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Judge rules Martin Commission candidate O'Rourke can remain on August ballot
Lawsuit seeks to remove Susan O’Rourke from the Martin County Commission District 2 ballot before the August primary.
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Safe Kids Treasure Coast providing free pool alarms to Martin County residents
The Florida Department of Health and Safe Kids Treasure Coast are providing a limited supply of free pool alarms to qualifying residents in Martin County....
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Boca Raton ranks No. 2 among America’s most expensive college towns: Redfin report
Boca Raton ranked as the second-most expensive college town in the U.S., even as home prices fell 5.7% year over year, Redfin reports.
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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.
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300 dead flies, plantains served 'with bare hands': 6 South Florida restaurants shut down
Six Palm Beach County restaurants were temporarily closed after inspectors found flies, roaches and food-handling violations. Broward had none.
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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.
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Brain mapping reshaping addiction care in South Florida
Brain mapping technology is changing the way addiction is being treated in South Florida.
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STUART SHARK: 'Monster' Great White cruises Treasure Coast waters in viral video
A massive Great White Shark was spotted off the Treasure Coast this week!
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Palm Beach County commissioners reject controversial Project Tango AI data center
The vote for the controversial AI data center in Loxahatchee dubbed "Project Tango" is happening Wednesday.
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Mall at Wellington Green finds success in prioritizing experiences over shopping
The Mall at Wellington Green is proving that the future of retail isn't about choosing between online and offline — it's about creating experiences that bring people together...
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World Snake Day: Why these reptiles could be your backyard's best friend
As World Snake Day approaches on July 16, the Palm Beach Zoo is encouraging people to look at snakes differently
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Palm Beach County Food Bank serves thousands of free summer meals to local children
The Palm Beach County Food Bank is preparing thousands of free meals for children through the Summer BreakSpot program in Lake Worth Beach.
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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...
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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...
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Commissioners back free beach parking for Palm Beach County residents
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...
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Palm Beach County commissioner moves to keep beach parking free for residents
Palm Beach County Commissioner Maria Marino directs staff to stop evaluating resident beach parking fees while exploring charges for non-residents.
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DENIED: Palm Beach County Commissioners vote against the 'Project Tango' AI data center
Palm Beach County commissioners vote Wednesday on "Project Tango," a hyperscale AI data center near Arden.
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Palm Beach County commissioners vote to deny private Christian school in Jupiter Farms
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....
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West Palm Beach nonprofit helps families and teachers save on back-to-school supplies
Resource Depot in West Palm Beach offers donated school supplies at low prices, helping families and teachers manage rising back-to-school costs.
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South Florida couple sues Publix, saying contaminated blueberries gave them E. coli
South Florida couple sues Publix, claiming recalled GreenWise Organic blueberries caused severe E. coli illness and hospitalization.
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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.
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'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.
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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....
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Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach closed for the day after bomb threat
Rapids Waterpark in Riviera Beach was evacuated and closed Tuesday afternoon after the park received a bomb threat by telephone.
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Martin County takes another step toward restoring local maternity care
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...
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South Florida lawmaker on trial after ex-aide details alleged assault, sexual harassment
Explosive testimony began Monday as a South Florida lawmaker went on trial over allegations he slapped a legislative aide and sexually harassed staff.
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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.
sports
Heat advisory issued for parts of Palm Beach County
A heat advisory is in effect for Coastal and Metro Palm Beach County from 11 AM until 7 PM.
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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....
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David Jolly pitches Florida governor bid at Delray Beach town hall in Palm Beach County
Democratic candidate for Florida governor David Jolly brought his campaign to Palm Beach County on Monday night, holding a town hall in Delray Beach.
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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...
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Palm Beach Co. commissioners to decide fate of controversial Project Tango AI data center
Palm Beach County commissioners will decide whether to approve Project Tango, a proposed AI data center in Loxahatchee that has drawn several concerns....
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Licensed contractor calls for ‘major reforms’ after Palm Beach County construction fraud bust
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....
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Petition pushes to keep Palm Beach County beach parking free
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.
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Martin County faces $2.1 billion transportation funding gap as needs outpace available money
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....
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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.
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Fort Pierce resident joined WPTV Weather Spotter program to share beauty of South Florida skies
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....
safety
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....
safety
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.
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10 Boca Raton crossings scheduled for closures or lane limits for safety upgrades
Several Boca Raton railroad crossings will temporarily close between July 14 and July 22 while Brightline performs safety improvements.
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Palm Beach Zoo shares 4 major summer updates, from Kids Free extension to Zoo Lights preview
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....
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Florida gas prices climb; Palm Beach County leads state with highest prices, AAA says
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.
safety
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.
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New free app allows families to explore downtown West Palm Beach
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....
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Could Palm Beach County beaches soon charge for parking? Here's what's proposed
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....
safety
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.
schools
Stuff the Bus, Volunteers pack record 36,000 backpacks for local students
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.
safety
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.
safety
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.
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Boynton Beach changes park address to match fallen K-9 officer's badge number as lasting tribute
Boynton Beach officially changed the address of Officer Joseph Crowder Park to 792, matching the fallen K-9 officer's badge number.
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Heat Advisory in effect for Palm Beach County Sunday afternoon
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...
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5 family members charged in alleged $12.5M construction fraud ring in West Palm Beach
Five family members face felony charges in an alleged $12.5M construction fraud ring operating out of West Palm Beach.
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Friends, family honor Connor Blais after deadly West Palm Beach hit-and-run
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.
coastal
Florida man accused of listing endangered sea turtle shell for $2K on Facebook Marketplace
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....
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Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by high-speed train in West Palm Beach
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a high-speed train in West Palm Beach Saturday evening.
safety
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...
safety
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...
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Pedestrian struck by high-speed train in West Palm Beach
A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after a high-speed train strike in West Palm Beach Saturday.
safety
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.
business
Family-run fraud ring hid $95.6M behind West Palm Beach storefront, investigators say
An ordinary West Palm Beach storefront allegedly concealed a family's $12.5 million criminal enterprise built on shell companies and fake insurance.