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1 arrested after illegal gambling operation found in West Palm Beach, PBSO reports
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A woman was arrested Wednesday for allegedly running a gambling house out of a small shopping center in West Palm Beach. Court records show Viviana Navarro Gonzalez was booked into the Palm Beach County jail on a string of gambling-related counts. She was arrested after undercover deputies placed multiple bets at the establishment and spotted casino-style slot machines, the probable cause affidavit against her indicated.
Two men arrested for fuel theft at Wawa
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two men are under arrest for allegedly stealing nearly 300 gallons of diesel fuel from a Wawa gas station in West Palm Beach. West Palm Beach Police say the men had a device attached to a fuel pump that enabled them to operate the fuel pump without the pump registering that any payment was owed to the cash register inside the store.
Florida AG opens investigation after Sarasota window, door company closes down
Amid more than 30 consumer complaints, a spokesperson for the Florida Attorney General's Office said they have an active consumer protection investigation into Sash & Sill, which abruptly closed earlier this month.
Deadpool & Wolverine hits theaters as FL killer, Deadpool namesake Wade Wilson awaits sentence
As Deadpool & Wolverine hits theaters worldwide, a convicted Florida killer who shares his name with the movie's main character awaits his fate. Deadpool is the alter ego of Wade Wilson, Marvel's trigger-happy mercenary played by Ryan Reynolds. ...
Florida Bar honors WESH 2 News for outstanding legal reporting
ORLANDO, Fla. — WESH 2 News is being honored for journalism focused on courts and the law. During ceremonies organized by the Florida Society of News Editors at the Hilton Bonnet Creek Resort at Walt Disney World Thursday, investigative reporter Greg Fox and Chief Photojournalist Pete Delis were recognized by the Florida Bar.
Man arrested after driving stolen U-Haul for 16 miles, causing scene at Lehigh Acres Walmart
A Lehigh Acres man faces several charges after authorities say he stole a U-Haul pickup and fled into the woods near the Lehigh Acres Walmart on Wednesday. Carlos Alberto Rodriguez, 30, faces charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle; fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer; reckless driving; resisting without violence; and...
New Fort Myers burger joint and sweet deals in Cape lead this week's restaurant news
Fort Myers is about to get a new burger joint unlike any other. Florida Boy Burger Co. is bringing the wow factor to its completely redone space in the Starbucks-anchored plaza on Colonial Boulevard, just west of Fowler Street. ...
New owner acquiring LowBrow Pizza in East Naples
As of Aug. 1, the popular LowBrow Pizza & Beer in East Naples will have a new owner. Antonio Longobardo, who owns two pizzeria restaurants in Estero, is buying LowBrow from its founders, Chris Jones and Henrik Lagergren, but the restaurant’s name and menu will stay the same. “We...
Self-storage builder secures $75M loan for project that includes SWFL
YourStorageUnits Capital Partners has obtained a four-year $75 million loan to build six self-storage facilities, including one in Fort Myers. JLL Capital Markets led the financing efforts, according to a statement. The six buildings, the release states, will be purpose-built, Class A self-storage properties. There will be a total of...
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