Royal Palm Beach traffic stop ends in arrest after fake cash allegedly found
ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A late-night traffic stop in Royal Palm Beach allegedly revealed a stash of counterfeit cash and a loaded handgun, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old man. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said that on March 26, at approximately 11:36 p.m., a...
Wellington International fires CEO after battery allegation by employee
WELLINGTON, Fla. (CBS12) — Wellington International CEO Murray Kessler was fired effective immediately after the organization said it conducted an independent investigation into a workplace matter involving him. In a statement, Wellington International said it launched that investigation within 24 hours of learning...
Popular Asian restaurant in Palm Beach Gardens closes – what we know
Asian Fin , a long‑running Pan‑Asian restaurant at Donald Ross Village in Palm Beach Gardens, closed March 28 following dinner service. In a note taped to the front door, the restaurant wrote: “After 18 wonderful years, we want to share that our restaurant will not be renewing its lease and will be closing its doors...
Frank Pepe’s to close Florida location, explore ‘new opportunity’ in West Palm Beach
Nearly four years after expanding into the "Sunshine State," is Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is closing down its first Florida location. The Connecticut-founded pizzeria, which has expanded to 19 locations across Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island and Virginia, announced on Monday...
Bender’s Farmer’s Market
Hey Chiefs! Are you bored at home and wanting to get out of the house? I’ve recently been to a place called Bender’s Farmers Market and let me tell you, Chiefs, it is amazing and here’s why:. The Store. In the store, they sell a lot of...
Palm Beach County rejects deal to end lawsuit against Palm Beach Gardens
The five-year legal battle pitting Palm Beach County against one of its biggest cities, Palm Beach Gardens, is back on again. After a mediator announced in February that a settlement appeared close, Palm Beach County commissioners met in closed session March 10 to go over the terms. Yes, but: Commissioners...
Delray Beach condo association fires lawyer, claims ‘excessive’ fees
A bankruptcy case involving one of Palm Beach County’s largest 55-plus condominium developments has become even more convoluted with the community's insolvent Recreation Association firing its attorney, claiming his fees are so excessive that the court should refuse to pay them. The case involves Palm Greens...
Boynton Beach handyman sues city over ordinance banning his work truck from his own...
We’re hearing from people in Boynton Beach who are turning to us for answers about a growing citywide controversy — regulations on where residents can park their vehicles on their own property. 'That’s how I make a living, without that I can’t do anything,' Bali Ramnarace tells WPTV's...
Palm Beach County poll worker faces felony charge for allegedly stealing encrypted access key
A paid poll worker accused of stealing an encrypted access key from the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections Office is facing a felony charge. John Panicci, 59, was taken into custody on Saturday and made his first appearance in court on Sunday. He is being charged with a felony count of offenses against users...
Late-night argument leads to shots fired outside Sneakers Bar in Lake Worth Beach
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A late-night argument outside a Lake Worth Beach bar ended with gunfire and has now led to a Palm Beach County man facing serious charges. The shooting happened in the early morning hours of March 25 outside Sneakers Bar & Grille on North Dixie Highway. Deputies were alerted after an...
