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Serenity Garden Tea House owner vows to find new home after eviction from West Palm Beach location
Serenity Garden Tea House & Cafe in West Palm Beach faces eviction after 28 years on South Dixie. The owner vows to find a new location. Last high tea is Aug. 23....
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Boca Raton man arrested after $8K fishing gear theft in Florida Keys
A Boca Raton man was arrested Thursday after deputies say he stole about $8,000 worth of fishing rods and electric reels from a victim in Islamorada.
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Palm Beach County man pleads guilty in fentanyl death case, gets 30 years
Casey Lafontant pleaded guilty to manslaughter and fentanyl charges in Palm Beach County and was sentenced to 30 years in prison under a plea agreement, Friday....
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Man accused of illegally harvesting saw palmetto berries in Boca Raton natural area
A man faces a felony charge after deputies say he illegally harvested saw palmetto berries from a Boca Raton natural area without permission.
safety
Palm Beach County property tax campaign hits the road on fire trucks
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue is putting property tax decals on its trucks ahead of Florida’s Amendment 3 vote.
safety
17 arrested in Martin County drug bust; 4 kilos of cocaine, 2 lbs. of pot, 8 guns seized
Sheriff’s Office to detail a three-month narcotics investigation with 16 arrests, kilos of cocaine, guns and an unusual scheme allegedly used to lure buyers....
safety
Operation 'Beneath the Surface': 17 arrested, 4 kilos of cocaine seized in Martin County drug bust
A months-long multi-agency investigation dismantled a cocaine trafficking network operating out of Indiantown's Booker Park area, resulting in 17 arrests and more than 200 felony charges...
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Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by SUV in Boynton Beach
A 58-year-old man was critically injured Wednesday morning after being hit by an SUV while crossing a busy Boynton Beach intersection.
safety
Crash on NB Florida’s Turnpike in Boca Raton causes morning commute delays
A crash on Florida's Turnpike north in Boca Raton is causing morning commute delays Friday, with slow moving traffic for six miles.
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Jupiter Medical Center NICU nurse helps create viral moment between Hobe Sound sisters
What began as a day filled with joy quickly turned into one filled with uncertainty for a Hobe Sound family.
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Riviera Beach domestic violence attack highlights new Florida pet protection law
A woman who survived a domestic violence attack is now receiving protections under a new Florida law that includes pets as part of domestic violence cases, according to State Rep. Debra Tendrich....
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Man accused of stealing nearly $5,000 in antiques at South Florida Fairgrounds
A man is accused of stealing nearly $5,000 worth of items from an antique show at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
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'I've never seen anything like it': Deputies describe rescuing 36 neglected Border Collies from Palm City home
Martin County deputies spent hours inside a filth-filled Palm City home this week rescuing 36 neglected Border Collies, and now they're speaking out about what they found — and what comes next in the case against the dogs' owner....
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$57 million in unclaimed property returned to Floridians in July 2026, CFO says
Palm Beach County still has over 1.5 million claimable accounts totaling more than $548 million waiting to be claimed, CFO Blaise Ingoglia announced Thursday....
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Sisters accused of stealing nearly $8,000 of goods from Saks at Town Center at Boca Raton
A pair of sisters from Maryland are accused of stealing nearly $8,000 worth of merchandise from the Town Center at Boca Raton.
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Palm Beach Diocese rolls out sweeping new safeguards following clergy controversy
The Diocese of Palm Beach has adopted sweeping new rules on clergy conduct, abuse allegations, reporting, whistleblowers and priest monitoring.
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5 children watch as parents are detained by Border Patrol in Lake Worth Beach
Video shows five children saying goodbye as Border Patrol detains their parents in Lake Worth Beach, leaving their 18-year-old daughter to care for siblings....
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Fantasy 5 ticket sold at CityPlace Publix wins $119K in Wednesday evening drawing
A Fantasy 5 ticket sold at the Publix at CityPlace in West Palm Beach matched all five Aug. 12 evening numbers to win $119,225.69.
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Demand for free meals surges at Boca Helping Hands in Lake Worth Beach
Boca Helping Hands says it served 543 hot meals this week at its Lake Worth Beach location, up from a typical 400, as SNAP benefit losses leave more Floridians food insecure....
safety
West Palm Beach man accused of a $21K beauty heist spanning five counties
From ULTA to CVS, police say a West Palm Beach man racked up tens of thousands in stolen beauty products across Florida before he was arrested Wednesday....
safety
2 Stuart police officers reprimanded, 1 suspended over domestic assault investigation
Two Stuart police officers were disciplined after an internal affairs probe found failures in investigating and documenting a domestic violence call.
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South Florida drought sees mixed changes despite summer rainfall
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows a mix of improvement and deterioration across South Florida this week as uneven summer rainfall continues to affect the re...
schools
Helping preschoolers build reading skills despite growing screen time
Palm Beach County educators are helping preschoolers overcome screen-time habits, build early reading skills and get ready for kindergarten.
government
Three candidates face off for open Martin County District 2 commission seat
Three Republicans are vying for an open Martin County Commission seat, with Tuesday's primary potentially deciding who takes the job.
schools
Palm Beach County Schools navigate teacher raises, job cuts amid enrollment decline
The new school year is underway in Palm Beach County, with teachers and students settling back into classrooms across the district.Teachers are also starting th...
sports
Heat dome settles over Florida with feels-like temperatures near 110
A prolonged stretch of dangerous heat is beginning across South Florida, with heat index values potentially climbing above 110 degrees today and little meaningf...
business
Palm Beach County community rallies to support Colombia earthquake victims
Local businesses and residents in Palm Beach County are collecting supplies and raising money for victims of the Colombia earthquake, which has killed 181 people....
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Martin County Sheriff's Office saves senior citizen from $600,000 gold bar scam
A Martin County senior citizen nearly lost $600,000 to a gold bar scam, but with the help of Martin County Sheriff’s Office deputies, the crisis was averted....
schools
Indian River County school district looks to sell around 10 properties across the county
Indian River County's school district may sell around 10 properties, including older schools and land, to fund capital improvements.
business
West Palm Beach residents push to pause major development, demand community voice in city's future
West Palm Beach residents want a development pause, infrastructure study and community listening sessions to shape the city's future growth.
schools
Martin County student's first day of school ends in tears following a hot and crowded bus ride
A Martin County mom says her daughter's first day of high school ended in tears after a hot, overcrowded bus ride home.
business
Florida lawmaker pushes for breeder registry after Martin County animal hoarding case
Sate Rep. Meg Weinberger wants mandatory dog breeder registry after 36 Border Collies rescued from Palm City home in worst case Humane Society has seen....
government
Trail cam, AirTags and missing signs ignite clash between Martin County candidates
We are less than a week away from the August election and we have another story about campaign signs and bad blood and mud-slinging between candidates....
Local
5 local people among 7 charged in alleged $100M Florida workers' comp fraud scheme
Florida AG James Uthmeier charged seven people, including five from Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast, in an alleged nearly $100M fraud scheme.
schools
North Palm Beach parent raises school zone safety concerns as new year brings congested drop-off traffic
A North Palm Beach parent is raising safety concerns about the morning drop-off routine outside the K-8 Conservatory School as the new school year gets underway and traffic around campuses grows congested....
schools
Students sit on floor of overcrowded Suncoast bus, same concerns as last year
A Palm Beach County father wants answers after he says his 13-year-old daughter spent half her first bus ride home from Suncoast High School on the floor....
business
Palm Beach County battles Texas, Tennessee for corporate headquarters in high-stakes economic competition
Palm Beach County's top economic development official warns the region must compete harder with Texas, Tennessee and Virginia for high-paying corporate jobs....
Local
Palm Beach Gardens residents push back on oak tree removal plan, call for code changes
Residents in a Palm Beach Gardens community are fighting a plan to remove hundreds of oak trees and calling for changes to city tree removal codes.
safety
Off-duty Boynton Beach officer helps save woman after downtown Nashville crash
A Boynton Beach officer on vacation in Nashville was caught in a deadly crash — and ended up performing CPR on a critically injured victim.
business
Border Collie Society of America condemns neglect in Palm City hoarding case, donates $1,000 to organization
The Border Collie Society of America condemned the neglect of 36 dogs found in Palm City, and donated $1,000 to the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast as part of the rescue effort....
schools
Palm Beach County teachers earn degrees while teaching full time through district program
18 Palm Beach County teachers earned bachelor's degrees while teaching full time through a district-backed program.
safety
Vehicle fire causes 3-mile backup on Florida’s Turnpike south near Boynton Beach
A vehicle fire on Florida’s Turnpike is causing major delays Wednesday morning in Palm Beach County, with traffic backed up more than three miles.
schools
B2S: Martin Co. schools launch ‘flexible education’ with online, hybrid and campus options
CBS12 News is continuing our coverage for back-to-school week!The Martin County School District is rolling out a brand-new way for families to customize how the...
schools
B2S: Martin Co. School District earns second straight A rating as scores hit record highs
CBS12 News is continuing our coverage for back-to-school week.The Martin County School District is starting the new year on an academic high. The district earne...
schools
'MY HERO': Jupiter High student saves dad's life using CPR skills he learned weeks before
A Jupiter High student saved his father's life using CPR skills learned in P.E. class just two weeks before his dad had a heart attack.
safety
Heat takes center stage as South Florida faces another stretch of dangerous temperatures
Dangerous heat will be South Florida's primary weather concern today and through much of the upcoming week, with only periodic thunderstorms offering brief reli...
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Perseid meteor shower peaks Wednesday Night: How to watch from South Florida
South Florida skywatchers could be in for a treat Wednesday night as one of the best meteor showers of the year reaches its peak. Perseid Meteor Shower.(WPEC)Th...
business
Palm Beach County restaurants launch donation drive for Colombia earthquake victims
Several Colombian-owned restaurants across Palm Beach County are turning into donation centers as the local community comes together to help families affected....
government
Wellington votes on age restriction and valid government ID for e-bikes and e-scooters
Wellington has voted on new rules for e-bike and e-scooter riders, including age limits and ID requirements.
business
Martin County animal hoarding cases highlight gaps in Florida's animal cruelty laws
Two Martin County animal hoarding cases three weeks apart are fueling calls for tougher Florida laws on animal cruelty and hoarding.
schools
Palm Beach County father demands answers after students sit on bus floor
Palm Beach County father Jon Borowka is demanding answers after his 13-year-old daughter and other students sat on bus floor during overcrowded ride home from school....
business
Dog owner faces 72 charges in what Humane Society calls the worst animal hoarding case it has ever seen
Staff at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) in Palm City are in the midst of an arduous process: medically grooming, bathing and examining 36 Border Collies brought to them Monday....
Local
'Like a lose-lose': Florida homeowners weigh roof costs, materials and insurance as insurers watch age closely
West Palm Beach homeowners discover metal roofs don't always lower insurance premiums. Learn how roof age affects Florida homeowners insurance rates.