School District of Palm Beach County confirms layoffs have started as more cuts loom
The School District of Palm Beach County has confirmed what many feared — layoffs have started. Seventy-six media clerks are already out of a job, and this may be the beginning of hundreds more. WATCH BELOW:'I was going to retire. Now, I can't retire,' Tami Slater tells WPTV's Joel...
IDDeal Place gives adults with disabilities a place to call home
Families, founders, and supporters gathered Tuesday, for a moment many have dreamed about — the ribbon-cutting of The IDDEAL Place, an affordable housing project designed specifically for adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, also known as I/DD. WATCH BELOW: 'This was such a dream for so long,
FORECAST: Heat index in the triple digits, midday storms expected
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Hot and humid summer weather continues across the region today with a mix of sun and clouds through the morning. Temperatures will climb into the upper 80s along the beaches and the lower 90s inland, with heat index values reaching the upper 90s to near 105 degrees during the afternoon.
Crews tackle Florida’s Turnpike wreck north of Okeechobee Blvd. as delays grow
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash on Florida’s Turnpike northbound just after the Okeechobee Boulevard exit is slowing traffic Wednesday morning. According to Florida 511, the right shoulder is blocked between mile markers 100 and 103. The incident was reported around 6:49 a.m. and was still active as of 7:30 a.m
Tequesta Park ownership transfer raises questions about funding future improvements
The Village of Tequesta officially took ownership of Tequesta Park this month after the state transferred the property at no cost. But questions remain about whether the village will have enough money to make future improvements, especially with a potential property tax cut on the horizon. The park has been...
NOW OPEN: Affordable housing for adults with disabilities
Many gathered Tuesday for the ribbon-cutting of The IDDEAL Place, an affordable housing project designed specifically for adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Man accused in fatal quadruple shooting in Palm Beach County arrested, deputies say
A man accused in a deadly quadruple shooting in Palm Beach County was arrested, deputies said. Thomas Faferko-Schmedes is facing several charges included first-degree murder and three counts of attempted first-degree murder. According to the Palm Beach Sheriff's office, on Tuesday, deputies arrived at the 4600 block of
Second convention center hotel passes key test
When residents of a West Palm Beach neighborhood met with Related Ross officials earlier this month to discuss the development giant’s plans to build a second 400-room hotel for the Palm Beach County Convention Center, many worried the project was a done deal and their concerns would be ignored.
Belle Glade woman feeds 30 cats daily as Palm Beach County animal control hits...
Iris Lopez is up at 6 a.m. every morning, hitting 7 different spots in her Belle Glade neighborhood to feed the community cats that depend on her. "I've been doing it for over three years. I just love animals," Lopez said. WATCH WPTV'S COVERAGE BELOW:. Over those three years, Lopez...
Two Georges serves up taste, vibes of ‘old Florida’
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Boynton Beach has transformed from a humble fishing village into a booming destination lined with condos, businesses and million-dollar views, but one landmark along the water has remained a constant for generations: Two Georges Waterfront Grille. The restaurant’s roots trace back decades,
