Palm Beach rejects landmark bid for 1950s-era Worth Avenue building
Citing concerns about size, scale and "fit," the Town Council has declined to bestow landmark status on a three-story, 1950s-era building on Worth Avenue in the heart of Palm Beach’s Midtown commercial district. In a 3-2 vote, council members rejected a landmark designation for The Worth Avenue Building at 201 Worth...
Groves Remains Deadlocked With Sheriff’s Office Over Contract
Members of the Loxahatchee Groves Town Council suggested this month that the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) is using the safety of children as leverage amid an ongoing contract dispute with the town. The council discussed the current state of their contract negotiations with the PBSO at a...
No COP Out: Volunteer Goes It Alone In PBSO Program
Capt. Carroll Burgess often hears only the rumble of pavement or the thump of gravel under his green-and-white Citizen Observer Patrol (COP) car. He rides alone with just his Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office radio for company. Burgess is the lone COP volunteer working, watching, patrolling, calling in tips...
Rip currents bring drowning risks to Palm Beach Co. beachgoers visiting for the holidays
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — While many are heading to the coast this Christmas Eve, local authorities are warning of hidden dangers. The National Weather Service has issued a high rip current statement through Wednesday evening, an alert underscored by Palm Beach Fire Rescue’s Tuesday rescue of a 48-year-old...
ATV rider dies days after crashing into West Palm Beach home
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A West Palm Beach man died this week from injuries sustained in an ATV crash that occurred earlier this month, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. According to the crash report, the fatal collision happened on December 16 at about...
Driver charged with hate crime, tried to hit LGBTQIA+ run club in Florida: Cops
A driver is facing a hate crime charge after he was arrested for allegedly trying to strike members of a local LGBTQIA+ running club in West Palm Beach last month. West Palm Beach police said they first responded to a park along the 1300 block of Parker Avenue around 8:20 p.m. on Nov. 24. There they found runners who...
Run, Teagan, run: Pasco man goes on a mission to unite America
If you've driven through the greater Tampa Bay region or Palm Beach County, you might have seen a shirtless man running with an American flag. Teagan "Pure Joy" McCoy is channeling his inner Forrest Gump. Unlike the iconic character portrayed by Tom Hanks, who "ran for no particular reason," McCoy...
Five schools in the mix for 2027 guard Cayden Daughtry
On the big college court at Florida SouthWestern State College, Class of 2027 Calvary Christian (FL) guard Cayden Daughtry played like one of the best in the country. With his shot-making prowess and smooth off the dribble repertoire registering its presence, the 6-foot and 160-pound Daughtry seized the game-altering...
5 Best Comfort Food Restaurants in West Palm Beach, Florida to Try
West Palm Beach marries coastal freshness with Southern-leaning comfort—think shrimp and grits, buttery biscuits, and homey plates in lively rooms. These five spots deliver that hug-on-a-plate feeling with a Palm Beach County twist. Hullabaloo. This hip Clematis Street spot serves Italian-accented comfort in a cozy,...
Christmas Doggie Parade – December 20, 2025
The Christmas Doggie Parade on Saturday, December 20, in Ocean Ridge was full of holiday spirit. Organizer Wendy D’Angelo said she created the event after moving back into her home in Ocean Ridge, wanting to give back to her neighbors and celebrate how much she loves the community. She hopes to make the parade even...
