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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.
safety
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....
safety
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.
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Tiger Woods gets suspended license for 5 years after pleading no contest to reckless driving charge
Tiger Woods pleaded guilty Wednesday to reckless driving and careless driving in Martin County Court, receiving a five-year license suspension.
safety
West Palm Beach crews investigate deadly Tri-Rail strike; roads closed at crash site
A person was struck and killed by a Tri-Rail train on Wednesday morning.According to the West Palm Beach Fire Department (WPBPD), at around 5:32 a.m. crews re...
safety
Afternoon storm chances stay elevated through Labor Day weekend
Keep the umbrella nearby and leave some flexibility in outdoor plans: a wetter-than-usual late-summer pattern will remain in place across the Palm Beaches and T...
safety
Tiger Woods enters no-contest plea in DUI crash, license suspended 5 years
Tiger Woods is expected in a Martin County courtroom Wednesday morning for a change-of-plea hearing in the DUI case stemming from his March rollover crash....
Local
Delray Beach cemetery concerns grow as man says his mother was denied a burial plot
A Delray Beach man says the city denied his mother a burial plot at the municipal cemetery where generations of his family are laid to rest — and he says the problem is about far more than space....
safety
I-95 South blocked near Martin County; delays expected after multi-vehicle crash
Another crash on I-95 near Martin County has blocked off the southbound lanes, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office.
safety
Incident near Woolbright Road Bridge causes extensive lane closures
An incident near the Woolbright Road Bridge has resulted in the closure of several lanes on Woolbright Road, according to the Boynton Beach Police Department....
safety
Jupiter to launch first municipal fire department, connecting new era to 70-year-old local roots
The Town of Jupiter is launching its first-ever municipal fire department on Oct. 1, with deep roots in the community's 70-year history of volunteer service....
safety
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...
safety
Tiger Woods expected in Martin County court for change-of-plea hearing in DUI case
Tiger Woods is expected in a Martin County courtroom Wednesday morning for a change-of-plea hearing in the DUI case stemming from his March rollover crash....
safety
Motorcycle crash shuts down I-95 Southbound in Martin County
A motorcycle crash has left I-95 Southbound closed near Martin County, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol.
Local
Florida license plate reader removal order raises safety concerns from law enforcement on the Treasure Coast
Florida ordered license plate readers removed from state highways. Here's how Treasure Coast law enforcement and residents are responding.
business
AI and a shifting job market: What the next decade may hold for younger workers in South Florida
New federal data flags 40-plus jobs AI could impact. In South Florida, healthcare leads projected growth as unemployment ticks above the national average....
safety
Man arrested after falsely pulling fire alarm at JFK Medical Center
A man is accused of pulling the fire alarm at a hospital in Atlantis, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
government
Trump backs Scott Singer in bid to unseat Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz
Pres. Donald Trump is throwing his support behind former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer in the race for Florida's redrawn 25th Congressional District.
News
Fellsmere machete stabbing suspect captured and taken into custody Tuesday evening
The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an individual that they believe is a suspect in a machete stabbing.
News
Martin County sheriff backs limits on license plate readers, warns against full ban
Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek says the agency will comply with Florida’s camera order while seeking privacy safeguards for license plate readers....
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Martin County Sheriff's Office investigates body found in Hutchinson Island mangroves
A body discovered deep in the mangroves on Hutchinson Island is believed to belong to a man who had been reported missing days earlier.
safety
Stuart hospice employee accused of stealing a patient's rings faces grand theft charges
A former Treasure Coast Hospice employee is facing grand theft charges after Stuart police say she stole two rings from a patient while working as a CNA....
coastal
Palm Beach County teen selected to represent Team USA at the World Junior Surf Championship
Palm Beach County surfer Marlynn Glaub, 15, will represent Team USA at the ISA Junior Championships in El Salvador.
safety
West Palm Beach cameras not affected by Florida's Flock camera order
Florida is removing Flock cameras from state roads, but West Palm Beach’s police surveillance cameras remain as the city expands its CCTV program.
safety
Tiger Woods set for change-of-plea hearing in Martin County DUI case
Tiger Woods is set to appear in Martin County court Wednesday for a plea conference in the DUI case stemming from his March rollover crash on Jupiter Island....
safety
Tiger Woods scheduled for change-of-plea hearing in DUI case Wednesday morning
Tiger Woods is due in court Wednesday for a change-of-plea hearing in his DUI case from a March rollover crash on Jupiter Island.
safety
Jupiter to take over Fire Station 16 as county plans $2.18M on replacement properties
Palm Beach County spent nearly $1.09M on a second Donald Ross Road home as it replaces a fire station Jupiter will reclaim Oct. 1.
Local
31-year-old man found dead after personal watercraft incident on Lake Osborne near Lake Worth Beach
A 31-year-old man was found dead after a personal watercraft incident on Lake Osborne near Lake Worth Beach, according to FWC.
Local
9/11 anniversary events in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties mark 25 years
Here is a full list of 9/11 anniversary remembrance events planned across Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties.
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Body believed to be missing Port St. Lucie man found in Martin County mangroves
The Martin County Sheriff's Office has found a floating body near a beach on Tuesday.
safety
Lanes reopen after crash on I-95 North near Congress Ave. exit causes major delays in Palm Beach County
A crash on I-95 North in southern Palm Beach County is blocking five lanes and causing nearly 10 miles of delays Tuesday morning.
safety
Crash blocks 5 right lanes on I-95 north near Congress Avenue in Delray Beach
A crash has blocked five right lanes and snarled traffic on I-95 north in Palm Beach County on Tuesday morning.According to Florida 511, the crash is before Exi...
business
Flavor South Florida returns with dining deals at more than 100 restaurants from Boca Raton to Port St. Lucie
Flavor South Florida returns in September with prix fixe menus at more than 100 restaurants from Boca Raton to Port St. Lucie.
sports
Tropical moisture to keep rain chances elevated into Labor Day week in South Florida
South Florida is heading into the first week of September with a familiar late-summer pattern — heat, humidity and plenty of opportunities for showers and thund...
safety
Public meeting turns to questions about PBSO arrests following funeral service
Family members of several people arrested following a funeral procession in Boynton Beach are speaking out and questioning deputies' actions.
News
IRCSO assists Fellsmere PD in search for machete stabbing suspect
The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an individual that they believe is a suspect in a machete stabbing.
News
Body found near Stuart beach; officials investigate if it is missing Oklahoma man
The Martin County Sheriff's Office has found a floating body near a beach on Tuesday.MCSO said the body is floating near the House of Refuge in Stuart near Sou...
government
West Palm Beach commission unanimously backs 18-story, 400-room CityPlace hotel
The West Palm Beach City Commission in unanimously passed a resolution approving plans for a second major hotel near the Palm Beach County Convention Center....