‘Nobody died’: Riviera Beach shooting suspect speaks to judge in court
Tramonte Terrell Gibson, the suspect in a Riviera Beach shooting that left his cousin dead and four others injured, made a first appearance in Palm Beach County court Wednesday.
Former company controller accused of stealing nearly $1 million in fraud scheme
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — A former company controller is accused of stealing nearly $1 million from a Palm Beach County business over several years by secretly paying himself fraudulent reimbursements, according to investigators. James Evans, 56, was arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and charged with...
NAACP calls for investigation after alleged excessive K9 force by PBSO in Royal Palm...
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Local NAACP leaders are calling for an investigation into the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office following the arrest of a man accused in a violent domestic incident, arguing deputies used excessive force when a K9 was deployed during the takedown. The West...
Details released in school aide’s alleged assault on student during school bus altercation
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — New details have emerged in the arrest of a Palm Beach County school employee accused of punching a student during a chaotic altercation on a school bus outside William T. Dwyer High School. According to an incident and supplemental report from the Palm...
Tourist accused of fraudulent ‘money bouquet’ scheme targeting Greenacres small business
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Canadian tourist's South Florida vacation ended behind bars after a fraud scheme targeting floral shops was nipped in the bud. The investigation began in February when the owner of Sweet Dulce Vida on South Jog Road reported over $1,000 in losses from fraudulent credit card...
Hobe Sound man hospitalized after water incident
HOBE SOUND — A man was rescued from the Intracoastal Waterway in Hobe Sound after “launching himself” into the water from a private dock in an alleged suicide attempt on March 16. According to Martin County Sheriff’s Office, around 4 a.m., the man got into a argument...
Bodycam footage released after ‘Real Housewives’ couple pulled over in $5K Publix theft
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — Newly obtained body worn camera footage is adding another twist to the ongoing theft investigation involving the "Real Housewives of Pretoria" couple. Melany Viljoen, 39, and Petrus “Peet” Viljoen, 57, who Boca Raton police say stole more than $5,300 in groceries from a Boca...
Police searching for wanted drug suspect in Florida
FLORIDA — Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman wanted on multiple felony charges related to drug offenses and a failure to appear in court. Authorities are searching for Katie Vest, also known as Katie Thomas, who is wanted as of March 13, 2026. According to […] The...
What Connects Us: The line dancing boom sweeping South Florida
DAVIE, Fla. — When the world slowed down in 2020, people turned to their phones and spent more time scrolling. Between viral dance videos and step-by-step tutorials, an old-school routine found a whole new audience — and instructors say it helped grow the booming line dancing scene, connecting people in south Florida.
Retired attorney sues 6 South Florida cities over paid parking enforcement
A retired Palm Beach Gardens attorney has filed a federal lawsuit against six South Florida cities and three parking technology companies, claiming their paid parking enforcement violates federal standards and forces drivers to surrender personal data through private apps. WATCH:. The lawsuit, filed March 3 in the...

















