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Boynton Beach shooting leads to chase, ends in arrest near Southern Boulevard
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A shooting in Boynton Beach led to a chase and ended in two arrests on Southern Boulevard, according to FHP. The incident took place at the intersection of Southern Boulevard and Benoist Farms Road, near the Wawa gas station, on Monday afternoon. A...
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...
Florida man arrested for alleged ‘written threats to kill’ Trump, JD Vance and wishing ‘bodily harm’ on their families
A Florida man has been arrested over a series of threats to kill former President Donald Trump and Sen. JD Vance, according to police. Michael Martin Wiseman, 68, stands accused of one count of intimidation — written or electronic threats to kill or inflict bodily harm, according to Palm Beach County Jail records.
Search Intensifies for Missing 14-Year-Old Girl in Deerfield Beach, BSO Seeks Community Help
The Broward Sheriff’s Office has initiated a search for a 14-year-old girl, Sarah Capo, who has been reported missing in Deerfield Beach. Authorities were alerted to her disappearance after she was last seen on Friday night, around 9:30 p.m., in the vicinity of Northwest Seventh Place and 38th Terrace. WSVN reported that Capo is approximately 4 feet, 11 inches tall, with a weight of around 140 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. At the time she was last seen, she was wearing a black shirt and shorts.
'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...
Trump assassination attempt: Town officials want changes to 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...
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.
Delray Beach: Former fire rescue chief Keith Tomey sues city for wrongful termination
DELRAY BEACH — Former Delray Beach Fire Rescue Chief Keith Tomey filed a lawsuit against the city of Delray Beach on June 25, nearly two months after his termination in late April. The lawsuit, filed in Palm Beach County's Circuit Court, claims that Tomey's rights were violated under the Florida Public Sector Whistleblower...
Week in review: Man threatens pres. nominee, Sea turtle release, Man accused in fatal OD
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Here are the stories with the most watched videos from this week. WATCH: Sea turtles Scout and Marge swim free after recovery at LMC. JUNO BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Two sea turtles were released back into the ocean on Thursday morning after receiving treatment for injuries.
More than $1 million likely stolen in Delray Beach mail-theft scheme, investigators say
DELRAY BEACH — A southern Palm Beach County mail-theft scheme that resulted in the arrests of five people on racketeering charges earlier this month may have involved more than two dozen conspirators and resulted in more than $1 million in losses to their victims, Delray Beach police say. Officers this week described a...
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...
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