Case manager accused of swindling $70k from elderly victim’s account
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A former case manager at a West Palm Beach senior living facility allegedly exploited an elderly victim's finances, racking up nearly $70,000 in unauthorized expenses. “Exploiting the most vulnerable members of our community will not be tolerated. We will hold accountable anyone who...
Happy Thursday! All-day brunch at Big John’s Eatery earns its owners a viral following
Happy Thursday! Big John's Eatery marks five years of all-day brunch, winning it awards and a viral following This week I bring you a feature on Big John's Eatery that will leave you hungry for red velvet waffles, biscuits and even oxtails. Big Johns's, in a plaza near the South Florida Fairgrounds, opened in 2020...
These 3 local school districts see decrease in enrollment rates
The Palm Beach County School District has the largest decline this year, with 6,270 fewer students counted during the state-mandated 11-day head count, which is compared to the previous school year.
Video: Palm Beach’s Cutest Residents Get New Digs
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society officials this week unveiled a lush habitat for probably their cutest residents, a trio of tiny golden-fur monkeys and a father-son pair of smiling sloths. The zoo on Thursday opened the new exhibit to the public, a larger enclosure for golden lion tamarins Blitz,...
Suspect claims self-defense in Palm Beach Co. shooting which left 1 dead, 2 injured
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left one man dead and two women injured outside an apartment complex. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) said that on the night of August 10, deputies responded to multiple 911 calls reporting a disturbance and...
Python Queen Questions Florida’s $480K Robot Rabbit Army
Florida has deployed a new weapon in the Everglades' ongoing crusade against the invasive and prolifically deadly Burmese python: an army of robot rabbits. This summer, the University of Florida spread 120 robot rabbits to the Florida Everglades near West Palm Beach to lure out the serpents for an expert to remove,...
Palm Beach County school principals start reaching out to parents about possible staffing
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Palm Beach County public schools lost 3.4% of the student body this year – and now principals are reaching out to parents about the rearrangement of staff because of those losses. In an email acquired by CBS12 News, one elementary school principal...
Small plane overruns runway at Boca Raton Airport; FAA investigating
Representatives for the Boca Raton Airport have confirmed that a Challenger 300 overran the runway today at 5:13 p.m.
Former Santaluces HS Athlete Precious Butler Passes Away, Leaving Family and Community in Mourning
Precious Danielle Butler, a 28-year-old Florida native and Santaluces High School alumna, passed away in September 2025. Her death has left her family and friends heartbroken, though the cause of her passing has not been shared publicly. Precious Lived a Lively, Loving Life that was Deeply Connected with Everyone...
Woman accused of sending 180+ threatening emails to courthouse portal
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Palm Beach County woman is facing serious accusations after investigators say she sent more than 180 threatening and racially charged emails to the public portal of the county courthouse. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) said 48-year-old Lisa Van Dyne was...
