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Man shot twice on way to work in Boynton Beach, suspects caught in West Palm Beach: Police
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A man was shot twice while trying to go to work in Boynton Beach on Monday morning. The Boynton Beach Police Department (BBPD) said at 4:53 a.m., a 42-year-old man was leaving his home on Newlake Drive when gunfire erupted. The shooting happened inside The Cove at the Boynton Beach Apartments, a gated community near Woolbright Rd.
West Palm Beach man accused of first-degree murder after deadly fentanyl sale
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A West Palm Beach resident is facing accusations of selling the fentanyl that resulting in a man's death. Martin County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) stated that after a four-month investigation, authorities have arrested Marc Mathieu. The arrest comes in connection to the tragic death...
Cocaine found inside West Palm Beach City Hall, battalion chief says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — West Palm Beach City Hall was evacuated after cocaine was found in the city commission chamber on Monday morning, according to the fire department. The Battalion Chief for the West Palm Beach Fire Department (WPBFD) said crews received a call about a suspicious...
'You guys are going to die today': Suspected gunman takes plea deal in 2021 fatal shooting
WEST PALM BEACH — A father of five accused of kidnapping a man and shooting him to death pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Monday. He did so on the eve of his trial, earning a fraction of the penalty he risked had jurors instead convicted him of murder. Circuit...
561 Predator Catcher helps Delray Beach officers catch alleged child molester at Walmart
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — 561 Predator Catchers have helped Delray Beach police officers put another child predator in custody. In a world where digital shadows hide dangerous predators, ordinary citizens are stepping up to unmask these threats using video and social media. Just last month, our CBS12 News...
Palm Beach officials want changes to Secret Service road closure near Mar-a-Lago
With a Secret Service-initiated indefinite road closure taking effect Saturday morning on South Ocean Boulevard next to former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Club, some Palm Beach officials have called for changes to the plan. The closure extends from the Southern Boulevard traffic circle north along South Ocean Boulevard to South...
Man arrested after making threats to kill Trump and Vance
FLORIDA (LOOTPRESS) – Florida man arrested after threatening to kill former President Donald Trump, Vice Presidental nominee J.D. Vance and their families. On Friday, July 19, the Jupiter Police Department apprehended Michael M. Wiseman on charges of making written threats to kill. An investigation revealed that Wiseman had posted threats on social media directed at […]
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dies in Apparent Suicide Fall from NYC Hotel
J. Michael Cline, the founder of Fandango, tragically passed away after a fatal fall from a luxury hotel in New York City on Tuesday morning, authorities have confirmed. Cline, aged 64 and a resident of Palm Beach, Florida, was discovered “unconscious and unresponsive” at the Kimberly Hotel located at 145 East 50th St. in Manhattan. New York City police responded to the scene shortly after 10 a.m., where Cline was found with injuries suggesting he had fallen from an elevated position, according to police reports. Despite efforts to revive him, Cline was pronounced deceased at 10:30 a.m.
Broward man charged in recent Delray Beach and Boca Raton bank robberies
DELRAY BEACH — A Broward County man is facing federal charges after two Palm Beach County bank robberies, one of which ended in a fatal crash in July and an injury to a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy. The man, 44-year-old Courtney Mallory, was arrested by FBI agents at his Coconut Creek residence on...
Florida Highway Patrol honors heroes at 8th annual awards banquet in West Palm Beach
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla (CBS12) — Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) held its 8th annual awards banquet in West Palm Beach over the weekend, honoring dozens of local and state troopers for their heroic acts. On Saturday, FHP troopers, law enforcement dispatchers, civilian staff and volunteers received awards and recognition.
GALLERY: PBCFR responds to structure fire in Wellington
WELLINGTON, Fla. (CBS12) — Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) Battalion 4 Units contained a structure fire in Wellington on Sunday. PBCFR reported that units responded to a structure fire in the 7000 block of Moneta Street near the Mariposa Retirement Community. The call reportedly came from a fire...
SEC charges 2 executives in $112M trucking Ponzi scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two more Florida executives with participating in a truck investment venture that allegedly bilked investors out of $112 million. Ricardi Celicourt, 40, of Coconut Creek, and Brisly Guillaume, 39, of Boynton Beach, were named in a lawsuit filed by the SEC on...
Family of 2-year-old orphaned in crash that killed entire family seeks information
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The family of a toddler whose parents and brother were killed in a car crash is asking for help in finding out what happened. The family's lawyer held a news conference Tuesday outlining how the little boy's life has been impacted. "There are no...
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 88-year-old woman
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it is searching for a missing and endangered adult. Nelida Velunza Arevalo, 88, was last seen Tuesday in Boca Raton wearing a short sleeve light peach and white shirt with flower print. Her direction of travel is unknown. The sheriff’s...
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