Mid-Year Recap: Old and new retailers continue to expand despite challenges
From C-suite shakeups and bankruptcies to sticky inflation, tariff threats and anxious consumers, it’s been a challenging year so far for the retail industry. Uncertainty seems to be the dominant theme, among consumers and retailers alike. There’s no denying that the pace of store closures picked up considerably...
‘Nobody’s happy about it’: Businesses brace for impacts of Northlake road closure
Northlake Boulevard will be shut down at the CSX rail crossing at Beeline Highway for mandatory repairs on August 1. CBS12 News has reported on how the upcoming road closure will affect residents, but several businesses in the area will also be impacted and are now preparing for the closure chaos.
‘A big problem for us’: Acreage residents rage over gas station plan
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Tensions are rising in the Acreage, where a battle is unfolding over a proposed gas station. Residents who live in the rural community are on edge and say the proposal threatens their water supply. The decision on whether the plan moves forward is...
Boynton Beach residents alarmed by vehicle break-ins, sparking crime trend concerns
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla (CBS12) — Many residents of east Boynton Beach woke up Monday morning to a troubling sight: shattered windows, ransacked vehicles, and stolen belongings. What began as a routine start to the week quickly spiraled into a scene of frustration for some as Boynton Beach police confirmed at least eight...
Palm Beach County, FL First Watch was closed because of live roaches and flying...
A well-visited First Watch Restaurant in Palm Beach County, FL, was recently temporarily closed by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation after inspectors found eight violations during a complaint inspection on July 15, 2025. Among the infractions found were live roaches crawling on an...
Florida cities remove or reimagine Pride crosswalks after FDOT threatens to withhold funding
Boynton Beach’s repainted Pride intersection. (Screenshot via WPBF 25) At least two cities have responded to the Florida Department of Transportation’s memo threatening to withhold funding over inconsistent “pavement surface markings,” removing or announcing their plans to reimagine their Pride street murals. The...
Jupiter Residents May See Water and Stormwater Bill Increases Amid Infrastructure and Environmental Imperatives
Jupiter residents may soon face higher utility costs, as the Town Council is set to consider two resolutions on September 4 that propose raising monthly water rates by 3% and stormwater fees by 7%. The proposed increases are aimed at addressing rising operational expenses, funding necessary infrastructure...
Inside The Breakers’ exclusive employee housing plan in West Palm Beach
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A plan by The Breakers Palm Beach to build employee housing across the bridge in West Palm Beach just cleared a major hurdle, moving one step closer to reality. The West Palm Beach Planning Board voted unanimously last week to approve land use...
Patients travel to Florida to get taller in new procedure
A groundbreaking procedure that breaks bones and utilizes advanced technology to stretch the legs is now being offered in Palm Beach County.
Wellington Woman Accused Of Throwing Rocks At Car In Boynton Beach
BOYNTON BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Wellington woman is facing multiple charges — including one count of “throwing deadly missile into occupied vehicle” — following a bizarre incident in Boynton Beach. Alexa Perry of Polo Gardens Drive in Wellington is the suspect — and...
