RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. —

One of the latest winners of ABC’s Shark Tank made an appearance in Palm Beach County Tuesday.

Alexiou Gibson’s health-focused company, The Transformation Factory, is headquartered in Lake Worth Beach.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-shark-tank-winner-hopes-to-inspire-youth/40722786

JUPITER, Fla. —

Starting Wednesday, the two-day lobster mini-season will be in full swing in South Florida.

Besides signing up for a license, when it comes to how many lobsters people can take in, for the next two days it's going to be 12 per person across the state of Florida.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-fish-lobster-water-mini-season-guidelines/40719126

JUPITER, Fla. —

A juvenile black bear was spotted in Palm Beach County, and a Jupiter resident who came face to face with it says he was shocked.

Doug Covin said Saturday was a normal day. He was spending time in his backyard off of April Lane, just north of Center Street. He says at around 11:40 a.m., he saw a black bear in a tree just feet away from him.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/man-comes-face-to-face-with-black-bear-jupiter/40697232

Organizations across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast are making sure students and their families have the supplies needed for the new school year.

Palm Beach County

• July 30, 12-4 p.m. — John Prince Park — 2700 Sixth Avenue, Lake Worth —
  Bookbag and school supplies, food and entertainment.
• July 30, 3-7 p.m. — Meadows Park — 4305 N. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach — School supplies.
• July 30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Tanner Park — 105 Palm Beach Road, South Bay —
  city of South Bay residents only. Bring proof of residency. Free backpacks and school supplies.
• July 30, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Event put on by the Village of Wellington — Promenade — 12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington — Free backpacks with school supplies and entertainment.
• July 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Greater Antioch Baptist Church — 1915 Spruce Ave. West — Register online at Eventbrite.com. Search Freedom2 Society. — Free backpacks, school supplies and food.
• July 31, 1-4 p.m. — Wireless Zone of Boca Raton — 2521 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton — Free backpacks with school supplies. One backpack per child.
• Aug 2, 6-10 p.m. — Old School Square — 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach —
  Free backpacks, school supplies, food and entertainment.
• Aug 6, 2-5 p.m. — Sara Sims Park — 209 NW Ninth Street, Boynton Beach — Free backpack with school supplies and entertainment. One per child. The child must be present to receive supplies.
• Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Event put on by Town of Lake Park — Town Hall — 535 Park Avenue, Lake Park — Free backpacks, school supplies and resources for students grades K-12. Parent and student must be present.
• Aug 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Salem Community Church - 3200 Roberts Lane, Lake Worth -
  Register now thru Aug. 1 on Instagram My Salem Community Church page. Free backpacks with school supplies and free physicals.
• Aug 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - St. John Missionary Baptist Church - 900 N Seacrest Boynton Beach - Free backpacks with school supplies and entertainment.
• Aug 6, 2-9 p.m. - Event put on by Delray Beach Parks & Recreation - Pompey Park - 1101 NW 2nd Street Delray Beach - Free school supplies, food and entertainment.
• Sat. Aug 6, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. - Foundcare - 2330 S. Congress Avenue, Palm Springs - Free backpacks with school supplies, hearing & vision screenings, school physicals, and vaccines.
• Sat Aug 6, 1 p.m. - Mothers Against Murderers Association - 1897 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. #117, West Palm Beach - Call to Register July 14 - 20. - Free backpacks and school supplies.
• Sat. Aug 6, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - United Methodist Church - 900 Brandywine Road West Palm Beach - To register text 'PARTY' to 561-571-8964. Free backpacks and school supplies, food and entertainment.
• July 30, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. - Max M. Fisher Boys & Girls Club of Riviera Beach - 221 W 13th Street, Riviera Beach - Free school supplies, physicals, medical and dental screenings and resources.

St. Lucie County

• Until July 29, Mon.-Fri. 1-3 p.m. - Event put on by The Salvation Army - 3629 S US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce - Free backpacks & school supplies. Apply for applications in store. Grades K-8. Bring photo ID, birth certificates for each child, and custody papers in the absence of a birth parent. Proof of residency.
• Aug 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Incubate Neighborhood Center - 532 N 13th Street, Ft. Pierce - Bookbag, school supplies, and hygiene kit giveaways. Entertainment, sports physicals, health, and mental health screenings.
• Aug 6, 12-3 p.m. - Percy Peek Gym - 2902 Ave D, Ft. Pierce - Free backpacks, school supplies and shoes.
• Aug 6 at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Mid Florida Event Center - 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie - Re-usable totes with school supplies. Prizes, giveaways, bounce house, face painting and treats from food trucks.

Recommended

Driver calls in 2 unidentified bodies found floating in Martin County pond, deputies say

Martin County

• Aug 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. - Post Family Park - 15700 SW Warfield Blvd, Indiantown - Free Backpacks with school supplies.

Indian River County

• July 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - La Porte Farms - 7700 129th Street, Sebastian - Bookbag with school supplies giveaway and entertainment.
• Aug 3, 5-7 pm - Little League Field parking lot -22 S Orange Street, Fellsmere -
  Drive-thru Event. Free backpacks and school supplies.
• Sat. Aug 6 at 9 a.m. - Gifford Youth Achievement Center - 4875 43rd Avenue, Vero Beach. - Drive-thru. Free backpacks and school supplies.

Okeechobee County

• Until July 29, Tues. 1-3 p.m. - Event put on by The Salvation Army - 1600 SW 2nd Ave #B - Free backpacks & school supplies. Apply for applications in-store. Grades K-8. Bring photo ID, birth certificates for each child, and custody papers without a birth parent. Proof of residency.

Florida also holds a tax holiday so that people can save money as they buy school supplies.

For a list of what is included and excluded in this holiday, which lasts through Aug. 7, click here.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-palm-beach-treasure-coast-school-supply/40708917

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, Fla. —

The Larson Dairy Farm in Okeechobee County is at the forefront of a renewable industry.

There’s been a rise in turning farm waste into energy and the Larson family is doing their part to help make it happen.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/okeechobee-county-farmer-anyone-going-to-save-the-world-cow/40624748

Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins Monday, July 25, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 7.

During the tax holiday, there will be no taxes on the following:

• Clothing, footwear, and some accessories that cost $100 or less per item
• Certain school supplies with that cost $50 or less per item
• Learning aids and jigsaw puzzles that cost $30 or less
• Personal computers and certain computer-related accessories that cost $1,500 or less when purchased for noncommercial or personal use

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-tax-free-school-holiday-money-supplies/40679587

BOCA RATON, Fla. —

Sea turtle nests are no surprise for residents of the Palm Beaches, but this season, they are reaching record-high numbers.

Nature preserves and conservation centers like Gumbo Limbo Nature Center help to keep sea turtles safe and thriving, serving as a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission-approved drop-off location for hatchlings found on the beach.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-treasure-coast-turtles-beaches-sea-record/40666644

ORLANDO, Fla. —

Emmanuel the emu is pecking his way to fame with his disdain for cellphones.

Whenever Taylor Blake tries to make a video at Knuckle Bump Farms in South Florida, someone takes issue with the recording device.

"Emmanuel don't do it. Emanuel! Don't. do. it," Blake is heard scolding him in the now-viral videos.

"Emmanuel has always had a hatred of two things. One of them is phones, and the other one is buttons," she explained.

Blake said she's never lost a phone to Emmanuel's antics. Sometimes she is able to keep him from attacking by using the three-name trick.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/emmanuel-emu/40652803

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. —

A woman was bitten by a shark in Volusia County Saturday afternoon.

She spoke about the attack exclusively with WPBF's ABC affiliate in Orlando, WESH 2 News.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/shark-attack-volusia-county/40641522

A woman has died after being attacked by multiple alligators in a Florida pond.

The attack occurred in Englewood and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission received a call about the incident around 8:15 p.m.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/woman-killed-alligators-florida-reports/40630771

"Public safety is always a priority, especially when it comes to our children, so I am pleased with this added layer of safety at county playgrounds," Palm Beach County Mayor Robert Weinroth said.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. —

Adults in Palm Beach County will soon no longer be welcome at county playgrounds if they don’t have kids with them.

Palm Beach County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an amended change to the county’s Parks and Recreation ordinance strengthening provisions pertaining to children’s safety on playgrounds at county parts.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/rule-bans-adults-palm-beach-county-playgrounds-supervising-children/40592752

LAKE WORTH, Fla. —

Soon, it may cost you to light up a cigarette at several Palm Beach County beaches.

Leaders in Lake Worth Beach and Boca Raton are making moves to ban cigarette smoking at beaches.

A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in June that empowers cities and counties to regulate smoking is now opening the door for municipalities to make their own rules. Previously, it could only be regulated by the state.

Lake Worth Beach District 1 Commissioner Sarah Malega said as soon as DeSantis signed the law, she proposed a ban on Lake Worth Beach beaches to her fellow commissioners and the mayor. She said, now, they’re all on board and working on an ordinance that will be introduced and voted on in August.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/lake-worth-beach-boca-raton-working-towards-banning-smoking-at-florida-beaches/40579407

A Martin County High School junior has been selected to represent Florida in Google's annual "Doodle for Google" contest.

Sophie Araque-Liu was named a finalist for the contest after being selected over thousands of other entries and becoming one of the 54 U.S. state and territory winners.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-student-national-doodle-for-google-finalist/40543655

FORT PIERCE, Fla. —

All eyes are on the city of Fort Pierce's Northside Senior League Baseball team ages 13-16.

For the first time in team history, they're going to play in a tournament for the state championship.

https://www.wpbf.com/article/fort-pierce-teenage-baseball-team-state-tournament-northside/40560935

LOXAHATCHEE, Fla. —

Lion Country Safari has been nominated as a top safari park in the United States for USA Today’s 10Best” Readers' Choice Awards.

Supporters can choose from 20 of the top nominated safari parks selected by experts in the zoo and travel field. Voting is open from now until noon on April 22.

You can cast your vote by clicking here.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/lion-country-safari-nominated-as-top-safari-park/26964223

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. —

Video above: A look at Tuesday's headlines and weather

Kids in Martin County and beyond now have another way to get the nutrition they need this summer.

Read More:

https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-martin-county-feeding-bus-kids-school-summer/40515817