Co-workers shocked by deadly Barnes & Noble stabbing, court date set for accused killer
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — Co-workers of a Stuart woman who was stabbed at a Palm Beach Gardens Barnes & Noble last week are stunned by her death. Rita Loncharich, 65, was a server at Rancho Chico, a Mexican restaurant in Tequesta. She was stabbed on December 22,...
Owner of Long-Delayed Mandarin Oriental Property in Boca Raton Files for Bankruptcy
The owner of the Mandarin Oriental hotel and residences property in downtown Boca Raton has filed for bankruptcy protection, placing the status of the long-delayed and uncompleted development in deeper limbo. The ownership firm, Via Mizner Owner II LLC, filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for...
Boca Raton Man Charged With Returning to Dunkin’ Donuts That Fired Him, Attempting to...
A Boca Raton man is facing numerous charges after allegedly repeatedly returning to the Dunkin’ Donuts store where he had previously worked, going behind the counter to make drinks for himself, and finally trying to grab money from the cash register. James Maiello, 23, was reported to have shown up at the Dunkin’...
West Boca Man Arrested for Trying to Grab Officer’s Gun After DUI Crash Arrest
A West Boca man is alleged to have fought with police officers, at one point grabbing onto an officer’s weapon, while being medically cleared to be taken to jail following a head-on collision police say was caused while he was driving drunk. Matthew Pierce, 57, was first arrested following a head-on collision that...
Chicken burned alive by unknown suspects at Florida intersection; deputies investigating
An "act of animal cruelty" has prompted an investigation in Palm Beach County after a chicken was burned alive on the side of a road, detectives said.
Florida men allegedly tamper with gas pumps to steal diesel in Palm Beach County
SOUTH BAY, Fla. (CBS12) — Two Florida men are accused of tampering with gas pumps to steal diesel fuel, causing $1,000 in damage, and attempting to get away with gallons of windshield fluid using a “five-finger discount.”. According to an arrest affidavit from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's...
Netflix enters the high-society drama space with Members Only: Palm Beach
Members Only: Palm Beach is now streaming on Netflix. The reality series follows a group of women living in Palm Beach County and focuses on social circles, private clubs, and long-standing customs. Netflix describes the show as being set inside exclusive communities where social standing is shaped through...
Boater charged with felonies after fleeing scene of serious crash near Woolbright Bridge
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A serious boating crash near the Woolbright Bridge in Boynton Beach has led to felony and misdemeanor charges after investigators say the operator fled the scene, leaving behind an injured passenger and damaged property. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,...
Two people found with gunshot wounds after ShotSpotter alert leads officers to scene
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two people were hospitalized after a shooting in West Palm Beach on Sunday night. The West Palm Beach Police Department said on Dec. 28, at around 10 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert on Abraham Avenue, near Australian Avenue and Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard.
Woman accused of posing as caregiver to steal thousands from seniors
Jamisha Shamari Sylvain is accused of impersonating a professional caregiver and gaining access into victims' apartments, where she allegedly stole their debit cards.

















