Boca Raton FL

Florida lawmakers traveled to Tallahassee this week to voice concerns about proposed property tax changes, warning that eliminating the revenue source could devastate local services while acknowledging residents' frustration with rising costs. Over the last few months, WPTV has covered the fight over property taxes....

Florida mornings start early for people who take bagels seriously. Across the state, alarm clocks are set for one reason only, getting there before the bagels are gone. From Jupiter to Marathon, these shops sell chewy, golden-brown bagels that disappear fast. Locals line up without complaining, because they know it...

Nearly four months after being placed on paid administrative leave, Florida Atlantic University English professor Dr. Kate Polak is speaking publicly for the first time, sitting down with WFLX’s Michael Hoffman. Polak was one of three FAU professors placed on leave in September following social media posts made...

January 13, 2026 – The Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation recently welcomed guests to Lynn Cancer Institute for a ceremony and reception recognizing the Blackman Scholars Program. The event honored Dr. Youssef Zeidan, whose work reflects the innovation, commitment and clinical excellence that continue to advance...

After recent sightings, many are wondering if the military is mobilizing over the South Florida sky.

The Coral Springs Police Department reported numerous crimes across the city between January 5 and January 11, 2026. Please note that the police have redacted the names of victims and addresses of most incidents. Incidents. Traffic Violations: Multiple traffic-related incidents were reported throughout the city,...

Registered nurses at three South Florida hospitals have secured a new contract with better pay and changes that the union says is expected to improve patient safety and nurse retention rates. Over 1,000 RNs across Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Coral Gables Hospital and Florida Medical Center in Lauderdale...

A 26-year-old woman has been charged with grand theft after allegedly stealing a shirt worth more than $750 from the Nieman Marcus store in the Boca Town Center mall. Emerson Lee Dimond was detained by loss prevention officers at the high-end department store after being seen entering the second floor of the store...

Local restaurants must maintain proper food safety standards to protect diners who trust these establishments. Palm Beach County saw concerning inspection results in December 2025. Health officials conducted 262 total inspections across the county. Of those, 151 restaurants passed on the first visit. However, 111...

WELLINGTON, Fla. (CBS12) — A 21-year-old Wellington man pleaded guilty to one count of abandonment of an animal on Wednesday after following his arrest in 2025. Deputies say a dog and a snake were found severely neglected inside a home, leading to multiple animal cruelty charges. According to a...