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Lake Worth Beach to offer Benny’s on the Beach lease extension
The future of Benny’s on the Beach is back in the spotlight after the restaurant’s owners submitted a request to extend its pier-side lease through 2043....
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Dangerous heat tightens grip as storm chances increase later this week
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect through 7 PM for Palm Beach County.South Florida will continue to endure intense heat and humidity this week, while...
government
Delray Beach considers new e-bike rules after dangerous encounters on city streets
City Commissioner Julie Casale is proposing an ordinance that would crack down on speeding, sidewalk riding and require IDs and helmets for riders under 16....
safety
Jupiter leaders move forward with new assessment fee for fire rescue funding
With Jupiter set to launch its own fire rescue department on October 1, town leaders are taking a major step in deciding how to pay for it.
schools
Martin County residents push to open high school pool for public swim education
Martin County residents want the high school pool open to the public to improve swim access and reduce drownings.
government
Palm Beach County voters get inside look at election process amid redistricting changes
Some Palm Beach County voters got a behind-the-scenes look at how ballots are prepared, sorted and counted during a series of tours at elections headquarters....
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West Palm Beach approves nearly $15M Fern Street railroad crossing project to ease downtown traffic
West Palm Beach commissioners have approved a nearly $15 million project to build a new railroad crossing on Fern Street.
schools
Temple Israel celebrates opening of new campus in West Palm Beach
The first jewish congregation in Palm Beach County is beginning a new chapter with a new place of worship.
coastal
Weekend beach dance parties in Jupiter spark debate over sea turtle nesting season
Record numbers of loggerhead and leatherback sea turtle nests have been documented on Florida beaches this year.
News
World Cup kicks off integrated push to crush human trafficking in South Florida
State leaders, law enforcement are executing a massive, unified defense against what officials call an "ugly side" of major sporting events: human trafficking....
Local
Thursday on CBS12: Families seek answers on Treasure Coast brain cancer cases
For years, families on the Treasure Coast have asked whether glioblastoma cases in parts of St. Lucie County are connected — and whether something in the enviro...
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CFO Ingoglia says Palm Beach County wasted $443M; county administrator disputes claim
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia says Palm Beach County wasted $443M and should cut taxes, but County Administrator Joe Abruzzo calls the claim false.
safety
Passenger killed after golf cart, car collide near Military Trail
A passenger in a golf cart died days after a crash involving a Toyota Camry in Lake Worth, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
safety
Tiger Woods DUI case: Prosecutors to subpoena medical records after March 2026 arrest
Florida prosecutors subpoena Tiger Woods' medical records from a March 2026 hospitalization in an ongoing Martin County DUI case
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Florida road renaming measure for President Trump, Charlie Kirk moves to DeSantis' desk
A bill that would rename two well-known South Florida roadways after President Donald Trump and controversial conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk.
Local
Rapids Water Park ends interim youth supervision policy for guests 17 and under
Rapids Water Park in Riviera Beach has ended its interim youth supervision policy, which had required guests ages 17 and younger to be accompanied by an adult chaperone....
Local
Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia claims Palm Beach County wasted $1.2 billion over last 6 years
Florida's Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia held a press conference in Boca Raton this morning on 'wasteful' spending in Palm Beach County.
safety
Friends mourn 14-year-old struck by speeding driver in Boynton Beach deadly crash
Christopher Cetoute was struck and killed Friday night along North Congress Avenue. Friends remember him as loyal, caring and hilarious. No charges have been filed....
safety
Palm Beach Gardens woman gets repeated toll bills tied to stolen temp tag
A Palm Beach Gardens woman keeps getting SunPass toll bills tied to a stolen temp tag, even after filing a police report and disputes.
safety
14-year-old Boynton Beach teen killed in Congress Avenue pedestrian crash; investigation ongoing
A 14-year-old Boynton Beach boy was killed after being struck by a vehicle on North Congress Avenue. Police say the investigation is ongoing.
safety
Man dies in Martin County vehicle fire; cause under investigation
A fatal vehicle fire near Citrus Blvd. in Martin County is under investigation. DNA testing is needed to confirm the victim's identity.
Local
Vanilla Ice surprises Palm Beach County deputy at awards ceremony honoring her 30 years of service
Rapper Vanilla Ice surprised a Palm Beach County deputy at her 30-year service ceremony, thanks to a kind act during a traffic stop.
Local
Summer reading challenge brings families together at Palm Beach County Library
Palm Beach County Library System invites all ages to join its “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Challenge with prizes, events, and more.
business
Boynton Beach redevelopment projects bring housing and retail, but small businesses face uncertain future
Two CRA projects are reshaping downtown Boynton Beach, but a 30-year restaurant owner says small businesses are being left behind.
safety
Early morning fire kills 4 dogs, exposes animal neglect at West Palm Beach property
A fire at a West Palm Beach property killed 4 dogs and exposed squalid conditions for multiple animals. The investigation is ongoing.
safety
Brush fire burns more than 100 acres Sunday in Palm City
Brush fire burns more than 100 acres Sunday in Palm City. Martin County Fire Rescue and the Florida Forest Service are responding to the wildfire near Newfield Boulevard and Southwest Citrus Boulevard....
government
Sara Baxter returns to Palm Beach County Commission race as District 6 candidates respond to her reversal
Mayor Sara Baxter is back in the Palm Beach County District 6 race with a Trump endorsement. Opponents say community issues must come first.
safety
28-year-old motorcyclist killed in Boynton Beach crash
A West Palm Beach man was killed Friday in a motorcycle crash at Boynton Beach Boulevard and El Clair Ranch Road, PBSO says.
Local
Delray Beach fights to honor Pulse victims 10 years later amid new state restrictions
Ten years after Pulse, Delray Beach advocates push for a permanent memorial as state laws threaten city funding and land use.
government
Indian River County leaders warn property tax amendment could cost county $50M
Treasure Coast leaders are navigating the property tax amendment that voters will see on the ballot this November.
safety
Driver charged with vehicular homicide 8 months after I-95 crash killed 92-year-old woman in Boynton Beach
A Palm Beach County man faces a vehicle homicide charge eight months after a crash on Interstate 95 in Boynton Beach killed a woman just three days from her 93rd birthday....
arts
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces major Medicaid fraud prevention measures at press conference in West Palm Beach
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced major Medicaid fraud prevention measures during a press conference in West Palm Beach, targeting staged operations and fake providers across South Florida....
Local
Woman born without right hand goes viral after deputy accuses her of holding phone in right hand
A Palm Beach County deputy pulled over a Lake Worth woman for allegedly holding her phone in her right hand while driving. There was just one problem — she was born without a right hand....
Local
Curaçao's World Cup team trains in Boca Raton before historic debut
Curaçao, an island nation with a population of just over 150,000 people, is the smallest nation to qualify for the tournament and went undefeated in all 10 of its 2026 World Cup qualifying matches....
government
Sara Baxter drops congressional bid, reenters commission race after Trump post
Sara Baxter drops her congressional bid and reenters the Palm Beach County Commission race after President Trump posted on Truth Social that he'd rather she stay on the commission....
Local
Fresh produce prices force Palm Beach County families to adapt shopping habits
Shoppers are changing how they buy groceries as fresh fruit and vegetable prices climbed more than 6% over the past year, according to Thursday's federal inflation report and new consumer research....
News
Hundreds of fish found dead in Port St. Lucie community after city's algae treatment
Dead fish were floating on top of the water at the Sawgrass Lakes community in Port St Lucie after an algae treatment.
Local
Wellington tops Palm Beach County rent costs, while Belle Glade offers cheapest
New HUD data reveals Wellington leads Palm Beach County rental costs at $2,850 for one-bedroom while Belle Glade offers cheapest rates at $890. See full breakdown....
coastal
5 O'Clock Somewhere Fest brings 30,000 music fans, major economic impact to downtown West Palm Beach
The 5 O'Clock Somewhere Fest is taking over downtown West Palm Beach this Friday and Saturday, bringing thousands of country music fans to the city's waterfront....
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Wellington Soccer Club sees record registrations as World Cup excitement builds in South Florida
Wellington Soccer Club hits a record 840 registrations as World Cup excitement fuels youth soccer growth across South Florida.
business
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast Thrift Stores boost animal care during shelter renovations
Humane Society of the Treasure Coast thrift stores are helping shelter animals during renovations, with cats housed off-site and foster homes needed.
safety
Man shoots at ex-girlfriend, friend in parking lot in Boynton Beach before being shot himself, police say
Frisner St. Cyr, 44, shot at his ex-girlfriend and her friend in a Boynton Beach parking lot Wednesday before one victim returned fire, police said.
Local
Singer Island beach littered with trash, overflowing cans after Memorial Day
WPTV reporter Christy Waite was on assignment at Singer Island when she found the beach trashed after the Memorial Day holiday.
Local
Delray Beach moves forward with e-bike safety ordinance after resident concerns
Delray Beach is moving forward with an e-bike safety ordinance that could limit speeding, ban sidewalk riding and require helmets for riders under 16.
government
Riviera Beach parking program paused after city council member wrongfully cited
Riviera Beach paused its paid parking program after a council member was ticketed for driving into a lot without parking.
safety
Boynton Beach police respond to shooting near Quantum Boulevard
The Boynton Beach Police Department is currently on the scene of a shooting near Quantum Boulevard, just east of Congress Avenue.
government
Brightline station location debate divides Martin County community and commissioner
Martin County Commissioner Ed Ciampi called on county staff to open discussions with Brightline leadership about potentially moving the planned train station away from its previously agreed-upon downtown Stuart location....
government
Palm Beach County braces for up to $324 million in losses if Florida property tax reform passes
Palm Beach County commissioners are wrestling with this year's budget while bracing for what could be significant revenue losses if Florida voters approve a property tax reform referendum....
government
Lake Worth Beach takes next step toward new downtown parking garage
A controversial proposal to build a new downtown parking garage in Lake Worth Beach is moving forward after a commission vote during a quasi-judicial hearing....
schools
School board raises safety concerns about proposed AI data center near elementary school
Palm Beach County School Board raises safety concerns about an AI data center planned 1,200 feet from Saddle View Elementary School.
Local
Portugal's national soccer team set to begin World Cup training in Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens is preparing to welcome its second World Cup soccer powerhouse, with Portugal's national team set to arrive as the tournament kicks off tomorrow....
Local
West Palm Beach's first Trader Joe's location on South Dixie Highway to open June 12
The 9,404-square-foot Trader Joe's, located at 8111 South Dixie Highway, will open at 9 a.m. Friday with a grand opening celebration.
Local
Riviera Beach man accused of dragging FHP trooper during traffic stop, leading to pursuit
A Riviera Beach man faces multiple charges after a Florida Highway Patrol trooper was dragged following a traffic stop at an Interstate 95 exit ramp in Boynton Beach on Sunday, according to law enforcement....
safety
Duo arrested in Jupiter shoplifting spree involving stolen steaks
Police arrested a duo in Jupiter for shoplifting steaks from multiple grocery stores, with a juvenile present during the incidents.
Local
Alan Jackson's '5 O'Clock Somewhere Fest' brings road closures, parking changes to downtown West Palm Beach
If you are attending Alan Jackson's "5 O'Clock Somewhere Fest" in downtown West Palm Beach on June 12-13, music fans should plan ahead.
arts
Gospel singer BeBe Winans to perform at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach on June 13
Six-time Grammy Award winner BeBe Winans will be in West Palm Beach this weekend. Recently, we spoke with Winans about his upcoming tour stop at the Kravis Center. Winans said he hopes his singing will be inspirational....
safety
Man sentenced to prison after fleeing police and crashing vehicle in Delray Beach
Xayvion C. Singleton, 26, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a January 2025 incident in Delray Beach and received a sentence of over 3 ½ years in state prison....
safety
Boynton Beach police arrest suspect after trooper dragged during traffic stop
A suspect with an active burglary warrant was arrested in Boynton Beach after fleeing a traffic stop, dragging a trooper, and leading police on a search involving drones, K-9 units, and witness reports....
safety
Stuart approves contract with police lieutenants
Stuart city leaders approved a contract with police lieutenants, including a pay increase of over 7%, effective through September 2028.
government
Palm Beach approves helipad at Mar-a-Lago with strict rules post-Trump presidency
The Palm Beach Town Council has approved an agreement allowing the Mar-a-Lago helipad to remain after Donald Trump’s presidency, restricting its use to emergencies involving Donald or Melania Trump....