Sheriff to announce new PBC animal cruelty unit after arrests in 2 severe abuse...
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.
Well-known Palm Beach restaurateur detained, held at Alligator Alcatraz
PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A longtime Palm Beach County restaurant manager and business owner — known to many as the face of BiCE Ristorante on Worth Avenue and the operator behind the Tacos Agave food truck in West Palm Beach — remains in federal immigration custody after what his attorney says began as a routine...
Inn at Boynton Beach to be demolished Wednesday as city pushes to revitalize area
The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is tearing down a hotel today as part of a significant transformation of Boynton Beach Boulevard. The Inn at Boynton Beach, a 2.11-acre property at 480 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard, will be demolished at 10 a.m. in what the city says is a “major step” to revitalize...
Local animal rescue seeks community help to buy Loxahatchee property
At our Let's Hear It event this week at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, anchor Tania Rogers connected with Joanna Maud, who works with the Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue.
WEEK ON BODYCAM: Man chokes K-9, stolen BMW crash, roof rescue
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — From shocking arrests to heroic rescues, this week’s bodycam footage offers a raw look at the moments that made headlines across South Florida. BODYCAM: Missing crew member found dangling 16 feet in air rescued by Florida deputies. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — (CBS12)...
PBSO contract in limbo, Loxahatchee Groves homeowners worry about their safety
LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, Fla. (CBS12) — A funding shortfall in Loxahatchee Groves is raising concerns about whether there will be enough deputies to keep the community safe. The town is behind on payments to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) for law enforcement services, and now the future of that contract is...
5 Cars for West Palm Beach Coastal Commuting vs 5 That Rust Fast
Warm mornings, salt-filled air, sudden rain showers, and sun-soaked highways shape daily driving near the coast. West Palm Beach commuting brings a mix of relaxed cruising and practical demands that many vehicles never fully prepare for. Ocean proximity introduces moisture, humidity, and airborne salt that quietly...
Man, 19, shot by PBSO deputies faces assault charges in machete incident
A 19-year-old man faces charges of aggravated assault on a law-enforcement officer after a Nov. 18 altercation with Palm Beach County sheriff's deputies left him with gunshot wounds, according to court documents. Investigators reported Andre Mayard approached deputies with a machete raised above his head as they...
Rumors of Violent Incident at Boca Raton Walmart Store Unfounded, Officials Say
The large response by law enforcement late Tuesday night at the Walmart store in unincorporated Boca Raton was not the result of a violent incident or criminal activity, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Wednesday morning. The response was linked to a circumstance in which a person took their own life...
Motorcycle crash claims life on I-95 in Lake Worth Beach, lanes blocked
LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A 27-year-old motorcyclist has died after a crash on I-95 North in Lake Worth Beach on Wednesday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash at Exit 64, 10th Avenue North, at 8:39 a.m. In the latest update at 9:03 a.m., officials said that the...
