Florida man pleads guilty to conspiracy under RICO Act in labor trafficking case
TAMPA, Florida - Alexander Villatoro Moreno, a 53-year-old known as Quichi, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act in federal court. Villatoro Moreno, along with his co-defendants, operated Los Villatoros Harvesting (LVH), a farm labor contracting company...
Neighbor linked to $28M purchase of neglected house in Palm Beach
Public records link the buyer of a recently landmarked 1930s-era oceanside house in Palm Beach to another landmarked home immediately behind the property. A deed recorded March 9 shows the buyer who paid $28 million for 480 S. Ocean Blvd. is a New York-registered limited liability company with the same mailing...
Wellington residents, mayor push back on AI data center, cite risks to water, electric...
A planned hyperscale AI data center dubbed Project Tango has residents and local officials in the western part of Palm Beach County worried about its impact on water, electricity bills, air quality and the village’s prized equestrian industry. And as these discussions unfold, Mayor Michael Napoleone of Wellington is...
Cole Goldberg denies trying to drown girlfriend: ‘I was sinking’
Cole Goldberg denied trying to purposely submerge and drown "90 Day Fiancé" star Caroline Schwitzsky during the 2022 Boca Bash, saying he grabbed onto her shoulder because he couldn't swim. (3/11/26)
Flamingo Park’s Tiny Cuban Counter Turns Dinner Into a 10-Course Marathon
Emelina, a new 16-seat tasting-menu restaurant from the husband-and-wife team behind Miami’s EntreNos, has quietly opened in West Palm Beach’s Flamingo Park neighborhood. The counter-style spot offers an intimate 10-course tasting that unfolds over about two hours, rewarding diners who are in no hurry to give up...
Buc-ee’s just earned an ‘F’ from the BBB, and the reason is raising eyebrows
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Buc-ee’s received an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau after the company failed to respond to 89 consumer complaints filed against it — a key factor behind the bureau’s harshest grade. The Texas-based convenience store giant, known...
This No-Frills Florida Restaurant Serves Seafood Worth A Road Trip This Summer
Flashy décor and ocean views don’t guarantee great seafood. In Florida, the places that truly impress often sit quietly in plain sight, focused less on atmosphere and more on what lands on the plate. One no-frills restaurant has built a loyal following by doing exactly that, serving seafood...
12 Florida Wildlife Rescues Where You Can Meet Animals Up Close
Have you ever wondered what really happens to injured wildlife after it’s rescued? In Florida, the answer often leads to some of the most fascinating places you can visit. Beyond the beaches and theme parks, the state is home to remarkable wildlife rescue centers where animals get a second chance. These sanctuaries...
Police: Real Housewives star confesses to stealing in Palm Beach while ‘in survival mode’
BOCA RATON, Fla. — A Real Housewives star recently confessed to a crime spree in Palm Beach County, records showed. Police officers arrested Melany “Mel” Viljoen, a star of The Real Housewives of Pretoria and The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: South Africa, on Tuesday in Boca Raton, records showed.
Joey Chestnut shows off ‘reverse fold’ eating technique with Frank Pepe’s
"I'm going to cheat on my diet today," Joey Chestnut said when presented with the pizza, adding that the white clam pies were "the best."
