Year of the Horse: Morikami Museum in Delray Beach rings in the new year...
The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach is ringing in the new year with a celebration full of tradition, culture and gratitude. The Morikami will host Oshogatsu Weekend: Year of the Horse — a two-day festival honoring Japanese New Year customs that center on family, renewal and prosperity.
‘Nothing?’: Advocates question Florida’s new bare-bones animal abuse database
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida has launched its first statewide registry of convicted animal abusers, a public database intended to help shelters and the public keep animals out of the hands of people found guilty of aggravated animal cruelty. However, some animal advocates say the system may...
Driver injured in August crash dies New Year’s Eve after nearly 5 months in...
BELLE GLADE, Fla. (CBS12) — After fighting for his life for nearly five months, the second driver involved in a wrong-way crash on Southern Boulevard has died from his injuries. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Jorge Fermin, 57, of West Palm Beach, was pronounced dead on...
5 Cars for Boca Raton Beach Commuting and 5 That Corrode in Salt Air
Living near the coast has its unique lifestyle benefits and challenges, and Boca Raton, Florida, is a prime example of this balance. The sun, sand, and sea create a vibrant environment for residents and visitors alike, offering opportunities for outdoor activities, scenic drives, and beachside relaxation. For people...
Cold snap brings 66 manatees to FPL’s Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The cold snap that has chilled South Florida for the past few days has sent manatees scrambling for the warmer waters in FPL's Manatee Lagoon. On Friday, workers counted 66 manatees in the lagoon, which is warmed from the outflow from FPL's Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy...
“New Yorkers Beware” — Florida Mayor Calls Out Zohran Mamdani After Inauguration
Boca Raton (Fla.) Mayor Scott Singer didn’t wait long before sharing his initial frustrations with newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Singer had some advice for Mamdani’s new constituents. Mamdani, who turned 34 in October, was sworn in on Thursday, January 1. He replaces Eric Adams, who served...
Palm Springs VFW post faces possible eviction over insurance dispute
VFW Post 4360 in Palm Springs, which has operated out of the same building since 1964, is facing possible eviction due to a dispute over insurance requirements tied to its lease
Search suspended for 77-year-old woman who went overboard on Nieuw Statendam cruise ship
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The search for a 77-year-old woman who went overboard on a cruise ship was suspended Thursday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Officials said the woman was on Holland America's Nieuw Statendam cruise ship when she went overboard about 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, on Thursday.
City offers $500K to lure California-based company
Officials in Boca Raton are proposing to offer an unnamed tech company up to $500,000 in incentives to relocate its headquarters to the city.
Manalapan: FDOT to raise A1A to combat flooding
Higher sea walls may be needed in future; will residents agree?. Robert Stalzer, the tennis pro at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, helps a hotel guest cross the flooded road in front of the resort after rains in late 2024. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star. By John Pacenti. State transportation...
