Tattoo helps nab woman accused in Palm Beach County check-washing, identity theft spree
A South Florida woman accused in a string of 2025 financial crime cases was identified in part by a distinctive tattoo on her hand, which investigators say helped link her to stolen and altered checks, identity theft and debit card fraud across multiple jurisdictions. Investigators say she stole or intercepted checks, altered them, used other people’s identities and, in one case, took an elderly...
Dead roaches, food safety failures found at Jamaican Restaurant in Palm Beach County, FL
A popular Palm Beach County, FL, Jamaican restaurant known for jerk chicken and oxtail was cited for dead roaches, improper food storage, and unlabeled chemicals during a routine state inspection, Florida food and health records show.
GALLERY: PBC firefighters battle apartment fire, rescue dogs and bunnies
ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Palm Beach County firefighters rescued two dogs and two bunnies during a harrowing apartment fire in Royal Palm Beach on Thursday. According to PBCFR, units responded just after 10 a.m. to an apartment fire on Piper Ridge. Firefighters say that upon arrival, they found the second story of the building fully involved, with a large amount of smoke visible...
Dead And Live Chickens Dumped Across Jupiter Farms, Neighbors Say
Jupiter Farms residents say their quiet corner of Palm Beach County has turned into an impromptu chicken dumping ground, with live and dead birds showing up in shopping center parking lots, public parks and along neighborhood roads. Some of the chickens appear to have been mutilated, neighbors report. Volunteers and local residents have been scrambling to scoop up the birds, leaving small rescues stretched...
This low-key Florida dive bar serves what many call the best lobster roll
Tucked along the waterfront in Jupiter, Florida, Dive Bar Restaurant is the kind of place locals want to keep secret. With a 4.5-star rating from over 2,600 reviews, this casual bar and grill has earned serious praise for its seafood, especially its legendary lobster roll. The marina views, lively atmosphere,...
Highland Beach: Man, 77, dies while swimming in ocean alone
A 77-year-old Highland Beach resident died on Saturday, April 4, while swimming alone in rough surf near his home. Highland Beach police said Samual Lang had been swimming in the ocean by himself in the 4000 block of South Ocean Boulevard when he was discovered unresponsive by beachgoers who ran to help.
Boca Raton Woman Charged With Stealing 22 Items From Mall Department Store
A 30-year-old Boca Raton woman has been charged with attempting to steal 22 individual items from a department store at the Town Center mall, allegedly telling police she was “unsure” why she did so. Yassmine Talby, 30, of Boca Raton, was charged with felony grand theft following the incident, which occurred April 5 at about […]
Bargain Hunters From All Over Florida Flock To This Jaw-Droppingly Huge Thrift Store
Ever wonder where all those “gently used” items people donate actually end up?. World Thrift in Lake Worth Beach is basically where your neighbor’s entire garage sale went to live its best life, except multiplied by about a thousand. Here’s the thing about most thrift stores: they’re...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Lake Worth — Furniture Finds for All
Looking to refresh your home without spending a dime? There are some great free furniture items available right now in Lake Worth. Check out what your neighbors are giving away!
‘Desecration of sacred space’: Cemetery could become park used for entertainment
Families are raising concerns over a nonprofit's proposal to transform the historic Woodlawn Cemetery into a mixed-use park with entertainment spaces.
