Wildfire burns 2,500 acres in western Palm Beach County, 30% contained
The Berger Fire in western Palm Beach County has burned 2,500 acres and is 30% contained, the Florida Forest Service reports.
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Toyota flipped on its side after Palm Beach Gardens crash at Northlake and Congress
A crash at the intersection of Northlake Boulevard and Congress Avenue prompted a large police response Saturday and shut down part of Congress Avenue....
Emergency vehicles on scene at I-95 south exit 66 after incident
Emergency vehicles are responding to an incident on I-95 southbound at Forest Hill Boulevard on Saturday morning, south of downtown West Palm Beach.
Waterspouts, lightning strikes and fires: Severe weather batters Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County
Severe storms hit the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County Friday, bringing waterspouts, lightning strikes, and fires.
Berger Wildfire grows to 1,500 acres in western Palm Beach County
A wildfire burning in remote western Palm Beach County has grown to about 1,500 acres and was 30% contained as of Friday evening, according to a report from the...
Scattered afternoon storms return to South Florida, heat remains a concern
South Florida will see another typical summer weather day today, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms developing inland while heat and humidity continue to cr...
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department firefighters rescue dog that fell into raw sewage lift station
A dog fell 10 to 12 feet into a lift station holding about 2 feet of raw sewage Thursday, prompting a Special Operations confined space rescue.
Orlando man arrested after Juno Beach child sex abuse investigation
An Orlando man is behind bars after he was accused of abusing two juveniles in Juno Beach over the course of several years.
West Palm Beach company offers guaranteed hurricane evacuation flights for $1,250 membership
Priority Evac sells memberships for guaranteed chartered flights out of Florida when a hurricane threatens. Here's how it works.
Man arrested for soliciting videos from minor, Boynton Beach police say there could be more victims
Boynton Beach police arrested a Boca Raton man for soliciting photos from a 14-year-old. Police believe there may be more victims.
U-Haul passenger allegedly tossed lit cigarette, leading police to find cocaine in shoe
A lit cigarette tossed from a U-Haul window during a Boynton Beach traffic stop led to a 63-year-old man's arrest on cocaine and drug paraphernalia charges....
Police: Boca man targeted '14-year-old' for foot videos after posting flyers near school
A Boca Raton man was arrested after Boynton Beach police said he tried to meet an undercover officer he believed was a 14-year-old child.
Heat and strong thunderstorms expected across South Florida this afternoon
South Florida will contend with another day of dangerous heat before scattered thunderstorms develop later this afternoon and evening, with the greatest coverag...
Flood Advisory for Palm Beach Co. through 12;30 a.m.
A Flood advisory has been issued for areas in Palm Beach County until 12:30 a.m. At 1133 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor...
All lanes reopen after head-on crash in Martin County
Multiple agencies responded to a head-on collision in Martin County on Thursday afternoon.
Man with prior arrests shot after allegedly pointing air gun at PBSO deputies
A Delray Beach man was arrested Wednesday after deputies say he pointed what appeared to be a rifle at responding law enforcement.
New video, report detail 100 mph chase and foot arrest off Martin County 'death trap' road
New video shows a 100 mph chase through Martin County that ended after stop sticks disabled a Kia and deputies tackled the driver on foot.
Lanes reopen on I-95 North in Martin County after crash near Hobe Sound
A crash on I-95 North in Martin County is blocking all lanes on Thursday morning.
Dangerous heat continues across South Florida with only scattered afternoon storms
South Florida is heading into another active summer weather day, with isolated afternoon thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, frequent lightning,...
Man hospitalized in deputy-involved shooting after raising shotgun at law enforcement
A man was shot in a deputy-involved shooting after authorities said he pointed a shotgun at Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies conducting a welfare check....
Deputy shoots man who pointed air gun at deputies during welfare check near Delray Beach
Alexander Bucspun, 23, was arrested on charges of 3 counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and 1 count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon....
$9,500 reward offered in unsolved 2020 killing of Palm Springs woman
Palm Beach County Crime Stoppers is offering a $9,500 reward for information leading to an arrest in the unsolved 2020 killing of a 26-year-old woman.
West Palm Beach rolls out mobile surveillance trailers to boost public safety in key districts
West Palm Beach is expanding its public safety efforts with new mobile surveillance trailers that city leaders say will help deter crime and support police investigations in key neighborhoods....
Driver hits 100+ mph, forces cars off road in Indiantown, Martin County deputies say
A Palm Beach County man was arrested after the Martin County Sheriff's Office said he drove more than 100 mph and tried to outrun deputies in Indiantown....
Palm Beach County man leads Martin County deputies on high-speed chase through Indiantown
A Palm Beach County man was arrested after leading Martin County deputies on a 100+ mph chase through Indiantown.
Woman accused of threatening to blow up Wellington Town Hall after dispute over water bill
A Royal Palm Beach woman was arrested Tuesday after deputies say she threatened to blow up Wellington Town Hall over a water bill.
Police: Man on probation threatened to kill woman, autistic daughter and burn Boynton home
Boynton Beach police arrested Dustin Haxho after they said he left 90 voicemails, including threats to kill a woman and her daughter.
Dangerous heat and a few storms for South Florida this afternoon
South Florida is facing a combination of dangerous heat and the potential for a few strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening.Heat remains the m...
Firefighters battle large house fire in Delray Beach
Firefighters battled a large house fire on Tuesday afternoon, according to Delray Beach Fire Rescue.Delray Beach Fire Rescue said the fire happened on Lone Pine...
Delray Beach man arrested on sexual battery charge after dating app assault, PBSO seeks more victims
Investigators with PBSO's Special Victims Unit say Stephen Hakim, 27, allegedly met victims through dating apps.
'Bomb on the property': Threatening call prompts evacuation, closure at Rapids Water Park
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.
Did you meet this man on Hinge? PBSO seeks possible victims
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....
Wild Palm Beach Gardens Best Buy smash-and-grab ends with turnpike chase, 2 arrests
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.
Palm Beach County judge denies emergency request to halt Project Tango AI data center vote
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....
Flood Advisory in effect for Palm Beach County until 12;45 a.m.
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...
Delray Beach police step up enforcement to crack down on speeding
The Delray Beach Police Department is participating in an operation in hopes of offsetting speed-related crashes.
62 removed, 7 trespassed, 1 arrested during Wellington teen takeover operation, PBSO says
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....
Lake Worth man arrested after '561 Predator Catchers' set up sting at Dollar General
A Lake Worth Beach man is behind bars after vigilante group '561 Predator Catchers' flagged down police at a Delray Beach shopping center.
Victim left bloodied after woman punches her in failed scooter robbery
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.
Inside South Florida's e-bike boom: Crashes, confusion and consequences
The CBS12 News I-Team breaks down Florida's e-bike laws, recent crashes, enforcement and who could be responsible after a collision.
Loved ones celebrate life of 28-year-old, killed in West Palm Beach hit-and-run crash
Connor Blais was remembered as a light who touched countless lives, loved adventure, and volunteered in his community.
Martin County brush fires contained, but Florida Forest Service says more expected this summer
Two Martin County brush fires are fully contained after one was sparked by a lightning strike. The Florida Forest Service is monitoring conditions.
CBS 12 Weather Impact Day: Strong storms could bring damaging wind gusts this afternoon
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued in northern Palm Beach County until 6:45 p.m.The greatest weather concern across East Central Florida today will b...
Saharan dust keeps storms limited as dangerous heat grips South Florida
South Florida will remain under the influence of a hot, dry Saharan air mass through the start of the week, leading to fewer afternoon storms but increasing con...
Truck crash blocks 3 lanes on northbound I-95 in Lake Worth Beach
A crash involving a truck is causing delays Saturday afternoon on I-95 northbound in Lake Worth Beach.
'Terrible sight': Florida deputies find dogs, pigeons inside sweltering U-Haul
A tip from a passerby led to the arrest of two South Florida men after two dogs and two pigeons were rescued from the back of a sweltering U-Haul.
Overnight storms fade before dangerous heat returns across South Florida
Overnight showers and thunderstorms will continue through around sunrise before gradually winding down, setting the stage for another hot and stormy afternoon a...
1 taken to trauma center after reported stabbing in West Palm Beach
One person was taken to a trauma center after a reported stabbing Tuesday night on Forest Hill Boulevard, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue.
West Palm Beach e-scooter death sparks safety, bike lane concerns
Police in West Palm Beach continued searching for the driver accused of hitting and killing Connor Blais as questions grow about how electric scooter riders can...
1 dead after motorcycle, SUV crash in Palm Beach County
One person is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Friday.
1 rescued after second-story apartment fire in Palm Beach County
One person was saved by from a second-story apartment fire after the unit had become engulfed in flames, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue says.
Killer of teen bystander gets maximum 30-year prison sentence in West Palm Beach shooting
The man convicted in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old girl who was caught in the crossfire of a neighborhood dispute will spend the next 30 years behind bars...
Immigration enforcement enters new phase in South Florida, attorneys say
South Florida immigration attorneys are noticing a shift in how federal and local law enforcement are carrying out immigration arrests, with fewer high-profile raids that spark public outrage and raise legal concerns....
HCA Florida Palms West breaks ground on new West Palm Beach ER opening in 2027
HCA Florida Palms West Hospital broke ground Friday on a new emergency room in West Palm Beach, with the facility expected to open in 2027.
Boca Raton business owner seeks help after salon destroyed by fire
Sofia Cardeña told WPTV she poured more than two decades of energy and money into Sofia Loren Salon.
Lake Worth Beach bakery owner arrested by ICE after enforcement operation
The arrest of Jacobo Zapeta Castro, owner of El Quetzal Bakery in Lake Worth Beach, has prompted conflicting accounts from immigration authorities & his family....
'I knew him': Man arrested after police say he helped move dead body, alter scene in WPB
What police initially described as an apparent overdose death involving a homeless man has led to the arrest of a West Palm Beach man.
Isolated storms return as dangerous heat continues across South Florida
After a brief break from widespread storms, South Florida is transitioning back to a more active weather pattern just in time for the weekend.A disturbance in t...
Lake Worth business owner arrested in ICE operation; family, community push back on agency's claims
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....
Palm Beach County firefighters return from dramatic Venezuela rescue mission
Five Palm Beach County Fire Rescue firefighters are back home after an eight-day deployment to Venezuela.