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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.
Wellington Sports Academy sues the village over parking at Village Park, claiming a breach of their original agreement.
ICE says Jacob Zapeta Castro is a criminal alien who has been deported four times. His family and coworkers call him a hardworking, tax-paying man with a valid work permit.
A Palm Beach County company says its portable, water-powered generator can restore power to 1,000 homes and be up and running in 15 minutes after a disaster.
Palm Beach County passed an AI data center moratorium, but Project Tango in Loxahatchee is exempt ahead of a key July 15 commission vote.
The Palm Beach County Zoning Commission on Thursday recommended against building a controversial data center near the Arden community after months of pushback from residents in the western communities
County staff recommend approval of Project Tango, but require several changes to the plan; a planning and zoning meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 2.
Strong storms swept Royal Palm Beach and Wellington Wednesday night, toppling trees, twisting fences and knocking down light poles.
A Belle Glade woman feeds 30 community cats daily as Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control says it has reached capacity.
Six new Teslas caught fire on Florida's Turnpike in Martin County, forcing road closures due to toxic fumes and explosions.
A Belle Glade man shares what life is like after 4 years of homelessness in one of Palm Beach County's poorest cities.
The Village of Wellington's new aquatic center is giving South Florida families an affordable way to cool off as feels-like temperatures climb into the triple digits this week.
Mayor Sara Baxter is back in the Palm Beach County District 6 race with a Trump endorsement. Opponents say community issues must come first.
A Palm Beach County deputy pulled over a Lake Worth woman for allegedly holding her phone in her right hand while driving. There was just one problem — she was born without a right hand.
Sara Baxter drops her congressional bid and reenters the Palm Beach County Commission race after President Trump posted on Truth Social that he'd rather she stay on the commission.
Palm Beach County School Board raises safety concerns about an AI data center planned 1,200 feet from Saddle View Elementary School.
Palm Beach County Mayor Sara Baxter drops her commission reelection bid to run for the newly redrawn District 22 congressional seat.
Palm Beach County Mayor and District 6 commissioner Sara Baxter announced on Monday that she will be running for Congress.
A viral post promoting a teen takeover at Wellington Green Mall drew a sheriff's response and sparked concern from parents and a county commissioner.
The Palm Beach County School Board is speaking out for the first time on Project Tango — the proposed hyperscale AI data center that could be built next to Arden and Saddle View Elementary School.
A new Project Tango proposal could skip public hearings and set a precedent for data centers across Palm Beach County.
Loxahatchee animal sanctuary owner Elizabeth Accomondo shares hurricane preparation tips for pets and livestock as Palm Beach County emergency officials urge year-round planning.
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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.
Friends, family, coworkers and members of the community are gathering Sunday to honor the life of Connor Blais, who was killed in a hit-and-run.
A Facebook Marketplace post advertising a “rare turtle shell” for $2,700 led FWC officers to a Lake Worth Beach home and a protected species investigation.
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a high-speed train in West Palm Beach Saturday evening.
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