Fire officials urge caution ahead of July 4 fireworks
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — As Floridians prepare to celebrate Independence Day with backyard barbecues and booming fireworks, officials are reminding the public that with the fun comes serious risk. The Fourth of July is one of only three days each year when setting off consumer fireworks is...
Palm Beach Gardens Outlet Stores: Ultimate Shopping Guide
Are you ready to unlock a shopping experience like no other? Palm Beach Gardens Outlet Stores offer you the perfect blend of luxury and affordability. Imagine strolling through a paradise of top brands, all offering irresistible deals just for you. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast, a bargain hunter, or simply...
28-year-old sentenced to life for deadly 2023 drive-by shooting
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A 28-year-old man was learned his fate Wednesday for a deadly 2023 drive-by shooting in Palm Beach Gardens. Akeem Rivers was sentenced to life in prison following his conviction for first-degree murder with a firearm in the shooting death of a 62-year-old victim.
JSX Ending Flights at Two Airports
Public charter air carrier JSX will shift its operations in both Colorado and Florida later this year, relocating flights to new airports.
Legal Scholars Speculate In Deadly Golf Cart DUI Case
Port St. Lucie Police say 59-year-old Daniel Mackin was standing on the back, lost his grip and hit his head on the sidewalk. Former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg says prosecutors have two choices in what to charge 62-year-old Cynthia Mackin with.
Aquarium or marketing ploy? Boca Raton business draws fire after viral TikTok
BOCA RATON — With her kids in tow and a day of sea creatures in mind, Kaurie Raye set out for what she thought would be an educational family outing at the "Boca Aquarium." What she found instead? A luxury jewelry store with a few fish tanks — and a marketing strategy that’s now the subject of national internet...
‘This man is a monster’: Georgia woman speaks out after Singer Island assault arrest
SINGER ISLAND, Fla. (CBS12) — A woman walking her dog on Singer Island was followed to her front door and attacked. Weeks later, DNA from her clothing led detectives to a suspect with a disturbing past—and possibly more victims. On May 30, the Riviera Beach Police Department (RBPD)...
Florida hits the brakes on HOV lanes
HOV lanes are no more in Florida. Drivers of hybrid and electric vehicles will still get a pass on express lanes for a while, though. A new law that went to effect Tuesday eliminates high occupancy traffic lanes throughout the state. There were about 50 miles of highways with that designation. Most of those miles...
This Haunted-Themed Cocktail Bar In Orlando Serves Spooky Drinks In A Movie-Worthy Gothic Setting
If your idea of a perfect night includes eerie ambiance, spine-chilling cocktails, and a side of campy fun, Cocktails & Screams in downtown Orlando might just be your dream haunt. Equal parts horror movie set and upscale bar, this spooky speakeasy delivers a devilishly good time that’s far from ordinary.
The Gruesome Truth Behind the Death Of a 7-Year-Old Florida Girl Found Unresponsive in...
When Florida police responded to a call about an unresponsive child, they discovered a 7-year-old girl and rushed her to a local hospital. But after months of investigations, Riviera Beach Police believe they've uncovered the truth behind what led to the girl's death. And the details are horrific. Suggested Reading.