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Gov. DeSantis announces in Jupiter a record $2.2 billion toward people with disabilities
JUPITER — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday morning, April 29, — a few days before Autism Awareness Month ends — that he is allocating $2.2 billion for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities from this year’s state budget. “That is the highest amount ever appropriated in the history of Florida by...
5 things to know about Michael Jordan and the NBA star's new mega-mansion in Jupiter
A company controlled by former NBA superstar Michael Jordan paid a recorded $16.5 million for a home in Jupiter's exclusive Bear's Club community in March 2024, not far from the sprawling 3-acre estate he built a decade ago. Palm Beach County official records show the sale of the home was...
Famous people, celebrity sightings in Palm Beach County so far in 2024
From top (G.O.A.T.) athletes and Royals, to famous musicians, to TV and movie stars, Palm Beach County always has its share of famous people who either play here or call it home. So far in 2024, many celebrities have been spotted playing, staying and grabbing grub in our county. Just to name a few:...
Motel rescue to beloved resident, McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary mourns Slammer the tiger
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary grieves as it announces the passing of one of its beloved tigers on Tuesday — Slammer. The tiger's unique name originated from the unusual circumstances surrounding his rescue. Discovered at a Motel 6 in Orlando, Slammer's previous owner faced legal charges and incarceration, leading to the tiger's confiscation, the sanctuary said.
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2017 murder of 1 of 2 twin brothers
A 26-year-old West Palm Beach man was sentenced to life in prison Monday for the 2017 murder of one of two twin brothers whose bodies were found burned on the side of the Beeline Highway. Darin Byrd was found guilty of second-degree murder last month in the fatal shooting of...
‘Women are scared and angry:’ The reality of the Florida’s new six-week abortion law sets in
On Tuesday, the reality of Florida’s new six-week abortion ban hit the radar of pregnant women seeking care. At a Planned Parenthood clinic in West Palm Beach, doctors scrambled to provide abortions for anyone pregnant beyond six weeks. Women crowded into a waiting room, returning for a pill or surgical procedure. The men who brought them paced the parking lot or sat in cars watching for the ...
12th suspected Broadmoor Gang member arrested in racketeering roundup
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The 12th and final man wanted in connection with a racketeering ring linked to a Palm Beach County gang landed in jail over the weekend. Patrick “Skip” Hutchins was booked Sunday on counts of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, records show.
How did fecal matter get into Riviera Beach water? Report provides clues
Since Riviera Beach first announced that water from a city well had tested positive for E. coli months earlier, WPTV has been working to get answers about the quality of the city's drinking water.
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