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Belvedere Baptist Church in West Palm Beach collecting school supplies for at-risk students
A West Palm Beach church is collecting school supplies to donate to Turning Points Academy, a public school serving at-risk students in the area.
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Shark concerns on beaches grow after dead hammerhead, another shark reported
Chris Cochran said he was taking his usual morning walk on Jupiter Beach Friday when he came across a dead great hammerhead on the shoreline.
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Boca Raton set to hold community sessions on new police headquarters plans
Boca Raton city staff are proposing two options for a new police headquarters after voters rejected a $175 million bond proposal in March.
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Palm Beach County families scramble for solutions as Bethesda Hospital ends pediatric rehab services
Bethesda Hospital is ending pediatric rehab at 3 Palm Beach County locations Aug. 21, leaving families scrambling for new care.
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Singer Island paid parking returns, drawing complaints from visitors and businesses
Paid parking is back on Singer Island after a two-month pause, with fees up to $40 raising concerns.
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Florida affordability struggles push Treasure Coast man to relocate to Puerto Rico
A Treasure Coast man said rising property taxes in Florida pushed him to leave the state and buy a home in Puerto Rico, where he pays nothing in property taxes....
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New details: PSL murder-suicide victim was a PBSO 911 dispatcher; killer used AR rifle
A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office communications officer was killed by her longtime partner after ending their relationship, police said.
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Palm Beach County confirms locally acquired dengue fever case, health experts urge mosquito prevention
Palm Beach County confirmed a locally acquired dengue fever case. Experts urge residents to remove standing water and avoid bites.
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Martin County animal hoarding case grows to 108 rescued animals as suspect remains free on bond
108 animals have been rescued in a Martin County hoarding case. The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast needs adopters, fosters, and donations.
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Decades old South Florida sexual assault case solved after DNA advancement
A Broward detective used advances in DNA testing to identify a suspect in the 1987 rape and armed burglary of an 85-year-old Deerfield Beach woman.
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Moving companies help send more than 36,000 backpacks to Palm Beach County schools
On Monday, volunteers, moving companies and community partners joined forces to begin transporting 36,707 backpacks filled with school supplies to 56 Title I sc...
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Honduran national convicted in South Florida firearms-trafficking operation
A federal jury convicted a Honduran national for trafficking firearms from South Florida to Honduras through straw purchases.
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3 Palm Beach County men sentenced for trafficking missing foster teens
Three Palm Beach County men received federal prison sentences of 12 to nearly 20 years for trafficking and exploiting three teenage foster-care runaways....
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Martin County deputies: Road rage suspect rams family's car into barbed-wire fence
A Florida man is jailed after deputies say he used a PIT maneuver to send a North Carolina family's SUV into a barbed-wire fence during a road rage attack....
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Girl, 3, dies days after toy kitchen incident at babysitter's Boynton Beach home
A 3-year-old girl died days after becoming trapped in a toy kitchen play set while at a babysitter’s Boynton Beach home, police said.
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Man dead, multiple injured in late-night I-95 crash in Riviera Beach
A West Palm Beach man died after a three-vehicle crash on I-95 in Riviera Beach shut down northbound lanes for more than four hours.
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West Palm Beach considers 400-room convention center hotel and parking deal
The proposed 18-story Curio hotel would use hundreds of spaces in the county-owned convention center garage, raising traffic and pedestrian-safety concerns....
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14-year-old killed in three car collision in PBC leaving two dead and four injured
A three car collision in Palm Beach County e\nded in
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3 Palm Beach County men sentenced for trafficking, sexually exploiting runaway foster teens
Three Palm Beach County men were sentenced in federal court for trafficking and exploiting runaway foster teens
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28-year-old West Palm Beach man killed in chain-reaction I-95 crash
A 28-year-old West Palm Beach man was killed Sunday night in a chain reaction crash on I-95 in Riviera Beach.
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Dengue fever case confirmed in Palm Beach County, mosquito-borne advisory issued
Palm Beach County health officials issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory after confirming a locally acquired case of dengue fever.
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Locally-acquired dengue fever case confirmed in Palm Beach County
A locally acquired dengue fever case has been confirmed in Palm Beach County. Health officials urge mosquito bite prevention steps
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Palm Beach County teacher inspiring future innovators through STEM
A Palm Beach County STEM teacher is helping students imagine careers as engineers, doctors and computer scientists — thanks to a classroom grant that brings han...
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Paid parking returns to Singer Island Monday, more kiosks coming
Many residents, business owners, employees and visitors received citations even after believing they followed the 2-hour free parking rule.
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Two dead, two hospitalized after three-vehicle crash with semi-truck in western PBC
Two people were killed and two others were hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck in western Palm Beach County on Saturday, according t...
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Crash blocks two left lanes on southbound I-95 near Forest Hill Boulevard
A crash on southbound I-95 near Forest Hill Boulevard in Palm Beach County is blocking two left lanes Sunday afternoon.
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55-year-old woman with dementia found safe in Boynton Beach, police say
Palm Springs police are searching for Claudia Cole, 55, who was last seen at 7:30 a.m. Sunday. She may have traveled to Boynton Beach.
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2 adults displaced after West Palm Beach house fire, Red Cross provides assistance
Two adults were displaced after a house fire on Cayman Circle West in West Palm Beach on Saturday.The American Red Cross said its Disaster Action Team responded...
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West Palm man accused of DUI, striking deputy’s motorcycle, making death threats in Keys
A West Palm Beach man is held on $50,000 bond after deputies say he struck an off-duty deputy’s motorcycle and threatened officers in Islamorada.
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West Palm Beach man arrested after striking deputy's motorcycle, threatening to kill officers in Islamorada
A West Palm Beach man was arrested Saturday after striking an off-duty deputy's motorcycle and threatening to kill officers in Islamorada.
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Stuff the Bus: Help Palm Beach County students start school ready
CBS12’s Stuff the Bus event is Thursday in West Palm Beach. Donate supplies, give online or rally your group to help local students and teachers.
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Slow-moving storms raise flooding threat across South Florida
Update: A Flood Advisory is in effect for Palm Beach County until 2:00 p.m.South Florida is in for another active weather day as deep tropical moisture combines...
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West Palm Beach woman arrested 7 months after deadly Jog Road hit-and-run
A West Palm Beach woman was arrested on Friday over 7 months after a deadly hit-and-run collision at a busy intersection.
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Southbound Turnpike crash in Boca Raton snarls traffic amid heavy rain
A crash on southbound Florida's Turnpike is causing lane closures and traffic in Boca Raton.
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Riviera Beach man's deadly I-95 crash as teen resurfaces after super speeder traffic stop
A high school field trip turned tragic when a teen driver allegedly caused a deadly I-95 crash. Nearly 3 years later, FHP says a 110 mph stop led to his arrest....
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Martin County considers changes to shark fishing rules on beaches after state directive
Martin County is reviewing its shark fishing ordinance after the state directed it to align with Florida law, sparking public concern over beach safety....
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Health department issues no-swim advisory after wastewater spill on Singer Island
A wastewater spill from a lift station on Singer Island has prompted a no-swim and no-irrigation advisory in Palm Beach County.
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Heat and flooding concerns grow as slow-moving storms develop in South Florida
South Florida will face a combination of dangerous heat and slow-moving thunderstorms today, with the greatest concern for localized flooding across the east co...
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'Loved beyond words': Family remembers transgender woman killed in Belle Glade shooting
A Palm Beach County family is mourning the death of their daughter who fatally shot in Belle Glade earlier this month.
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South Florida renters squeezed as housing costs climb to 50% of income for many residents
Rising rents in South Florida now consume 50% of income for many. Palm Beach County proposes $228.7M to tackle the affordable housing crisis.
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Backpack drive delivers more than 5,800 backpacks to Palm Beach County schools
Over 5,000 backpacks are being delivered to nine Palm Beach County elementary schools starting on Monday.
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Mother and daughter accused of filing false police report in Lake Worth Beach
A Lake Worth Beach woman and her mother are accused of filing a false police report, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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Pediatricians urge Palm Beach County families to schedule back-to-school shots now
With the first day of school just over a week away, families are scrambling to complete their school entry health requirements before students head back to class....
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Walmart Supercenter coming to Westlake as Palm Beach County's western communities grow
Real estate developer Minto Communities USA announced Friday the sale of a 24-acre parcel in Westlake to Walmart Supercenter, which is planning to build a 188,779-square-foot superstore....
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Man accused of assaulting police officer, stabbing another man at a camper home
A Loxahatchee man is accused of stabbing a man, and assaulting a police officer, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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Treasure Coast renters say costs are high as rental market holds flat, expert says
Treasure Coast renters say costs are straining budgets as a Martin County real estate agent says the rental market is flat but could shift.
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Free Palm Beach County program helps homeowners protect family homes and avoid costly probate
The Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County is encouraging homeowners to take advantage of a free estate planning and probate assistance program designed to help families protect their home....
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Woman who suffered brain injury in crash gets job as an engineer with defense contractor
Eight years after a crash left her in a coma, a Delray Beach woman is starting a mechanical engineering job at Northrop Grumman.
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Man accused of 3 attacks within minutes near Publix, Chili's near Delray Beach
Delray Beach police say a man threatened or attacked three victims within about 15 minutes near Publix and Chili’s before his Boca Raton arrest.
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Los Angeles man gets life sentence for fentanyl sale that killed Vero Beach resident
Federal prosecutors said a Los Angeles man was sentenced to life in federal prison for selling fentanyl that caused the death of a Treasure Coast man, then continuing to traffic the deadly drug just two days later....
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WPB police commanders manipulated scheduling system, IA report finds
A 72-page internal affairs report found six West Palm Beach police commanders used a scheduling loophole tied to 155 overlapping paid assignments.
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Chief: Five West Palm Beach police leaders fired following 'double-dipping' probe
West Palm Beach Police Chief Tony Araujo fired five command-level officers after a nearly two-year investigation into pay and supervision practices.
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West Palm Beach police chief fires 5 command officers after nearly 2-year overtime misconduct probe
West Palm Beach's police chief fired 5 command officers after a nearly 2-year probe into overtime misconduct and double dipping
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CBS12 News Athlete of the Week: Two baseball stars sominate the diamond
We're looking back at a pair of former CBS12 News Athletes of the Week who made lasting impacts on the baseball diamond in Palm Beach County.
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Palm Beach County records Florida's first 2026 death from 'flesh-eating' bacteria
A person in Palm Beach County has died after contracting a potentially deadly bacterium found in warm coastal waters and raw shellfish, according to newly updat...
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Welcome to 'Cat Heaven': Nine Lives Cafe pairs shelter cats with specialty coffee and Pilates
Nine Lives Cafe in West Palm Beach pairs shelter cat adoptions with specialty coffee and Pilates in a nonprofit cat cafe in the Northwood district
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Heat advisory continues as scattered storms remain focused near Lake Okeechobee
Dangerous heat will once again be the primary weather concern across South Florida today, while only isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected during the...
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Man dubbed 'Tequila Bandit' accused of liquor theft, later arrested for DUI
A man dubbed the "Tequila Bandit" by the Martin County Sheriff's Office was arrested.
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All crossings reopen after freight train crashes into SUV in Delray Beach
All crossing have reopened have a freight train struck an SUV on Thursday.
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Netflix docuseries renews scrutiny of Palm Beach County detective who investigated Wade Wilson
A Netflix docuseries is renewing scrutiny of a Palm Beach County detective who investigated Wade Wilson months before he murdered two women in 2019.