I’M TAYLOR HERNANDEZ, VANESSA VINENT WILL HAVE A FIRST WARNING FORECAST IN A MOMENT, BUT FIRST UP HERE IS YOUR NEWSTO GO. A FORMER RIVIERA BEACH POLICE SERGEANT CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH A DEADLY WEAPON, COURT RECORDS SHOW. IN OCTOBER OF LAST YEAR, RUSSELL BYRD WAS OFF DUTY WHEN HE RESPONDED TO REPORTS OF A HOME THEFT WHILE SEARCHING FOR THE SUSPECT. THE REPORT SHOWS BYRD HAD A VERBAL EXCHANGE WITH A MAN, THEN HIT HIM IN THE HEAD WITH HIS GUN. THE VICTIM SUFFERED TWO CUTS TO HIS FACE, ACCORDING TO THE RIVIERA BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT. BYRD RESIGNED FROM HIS JOB BECAUSE OF THOSE CHARGES. A JUDGE SET HIS BOND AT $5,000. THE FORMER POLICE SERGEANT WAS ORDERED TO HAVE NO CONTACT WITH THE VICTIM AND IS NOT ALLOWED TO HAVE A FIREARM IN HIS POSSESSION. NOW TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO HERE OF A BOAT ON FIRE IN BOYNTON BEACH. THIS HAPPENED JUST OFF SHORE NEAR THE HARBOR INLET CLUB. IT HAPPENED JUST AFTER 630 FRIDAY EVENING. FIREFIGHTERS SAY FIVE PEOPLE WHO WERE ON THAT BOAT, THEY HAD TO JUMP INTO THE WATER TO ESCAPE. AT ONE POINT, THE BOAT BEGAN TO DRIFT INTO OTHER BOATS THAT WERE DOCKED ALONG THE HARBOR, CAUSING THE FIRE TO SPREAD BEFORE CREWS WERE ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY PUT OUT THOSE FLAMES. MONTHS AFTER A SEVEN YEAR-OLD GIRL DIED IN THE COLLAPSE OF A SAND HOLE IN THE BEACH IN LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA, THE TOWN IS MAKING SOME CHANGES. THE TOWN PASSING AN ORDINANCE THAT BANS THE REMOVAL OF SAND, AS WELL AS DIGGING OR EXCAVATING SAND, EARTH OR SOIL FROM ANY BEACH WITHIN TOWN LIMITS. NOW PEOPLE CANNOT DIG A HOLE OR TRENCH DEEPER THAN 80, 18IN OR LEAVE AN AREA WITHOUT FILLING A HOLE. BACK IN FEBRUARY, THAT GIRL DIED AFTER SHE AND HER NINE YEAR OLD BROTHER DUG A DEEP HOLE WHEN THE SAND COLLAPSED, TRAPPING BOTH OF THEM. HER BROTHER SURVIVED. VANESSA. AND LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR SEVEN DAY FORECAST. WE’LL SEE THOSE HIGH RAIN CHANCES RETURNING THIS AFTERNOON, MAINLY AFTER 12:00. WE’LL SEE THOSE HOT TEMPERATURES NEAR 89 DEGREES. SAME THING ON YOUR SUNDAY WITH MORE RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS ROLLING IN EACH AFTERNOON UNTIL WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, WE’LL SEE SOME SPOTTY SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AN
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Fun things to do across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast this weekend
There are some fun activities to do on the Treasure Coast and in Palm Beach County this weekend.To check the latest weather forecast before you head out the door, click here.Weather | Radar | Hurricanes | Traffic | uLocal | Facebook | Twitter | InstagramBreakfast On the FarmWhere: Jupiter Creamery 18591 131st Trail North Jupiter, FL, 33478When: Saturday, 10 a.m- 12 p.mDetails: Join the Children's Creative Entertainment Center for "BREAKFAST ON THE FARM," a delightful roaming event now set at a real working farm outside the city! For $50 per family, enjoy live animals, music, mimosas, and a joyful atmosphere filled with happy people and families. Activities include bounce houses, ball pits, hula hoops, and muffins. Proceeds support Farmer Suzie and farming education. All ages are welcome to experience the farm fun! For more information click here. Market Motors Classic Car Show Where: 10500 N Military Trl, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 When: Sunday, 8 a.m- 1 p.mDetails: Join The Gardens GreenMarket for "Sundays & You"! Enjoy fresh produce, handmade crafts, live entertainment, and seating to relax. Don't miss the Market Motors Car Show, where you can vote for your favorite vintage ride. Explore vendors and enjoy the market tunes. For more information, click here.The Victory Dance Project 10th Anniversary CelebrationWhere: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm BeachWhen: Saturday, 3 p.m.Details: Amy Jordan is a West Palm Beach native and the founder and artistic director of the Victory Dance Project. She started the project after she was hit by a bus in New York City. Jordan says at the moment of impact, she vowed “If I survive the night, there will be a Victory Dance.” Although her leg was nearly amputated and had to be rebuilt, she did just that. The show will feature performances from local dance organizations and Emmy winning talk show host, Tamron Hall, will be honored with the ‘Women of Valor’ award. Tickets start at $18.For more information and to purchase tickets, click here. A Kung Fu Panda Paint & Sip Experience for KidsWhere: Grandview Public Market, 1401 Clare Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401. When: Saturday, 10:30 a.m -12 p.mDetails: Join the fun at Grandview Public Market's “Brushes & Bite” Paint & Sip event for kids! Young artists can choose to paint Kung Fu Panda characters, Po or Tigress, with all supplies and guidance provided, making it perfect for all skill levels. Each participant will also enjoy a delicious lunch from Clare Ave Grille. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.Follow us on social: Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok Top HeadlinesGet the latest events updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.
There are some fun activities to do on the Treasure Coast and in Palm Beach County this weekend.
To check the latest weather forecast before you head out the door, click here.
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Breakfast On the Farm
- Where: Jupiter Creamery 18591 131st Trail North Jupiter, FL, 33478
- When: Saturday, 10 a.m- 12 p.m
- Details: Join the Children's Creative Entertainment Center for "BREAKFAST ON THE FARM," a delightful roaming event now set at a real working farm outside the city! For $50 per family, enjoy live animals, music, mimosas, and a joyful atmosphere filled with happy people and families. Activities include bounce houses, ball pits, hula hoops, and muffins. Proceeds support Farmer Suzie and farming education. All ages are welcome to experience the farm fun!
- For more information click here.
Market Motors Classic Car Show
- Where: 10500 N Military Trl, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
- When: Sunday, 8 a.m- 1 p.m
- Details: Join The Gardens GreenMarket for "Sundays & You"! Enjoy fresh produce, handmade crafts, live entertainment, and seating to relax. Don't miss the Market Motors Car Show, where you can vote for your favorite vintage ride. Explore vendors and enjoy the market tunes.
- For more information, click here.
The Victory Dance Project 10th Anniversary Celebration
- Where: The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
701 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach - When: Saturday, 3 p.m.
- Details: Amy Jordan is a West Palm Beach native and the founder and artistic director of the Victory Dance Project. She started the project after she was hit by a bus in New York City. Jordan says at the moment of impact, she vowed “If I survive the night, there will be a Victory Dance.” Although her leg was nearly amputated and had to be rebuilt, she did just that. The show will feature performances from local dance organizations and Emmy winning talk show host, Tamron Hall, will be honored with the ‘Women of Valor’ award. Tickets start at $18.
- For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
A Kung Fu Panda Paint & Sip Experience for Kids
- Where: Grandview Public Market, 1401 Clare Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
- When: Saturday, 10:30 a.m -12 p.m
- Details: Join the fun at Grandview Public Market's “Brushes & Bite” Paint & Sip event for kids! Young artists can choose to paint Kung Fu Panda characters, Po or Tigress, with all supplies and guidance provided, making it perfect for all skill levels. Each participant will also enjoy a delicious lunch from Clare Ave Grille.
- For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
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