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A licensed Florida contractor says a recent construction fraud case uncovered by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office should be a wake-up call for the state.
Divers and scientists warn a proposed development near Phil Foster Park could threaten the Blue Heron Bridge snorkel trail.
Palm Beach International Airport, known as PBI since the 1950s, is now officially President Donald J. Trump International Airport — the 9th commercial airport in the country named after a president.
West Palm Beach residents pack meetings demanding transparency in downtown redevelopment plans amid rapid growth concerns.
Haitian immigrants in Palm Beach County are bracing for a potential rollback of Temporary Protected Status that could upend lives, strain public services and deepen a student enrollment crisis.
The City of Riviera Beach is celebrating a major national honor after being named one of just 10 communities in the U.S. to receive the 2026 All-America City Award from the National Civic League.
A California-based autonomous transit company is proposing an elevated network of self-driving vehicles that would connect downtown West Palm Beach to the airport.
Alessandra De La Correa spent six agonizing hours wondering whether her parents were alive after two devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela.
A New York-based developer has proposed a 25-story mixed-use project near Blue Heron Bridge, home to a reef considered one of the best shore diving destinations in the world.
A South Florida food truck owner says his mother's survival after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela is "absolutely a miracle" and is pleading for urgent international help.
West Palm Beach residents are demanding greater transparency and community representation on the city's Downtown Development Authority board, raising pointed questions.
The Diocese of Palm Beach County has placed a reverend on administrative leave due to unspecified serious charges, according to a statement released by the Diocese.
West Palm Beach warns a Florida property tax reform on the November ballot could cost the city $30M and cut parks, libraries and sanitation.
West Palm Beach commissioners have approved a nearly $15 million project to build a new railroad crossing on Fern Street.
The 5 O'Clock Somewhere Fest is taking over downtown West Palm Beach this Friday and Saturday, bringing thousands of country music fans to the city's waterfront.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a press conference in West Palm Beach. The event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. at the Office of the Attorney General's West Palm Beach location.
The First Responders Appreciation Foundation is hosting its annual Law Enforcement Officer Awards luncheon at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens on Wednesday.
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Free parking is here to stay in Palm Beach County.On Tuesday, Palm Beach County Commissioner Maria G. Marino directed county staff to stop any further evaluatio
Palm Beach County Commissioner Maria Marino directs staff to stop evaluating resident beach parking fees while exploring charges for non-residents.
Palm Beach County commissioners vote Wednesday on "Project Tango," a hyperscale AI data center near Arden.
The denial of the controversial proposal of Calvary Church came after hours of emotional public debate over traffic, growth and the future of the community’s rural character.
Resource Depot in West Palm Beach offers donated school supplies at low prices, helping families and teachers manage rising back-to-school costs.
South Florida couple sues Publix, claiming recalled GreenWise Organic blueberries caused severe E. coli illness and hospitalization.
Investigators with PBSO's Special Victims Unit say Stephen Hakim, 27, allegedly met victims through dating apps.
Rapids Waterpark in Riviera Beach was evacuated Tuesday and has since closed for the remainder of the day after a bomb threat was called in.
Detectives believe there may be additional women who have not yet come forward after a Delray Beach man was arrested in a sexual battery case linked to Hinge.
Rapids Waterpark in Riviera Beach was evacuated and closed Tuesday afternoon after the park received a bomb threat by telephone.
More than a year after Martin County lost its only hospital labor and delivery unit, local leaders are taking another step toward bringing maternity care back h
Explosive testimony began Monday as a South Florida lawmaker went on trial over allegations he slapped a legislative aide and sexually harassed staff.
Two Orlando brothers are behind bars after a wild smash-and-grab at a Palm Beach Gardens Best Buy led to a high-speed chase on the Florida Turnpike.
A heat advisory is in effect for Coastal and Metro Palm Beach County from 11 AM until 7 PM.
A Palm Beach County judge denied an emergency request to temporarily halt the proposal and, in turn, the July 15 vote on Project Tango, allowing the process to move forward.
Democratic candidate for Florida governor David Jolly brought his campaign to Palm Beach County on Monday night, holding a town hall in Delray Beach.
At 752 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 3 in
Palm Beach County commissioners will decide whether to approve Project Tango, a proposed AI data center in Loxahatchee that has drawn several concerns.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Okeechobee County until 7:30 PM. 60 MPH winds can be expected . Storm is moving east at 5 MPH.
A licensed Florida contractor says a recent construction fraud case uncovered by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office should be a wake-up call for the state.
A Change.org petition has topped 1,700 signatures opposing the county's proposed plan to charge $4 an hour at 12 Palm Beach County beaches.
Records show Martin County can fund just one quarter of its identified transportation needs over the next two decades, forcing tough choices about which projects move forward.
The Delray Beach Police Department is participating in an operation in hopes of offsetting speed-related crashes.
Brateman is one of WPTV's First Alert Weather Spotters — a community program that relies on volunteers across South Florida to report on weather conditions in their neighborhoods.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says 62 people were removed from The Mall at Wellington Green, seven were formally trespassed, & one person was arrested.
A Lake Worth Beach man is behind bars after vigilante group '561 Predator Catchers' flagged down police at a Delray Beach shopping center.
Several Boca Raton railroad crossings will temporarily close between July 14 and July 22 while Brightline performs safety improvements.
Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach announced four major updates, including an extended Kids Free promotion, adult-only Wild Night Out events, a koala joey named Bonza and new Zoo Lights experiences.
Florida gas prices rose 5 cents in the past week, with West Palm Beach-Boca Raton the state’s most expensive market, according to AAA.
A West Palm Beach woman was arrested Sunday after deputies said she tried to steal a woman's scooter outside a grocery store, then turned violent.
Parents looking for a free way to keep kids busy this summer can now turn a walk through downtown West Palm Beach into an interactive scavenger hunt experience.
A beach day in Palm Beach County could soon come with a parking meter.County leaders are considering charging about $4 an hour to park at nearly every county.
The CBS12 News I-Team breaks down Florida's e-bike laws, recent crashes, enforcement and who could be responsible after a collision.
As the first day of school approaches, volunteers across Palm Beach County are working to make sure thousands of students have the supplies they need.
Connor Blais was remembered as a light who touched countless lives, loved adventure, and volunteered in his community.
Two Martin County brush fires are fully contained after one was sparked by a lightning strike. The Florida Forest Service is monitoring conditions.
Boynton Beach officially changed the address of Officer Joseph Crowder Park to 792, matching the fallen K-9 officer's badge number.
A Heat Advisory has been issued for Palm Beach County.It will remain in effect until 7:00 Sunday evening.Temperatures have been in the 90s for the past few ho
Five family members face felony charges in an alleged $12.5M construction fraud ring operating out of West Palm Beach.
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