Palm Beach police ticket 70 boaters as part of lagoon enforcement
Palm Beach Police have issued more than 70 citations and confiscated about 50 illegal mooring balls since the town began enforcing its Lake Worth Lagoon Management Plan in late last summer, Chief of Police Nicholas Caristo said. The Palm Beach Police Department's Marine Unit officers also have identified about 20...
Girl dies, family injured after SUV hits pole; alcohol or drugs suspected, PBSO says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — An 8-year-old girl died and several family members were seriously injured Saturday night after an SUV struck a concrete power pole on South Military Trail — a crash in which the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said alcohol or drugs were suspected.
Palm Beach Society: Auction and ball marks a century of education
When gala organizers tag their event "The Party of the Century," they dang sure better deliver. This is Palm Beach, after all, where party-giving and party-going involve more dollars and planning than Operation Overlord. For Rosarian Academy ’s “Party of the Century” centennial bash, chairwomen Maggie Flagg Richman...
Miss South Florida Fair, Miss Palm Beach County advance to Miss Florida competition
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — 13 women took the stage at the South Florida Fair on Saturday, competing for crowns, scholarships, and a chance to advance to Miss Florida. The candidates competed in health and fitness and evening gown categories, answering interview questions and showcasing a wide range of talents.
Crash on SB Florida’s Turnpike narrows traffic to one lane in Delray Beach, causing...
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A crash on Florida’s Turnpike South near Mile Marker 80 in Delray Beach has narrowed traffic to one lane, causing major delays. The incident happened around noon, and vehicles are moving slowly through the area, according to traffic camera footage. Commuters should expect...
Uber driver kidnapped and made to drive armed robbers around Riviera Beach and WPB
Police have arrested 20-year-old Isaiah Thurston and 24-year-old Jakeria Riley on multiple charges after they allegedly kidnapped an Uber driver and robbed multiple ATMs around Riviera Beach and West Palm Beach. According to the Boynton Beach Police Department (BBPD), Detectives from the Major Case and Digital...
Multi-vehicle crash closes PGA Blvd. and Central Blvd. intersection, injuries reported
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — A multi-vehicle crash with injuries shut down all lanes at the intersection of PGA Blvd. and Central Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens. Emergency crews responded to the scene as traffic was diverted around the vicinity. Drivers were urged to avoid the intersection and...
Jupiter Man Convicted on 34 Felony Counts for Defrauding U.S. Military of $4.5 Million
A federal jury convicted Jason Butler, 37, of Jupiter, Florida, on 34 felony counts related to a multi-million-dollar fraud involving the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Butler was found guilty of wire fraud, money laundering, and forgery for submitting falsified invoices and financial...
South Florida – Wind Advisory Alert: Hazardous Gusts; 45 MPH Winds Impact Travel Until...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Miami, FL – Strong winds are sweeping across South Florida today as a Wind Advisory remains in effect through 7 p.m., creating potentially hazardous conditions for drivers and residents across the region....
5 Old-School Boca Raton Spots Proving Classics Never Go Out of Style
Boca Raton has always been known for its upscale vibe and sunny beaches, but beyond the glitz, some restaurants have been quietly serving great food for years. These aren’t trendy spots that come and go—they’re the real deal, beloved by locals who keep coming back year after year.
