‘Not great, but not a disaster’: Some drivers say Northlake detour is better than...
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — Two workdays into the full closure of Northlake Boulevard at the CSX railroad crossing, some drivers say the detour hasn’t been as painful as anticipated — though commutes remain significantly longer. The closure began at 8 p.m. Friday, August 1, and...
Palm Beach County parents should consider psych testing as kids go back to school...
As kids return to school this fall , many parents are paying close attention to how their children are adjusting. Maybe your child has already expressed frustration with reading, seems distracted in class or simply says, “I hate school.” Or maybe they are excelling at a level that far exceeds their peers. While it’s...
Gone in a wave: Family seeks to get back on water after longtime South...
BOCA RATON, Fla. — A South Florida family’s floating food business was flipped after a wave of reckless wakes — trapping two of them underwater. They’re now asking for help to stay afloat. Big Papi Cheesesteak has been a staple on South Florida waters since the...
‘Let’s see if they do it’: Residents hope HOA addresses rat infestation
After contacting WPTV for assistance, residents in Wellington’s Meadowland Cove community feel their concerns over a persistent rat infestation are finally being acknowledged.
SNEAK PEAK: NORA District to begin phased opening in September
WPTV met with one of the developers for a behind the scenes, sneak peak of the innovative redevelopment project before its doors open.
Noted scientist pays $8M for Palm Beach Biltmore condo in pair of related sales
A noted scientist has paid a recorded $8 million for a two-bedroom condominium with views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway in the landmarked Palm Beach Biltmore. Molecular biologist and medical biophysical chemist Paul Schimmel bought the renovated condominium, No. 510, the deed for the off-market...
Fishing Boat Captain Rescued After Boat Found Abandoned Near Juno Beach
Emergency crews learned about the stranded boat shortly before 1 p.m. Monday and multiple agencies teamed up to comb the waters off Juno Beach to find the missing boater.
Inspector General concludes Boynton Beach misconduct investigations
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two comprehensive investigations into alleged misconduct within the City of Boynton Beach’s leadership have concluded with no policy violations found against senior staff, according to final reports issued by the Palm Beach County Office of Inspector General. The investigations,...
Palm Beach County event offers free health checks, supplies to hundreds before school year
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — As the countdown to the new school year begins, families are scrambling for backpacks, notebooks, and sharpened pencils, but two Florida physicians are reminding parents that their children’s health deserves just as much attention. Dr. Kitonga Kiminyo and Dr. Flora Bentsi-Enchill of the...
‘Price cycling’ driving gas prices back up across South Florida
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Gas prices have been on a roller coaster for the last week in South Florida and prices are now going up. WATCH BELOW: 'You've seen some stations that there's a difference in 40 cents in price,' Alex Fernandez tells WPTV. On Tuesday prices appeared...