Jupiter Town Council votes on fire department funding resolution
The Jupiter Town Council is voting on a funding resolution for the town's first fire department, projected to save nearly $10 million in year one.
Palm Beach Co. teacher working 4 jobs says she can’t afford rent
The battle over teacher pay in Palm Beach County will come to a head on Wednesday, May 6. The School District of Palm Beach County will vote to either approve or deny a 3.5% pay bump for teachers.
Spring into love with these WPTV ‘Underdogs’ ready for their fur-ever home!
Each week, WPTV features pets in local shelters looking for their fur-ever home. If you're looking for a new pet pal, consider one of these 'underdogs'!
2 PBSO deputies, 1 sergeant arrested on fraud and battery charges
Three Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office employees were arrested Tuesday on charges of falsifying official documents, with one facing additional charges, including false imprisonment and battery. Deputy Sheriff Aljhady Acevedo, Deputy Sheriff Dennis Smikle and Sgt. Travis Faller were each booked into custody on May 5, 2026, by the Palm...
Broward Judge Tosses School Speed Cam Tickets As Palm Beach Squirms
Last month, a Broward County traffic judge ordered every pending school-zone speed-camera case in his courtroom dismissed, a move defense attorneys say strikes at the heart of Florida's new automated enforcement push. The order, which took effect April 24, found that the device used to calculate drivers' speeds "is not an approved enforcement tool," leaving city officials and drivers across South Florida...
Valet driver injured, $1,500 damages to BMW in Lake Worth Beach hit-and-run arrest
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Lake Worth Beach man was arrested Sunday evening after a hit-and-run crash that injured a valet driver and caused property damage downtown. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said that Ruben Ismael Lopez-Ramirez, 35, is accused of striking a valet driver just...
West Palm Beach waterfront redevelopment proposal would remove affordable event venue, records show
A proposal to redevelop West Palm Beach’s downtown waterfront area would remove a city-owned event center called the Lake Pavilion, according to mock-ups the city published two weeks ago. Although a spokesperson for the city told WPTV there was no decision or plan regarding the event center, nonprofits and...
A Florida Bistro Beloved by Celebrities Serves Wood-Fired Steaks and Handmade Pastas Worth the...
Tucked along County Road in Palm Beach sits a buzzing bistro where locals and celebrities gather for some of the most inventive food on the island. Buccan has earned its reputation through bold flavors, shareable plates, and a lively atmosphere that feels both upscale and welcoming. Chef Clay Conley creates dishes that mix global inspiration with Florida freshness, making every visit feel like a...
Florida man caught with 13 zip-tied iguanas stuffed inside his vehicle
A traffic stop in South Florida turned into a wildlife bust when officers discovered more than a dozen iguanas, each bound with zip ties, crammed inside a man's vehicle. The driver now faces criminal charges under state law for the way he handled the reptiles. The Florida Fish and Wildlife...
Delray Beach restoration project creates drop-off, raises accessibility concerns
A Delray Beach nourishment project has drawn concerns from residents, including a disabled Palm Beach County man who says the steep drop-off created by the work has kept him from accessing the ocean.
