Woman, 81, dies following dump truck crash in PGA National; driver cited in accident
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — The driver of a Waste Management truck that fatally struck an 81-year-old woman in the PGA National community was issued a citation for failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk. The Palm Beach Gardens Police Department said the deadly crash happened...
Deputies search for missing and endangered juvenile last seen in Lake Worth Beach
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Palm Beach County deputies are seeking help in finding a missing and endangered juvenile who was last seen in Lake Worth Beach. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said that they are searching for Hansel Zepeda-Fuentes, who was last seen on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the area of...
More oaks come to downtown West Palm as leaders learn shade isn’t cheap
This story was updated because a previous version contained inaccuracies from information provided to The Post. Amid complaints about the lack of shade in West Palm Beach ’s city center, a local agency is replacing palm trees with oaks along key downtown streets. The city’s Downtown Development Authority aims to...
These WPTV Underdogs are up for adoption this winter at a local shelter
Looking for a new furry friend this winter? Adopt a WPTV Underdog from a local shelter to keep you warm year-round!
Palm Beach County commissioner pushes to raise warming shelter temperature threshold
Palm Beach County officials are opening warming shelters as cold weather grips the area, but one commissioner wants to change the rules that determine when these life-saving facilities can open their doors. WATCH BELOW: 'It's always a dollars to cents type of issue,' County Commissioner Joel Flores tells WPTV's Joel...
Rising HOA fees strain homeowners’ budgets across Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast
Homeowners and condo owners across Florida are grappling with steadily increasing homeowners association fees that are putting significant strain on their monthly budgets. After reaching out on our Facebook page asking residents about rising HOA costs, we received more than 600 responses highlighting the widespread...
Palm Beach County, FL, Portside Breakfast & Lunch receives warning due to 5 food...
A popular breakfast and brunch restaurant in Palm Beach County, Florida, received an official warning on Jan. 26, 2026, after state inspectors found five food safety violations, including three high-priority issues involving improper food temperatures and bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Police: Man who called 911 claiming self-defense now faces murder charge
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A man who allegedly dialed 911 and told law enforcement he shot someone in self-defense is facing multiple charges, including murder. At about 6:14 p.m. on January 10, a ShotSpotter alerted the Riviera Beach Police Department to a shooting near Avenue S. RBPD says around the same time,...
BSO: EMT sends ex-girlfriend letter with bullet casing inside; places tracking device in car
PARKLAND, Fla. — A South Florida EMT was arrested this week on accusations that he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, authorities confirmed. According to an arrest report from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Jakir Hasan, 23, of West Palm Beach, was arrested Wednesday on charges of aggravated...
Florida man pleads guilty to $52 million Medicare fraud scheme
MIAMI, Florida - A 38-year-old man from Lake Worth has admitted to defrauding Medicare by submitting over $52 million in false claims for unnecessary genetic testing. Sean Alterman, who owned two laboratories, pleaded guilty on January 15 to conspiracy charges. Alterman operated Live Beyond Medical MGMT, LLC and...

















