Billionaire Scientist Pays $62 Million for ‘Rare Waterfront Retreat in Manalapan
Dr. Herbert ‘Herbie’ Wertheim closed on the extraordinary waterfront property Dec. 15, months after it was first listed for $87 million.
‘TOTAL OVERHAUL’: Animal Care and Control prepares for major renovations
Leighann Fischer is a self-proclaimed animal lover and volunteer at PBCACC. She asked WPTV at this week's Let's Hear It when the facility will get what she says is a much-needed makeover.
Sheriff announces new PBC animal cruelty unit after arrests in 2 severe abuse cases
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two men accused of multiple counts of aggravated animal cruelty were among the first arrests made by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office’s newly formed Animal Cruelty Unit, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw announced ahead of a Thursday press conference detailing the unit's launch.
Homeowner pays for renovation, discovers contractor was allegedly never licensed in FL
ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Royal Palm Beach homeowner thought they hired a licensed contractor for a renovation in April 2024, but nearly two years later, detectives say the man behind the project was never licensed in Florida and is now facing fraud. The Palm Beach County...
Detectives say dog daycare owner admitted to employees to punching poodle
WPTV is learning more about an incident of severe animal abuse involving the owner of a dog daycare center in Delray Beach.
Rodents in Little Caesars pizza dough among the worst South Florida inspections
Rodents with dramatic deaths and active bowels dot this week’s list of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach restaurants that failed state inspection. What we call The Sick and Shut Down List comes from routine and complaint inspections by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation. To file a complaint...
Cops: Boca Raton Man Returned to Woman’s House With Gun After Date Gone Bad
A dinner date escalated from a disappointment at a restaurant to the alleged brandishing of a firearm in Boca Raton this week, landing one city man behind bars, charged with battery. Derek Hurwitch, 41, remained lodged in the Palm Beach County Jail following his arrest Wednesday, after a woman with whom he went on a...
Riviera Beach parents invited to learn, discuss school consolidation proposal
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Riviera Beach parents are encouraged to attend a public input meeting tonight regarding a proposal to consolidate several elementary schools. Under the proposal, West Riviera Elementary would serve pre-K through second grade, while Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary would accommodate...
Argument at Riviera Beach store ends in gunfire, suspect apprehended nearby
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — An argument at a Riviera Beach convenience store led to several shots being fired on Thursday, says the Riviera Beach Police Department. According to the Riviera Beach Police spokesperson Mike Jachles, the shooting occurred at about 3:30 p.m. at the Jiffy Food Market on the corner of...
‘A NEW BOYNTON’: This hotel in Boynton Beach is being demolished
Demolition is underway at The Inn at Boynton Beach, a 2.11-acre property at 480 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard. The city said it is a "major step" to revitalize the area.
