Delray Beach: Shell collectors find treasures thanks to widening of beach
An eager crowd awaits the chance to dig in and find natural treasures among rocks, shells and pieces of coral dumped Feb. 23 in Anchor Park. Their removal from the beach is an effort to protect the outflow area of sand pumped during the renourishment process. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star.
Florida Officer Notices Tiny Movement In A Bush And Steps In For A Life-Changing...
Most people know police officers for enforcing the law. But in Boca Raton, Florida, one officer has become famous for something a little softer, and a whole lot furrier. Gretchen Byrne isn’t just known for serving her community. She’s built a second reputation for rescuing stray kittens who have nowhere else to turn.
Urine Trouble: Police Say DUI Suspect Urinated in Patrol Car, Flooded Margate Jail Cell...
A woman arrested for DUI is accused of intentionally urinating in a patrol car, flooding a police holding cell with a clogged toilet, and spreading urine throughout the cell. According to the MPD arrest report, officers stopped Shakeita Latrise Brunson, 42, of Coral Springs, on February 25 after observing her making...
Palm Beach County, FL: Cracker Barrel cited for raw meat storage, temperature control violations
Cracker Barrel, located at 2411 Metrocentre Blvd in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, failed a routine food inspection on March 2, 2026, with three high-priority violations and one intermediate violation, resulting in a follow-up inspection being required.
Three people detained after shots fired in West Boca Raton
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Palm Beach County deputies have launched an investigation after shots were fired in West Boca Raton on Thursday morning. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office told CBS12 News that deputies responded to a report of shots fired at around 10:00 a.m. in the area of Highway 441 and...
Judge dismisses red-light camera ticket, rules law is unconstitutional
A Broward County judge has dismissed a red-light camera ticket, ruling that the state law used to issue the citation improperly shifts the burden of proof onto vehicle owners. In a 21-page order signed March 3, Judge Steven P. DeLuca granted a defendant’s motion to dismiss a photo-enforced traffic citation issued...
Concorde Ditches Michigan For Boca Raton HQ In Wall Street South
Concorde Investment Services is pulling up stakes in Ann Arbor, Michigan and heading for Boca Raton, locking in a new 9,000-square-foot headquarters at 301 Yamato Road as it joins Palm Beach County’s fast-growing financial services cluster. The relocation is slated for fall 2026 and is designed to support the firm’s...
Family and friends say farewell to Tracy Scroggins and his mother
It was a sad day when Checotah heard of the passing of one of their own, Tracy Scroggins, whose name lives on at the field house and playground in his hometown. Scroggins passed away at the age of 56 in Hollywood, FL, on Feb. 6, 2026. He was born in Checotah on Sept. 11, 1969 to Sonny Scroggins and Angeline Carter.
‘Who’s going to be a teacher?’: Shutdown of Broward County public schools raises concerns...
Education Students at Florida Atlantic University are concerned about the recent decision by the Broward County School Board to close the following public schools due to a decline in attendance and financial instability: Sunshine Elementary, Palm Cove Elementary, Panther Run Elementary, North Fork Elementary,...
Lantana/Hypoluxo Island: Out on a limb: Hypoluxo Island residents grapple with how to protect...
Construction of new and larger houses has been chipping away at the tree canopy that used to shade most of Hypoluxo Island. Many residents would like to see tougher rules to protect the trees. Google Maps. Longtime Hypoluxo Island residents fondly remember the binoculared birders who roamed the island in...
