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Dennis Sochor, convicted of killing 18-year-old Patricia Gifford in 1982, was executed by lethal injection at the age of 74, according to the Florida Department of Corrections.

Commissioner Maria G. Marino has directed staff to stop considering parking fees for Palm Beach County residents at county-owned beach parks, ensuring free access while exploring fees for non-residents.

RAIFORD, Fla. — Florida put to death one of its oldest prisoners in its history on Tuesday, a 74-year-old convicted murderer who was one of

A Palm Beach County man was arrested after leading deputies on a high-speed chase through Martin County, reaching speeds over 100 mph and attempting to flee on foot.

A Fort Pierce man was arrested for lewd behavior in front of two minors, with the local school district confirming his employment as a groundskeeper.

A man was struck by lightning in Okeechobee and transported to a hospital, with his condition currently unknown.

Authorities rescued 83 cats and 17 dogs from a Stuart home, where the animals were found living in poor conditions; the homeowner, a postal worker, was arrested and released on bond.

A woman in Royal Palm Beach was arrested after throwing a firecracker at a deputy's patrol vehicle and threatening to use fireworks against a neighbor.

Firefighters rescued a cat and a hamster during a house fire on Basil Avenue in Palm Beach County, with no injuries reported.

A Los Angeles man was sentenced to life in prison for selling fentanyl that killed a Vero Beach resident, with the case built through collaboration between local and federal authorities.