West Palm Beach FL

With spring break drawing thousands of visitors to South Florida beaches, Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue is alerting beachgoers to check conditions before heading into the water — and to never swim alone, even when the ocean looks calm. The warning comes after two people were caught in a...

Two people got caught in a rip current on the north side of the Boynton Beach Inlet Saturday afternoon, Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue confirmed with WPTV. Ocean Rescue lifeguards observed two swimmers in distress in the water at around 3:15 p.m. at the 4000 block of S. Ocean Boulevard. One victim made it out of the...

For sandwich-lovers, Palm Beach’s enviable weather at this time of year — cool to mild temperatures with a slight breeze — leads to enjoying a bread-cradling delight that’s warm or hot. As anyone who lives here year-round knows, by the time steamy summer arrives, cold sandwiches — or even a salad — can be more...

There is a bar in Jupiter, Florida, where the sand gets between your toes, the lighthouse glows across the water, and the whole world seems to slow down just enough to remind you why Florida is special. Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett made “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere” famous, and legend has it this very spot helped...

HOBE SOUND, Fla. (CBS12) — A significant law enforcement presence gathered in Hobe Sound on Monday morning following the discovery of a young man floating in a waterway by paddleboarders. The Martin County Sheriff's Office said that the incident took place in the area of the 11000 block of...

BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — At just 16 years old, this week’s ‘Hometown Hero’ is making sure other kids in our community who are less fortunate have the basic necessities they need to succeed. She’s also bringing hands-on educational programs to students in the Bahamas. It’s all happening through her nonprofit...

A routine food safety inspection at The Lunchbox in Palm Beach County ended with a warning and a required follow-up visit after inspectors uncovered eight violations on March 10, 2026. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation conducted the review at the casual eatery and sandwich shop located at...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A 96-year-old South Florida man thought he had just won nearly $2 million. Instead, the letter he received in the mail turned out to be part of a scam using the name of the well-known sweepstakes company, Publishers Clearing House. The man, Al...

A monthly market at Old School Square in Delray Beach is shut down until June after a dog at the event bit a teenage girl’s face. Coco Market has featured “artisan goods, wellness offerings, healthy foods and sustainable fashion” on the first Sunday of each month at the complex along North Swinton Avenue, according...

Casa Carrillo announces the release of Deep Blue Limited Edition 2026, a cigar crafted to mirror the ocean itself. Rolled at the Casa Carrillo factory in the Dominican Republic, Deep Blue is built with intention. Its Nicaraguan Jalapa wrapper delivers elegance and composure. Beneath that exterior lies structure. A...