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Stormtrac Weather Impact Days this weekend
A strong cold front pushes through South Florida this weekend. StormTrac Weather Impact Days in effect for Saturday and Sunday due to noticeable impacts expecte...
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Trump arrives at Mar-a-Lago as Palm Beach road closures, No Kings rallies are planned
Trump expected at Mar-a-Lago as Palm Beach road closures, No Kings rallies are planned
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Rescued Hobe Sound kittens recover with foster family after being buried alive
Two kittens rescued by Martin County deputies after being buried alive in Hobe Sound are gaining strength in foster care and could be ready for adoption within weeks....
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Suspect in Wellington drive-by in custody, facing firearm and criminal mischief charges
A woman is being accused of participating in a drive-by shooting in Wellington, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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CBS12 News Athlete of the Week: Demetrice Rolle leads Royal Palm Beach’s success
CBS12 News Athlete of the Week: Demetrius Rolle leads Royal Palm Beach’s resurgence.
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Palm Beach County schools celebrate academic honors as teachers raise concerns over pay, staffing cuts
The School District of Palm Beach County is celebrating new academic recognition from the state. But teachers and employees used public comment to raise concerns....
government
What's on my ballot? Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast Voter Guide 2026
Here's what voters in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast can expect to see on the 2026 ballot.
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Grandson arrested in Indian River County after veteran found dead, cross-county chase with deputies
Earl Douglas Wadlington III, 35, was arrested in Indian River County after a police chase, following the discovery of 88-year-old Paul Eugene Baker's body at his Okeechobee County home....
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Boca Raton Nordstrom Rack employee nabbed in $444 refund scam, police say
A Nordstrom Rack employee is accused of using the store’s refund process to pay herself $444.89 for merchandise she allegedly kept.
schools
AmeriCorps returns to Martin County with renewed focus on boosting students' reading skills
A program that has worked with thousands of Martin County children is returning after a brief hiatus, with a renewed focus on helping young students strengthen their reading skills....
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Flock camera alert helps deputies arrest Okeechobee homicide suspect in Sebastian
The Indian River County and Okeechobee County sheriff’s offices will hold a joint news conference Thursday to discuss the apprehension of a wanted person....
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Retired Palm Beach attorney pleads guilty in federal exploitation case
A retired Palm Beach County attorney accused of attempting to obtain sexually explicit images of a child is scheduled to appear in federal court Thursday....
safety
1 person dies after shooting in Hobe Sound, no arrest made
The person shot during a shooting in Hobe Sound died Thursday, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
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7-vehicle crash closes southbound Florida’s Turnpike near Delray Beach, 8 people injured
A major multi-vehicle crash has closed all southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike on Thursday morning.
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Crash involving 7 vehicles blocks southbound Florida's Turnpike in Delray Beach
According to the Florida Highway Patrol's website, the crash occurred shortly before 8:30 a.m. near mile marker 81, just south of the Atlantic Avenue exit....
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WHERE'S WALTER? Getting into the fall spirit at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market
Fall has arrived in South Florida, and this week I headed to one of the season's most popular destinations: Bedner's Farm in western Palm Beach County....
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Project Thanksgiving returns for 36th year to help local families facing food insecurity
Project Thanksgiving returns for 36th year to help Palm Beach County families facing food insecurity
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Martin County deputies investigate whether fatal Hobe Sound shooting was Stand Your Ground
Deputies said the shooting happened on SE Citrus Way in the Banner Lake area, leaving one person with a gunshot wound.
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Rain chances heading back up
Our dry weather will gradually get replaced as moisture returns to South Florida through the weekend.
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Donate now to Project Thanksgiving - help families in need
CBS12 News, United Way and the Palm Beach County Food Bank seek donations, food and volunteers for the 36th annual Project Thanksgiving.
schools
Funding for schools in Palm Beach County on your November ballot
In less than three weeks, when we head to the polls – the future of funding to public schools in Palm Beach County is on the ballot.
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Palm Beach Gardens Latina entrepreneur Mary Nava builds beauty business by opening doors for other women
Mary Nava left Venezuela and started over in South Florida. Now, the Palm Beach Gardens entrepreneur is helping other Latina beauty professionals grow....
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Florida ordered license plate readers off state roads. Why does Palm Beach County still have them?
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office says it has received an exemption allowing the agency to continue using license plate reader cameras on state roads, despite a statewide push to remove the technology from those roads....
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MCSO investigates Hobe Sound shooting; victim airlifted, one detained
The Martin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting on SE Citrus Way in Hobe Sound that left one person with life-threatening injuries.
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FDOT plans major upgrade to busy I-95, 45th Street interchange in West Palm Beach
State transportation officials are moving forward with plans to rebuild one of Palm Beach County's busiest interchanges.
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'We need help': Martin County transit cuts put strain on United Way's Ride United program
The United Way of Martin County is calling on the community for support as transit services for residents face mounting challenges.
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South Florida’s rainy season reaches its average end date Thursday
South Florida’s rainy season officially runs from May 15 through October 15, making Thursday its average end date.That marks the transition toward the drier pa...
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Altercation at Lost Weekend ends in 3 charges against 24-year-old, police say
A man has been arrested following a confrontation at a popular bar on Clematis Street, according to the West Palm Beach Police Department.
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Court records reveal man shot by PBSO deputies had a lengthy criminal history
Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies shot and killed a 51-year-old man following a strong-arm robbery report and a pursuit that began in Lake Park, continued along Interstate 95, ending in a deadly confrontation near Boynton Beach....
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Former Melbourne police officer sentenced to death for killing Fort Pierce motorcycle mechanic
A former Melbourne police officer and Treasure Coast first responder has been sentenced to death after he was found guilty of killing in man in 2021.
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Caretaker accused of stealing tens of thousands from dying Palm Beach centenarian
A trusted 15-year live-in caretaker is accused of draining a 100-year-old Palm Beach dementia patient's accounts while she lay in hospice.
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Pedestrian killed in crash involving truck in Palm Beach Gardens
A pedestrian died after being struck by a truck at an intersection in Palm Beach Gardens Tuesday evening, police said.
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PBSO identifies robbery suspect shot, killed by deputy near Boynton Beach
The incident unfolded near Woolbright Road, where a large law enforcement presence prompted the closure of the roadway in both directions
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Man fatally shot by PBSO deputy after Boynton Beach pursuit identified
A 51-year-old man who was shot and killed by a deputy after a pursuit tied to a pizza delivery robbery has been identified as career criminal Gregory Dobkins....
safety
5 deadly deputy-involved shootings reported in Palm Beach County this year
The latest happened Tuesday and is now being investigated by FDLE, the State Attorney's Office and PBSO.
coastal
Road, flight restrictions set to take effect near Mar-a-Lago this weekend
According to the Town of Palm Beach, South Ocean Boulevard (State Road A1A) will close between South County Road and Southern Boulevard beginning at 5 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16...
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AG Uthmeier discusses public corruption crackdown after Nick Mimms verdict
James Uthmeier and FDLE Commissioner Larry Keefe to hold West Palm Beach news conference.
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FDOT to host public meeting for I-95 interchange project in Palm Beach County
FDOT is proposing a $38.3 million project to improve the I-95 and 45th Street interchange, with a public meeting Wednesday evening.
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Dry for now, increasing rain and wind into the weekend
Another beautiful day on tap for South Florida with dry air and high pressure in place.
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Woman accused of burying cats alive in yard because she thought they were demons
The Martin County sheriff said two cats survived and two others were found dead.
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Martin County approves emergency transit plan to restore MARTY bus service after abrupt shutdown
Martin County leaders approved an emergency transit plan to restore MARTY bus service after last week's unexpected shutdown left riders stranded.
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Diocese of Palm Beach asks for prayers as Pope Leo XIV undergoes lung cancer surgery
The Diocese of Palm Beach is asking the community to pray for Pope Leo XIV after the Vatican confirmed the pontiff has lung cancer and underwent surgery to remo...
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Man arrested in Delray Beach prostitution bust after woman reports being locked in room
A man has been arrested following a prostitution bust in Delray Beach, according to the Delray Beach Police Department.
business
Palm Beach County leaders, advocates seek solutions as rising HOA fees squeeze condo owners
Palm Beach County leaders and housing advocates discuss financial relief and oversight as rising HOA fees strain Florida condo owners.
schools
How a Palm Beach County nonprofit helped transform one woman's life
A former homeless young woman credits Palm Beach County nonprofit Vita Nova with helping her earn a college degree and overcome financial hardships.
safety
Sheriff asks why accused drug dealer with 14 felony convictions was still free
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek says the man his deputies arrested in an undercover drug sting Friday should not have been free to sell drugs.
safety
Pizza delivery robbery leads to deadly Boynton Beach standoff with career criminal
A pursuit involving the Florida Highway Patrol and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office ended in a crash Tuesday afternoon, followed by a standoff.
government
Martin County commissioners unanimously move forward with 1-year moratorium on data centers
Martin County commissioners voted Tuesday unanimously to move forward with a one-year moratorium on data centers as county leaders consider how to handle future development of the facilities....
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Star-studded "Art With A Heart" auction to support Perry J. Cohen Foundation
A West Palm Beach benefit auction will feature art, luxury goods and sports memorabilia to support the Perry J. Cohen Foundation.