10 years after Jupiter teens went missing at sea, it doesn’t get easier |...
There are few things that cause me to smile more than seeing a couple of kids riding their bikes with one hand and with a fishing pole in the other. I still slow down on the causeway when I see someone, especially a young person, cast a line into the water. I can't really pin down the exact reasons, except that maybe...
Palm Beach Judge Gives 35-Year Sentence To Teacher Who Slept With Student
A judge yesterday sentenced Damian Conti, who was found guilty last month to four counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor by an authority figure.
Florida history: The rough, bumpy road that became Dixie Highway, spawning modern tourism
Editor's note: This story by former staff writer Barbara Marshall originally ran Jan. 14, 2016. It has been edited for updating, length and clarity. One hundred and 10 years ago, Dixie Highway began to spawn today's tourism industry. Beginning in 1915 and for decades afterward, "The Dixie" was the artery that...
Terrified woman rescued from sinking car as officers brave waters in nighttime rescue
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — Terrified and screaming at the top of her lungs, a woman was rescued from her partially submerged car after losing consciousness behind the wheel while driving. On Thursday, July 24, officers from the Palm Beach Gardens Police Department (PBGPD) and Palm Beach Gardens...
Riviera Beach boatyard plan is out. 500 condos are in.
A four-tower, 508-condominium development proposed in Riviera Beach is dramatic evidence the coastal real estate boom that city leaders long for may finally have arrived on Broadway. The $480 million project planned for a vacant block west of Broadway between 11th and 12th streets won city Planning and Zoning Board...
4 Cuban nationals arrested for operating trucking theft ring targeting critical computer systems: HCSO
An organized theft ring – aimed at stealing the critical computer systems that play a big part in the trucking industry – has been taken down, according to the Hillsborough County sheriff. A total of 93 people fell victim to the theft ring, and it caused $750,000 in...
Loxahatchee woman succumbs to injuries weeks after Westlake crash
WESTLAKE, Fla. (CBS12) — A 30-year-old Loxahatchee woman died Monday from injuries sustained in a July 12 crash in Westlake. According to deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO), a Chevrolet 1500 pickup was driving northbound on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. At the same time, Eli Fuentes...
10 Top Steak Houses in The Palm Beaches
Craving a steak that’s juicy, seared to perfection, and served with serious style? Welcome to Palm Beach County, where the steakhouse scene sizzles with flavor and flair. From iconic old-school chophouses to sleek modern hotspots serving truffle butter and dry-aged perfection, this slice of South Florida is a...
WPTV Exclusive: Tri-Rail director discusses possible closure of rail service
In an exclusive interview, Tri-Rail’s director, David Dech, tells WPTV’s Michael Hoffman they’re still working on ways to conserve funds to keep Tri-Rail running.
Palm Beach County, FL, Great Wok Chinese restaurant was found with 12 violations
Great Wok, a local Chinese restaurant that is located at 8304 S Jog Rd in Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, FL, was found with 12 violations during a July 23 Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation inspection that resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation and required follow-up inspection.
