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Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Miami among Top 10 list of ‘Most Sinful Cities’ in the US where residents indulge in “bad behavior’

Feeling sinful this Sunday? If in Miami, you are in the right place as the Magic City was just ranked as the eighth Most Sinful Cities in America (2024).

‘Insulting’: Nations storm out of climate talks

Chaotic scenes hit international climate talks as developing countries reacted angrily to a finance offer from the rich world resulting in delegates storming out of the meeting with fears talks would collapse.

St. Louis in top 10 of ‘Most Sinful Cities’ in America: Study

Denver was ranked as the No. 6 most “sinful” city in the U.S., ahead of cities like New York City and Miami in a new ranking released by WalletHub.

Florida’s growing grocery empire: Get a sneak peek at ALDI’s exclusive holiday finds

In March, Aldi completed a deal to acquire 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations from Southeastern Grocers, with the majority (about 75%) located in Florida.

The type of homes rising in value faster than others for the first time in a decade

A specific type of home is rising in value faster than other properties for the first time in almost 15 years.

Florida high school football scores: Recap 2024 playoffs regional quarterfinals

The first round of the 2024 Florida high school football playoffs is (more or less) in the books! The FHSAA regular season was extended a week to account for makeup games after hurricanes Helene and Milton. It led to some repeat matchups from last week to ...

Fort Pierce, county approve tax breaks for project to bring headquarters, 30 jobs

The local business plans to build a $2.2 million, 25,000-square-foot facility, after the city and county approved tax breaks for the project.

Port St. Lucie Neighbors on Edge as Wild Boar Sightings Rise

The residents of Port St. Lucie are reporting an uptick in wild boar sightings ... fearing the boar's potential aggression. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission connects the surge in sightings to increased development in the area.

Players, British Open champion Cameron Smith leads star-packed field for Gator Bowl Pro-Am

The field for the 48th Henry Tuten Gator Bowl Pro-Am is led by six past PGA Tour winners, including 2022 Players champions Cameron Smith.

St. Lucie County School Board Employee Charged with Molesting Child in Port St. Lucie

Parents of any students who had contact with the employee were notified by the school district in accordance with Florida Statute 1012.797. The Port St. Lucie Police Department is actively investigating this matter, therefore, SLPS is unable to answer any ...

Intended scam victim warns, 'You can't be too careful'

Rubino, a retiree, grandfather, and a Navy veteran says last month, he called a customer service number that he found online, and the guy on the phone convinced him to go to his bank, which is Seacoast Bank, and withdraw $10,000 in $100 bills.

REMEMBERING ‘THE REV’

Deacon James Mackintosh, left, a former Kearny police officer, and the KPD’s unofficial historian, offers a blessing at the ceremony two weeks ago as PBA President Mina Ekladious and Chief Scott Macfie look on. Inset: A plaque honoring ‘The Rev.’ One ...

The election of 2025 in Kearny could be like something not seen here in decades

With the election of 2024 over, it is already time to turn to the next one in Kearny — and this one promises to be one for the history

Area Roundup: Treasure Coast high school sports scores for Nov. 18-23, 2024

Here's an area high school roundup of scores featuring Treasure Coast-area teams from Nov. 18- 23. TCPalm’s Athlete of the Week poll: Vote on the week's top local prep sports performer!

Port St. Lucie ranked among least sinful cities in America

Port St. Lucie has been named one of the least sinful cities in America, ranking 180 out of 182 in a recent WalletHub study. The study compared cities across the country based on seven behaviors: anger and hatred, jealousy, vices, greed, lust, vanity, and laziness.

Bus aide for St. Lucie Co. schools accused of exposing, touching 6-year-old: PSLPD

A bus aide for St. Lucie County schools was arrested after police say he inappropriately touched and exposed himself to a 6-year-old in Port St. Lucie.

FHSAA Football Class 6A playoff semifinal preview: Questions, recruits and predictions

The updated FHSAA football playoff semifinal bracket, burning question, recruit to watch and exciting matchups to watch for each region in Class 6A.

A-listers featured in new Palm Beach County history of tourism exhibit

Jack Nicklaus, Coco Gauff, Tiger Williams, Lilly Pulitzer, and Jackie O are just a few of the A-listers featured at a new exhibit about the history of tourism in the Palm Beaches.

Florida cities rank among the 2023 Best Places to Retire list, according to U.S. News & World Report

Many Florida cities made the list of 150 metros considered for the U.S. News & World Report study. See where they ranked. Naples ranked No. 1 in Best Places to Retire. Florida cities dominated U.S. News & World Report rankings. Happiness prioritized over ...

Did someone say cold front? Grab that jacket; colder temps coming to Florida this week

It might not be close to freezing, but a cold front is bringing much cooler temps to the Sunshine State this week.

Sarasota makes comeback on U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Retire rankings

After a few years of falling on the U.S. News and World Report's list ranking the best U.S. cities for retirees, Sarasota returned to the top five.

Drunk man stabbed acquaintance outside Lake Worth Beach C&K Food Store, PBSO alleges

A 61-year-old man has been accused of stabbing an acquaintance and leaving him in critical condition after getting drunk outside a C&K Food Mart in Lake Worth.

Port St. Lucie man accused of faking FDLE agent identity to avoid background check

A man from Port St. Lucie has been accused of impersonating a law enforcement officer in an attempt to avoid a background check while leasing a property.

Karl-Anthony Towns is reminder of how refreshing it is to watch best athletes put in extra work

In the overall blueprint of a season it means nothing, sure. And on the complicated matrix by which we judge the careers of pro athletes, it probably means even less.

Florida teen bludgeoned parents to death with hammer and threw a party. He recalls chilling details years later

Tyler Hadley was 17 years old when he killed his parents just months after joking about it with his friends. Now for the first time, the convicted killer describes in an interview with Court TV how the idea took root in his mind.

HCPO: Pa. man seriously injured in Kearny crash; other driver allegedly drunk

The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Kearny Police Department are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a Pennsylvania man in the early morning hours

Honoring Kearny’s Veteran of the Year

Hudson County recognized Veterans of the Year in each municipality and Kearny’s is Thomas Veith, third from left. Veith is a member of the American Legion Post No. 99,

Santa’s annual note to the children of the world

T’was the month of December, but before Christmas Day. Santa was busy getting ready his sleigh. For soon it would be that eventful night. When he would take to

'We just feel mentally violated': Port St. Lucie woman searches for stolen truck

Over the last two weeks, Port St. Lucie police say neighbors in the Southbend community have been targeted by thieves who are still on the run.

How this program could help some residents save on insurance

A new program in a Treasure Coast city hopes to save some residents money on their next insurance bill. WPTV reporter Matt Sczesny spent Tuesday in Port St. Lucie asking questions about how it works.

Port St. Lucie building codes could save some residents money on their next insurance bill

it shows that some fast-growing cities like Port St. Lucie are looking for any way they can to give people a break on their insurance bills. Matt Sczesny is determined every day to help you find solutions in Florida's coverage collapse. If you have a ...

Happy hour fundraiser at Cantina da Serra will benefit Kearny Pantry

Several members of the Kearny Town council are sponsoring a happy hour fundraiser in support of the Kearny Food Pantry Network. Councilmembers George Zapata, Dennis Solano and Stathis Theodoropoulos will join Erin Ferrier and the owners of Cantina da Serra ...

Cardinal Tobin honors law enforcement at annual Blue Mass

Bethea; Sayreville Police Capt. William Gawron; Elizabeth Police Sgt. Michael “Zini” Kurinzi; Port Authority Police Capt. Richard L. Ruiz Sr.; Port Authority Police Capt. John M. Collins; Port Authority Police Officer David J. Lee; Port Authority ...

Port St. Lucie police investigate accidental death at Amazon facility

A mechanic died early Tuesday morning at an Amazon Distribution Center in Port St. Lucie, officers said, when a jack stand failed.

Attorney Lauren Sweet is tapped by Gov. Ron DeSantis to become a St. Lucie County judge

Lauren Sweet, 36, will fill a vacancy created in July when St. Lucie County Judge Kathryn Nelson retired after 19 years of service.