Martin County man faces DUI, fleeing charges after SUV slams into church
A man in Martin County who crashed into a church is accused of driving under the influence and fleeing from police.
More from The Palm Beach
View all news →
safety
Man accused of taking photos under woman's dress at Royal Palm Beach Publix
A man was arrested after allegedly using his cell phone to secretly take photos under a woman's dress at a Royal Palm Beach Publix.
safety
Palm Beach County HazMat team deploys to Panhandle ahead of hurricane threats
Less than 24 hours after receiving orders, a Palm Beach County HazMat team deployed to Tallahassee to prepare for hurricane-related emergencies.
safety
AAA urges Floridians to document storm damage, avoid scams following Hurricane Isaias
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — As Florida residents begin recovering from Hurricane Isaias, AAA is sharing guidance to help homeowners and drivers navigate ins...
coastal
Martin County employee, avid surfer rescues 3 girls from rip current at Bob Graham Beach
A Martin County employee helped rescue three girls who were struggling in a rip current Thursday afternoon at Bob Graham Beach in Jensen Beach.
government
Palm Beach County officials explain what's driving Florida property tax increases ahead of Amendment 3 vote
The WPTV Town Hall on Amendment 3 has led to some more questions about the referendum facing voters on raising the Homestead Exemption to lower property taxes and reduce revenue for cities and counties....
safety
MCSO warns scam emails may trick development applicants into wiring money
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a new fraudulent email scam.
schools
Teen who called in Boca Raton High bomb threat pleads guilty, sentenced to time served
A teenager who sent in a bomb threat at Boca Raton High School in September, 2025, pleaded guilty and will now spend a year in jail.
Local
West Palm Beach man accused of attacking two women, including hospice patient
A West Palm Beach man is accused of forcing his way into a home and attacking two women, including a terminally ill hospice patient.
Local
Palm Beach County leaders warn homelessness may rise despite drop in annual count
Palm Beach County’s annual count of people experiencing homelessness fell from 2025 to 2026, but local advocates say the numbers do not reflect the growing numb...