Police: Man who called 911 claiming self-defense now faces murder charge
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A man who allegedly dialed 911 and told law enforcement he shot someone in self-defense is facing multiple charges, including murder. At about 6:14 p.m. on January 10, a ShotSpotter alerted the Riviera Beach Police Department to a shooting near Avenue S. RBPD says around the same time,...
BSO: EMT sends ex-girlfriend letter with bullet casing inside; places tracking device in car
PARKLAND, Fla. — A South Florida EMT was arrested this week on accusations that he stalked and harassed his ex-girlfriend, authorities confirmed. According to an arrest report from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Jakir Hasan, 23, of West Palm Beach, was arrested Wednesday on charges of aggravated...
Florida man pleads guilty to $52 million Medicare fraud scheme
MIAMI, Florida - A 38-year-old man from Lake Worth has admitted to defrauding Medicare by submitting over $52 million in false claims for unnecessary genetic testing. Sean Alterman, who owned two laboratories, pleaded guilty on January 15 to conspiracy charges. Alterman operated Live Beyond Medical MGMT, LLC and...
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw On ICE Arrestees Being Released Back Into Communities
The topic came up as we were getting an update on 'Operation: Unplugged.' Sheriff Bradshaw says some of the 101 people arrested have been re-arrested after being released. He sees similarities between that and what's happening in the nation's 'sanctuary cities.'
Four South Florida restaurants make Yelp Top 100 places to eat in 2026
Yelp's 13th annual Top 100 US Restaurants 2026 is officially out. Sadly, Palm Beach County's incredible dining scene, which includes Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, the "Dixie Corridor" in West Palm Beach and all the amazing waterfront restaurants in the area, failed to have any restaurants make the list. That said,...
Florida DOGE’s 99-page report blasts local governments, including Palm Beach County, for ‘excessive spending’
The Florida CFO's office released a 99-page report this week, criticizing the spending of local governments by saying there is an "absence of budgetary discipline." This comes after WPTV reported this month that Palm Beach County Administrator Joe Abruzzo demanded proof from Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia following...
Developer offers $202 million to acquire aging West Palm condo complex
WEST PALM BEACH — Portofino South Condominium owners have received a $202 million offer to sell their 54-year-old building across the Intracoastal Waterway from Mar-a-Lago . Immocorp Capital, a real estate investment and development firm, plans to buy the 140-unit complex near the intersection of Southern Boulevard...
This retro pinball museum in Florida brings classic 1980s arcade nights back to life
Step inside Silverball Retro Arcade in Delray Beach and it feels like flipping a switch straight back to your favorite 1980s arcade night. Lights blink, bumpers pop, and every machine hums with nostalgia that somehow feels brand new. With all you can play wristbands, a friendly crew, and a bar...
West Palm Beach Launches ‘Speak to Succeed’ Series to Bolster Entrepreneurial Communication Skills
The entrepreneurs of West Palm Beach have a new opportunity to hone their public speaking skills, thanks to the city's latest educational initiative. The "Speak to Succeed: Public Speaking Mastery for Entrepreneurs" series is designed to give local business minds the oratory tools they need to pitch their ideas and...
FHP trooper under review after North Palm Beach arrest involving Halo’s Law
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper is under supervisory review following a weekend arrest in North Palm Beach that involved the state's Halo's Law.
