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Belle Glade news for Thursday, October 22, 2026

2 stories from Belle Glade and Palm Beach County, in about three minutes.

Public Safety · Miami-Dade County

Coastal Flood Advisories Through Thursday 11 p.m.; King Tide Risk Oct. 24-30

The National Weather Service issued Coastal Flood Advisories for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties through Thursday at 11 p.m., warning of moderate coastal flooding during high tide cycles. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to begin Saturday, Oct. 24, with potential totals of 5 to 7 inches in some areas. A new king tide cycle spanning Oct. 24 to Oct. 30 will peak on Tuesday, Oct. 27, increasing the risk of combined coastal and urban flooding.

Source: NBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ) Read the full story ↗

Crime · Belle Glade, FL

Ex-PBSO Dispatcher Sentenced to 16.6 Years in Fatal 2023 DUI Crash

Toni Michelle McCauley, a former Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office dispatcher, was sentenced to 16.6 years in prison for a July 2023 head-on DUI crash in Belle Glade that killed Casandra Johnson-Downing, 38, and injured her two children, ages 7 and 5. McCauley was found guilty in September of DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, and related charges after driving with a blood alcohol level of .15 or higher. Her sentence includes five years of probation, a $5,000 fine, DUI school, 200 hours of community service, permanent license revocation, and a night in jail on each crash anniversary for five years following release.

Source: Sun Sentinel Read the full story ↗