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TIMELINE: Afternoon showers return Tuesday afternoon with highs in mid-90s
ORLANDO, Fla. - Monday's remaining storms will wind down rapidly this evening. Expect significantly higher rain chances on Tuesday, with around 70% coverage. Once storms develop, they will move northwest, affecting the entire area. LONG-RANGE: Typical July weather will bring scattered afternoon and evening storms across Central Florida, with very...
West Palm Beach sailor set to represent USA in Olympic kiteboarding debut
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A West Palm Beach resident will represent Team USA in kiteboarding at the Olympics. Markus Edegran, 30, hailing from New York, started his sailing career at the age of eight on the Hudson River. He began racing at ten and continued his career at St. Mary's College of Maryland, according to U.S. Sailing.
Riviera Beach employee morale report revealed more trouble with utility district
Thirteen current and former utility workers were interviewed for an independent investigation on working conditions. Six of them said the Riviera Beach Utility Special District put clean water and public safety at risk, because of the way managers treated workers. A former compliance worker told investigators, "…many water quality test...
Nissan drivers could be owed cash from $5m pot in lawsuit over gas tanks but manufacturer claims it’s done nothing wrong
NISSAN drivers may be able to claim cash following a $5 million lawsuit brought against the manufacturer. Seven drivers from Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Maryland sued the company after experiencing faulty fuel pumps on their Titan XD trucks. The trucks, purchased between 2016 and 2019, allegedly contained defective fuel injection...
Unemployment claims in Florida increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Florida rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 7,687 in the week ending July 13, up from 6,552 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
FREE “Summer Splash Party” at the Aquatics Complex
The Village of Wellington is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting our community to attend a FREE “Summer Splash Party” at the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 Forest Hill Boulevard) on Saturday, July 27th. For nearly 40 years,...
Donald Trump returns to Florida following assassination attempt, RNC and Michigan rally
PALM BEACH, Fla. (WPEC) — It’s been a busy week for former President Donald Trump. The Republican nominee was shot at a rally in Pennsylvania, the classified documents case against him was dismissed and he appeared at the Republican National Convention before Saturday's campaign rally in Michigan. Now,...
Changes to Florida Medicaid Rules for 2024
Does my 85-year-old mother with dementia have to sell her home and spend all her savings on nursing home care in Florida before she can qualify for Medicaid? The simple answer is no. Florida is one of the most extensive homestead protected states in the nation. In Florida, the homestead...
Flash flood warning ends in Broward after heavy rain moves through
A flash flood warning was issued for portions of Broward County on Monday afternoon as heavy rain moved through the area. The warning was in effect until 3:15 p.m. for an area of northern Broward that included Coral Springs, Sunrise, Tamarac and Lauderdale Lakes, the National Weather Service said. Between...
Palm Beach seeks applicants for four seats on Planning and Zoning Commission
Palm Beach is looking to fill two regular and two alternate members positions on the Planning and Zoning Committee. Those interested in applying have until 5 p.m., Aug. 30, to submit their applications to the Town Clerk’s office. Applicants will be reviewed and appointed by the Town Council during...
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