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Two killed, four hospitalized after Boynton Beach crash on State Road 7
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two people were killed and four others hospitalized after a crash in Boynton Beach on Friday afternoon. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) said at around 3:45 p.m., units were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on State Road 7 near the intersection of Armone Place.
Woman killed on I-95 North after exiting her car, struck by another driver
RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A woman was killed in a deadly wreck on I-95 North after she got out of her car after crashing it and was struck by another vehicle. The incident occurred at around 3:26 a.m., between two vehiclesnear the SR-708/Blue Heron Boulevard interchange (exit 76), according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FHP). The highway patrol continues, the woman was driving a 2018 Mazda CX-5 when she suddenly struck the wall and came to a stop on the outside travel lane. Following the crash, the woman got out of her vehicle.
Pair accused in Valentine's Day shooting at Gardens Mall convicted on federal charges
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The two West Palm Beach men accused of being involved in the Valentine’s Day shooting at the Gardens Mall were convicted on federal chargesthis month, prosecutors announced. On Thursday, Kamarcio Mitchell entered a guilty plea to allegations of possession of a firearm...
Belle Glade man drags dog by neck, left 'covered in sores and blood': PBSO report
BELLE GLADE, Fla. (CBS12) — A Belle Glade man is accused of dragging a small dog by its neck causing it to bleed on Wednesday. At around 12:14 p.m., the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) received multiple reports of a man — later identified as 38-year-old Francisco Fonseca — abusing a small dog on Gator Boulevard and NE 21st Street.
18-year-old victim of fatal West Palm Beach crash dies days later
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A second person has died following a fatal crash that happened on Sunday. Walterking Francois, 18, was a passenger in a fast-moving Dodge Charger when it suddenly collided with power pole. In an updated release from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO), Francois died on Wednesday. The crash occurred on his birthday, he had just turned 18 records show.
Boynton Beach fire chief outlines the benefits of increased fire service fees for safety
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla (CBS12) — Boynton Beach Fire Rescue is on a mission to continue to save lives with the best tools and services, but it will come at a price for property owners. Next week, Fire Chief Hugh Bruder and city leaders will talk about a proposed 'Fire...
‘Watched in horror:’ Florida man arrested after diver was fatally entangled in boat propeller
MIAMI, Fla. – An Ocala man had his first appearance on Thursday after being charged with several crimes related to his scuba charter business — including “seaman’s manslaughter,” according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. In a release, USAO officials said that the man —...
Surveillance and witness testimony lead to arrest in deadly West Palm Beach shooting
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — After a man was shot and killed in his car at a grocery store and the West Palm Beach Police Department's announcement of a suspect's arrest on Thursday, the arrest report detailing the investigation and the shooter's mugshot was released on Friday. A...
Palm Beach State Attorney targets drug dealers in fight against opioid crisis
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — In 2017, the Florida legislature expanded the murder charges to include drug dealers who sell a fatal dose of narcotics. Most recently, a Boynton Beach man, Isaiah Delgado, was charged with murder after he sold a fatal dose of cocaine and oxycodone. “If...
Boca Raton man sentenced to 18 months for joining Jan. 6 mob in tunnel at U.S. Capitol
A Boca Raton man was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months in federal prison for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot where he joined a mob in “one of the most violent areas” on the U.S. Capitol grounds, according to federal authorities. Richard Cook, 38, was found guilty of several felony and misdemeanor charges after a jury trial in May. Evidence at trial showed that Cook joined a mob that ...
Week in Review: Going for Paralympic gold, Off-duty deputy stabbed, 120 mph in Vero Beach
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Here are the stories with the most watched videos from this week. Paley patients to Paris: 3 athletes go for Paralympic gold thanks to PBC medical institute. The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris may have just wrapped up, but the Paralympics is now...
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