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The News-Press, Naples Daily News journalists win state awards for excellence
From coverage of a crash that killed five teens to a video of a manatee rescue, The News-Press and Naples Daily News recently collected 17 awards from the Florida Society of News Editors at a ceremony in Orlando. Overall, the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida ― of which the Naples Daily News and The...
Badcock furniture, rooted in Mulberry, will close all stores. Conn's files for bankruptcy
The mood in Mulberry was melancholy as news spread across the small city that Badcock Home Furniture was closing all its stores across the southeastern United States. At age 8, Mayor George Hatch recalled ringing the doorbell at the large family home of the Badcocks in Mulberry for generous amounts of candies on...
'Peace and love': Wellington coaches, friends honor the life and legacy of Denali Smith
Hundreds of people donning green gathered at the Wellington High School football field on Thursday night to celebrate the life of Denali Smith, a former Wolverines football and lacrosse player who died Tuesday morning after collapsing during Monday practice. Smith, who would have turned 21 on Thursday, was the subject of fond memories...
Wellington issues boil water notice amid water main repairs on South Shore Blvd.
WELLINGTON, Fla. (CBS12) — A boil water notice is in place for a community in Wellington while repairs are being conducted on a water main. The Wellington Utilities Department has issued a precautionary boil water notice on Friday for residents of the Waterstone at Wellington community and other residents on Vinings Circle. This measure is being implemented while repairs are being conducted on a water main located on South Shore Boulevard.
Crowded ITID Seat 2 Field Shares Thoughts On Key Issues
In an effort to inform readers about candidates and issues important to residents of Indian Trail Improvement District, the Town-Crier asked a series of questions to each of the six candidates competing for ITID Seat 2 in the Tuesday, Aug. 20 primary. Five candidates are challenging incumbent Supervisor Keith Jordano,...
Buy Nothing movement takes root in Wellington
WELLINGTON, Fla. (CBS12) — If you're looking to declutter your house, rather than try to sell your stuff or have it end up in a landfill, consider joining the "Buy Nothing" movement instead. Every day, thousands of people on a local Facebook page are posting and claiming, trading and...
Coast Guard Hosts Commissioning Ceremony for Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth
Lt. Giacomo Terrizzi III assumed command of the newly established Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Lake Worth, Friday, as the unit’s first commanding officer during an assumption of command ceremony held at the Port of Palm Beach. Capt. Chris Cederholm, Coast Guard Sector Miami commander, presided over the ceremony.
Palm Beach Neuroscience Institute - Palm Beach Health Network Physician Group
Specialties: Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease, Tourette’s Syndrome, Movement Disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, Tremor, Botox for Muscle Overactivity. Fellowship: University of Cincinnati, Clinical Neurophysiology. Fellowship: Columbia University, Movement Disorders. Arif Dalvi M.D., MBA, a board-certified neurologist, discovered his love for neuroscience thanks to “Grey’s Anatomy.” However, it wasn’t...
Steamy with very few showers this afternoon
West Palm Beach, FLA. (WPEC) — We have another steamy day ahead of us in South Florida. High temperatures will be a bit above average in the low and mid 90s. The element that always makes the air more uncomfortable is factoring in the humidity which makes temperatures feel closer to 100-105.
Baptist Mission Teams Use Paris Olympics To Connect And Evangelize
PARIS — With the Olympic Games opening in Paris later this week, Southern Baptists have already been working in and around the city, capitalizing on the event as a bridge to spread the Gospel. “When we heard about the Olympics, we thought that would be a good time to...
Developing a nano-treatment to help save mangroves from deadly disease
Mangroves and palm trees are hallmarks of the Sunshine State not just for their beauty but for their immense importance to Florida's coastlines. Mangroves are crucial because they naturally protect coastal shores from storm damage and serve as vital wildlife habitats around the world. Scientists at the University of Central...
WATCH: Sea turtle hatchlings head to the ocean along Dania Beach
DANIA BEACH, Fla. – A family spending time at the beach in Broward County saw something very special on Thursday. At around 8 p.m. in Dania Beach, family members visiting a loved one in South Florida saw baby turtles making their way from the sand to the surf. Video...
Florida residents can make unlimited visits to Universal Orlando with new ticket deal
ORLANDO, Fla. – A new Universal Orlando ticket deal for Florida residents is giving unlimited visits to both theme parks through the end of the year. Universal Orlando Resort announced the “Florida Unlimited Days Ticket” that will let guests visit Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios through Dec. 18.
RPB Budget Calls For Tax Rate Of 1.92 Mills For The 15th Year
The Village of Royal Palm Beach held a budget workshop Thursday, July 11, giving the Royal Palm Beach Village Council its first formal look at a proposed $68.2 million spending plan for the next fiscal year, starting Oct. 1. The budget leaves the village’s tax rate of 1.92 mills unchanged...
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