Boynton Beach Murder Case Crumbles As Jury Clears Local Man
A Palm Beach County jury on Friday found 28-year-old Carl Jean-Francois not guilty of first-degree murder in a 2023 Boynton Beach shooting that ultimately claimed the life of Jarvis Poitier. The verdict capped a five-day trial in West Palm Beach and effectively shut the door on a case that began on June 21, 2023.
Florida firefighters descend into sewage-filled shaft to save trapped dog
It was not a situation where someone could safely climb down and help on instinct alone.
Toddler critically injured after toy kitchen incident at Boynton Beach babysitter’s house
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A 3-year-old is fighting for their life after police say the child became trapped inside a toy kitchen while at a Boynton Beach babysitter's home. Boynton Beach police say they responded just after 11 a.m. to the Meadows of Boynton Beach community after reports...
Towel, tequila and trouble: Jupiter man accused of bizarre early morning break-in
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A Jupiter man was jailed Thursday after allegedly breaking into a neighbor's home to slice a lime and drink her tequila with a towel on his head. According to a Jupiter Police Department affidavit, the victim woke up around 6:30 a.m. to her dogs barking continuously.
Florida reports first 2026 death from a ‘flesh-eating bacteria’ infection
The Florida Health Department has reported the state’s first death this year from Vibrio vulnificus, commonly known as “flesh-eating bacteria.”. The death was reported in June and involved a Palm Beach County resident who was 80 to 84 years old, according to the agency’s website. It is not known when the death occurred
‘Flesh-eating’ bacteria death reported in Florida
The Florida Department of Health reported the first "flesh-eating" bacteria death of the year on Thursday.
Church, Pastor Sue Guest Over Claims Church Is Fake
Boca Raton Law Firm Retained, Lawsuit Filed In Palm Beach County. BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A North Florida church and its founding pastor have filed a defamation lawsuit against a former long-term guest, accusing him of falsely branding the congregation a “fake church”
Toddler critical after head gets stuck in kitchen play set
A 3-year-old is hospitalized in critical condition after their head became stuck in a kitchen play set, according to Boynton Beach police.
Scooter duo attacked 13-year-old walking home, gold chain ripped from neck: PBSO report
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Palm Beach County teenager was arrested in connection with the robbery of a 13-year-old boy who was attacked while walking home from school in Lake Worth Beach. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said Miguel Angel Ramirez Francisco, 18, was arrested on...
YMCA Of The Palm Beaches Hosts Annual Golf Classic
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches held its 12th annual Golf Classic on Thursday, May 21 at PGA National’s Champion Course, home of the Cognizant Classic. More than 100 golfers participated in this annual event celebrating community, philanthropy and sportsmanship. The Golf Classic included a breakfast, competitive play and.
