Palm Beach County father demands answers after students sit on bus floor
A Palm Beach County father is demanding answers after his daughter’s first day of school ended with what he calls an unsafe ride home. “It's unacceptable, the situation, not only for her, but for the other six students that were also forced to sit on the aisle or subjected to," said Jon Borowka, whose 13-year-old daugh
A New York Bagel Brand Is Making Its Palm Beach Gardens Debut
H&H Bagels will open a new location in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The New York bagel shop, known for its traditional water bagel method and classic menu, continues to expand beyond its longtime New York City roots. H&H Bagels Expands to Palm Beach Gardens. The new restaurant will serve H&H’s...
In 3-2 vote, Wellington Council approves age limits on E-bikes, scooters, golf carts
WELLINGTON, Fla. (CBS12) — In a split 3-2 vote Tuesday night, Wellington’s Village Council voted in favor of age limits on non-human-powered micro-mobility devices, including e-bikes, scooters and golf carts. Effective immediately, the minimum riding age is 15. This follows a 4-1 approval on first reading. Mayor Michae
Colombia earthquake shocks South Florida, prompts calls for prayer
Wounds that just began to heal have been reopened for many in South Florida as yet another earthquake hit South America, this time in Colombia. Bishop Manuel de Jesús Rodriguez, the Catholic Church's leader in the region, is calling for the community to come together for a special Mass this weekend. A 7.4 magnitude ear
Compass transaction fee case dismissed
Six weeks after suing Compass for allegedly conducting "unfair and deceptive business practices" by charging "an undisclosed flat-fee to all Florida purchasing clients," the homeowners who filed the lawsuit have voluntarily dismissed the case, according to court documents. What this case was about: Jeff and Milissa Efr
Palm Beach County schools earn high marks on first day back
Palm Beach County schools kicked off the new school year Monday with approximately 160,000 students returning to classrooms across 182 schools, earning an "A+" grade from district leadership for a smooth opening day. WATCH BELOW: 'A+ it's been an incredible day,' Superintendent Mike Burke tells WPTV's Joel Lopez. Super
Zero Empty Spaces activates vacant commercial spaces for artists and entrepreneurs
Zero Empty Spaces has activated 34 vacant commercial spaces across five states, primarily as affordable working-artist studios, according to an Aug. 10 announcement. The company works with property owners to temporarily occupy vacant space while permanent leasing efforts continue and is preparing to open its first Cali
FORECAST: Heat Advisory in effect as rain chances remain low
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A Heat Advisory is in effect for all parts of the viewing area from noon until 7 p.m. Take extra precautions when outdoors, wear light clothing, and try to limit activity in the sun. Scorching heat continues this week with highs reaching 95 degrees,...
Investor flips Palm Beach house for $17 million to billionaire couple
Billionaire digital entrepreneur Ric L. Elias and his wife, Brenda, have paid $17.1 million for a Palm Beach house that sold in May for $15.8 million , according to the prices recorded at the courthouse with the deeds. The seller who just flipped the house at 350 Seabreeze Avenue was financier and Palm Beach real estat
Large tire fire burns for hours near Belvedere Road
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Firefighters remain at the scene of a large tire fire Tuesday morning after flames tore through a tire recycling lot at an industrial park along Belvedere Road. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Capt. and Public Information Officer Tom Reyes said crews began receiving...

















