Local nonprofits call for help as SNAP benefits face uncertainty
Crowds lined up overnight Friday for a Saturday food distribution event, hosted by Restoration Bridge International, a Palm Beach County nonprofit.
Florida neighbors spring into action and save 3 small dogs from coyote attack
In the Boynton Lakes community of Florida, residents of the small community sprang into action after spotting a coyote in attack mode on three small dogs during their morning walk. Of course, the incident was jarring, but the residents on Mayfair Lane had witnessed the coyote charging Sandra Ciminelli’s three...
Deerfield Beach hotel bathroom fire contained; no injuries reported
DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Fire crews have contained a hotel fire that erupted in Deerfield Beach. Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescued responded to the small fire that broke out inside a bathroom at La Quinta Inn Hotel on Sunday morning. Despite fire crews putting out the blaze in...
SUV flips in West Palm Beach crash, one hospitalized
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — One person was hospitalized after an SUV overturned in a two-car crash near Golden Lakes Blvd and Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. Upon arrival, firefighters with the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) reported that two cars were impacted, with one small SUV completely overturned...
Cops: Woman Struck Vehicle With Cane, Threatened Driver at Boca Raton Intersection
A motorist in Boca Raton was stopped at a red light when a 69-year-old woman struck his vehicle with a metal cane, threatened the driver, and was found by police a short time later in a park. Florence Okyerebea Djan, 69, was charged with aggravated assault with a weapon and criminal mischief following the incident. […]
92-year-old Delray Beach woman dies after Mercedes-Benz strikes tree in Wellington
A 92-year-old Delray Beach woman died Nov. 7 when she crashed her car into a tree in Wellington , the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said. Investigators identified the woman as Ann Roy. They said the crash occurred shortly after 2:30 a.m. on the 4000 block of South State Road 7, near Lake Worth Road. The report...
Best Buddies Gala honors champions for dedication to mental disability advocacy
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A local nonprofit aiming to help those with mental disabilities gathered to help honor those who stepped up big this year. The "Best Buddies Gala" was held on Friday night at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. CBS12's Matt Lincoln emceed the event.
Attention Residents: South Ocean Blvd. Closure Between South County Rd. and Southern Blvd. Begins...
South Ocean Boulevard (SR A1A) in Palm Beach will be closed between South County Road and Southern Boulevard (SR 80) starting Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5:00 a.m. The closure will continue until further notice.
Atlantis Mayor Highlights Community Events and Legislative Priorities for Residents
The city of Atlantis is preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving at the end of October 2025. Mayor Allan thanked residents and city officials for their efforts to build community spirit. He noted their work throughout the year to encourage togetherness.
Southbound Turnpike lanes reopen after crash causes major delays
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A major crash on Florida’s Turnpike South briefly shut down all lanes Friday afternoon before reopening to heavy traffic. Florida 511 states that the crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. near the Okeechobee Boulevard exit, backing up traffic for about three miles to mile marker 96.
