‘Disgusting and shameful’: Lantana mayor condemns vandalism at police memorial
LANTANA, Fla. (CBS12) — The mayor of Lantana wants answers after a memorial dedicated to fallen officers and a church were vandalized. On Sunday, Aug. 16, Lantana Mayor Karen Lythgoe posted about the vandalism on social media. "Vandals defaced the fallen officers memorial on Greynolds Circle over the weekend....
PBSO seeks tips in late-July Loxahatchee shooting as investigation continues
LOXAHATCHEE, Fla (CBS12) — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help solving a late-July shooting in Loxahatchee. PBSO says that on July 30, at around midnight, a shooting occurred near the intersection of Southern Boulevard and D Road in Loxahatchee. In the shooting, John Michael...
70 rodent droppings, roach excrement & a nose-wiping employee: 10 S. Fla. restaurants shut
Eight of 10 South Florida restaurants temporarily closed by the state last week had issues with live or dead roaches — sometimes both. Meanwhile, the two others had dozens of rodent droppings. The South Florida Sun Sentinel typically highlights restaurant inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Business and.
Child Critically Injured When Struck By Car In Delray Beach
DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A child sustained critical injuries Friday afternoon when the child was struck by a vehicle. The child was found under the car. A witness allegedly told first responders that the driver drover over the child’s head. BocaNewsNow.com has learned
Westlake Mobil station dispensed diesel from premium gas pump, driver says, leading to $26K...
A Lake Worth woman is facing a $26,000 repair bill for her Lexus after she says she unknowingly pumped diesel fuel from a premium gasoline pump at a Mobil gas station in Westlake. The incident, which left her car's engine destroyed, may have affected multiple other drivers who are now sharing similar stories.
James O’Keefe faces backlash over undercover video of him posing as registered voter
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — James O’Keefe, a far-right activist, faced backlash on Thursday after he shared a video on Aug. 13 showing him posing as a registered voter during the primary on Aug. 11 in Minnesota. In the video, O’Keefe, 42, who has ties to West Palm...
Therapy Dog Delivers Smiles To Patients
There was no shortage of smiles at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital during a recent visit from Bailee, a local therapy dog. From comforting young patients to brightening the day for families and staff, this four-legged friend reminded people that the smallest moments can leave the biggest impact. The visit highlights th
Major crashes block lanes on I-95 North and South near Indiantown Road
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — Two crashes are slowing traffic on Interstate 95 North and South near Indiantown Road Friday morning. The crashes were reported before Exit 87A for State Road 706/Indiantown Road East northbound, and on I-95 southbound beyond the Indiantown Road exit. The crashes are causing backups in...
PBC Legislative Affairs Director Adopts Dog From County Shelter
A recent tour of the Palm Beach County Public Safety Department’s Animal Care and Control Division (PSDACC) turned into a life-changing day for one deserving dog. Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs Director Alessandro Marchesani recently visited for a behind-the-scenes tour of the care center. Joining him were State
Police major retires after Palm Beach Gardens probe finds alcohol, vehicle violations
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — A Palm Beach Gardens Police Department major retired after an internal affairs investigation sustained five policy violations involving alcohol, the use of a city-owned vehicle and conduct unbecoming an officer. The investigation into Major Robert Wilson began May 29 at the request of
