South Florida wildfire burns over 4,000 acres
A wildfire has burned over 4,000 acres in South Florida, according to the Florida Forest Service. The H1 Fire, located in Palm Beach County's Holey Land Wildlife Management Area, had burned 4,500 acres and was 75% contained as of Aug. 18 at 2:27 p.m. Meanwhile, in Miami-Dade County, the Radio...
Three hospitalized after fire at private Palm Beach County prison
SOUTH BAY, Fla. (CBS12) — Three people were taken to a local hospital for evaluation after a fire at a correctional facility in South Bay Tuesday morning, according to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. PBCFR officials say crews were dispatched around 8:15 a.m. to the 600 block of U.S....
Off-duty officer saves woman struck by car on Broadway
An off-duty Florida officer on vacation in Nashville performed CPR on a woman struck by a car on Broadway, helping save her life.
New map, crowded field: Seven candidates compete in Florida District 25
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A newly drawn congressional district stretching roughly 55 miles along South Florida’s coast is setting up one of the country’s most competitive U.S. House races. First, seven candidates must become two nominees. Voters in Florida’s 25th Congressional District are choosing between...
Another reason to try a Fuku chicken sandwich – grand opening giveaways
When the restaurant Fuku at CityPlace opened to customers on July 16, that was just the beginning. On Thursday, Aug. 20 the makers of the most beloved and sought after chicken sandwich on the planet (I can't really back that up, but possibly) will hold an official grand opening celebration packed with exclusive giveawa
This Two-Mile Florida Boardwalk Trail Winds Through A Hidden Bird Sanctuary Most Drivers Miss
Florida rewards drivers who look beyond the traffic light, because behind one sign sits a wildlife show with free admission and no respect for your schedule. A boardwalk rises above marsh, cypress islands, and ponds painted green with duckweed. Wood storks patrol the shallows, herons land close enough to interrupt conv
Suspect Arrested in Boynton Beach Drive-By Murder
BOYNTON BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A South Florida man is behind bars after Boynton Beach Police say he opened fire on another man from inside a vehicle earlier this month, killing him. Just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, the department’s Communications Division got an a
Heat advisory with record highs likely
Another heat advisory issued for all of South Florida today. will contribute to likely record heat across many parts of South Florida. We'll reach the mid-upper 90s this afternoon with a record high likely in West Palm Beach and Vero Beach. Peak heat index values occur this afternoon, 110 or...
What’s taking a toll on spine surgeons
Spine surgery can take a significant physical and emotional toll, but sustaining a long career requires more than just pushing through it. Spine surgeons discuss how they navigate burnout, physical strain and the pressures of the profession. Ask Spine Surgeons is a weekly series of questions posed to spine surgeons...
HCA FLORIDA JFK NORTH HOSPITAL NAMES JESSICA L. MILLER AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
August 17, 2026 – HCA Florida JFK North Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica L. Miller, BSN, RN, MBA, as its new chief executive officer. Miller returns to Palm Beach County after serving as chief operating officer at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami. She previously served as chief nursing offi
