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2013-01-29 10:14:00

WASHINGTON — Derek Bovard, a 40-year-old computer technician in Castle Rock, Colo., was up watching Fox News early the morning of Jan. 18 when he saw the news that President Obama’s advisors were launching a new advocacy group called...

Brighton bracelet sales to benefit Milagro Center

2013-06-19 13:50:55

The Milagro Center, a Delray Beach art and education nonprofit organization, will benefit from the sales of bracelets at two Palm Beach County boutiques. The Brighton Collectibles stores at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens and the Mall at...

Chamber honors four businesses of the year

2013-06-19 14:10:31

Each year the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce recognizes its businesses of the year, and this year was no exception as four businesses received honors during its June 17 luncheon at the Wellington Community Center. The categories are: gross...

Man arrested after making Best Buy customers 'uncomfortable,' deputies say

2013-06-17 14:41:43

Jean Makihotch made customers of a Wellington Best Buy store "uncomfortable," according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office arrest report. The 24-year-old man sat on the floor and took pictures of store employees at about 2:45 p.m. on Friday,...

State drops battery charge against Wellington developer

2013-06-16 14:04:33

The Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office has dropped a criminal battery charge filed last year against Wellington developer Glenn Straub. A trial scheduled for last week was canceled after prosecutors on May 8 declined to proceed with the first-...

Wellington woman accused of ditching police after Walmart theft

2013-06-13 17:19:56

It was just another shoplifting case until authorities said the suspect sprinted out of the loss prevention office. It began when security at the Walmart in Royal Palm Beach saw Jade Iacovetti, 21, of Wellington, walking out with $82 worth of car...

Woman arrested on drug possession charges after tossing beer bottle into deputy's yard

2013-06-12 16:45:39

A Palm Springs woman found herself in jail facing drug possession charges after tossing a beer bottle into the lawn of a Wellington home that happened to belong to an off-duty law enforcement officer. The bottle Monete Hessen, 38, threw on Tuesday caused...

State: Keep Goodman on house arrest

2013-06-11 14:17:00

John Goodman could easily flee the country and skip out on his upcoming DUI manslaughter trial if he's released from house arrest, the Florida Attorney General's Office argued Monday in response to the Wellington polo mogul's latest appeal. Since...

Mentor Teacher of the Year: 'I love helping people and guiding them'

2013-06-12 00:00:00

According to Kimberly Madore, this year's elementary school Mentor Teacher of the Year, "Everyone is a mentor at some point [in their career]." The third-grade teacher from Elbridge Gale Elementary School in Wellington said she is honored to have been...

Judge upgrades contempt charge for ex-Goodman juror

2013-05-30 15:56:00

The judge didn't provide a warm welcome Thursday for the former juror whose alleged "antics" turned the Palm Beach County courtroom into another sideshow. There was Dennis DeMartin, now sitting in Wellington polo mogul John Goodman's seat at the defense...

2013 Palm Beach girls All-county track

2013-06-03 19:40:00

First team Shakira Bartley Lake Worth senior Event/time: 300H (44.14) Comment: Won District 14-3A, fourth in Region 4-3A and second at Class 3A state championships. Maddie Beauben Wellington freshman Event/time: 800 (2:18) Comment:...

2013 Palm Beach All-county boys track

2013-06-03 19:42:00

First team Yephnick Adelphonse Park Vista senior Event/height: High jump (6-6) Comment: Was the Palm Beach County, District 9-4A, Region 3-4A champion and finished fourth at state. Wally Aime Olympic Heights senior Event/time: Shot put (50-...

Jean Makihotch, 24, of no fixed address, was arrested Friday, June 14, 2013 at a Best Buy in Wellington, according to a Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office arrest report.

2013-06-17 00:00:00

West Orange catcher Martin Jacob (8) tries to tag out Wellington's Anthony Maniotis (9) as he slides into home plate and is declared safe during fifth inning action of a boys high school baseball game against Wellington in Orlando, Fla. on Thursday, March 28, 2013. (Joshua C. Cruey/Orlando Sentinel)

2013-03-28 00:00:00

A horse became stuck in a swimming pool in the western Palm Beach County community of Deer Run, near Wellington, on Dec. 18, 2012.

2012-12-18 00:00:00