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PBSO Captain Urges Wellington Residents To Lock Vehicles, Homes
Vehicle thefts stand out among crimes that increased in Wellington in 2023, and one statistic points to a key reason why, the Wellington Village Council heard at a meeting Tuesday, July 16. In 62 percent of 61 vehicle thefts analyzed, the doors were unlocked, and the keys were inside the...
Roaches, rodents among restaurant food in Broward and Palm Beach. See the inspections
See which restaurant got closed for having a rodent problem, then reopened later the same day. People not washing hands before working with food seemed to be a common problem, also.
Best restaurants for great chicken wings + dining deals in Palm Beach County
Whether you're into drumettes or flats, prefer classic buffalo or something a little more exotic, National Chicken Wing Day is Monday, July 29 and it's time to get to your favorite restaurant and celebrate. Though incapable of providing sustained flight, the chicken wing has massive culinary appeal. ...
Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala sells for $31.7 million to Palm Beach County developer
Development of the former Winding Oaks Farm property in Ocala has advanced another step. Here's what we know: What's the latest at Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala? The former Winding Oaks Farm has sold for $31.7 million, according to a deed on file with the court clerk. ...
Boca school board race: Barbieri's endorsement seeks to thwart ex-superintendent's daughter
Outgoing Palm Beach County school board member Frank Barbieri has endorsed the once-suspended leader of the county's Democratic Party in hopes that she will defeat the daughter of Art Johnson, a former, highly criticized superintendent, in this year's election for the Boca Raton-area school board seat. Barbieri said he's concerned that Johnson's daughter...
Palm Beach County News: Biden out of race, Tiger Woods update, Florida sues moving companies
Looking for the top stories featured on the July 25 episode of our Palm Beach County News in 90 Seconds? See the story blurbs/links below. Biden exits 2024 presidential campaign. What will impact be for Florida Democrats? ...
Resident drivers “can’t afford” to live in their own homes with new $50 a day truck parking fines
Truck drivers say fines from a newly enforced truck parking ordinance are making living at their own homes unaffordable. After a long battle with the county, long-time trucker residents of Loxahatchee and The Acreage, Florida in Palm Beach County are no longer permitted to park their commercial vehicles at their own homes, disrupting their long-standing way of life.
Take a peek at the late CNN, Fox anchor Lou Dobbs' stunning house for sale in West Palm
The West Palm Beach home of late news anchor and political commentator Lou Dobbs is under contract for sale. It was put on the market for sale in April for $3.1 million, and later reduced to $2.9 million, according to the multiple listing service posted on Realtor.com. ...
Palm Beach County sheriff announces security measures for Netanyahu visit to Mar-a-Lago
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will arrive in Palm Beach County at about 11 a.m. Friday to meet with former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago Club, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said in a Thursday morning news conference. Held in conjunction with a representative of the U.S. Secret Service, who did...
PBC Sheriff recounts acting Secret Service director's time in local law enforcement
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Secret Service's new acting director has close ties to Palm Beach County. Ronald Rowe Jr. was appointed the role on Tuesday after former director Kimberly Cheatle's sudden resignation after lawmakers questioned her about the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. On Thursday morning,...
Education on the Ballot: Meet Matt Lane
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Election Day is August 20th, and once again education is on the ballot. In Florida, school board positions are non-partisan, but there is a measure on the ballot this November to require school board candidates to declare a party. Which means, the August election can decide these races. Don't skip it, and say you'll just vote in November!
Housing crisis hits healthcare workers in Palm Beach County: A call for change
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — It’s a problem hitting close to home for many of us. Hardworking individuals like teachers and hospitality workers are already struggling to make ends meet. But they’re not alone. CBS12’s Katie Bente spoke with the director of a local nursing home,...
Palm Springs preschool spotlighted during U.S. Small Business Administration visit
PALM SPRINGS, Fla. — The U.S. Small Business Administration said it has seen a record number of small businesses created in Florida since 2021, with more than $2 billion in loans distributed in South Florida alone last year. Officials from the agency along with Congresswoman Lois Frankel spoke with...
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