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Boca Raton man arrested, charged with grand theft from construction site
A man is accused of stealing from a construction site in Boca Raton, according to the Boca Raton Police Department.
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Palm Beach Gardens man gets 127 years in prison in Stuart child exploitation case
Phoenix Monserrate was sentenced to 127 years in prison after a Stuart child exploitation investigation that began with messages found on a juvenile’s phone....
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Palm Beach County 'separated' from employee accused of antisemitic gesture, 'Heil Hitler' remark to driver
The employee has until end of day on Friday, Sept 4, to appeal the decision; however, as of Wednesday afternoon, the county has not received any such request, Palm Beach County told WPTV....
business
Woman facing 72 charges in Palm City hoarding case pleads not guilty after surrendering dogs
Paige O'Donnell has surrendered 36 Border Collies rescued from her Palm City home and pleaded not guilty to 72 charges in what the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast calls its worst-ever animal hoarding case....
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PBSO: Man took $50K South Florida Water Management truck from Everglades project site
A Hallandale Beach man is charged after deputies say he took a $50,000 South Florida Water Management truck from a secured site near Belle Glade.
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White finance director sues Riviera Beach, alleging racism and retaliation
A longtime financial officer for the city of Riviera Beach has filed a lawsuit against the city, accusing elected officials and its employees of racial discrimi...
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West Palm Beach officer injured after vehicle hits marked police e-bike on Clematis Street
A West Palm Beach police officer suffered minor injuries after a vehicle struck the marked police e-bike on Clematis Street, police said.
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Buying a gun for someone else? ATF warns that 'favor' could cost 15 years, $250K
A monthlong campaign launching across Palm Beach County carries a simple warning: Buying a gun for someone who cannot legally purchase it is a federal crime....
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Major crash blocks 3 left lanes on I-95 north near Forest Hill Boulevard
A major crash blocked three left lanes of I-95 northbound near Forest Hill Boulevard in Palm Beach County, causing delays Thursday morning.
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Palm Beach County firefighters kick off annual Fill the Boot drive for Muscular Dystrophy
Palm Beach County firefighters launch their annual Fill the Boot campaign Friday, raising money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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Former Pahokee football star and NFL Draft pick Alphonso Smith Jr. passes away at 40
Former NFL defensive back and Pahokee legend Alphonso Smith Jr. dies at 40. Remembering his storied career from Palm Beach County to Wake Forest and the NFL....
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Palm Beach County employee fired following alleged 'Heil Hitler' remark, Nazi salute
A Palm Beach County employee was separated after an alleged Nazi salute and 'Heil Hitler' remark.
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Boca Raton teen faces DUI manslaughter charge in 2025 crash that killed motorcyclist
A 16-year-old faces a second-degree felony charge after surveillance video captured the June 2025 crash that killed a motorcyclist on North Dixie Highway...
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Exclusive: Miss America 2026 speaks with CBS12 before crowning successor in West Palm
The crown is polished, the gowns are ready, and the spotlight is shining on West Palm Beach!52 delegates have arrived in the Palm Beaches this week.
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Battle brews over Jim Brandon Equestrian Center as Palm Beach County pushes to privatize public park
A battle is brewing over the future of the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center as Palm Beach County officials consider privatizing the public park to cut costs, a move that has sparked fierce opposition from the local equestrian community....
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Flood Advisory for Palm Beach County until midnight
FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 12PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY. Flood advisory(WPEC)* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHE...
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Tiger Woods' license is suspended — can he drive a golf cart?
When golf legend Tiger Woods received his 5-year drivers license suspension in his Wednesday plea agreement for a March crash on Jupiter Island, the question almost immediately came up: Can he still drive a golf cart?...
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Exclusive: Miss America 2026 speaks with CBS12 before crowning successor
The crown is polished, the gowns are ready, and the spotlight is shining on West Palm Beach!52 delegates have arrived in the Palm Beaches this week.
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Palm Beach County hits pause on new license plate camera permits
Just days after the Florida Department of Transportation ordered license plate reader cameras removed from state highways, Palm Beach County is putting the brakes on approving any new installations on county rights-of-way....
government
Byron Donalds campaigns in Delray Beach, addresses DeSantis endorsement and Hope Florida
Republican candidate for governor Byron Donalds will host a “Defending the Florida Dream” Q&A event in Delray Beach on Wednesday.
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Delray Beach broker arrested on DUI, hit-and-run charges in Boca Raton
A Delray Beach broker is accused of backing into another car and driving away while under the influence, according to the Boca Raton Police Department....
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FAA seeks permanent flight restrictions near Mar-a-Lago, keeping rules around DJT airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to make permanent the flight restrictions that have reshaped air traffic around President Donald J. Trump Inter...
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Delray Beach police arrest 25-year-old accused of traveling to meet minor for sex
A man is accused of traveling to meet a minor for sex in Delray Beach, according to the Delray Beach Police Department.
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Miss Florida Alexandra de Roos ready to represent state at Miss America in West Palm Beach
Miss Florida Alexandra de Roos discusses advocacy, resilience and representing her state as the Miss America competition arrives in West Palm Beach.
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Missing DoorDash drink sparks armed confrontation in Palm Beach, police say
What was supposed to be a routine DoorDash delivery in Palm Beach turned into an armed confrontation Monday over a missing "Dragon Burst Iced" drink.
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5.67 million eggs head to Florida food banks, including PBC, Treasure Coast
Florida food banks are receiving 5.67 million eggs to help families, including those in Palm Beach County, with rising costs.
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Typo mishap nearly cost a West Palm Beach driver big bucks after parking lot mix-up
A West Palm Beach man received a $85 bill after typing the letter "O" instead of the number zero at a parking kiosk.
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Former St. Lucie GOP chairman arrested in Martin County saw palmetto berry case
Former St. Lucie GOP chairman Kenneth Nail was arrested after deputies said he harvested saw palmetto berries at public parks without proper authorization....
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Boca Raton teen accused of driving while high in 2025 crash that killed scooter rider
A 17-year-old Boca Raton man is facing a DUI manslaughter charge one year after investigators say he caused a deadly crash while high on marijuana.
sports
West Palm Beach records its hottest meteorological summer since record-keeping began in 1888
West Palm Beach averaged 85.1° from June–August 2026, breaking its all-time summer heat record set in 2016 and 2011.
government
Lake Worth Beach passes 3-year PBSO contract after heated immigration debate
Lake Worth Beach commissioners approved a three-year PBSO contract in a 3-1 vote after residents and officials raised concerns about ICE cooperation.
schools
Teacher Feature: PBC history teacher uses "mirror or window" lessons to help AP students
CBS12 News highlights Wendy Zietz, a 30-year educator and AP history teacher at Olympic Heights High School in Boca Raton.
government
Byron Donalds holds Q&A with voters in Delray Beach
Republican candidate for governor Byron Donalds will host a “Defending the Florida Dream” Q&A event in Delray Beach on Wednesday.
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WATCH LIVE: Tiger Woods scheduled for change-of-plea hearing in Martin County
Golf legend Tiger Woods is scheduled to appear before Judge Darren Steele at 8:30 a.m. this morning in Martin County Court for a change-of-plea hearing, five months after his March 27 arrest...