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Alexcia Cox, first woman and Black person to serve as Palm Beach County state attorney, sworn in

Alexcia Cox's first remarks as state attorney focused on her rise through the ranks at the prosecutor's office and her vision for the future.

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Palm Beach County makes history with first Black, female state attorney

Alexcia Cox is the first Black person and woman to serve as a state attorney for Florida's 15th Judicial Circuit. She succeeds Dave Aronberg, who served as state attorney for over a decade.

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What are Palm Beach County's most congested intersections and roadway stretches?

More than 140 miles of Palm Beach County roads are over capacity, congested with traffic. Is a transportation sale surtax the solution?

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Palm Beach County state attorney warns of jury duty scam

According to a memo from State Attorney Andrew Bain, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has been added to the State Attorney’s Brady Identification System. The former Cleveland Browns tight end had cited brain injuries from football in his attempt to have his prison sentence reduced by two years.

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Alexcia Cox, first Black woman state attorney in 15th Judicial Circuit, gets sworn in

It was a big moment for Alexcia Cox as she took office as the State Attorney for Florida's 15th Judicial Circuit.

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Why is West Palm Beach going to spend $60,000 more than expected for a disparity study?

The study looks into whether businesses owned by women and minorities are getting a disproportionately small chunk of city ...

State appeal of death penalty ruling delays trial in Palm Beach Gardens boy's 2021 killing

Palm Beach County prosecutors want to seek the death penalty in the November 2021 fatal stabbing of Ryan Rogers, 14, of ...

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Palm Beach County approves $60 million new mental health facility - but questions remain

A long construction timeline for an approved behavior health crisis center is the point of contention for Palm Beach County ...

Top Palm Beach County professionals, business people on the move for the week of Jan. 5

Top Palm Beach County business professionals moving up within their industry or standing out in their community.

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Deputies in Palm Beach County searching for suspect in assault of 13-year-old girl

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the assistance of the public to identify a suspect. Just after 11 p.m. on Jan. 2, the sheriff’s office said the victim was in the area of Pinehurst ...

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Driver sentenced to 12 years in prison for Palm Beach County crash that killed 6 in 2022

A driver who was 17 years old at the time of a crash that killed six people in Palm Beach County nearly three years ago pleaded guilty in court Monday.

Palm Beach County rental market one of top 10 "hottest" nationwide as competition for units climbs

The average rent for an apartment in West Palm Beach as of late December ranged from $1,650 for a studio to $2,525 for a ...

How north Palm Beach County is growing: Wealthy newcomers changing family-friendly area

Northern Palm Beach County's next wave of development will bring high-rise apartments and luxury homes to an area that has ...

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Lagoon project adds to Palm Beach traffic woes. What to know about Bonefish Cove

The habitat restoration project at Palm Beach's southern end has been in the works for about a decade. Barges heading there ...

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