Commissioner charged with battery after altercation with candidate
Almost 8 months after the altercation involving Boynton Beach County Commissioner Tom Turkin, he has been formally charged with Battery.
Police: Child Hospitalized After Ingesting Fentanyl At Daycare
Palm Beach Gardens Police and DCF say the incident likely occurred while the child was outside during an Independence Day-themed parade at Chesterbrook Academy on July 3rd.
Palm Beach Jamaica Independence Festival to celebrate culture and music in Lake Worth Beach
A celebration of culture, music, and community is coming to Lake Worth Beach this weekend as the Palm Beach Jamaica Independence Festival takes over John Prince Park on Saturday, Aug. 2 from noon to 10 p.m. The family-friendly event is designed to honor Jamaica’s 63rd year of independence with a...
Jimmy Buffett’s yacht up for auction
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The yacht of late great singer Jimmy Buffett will soon be on the auction block. According to South Florida based G3 Auctions, the 90-foot Cheoy Lee expedition yacht build in 1999 will be up for sale with a starting bid of $1,200,000. It originally...
Toddler hospitalized after fentanyl exposure at daycare in Palm Beach Gardens
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — A toddler was exposed to fentanyl while attending a Palm Beach Gardens preschool earlier this month, according to a newly released police report detailing a disturbing and still-unresolved incident. The child suffered a sudden medical emergency on July 3 at Chesterbrook Academy...
Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Wins Top Honors at National Conference in Philadelphia
Palm Beach County’s dedication to public engagement has not gone unnoticed at the national level. The Parks and Recreation Department recently snagged multiple honors at the NACo Annual Conference in Philadelphia for its effective communication strategies. The National Association of County Information Officers...
Along the Coast: Ocean Ridge police legwork helps solve string of county shootings
Sheriff’s office announces arrest of serial shooter who took aim at homes in Ocean Ridge, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and elsewhere. The Glock 9mm handgun that officials say was used in 16 separate shooting incidents around Palm Beach County in recent months. Photo provided. By Rich Pollack and Larry...
West Palm Beach man killed in Pompano Beach crash
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A West Palm Beach man died on Monday following a multi-vehicle crash in Broward County. On July 24, the Broward County Sheriff's Office (BSO) responded to a multi-vehicle crash with injuries. BSO says the crash occurred near Southwest 46th Avenue in the city of Pompano Beach.
Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office won’t pursue charges against US citizen detained by...
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — The State Attorney's Office has decided not to press charges against a U.S. citizen detained by Border Patrol. Court records show the state prosecutor's office won't pursue charges against Kenny Laynez-Ambrosio, 18, who was arrested this year on a charge of resisting an officer without...
Tru Island Grill Looks to be Opening in Delray Beach
The new restaurant would open on Fifth Avenue, just off Atlantic