called the film's release "election interference."

Trump film 'The Apprentice' finds distributor and will open before the election After struggling to drum up interest following its Cannes premiere, “The Apprentice,” starring Sebastian Stan as a young Donald Trump, found a distributor.

BERRY HEIST? | FWC said the recovery was made between Aug. 14 and Aug. 29 from the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area, which is a protected area.

7 arrested for illegally harvesting over 10,000 pounds of saw palmetto berries Seven people are facing charges after the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recovered over 10,000 pounds of saw palmetto berries in western Palm Beach County.

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced millions of dollars in new funding to help take deadly drugs off the street. WPTV is examining how all that money will trickle down to Palm Beach County.

What Florida is doing to curb the fentanyl crisis WPTV is committed to raising awareness of the fentanyl epidemic, impacting many families across Florida who have lost loves ones.

'WORRISOME AND DISRESPECTFUL' | Gov. DeSantis spoke about the project for the first time publicly this week, but many of the comments he made during a news conference rubbed activists and concerned residents the wrong way.

FACT CHECK: DeSantis calls Jonathan Dickinson State Park 'abandoned military facility' The state's controversial Great Outdoors Initiative may be scrapped, but as the outcry over it continues, WPTV is sorting through facts following comments from Gov. Ron DeSantis regarding the project.

PBSO says those traveling on State Road 7 between Hypoluxo Rd. and Boynton Beach Blvd. should consider using Lyons Rd. or another route.

PBSO investigating double fatal crash on State Road 7 in west Boynton The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double fatal crash that occurred Friday afternoon on State Road 7 in west Boynton.

TOP COLLEGE PROSPECT | Seminole Ridge's Ty Jackson is being pursued by some of the top college football programs in the country.

Leader of Seminole Ridge's defense coveted by these top college programs For a kid who never wanted to play football Ty Jackson sure does have a knack for it. Now, he's among the best high school football linebackers in the U.S.

A new report by NBC News says both Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus were involved with a controversial plan to build three golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park.

Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus were involved in plan to build golf courses at state park, NBC News reports

WATER CONTAMINATION | Riviera Beach water customers will receive a notice Friday detailing how the utility didn't follow state and federal drinking standards. Read it below.

Riviera Beach unsure if water was safe for 9 months in 2023 The city of Riviera Beach said the quality of its water from January 2023 to September 2023 is unknown after various issues within its special utility district.

'BULLYING NEEDS TO STOP' | Republican VP candidate JD Vance shared a viral clip of the beauty queen from 2007 — jokingly comparing it to Vice President Kamala Harris' interview with CNN.

Beauty queen calls for 'bullying to stop' after JD Vance resurfaces viral clip Former Miss South Carolina Teen USA spoke out after Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance resurfaced a clip of her from 2007. Read her message to people "regardless of political beliefs."

CONTRACT EXTENSION | Under Mike McDaniel, Miami led the league in total offense, passing offense, yards per rush and explosive plays of more than 10 yards in 2023.

Miami Dolphins extend coach Mike McDaniel through 2028 season, AP source says Mike McDaniel signed a contract that extends him through the 2028 season. His initial contract was going to expire in 2025.

'DISGUSTING AND SHAMEFUL' | A Boar’s Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly food poisoning outbreak repeatedly violated federal regulations, including instances of mold, insects, and liquid dripping from ceilings, newly released records show.

Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show A Boar's Head plant linked to a deadly listeria outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times prior to massive recall.

SUSPECTS PLEAD GUILTY | The shooting on Valentine's Day created a massive response from multiple law enforcement agencies.

2 men convicted of fi****ms offenses after Valentine's Day shooting at Gardens Mall Two men who created a panic at the Gardens Mall that caused a massive response from multiple law enforcement agencies on Valentine's Day have pleaded guilty to fi****ms offenses.

PANIC AT DISNEY | A fight at Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park and a "popping" sound caused a disruption among visitors and rumors of an active shooter.

Sheriff's office quickly dispels active shooter rumor at Disney World after fight, 'popping' sound A fight at Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park and a "popping" sound caused a disruption among visitors and rumors of an active shooter that were quickly put to rest by the county sheriff's office.

NEW CHARGES | Investigators said the 21-year-old man was driving a Tesla at "approximately 100 mph" while under the influence in the early morning hours of July 5.

Tesla driver now facing DUI charges in crash that sent SUV over Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart A 21-year-old driver faces more charges after a crash last month where police said he sideswiped an SUV, sending it tumbling over the Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart.

Labor Day weekend may be your last opportunity to score deals on a number of big-ticket items for the rest of the year.

What to buy and avoid at upcoming Labor Day weekend sales Many people don't head out to shop on Labor Day weekend, but it's really a great time to find deals on things for around the home.

LABOR DAY FORECAST | We will be in for a stormy holiday weekend. https://tinyurl.com/3tjhnwvw

TROPICAL TWINS | The WPTV First Alert Weather team is now watching two tropical waves in the Atlantic with the possibility for development over the next week.

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: All northbound lanes of I-95 in Riviera Beach reopened at approximately 9:15 a.m.
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MAJOR TRAFFIC DELAYS ⚠️ A fatal crash has shut down four northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Riviera Beach on Friday morning.

Fatal crash on Interstate 95 in Riviera Beach causes major delays A fatal crash has shut down four northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Riviera Beach on Friday morning.

'BEING PROACTIVE' | John Rourke says that while his "service is over to the Army" he still wants to "do something for the country."

Stuart veteran partners with sheriff's office to clean up homeless encampment Over the last three months, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office says it worked to get 15 homeless people relocated.