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Health inspections: 11 Palm Beach County restaurants get perfect scores; 1 closed
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. ...
Homeless Protest Outside Lake Worth Beach City Hall
They're upset about a new state law that will mandate local governments ban people from sleeping in public areas. The U.S. Supreme Court has just ruled to uphold the law and others around the country just like it.
Boca Raton: Tower 155 residents claim 4-year-old high-rise needs costly repairs
Condo owners at Tower 155, a 127-unit complex located at 155 East Boca Raton Road, have filed suit, asking for damages to pay for repairs or rebuilding. Photo provided. Tower 155 condominium owners have sued the 4-year-old building’s developer, contractor, architect and 21 other companies, alleging shoddy construction and design that has left them footing the bill for extensive repairs.
Along the Coast: Governor’s veto strikes Delray, Boynton projects
Boynton Beach and Delray Beach might be asking what Gov. Ron DeSantis has against them after five of their projects totaling almost $3.5 million were vetoed by the governor in June. In Boynton Beach, state money for three projects was cut by the governor. They are:. -- $1,018,400 for Sky...
Officials urge water safety on July Fourth after dozens have drowned in Florida this year
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla (CBS12) — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, state and local officials are urging residents to prioritize water safety. Already this year, dozens of people in Florida have drowned. Over the past few weeks, our area has seen a tragic increase in drownings, with one life lost in St. Lucie County on Tuesday.
Billy Joel in Palm Beach County: 5 things to know about Piano Man's home, horses and more
When rocker Billy Joel took his daughter to a recent event at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach, it came as a surprise to some that the Piano Man was in town. After all, the 75-year-old icon didn't have a show in South Florida in early June,...
The new way opponents are trying to stop new Wellington showgrounds
The village of Wellington said it would not reverse a decision that allows developers to build new showgrounds and homes while removing 96 acres from the Equestrian Preserve. The decision came after opponents of the project petitioned the village for a rehearing since it believed the developer violated village code because the developers' environmental attorney works for the village as a special magistrate judge.
Gator caught roaming West Palm Beach neighborhood: Snapping surprise next door
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A West Palm Beach resident woke up to an unusual sight — a large alligator roaming around a community early Thursday morning. The West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) received a call from the resident at the Club at Ibis community and contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) for assistance.
She's a longtime resident of Palm Beach County's shelter. Now, this dog is Pet of the Week!
A select few dogs have been living in Palm Beach County's animal shelter for nearly 100 days — making them the longest residents without permanent homes. Duchess Poochie, a two-year old mixed breed, is one of those dogs. She's been without her forever family for 88 days and has been nursed back to health since she was found as an underweight stray in April.
Black Woman to become President of Florida Bar
West Palm Beach Attorney Makes History; Sworn in this month as President-elect. Roland Sanchez-Medina, Jr., a Miami attorney, was installed as the 76th president of the Florida Bar and Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes, a West Palm Beach attorney, is the first Black woman elected to the office of president-elect in the organization’s 135 years of existence.
Boynton Beach: Commission ends meeting abruptly as tempers flare after mayor silences speakers
Boynton Beach police escort Candace Rojas out of the City Commission chambers after Mayor Ty Penserga cut her off for talking about non-city related items during the public comments portion of the commission's July 2 meeting. Rojas was speaking about efforts to "restore the Republic" when Penserga stopped her, and an earlier speaker who was complaining about the "stolen" 2020 presidential election. The commission immediately voted to adjourn the meeting after the Rojas spat. City of Boynton Beach meeting video.
4th of July events in South Florida to help celebrate Independence Day
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — South Florida and the Treasure Coast are gearing up for Independence Day. Preparations for Fourth of July celebrations are happening up and down the coast this week – from the “4th on Flagler,” which promises live music, fun times for the kids, and a military honor ceremony to “FreedomFest,” at the MidFlorida Event Center, in Port St. Lucie, where they are expecting a large crowd Thursday night.
Boca Bridges Homeowners Associations Sues GL Homes For Construction Defects
Allegations Include Code Violations… Shoddy Work… Bad Roofing… Exposed Wires… Noncompliance With Plans… More…. BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The homeowners association at Boca Bridges — a relatively new community of million dollar homes on Lyons Road north of Clint Moore, is suing an operating unit of builder GL Homes for mass construction defects and deficiencies. The suit pits “Boca Bridges Homeowners Association” against “Boca Raton Associates VII, LLLP” which is an operating unit of builder and marketer GL Homes — also responsible for The Bridges, Seven Bridges, Lotus, Dakota, the Valencia communities, and the under-construction “Lotus Edge.” GL Homes routinely builds communities under names using the “Boca Raton Associates” title, followed by a number.
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