Thousands without power in Florida
FLORIDA — Thousands of Florida residents are experiencing power outages Tuesday morning, according to the latest statewide outage data. Currently, 2,730 homes and businesses across Florida are without electricity, representing about 0.03% of the 10,917,094 customers tracked statewide. Despite the relatively small...
14 Classic Florida Diners That Feel Like a Step Back Into the 1960s
Florida is home to some of the most beloved old-school diners in the country, where the booths are cozy, the coffee is always hot, and the food tastes just like home. These spots have been serving up hearty meals for decades, keeping the spirit of the 1960s alive with every plate.
92-year-old man dies after 3 vehicle crash in Palm Beach Gardens
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — An elderly man is dead following a crash that occurred in Palm Beach Gardens on Sunday. According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) crash report, a 2017 Toyota RAV4 was traveling southbound in the left-turn lane on Alt. A1A at Atlantic Road, while a 2014 Dodge Charger...
Boynton Beach Left Turn Turns Deadly, 83-Year-Old Woman Killed
An evening drive in west Boynton Beach turned tragic Sunday when an 87-year-old driver attempted a left turn and was struck by an oncoming pickup, killing one passenger and critically injuring another at Flavor Pict Road and Via Valenza. Multiple victims were rushed by emergency crews to Delray Medical Center.
Delray Beach may get new Pride memorial after rainbow intersection removed
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Delray Beach could soon see a permanent Pride memorial months after the city’s rainbow intersection mural was removed. The Delray Beach Pride Memorial Committee has proposed building an illuminated rainbow pyramid monument near Old School Square, close to where the Pride intersection once...
Jury Convicts Sleep Doctor of Insurance Fraud and Tax Evasion
Talk about nightmares: A federal jury in Boston has convicted sleep apnea specialist Pankaj Merchia, M.D., of healthcare fraud, money laundering, conspiracy to defraud the IRS, and tax evasion. He was indicted on money laundering and healthcare fraud charges in December 2022. “Over 10 years, the defendant hid...
Grieving mother calls for rail safety changes after son fatally struck by Brightline train...
A Palm Beach County mother is speaking out after her 17-year-old son was struck and killed by a Brightline train, joining a growing chorus of voices calling for stronger safety measures along Florida's rail corridors. Kimberly Mitchell said the loss of her son, John Henry Jr., has been devastating. WATCH...
Delray Residents Launch Petition to Save Beloved Coffee Shop
Subculture Coffee, the design-forward coffee shop and roastery at 302 NE Sixth Ave., is at the center of a dispute between owner Rodney Mayo and Delray Beach city officials. The friction has prompted Delray residents to launch a petition to save the beloved coffee shop from being “virtually shut down” over...
New invasive species impacting South Florida’s ecosystem
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Nile monitors are spreading across South Florida. They are olive-green or black, with yellow striping on their head and jaw and can grow to be seven feet long and weigh 20 pounds. They also have razor sharp claws, a long split tongue and a lengthy...
Warming trend through the week ahead of an approaching front
West Palm Beach, Fla (CBS12) — It's a mild start to the week. Temperatures are in the 60s and 70s this morning. Skies are mostly clear, with just a few isolated showers moving onshore. We will see plenty of sunshine through the afternoon, with a few inland downpours late...

















