Man accused of flashing ICE, FBI badges at West Palm Beach Little Caesars
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Lake Worth man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly flashing ICE and FBI badges at a West Palm Beach Little Caesars and threatening to “take everyone." Officers with the West Palm Beach Police Department say they arrested 37-year-old Wilfido Darinel Bamaca Garcia...
Driver arrested after I-95 chase reached 128 mph, Florida Highway Patrol says
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A man has been arrested after driving 62 mph over the speed limit on I-95, and fleeing from law enforcement in the process, according to Florida Highway Patrol. FHP says that Alberto Simon Oporta, 23, was arrested following a pursuit on I-95 and...
West Palm Beach’s own ‘UP’ house? 1910 home moving from shadow of skyscrapers
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A century-old home surrounded by downtown West Palm Beach's growing skyline is getting a new address — think Pixar's UP, minus the balloons. The home at 520 Evernia Street is being relocated about a mile to 900 Sixth Street in the Historic...
A weekend of heavy rain and ‘King Tides’: Flood risk increases in South Florida
The combination of heavy downpours, northeasterly winds, and exceptionally high tides known as "king tides" could lead to significant flooding in parts of Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. The period of greatest concern is between Saturday and Monday. South Florida is bracing for a potentially difficult weekend, downpours, strong winds,...
Worker struck by moving excavator at Belle Glade construction site, fire rescue says
BELLE GLADE, Fla. (CBS12) — Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to an accident involving a pedestrian on Tuesday afternoon. PBCFR says that just past noon on Tuesday, they were dispatched to the 2400 block of Organic Avenue in Belle Glade regarding an accident involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival,...
Palm Beach County Advances E-Bike Rules Setting Age 14, 15 MPH Caps
Palm Beach County commissioners voted 7-0 to advance a new e-bike ordinance that would require riders to be at least 14 years old, carry government-issued photo identification, and keep their speed at or below 15 mph on sidewalks, bike lanes and other shared pathways. The proposal would also drop that limit to 10 mph within 50 feet of a pedestrian and ban riders from intentionally popping a wheel off the ground.
Detectives seek additional victims after two arrested in PBSO fake-officer robbery spree
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Two men who were impersonating law enforcement officers have been arrested in connection with a robbery spree in Palm Beach County, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. PBSO says that Sean Armas, and Billy Brewer have been arrested in connection...
Missing receipts, overcharges, unapproved spending: Audit slams $54M PBSO HQ renovation
A new Palm Beach County audit this week reveals significant oversight gaps in a multi-million dollar renovation of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office headquarters in West Palm Beach. Nearly $1 million in public funds were paid out without proper documentation, reports the Palm Beach County Inspector General. The agency...
Wellington speed camera ticket tossed over missing state approval
WELLINGTON, Fla. (CBS12) — A Palm Beach County judge threw out a Wellington driver’s school zone speed camera ticket because the system lacked required state approval — raising questions about whether other tickets could face the same challenge. The judge found the system’s speed reading could not...
Surrendered dog waited patiently while his family signed request for euthanasia but then looked...
At Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, Uran is in need of urgent rescue. On October 15, 2026 his current owner brought the shepherd blend to the shelter for euthanasia because of ongoing skin issues. The owner told the admission officer at the desk they were not able to keep up with the financial costs of the treatments.
