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Palm Beach County Fire Rescue fix gas leak caused by construction accident
JUPITER, Fla. (CBS12) — Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to the scene of a broken gas line on Thursday. According to PBCFR units were sent to the scene, at Frederick Small Road and Alternate A1A in Jupiter, at 3:15 p.m. for a call about "hazardous condition." Upon arrival,...
Heat advisory vs. excessive heat warning: Definition, county thresholds, things to do inside
A heat advisory means people sensitive to warm temperatures should take precautions to avoid heat illness, including staying hydrated and seeking breaks if working or playing outside. Signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke include symptoms such as muscle cramps, excessive sweating, a throbbing headache, passing out, confusion and seizures.
'Public Safety Threat': Fentanyl that is far more potent found in Palm Beach County
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A new type of fentanyl, one that is 20 times more potent, is here in Palm Beach County, the West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) is warning. The new drug has law enforcement officials so worried they began a Wednesday afternoon news conference...
YMCA of South Palm Beach County Receives $55,000 Boost from Truist Foundation to Empower Local Teens
The YMCA of South Palm Beach County has been granted a financial boost to aid its programming for local teens, thanks to a $55,000 donation from the Truist Foundation. The intention behind the significant funding is to reach over 950 teens in the community, according to information shared with BocaNewsNow.com. The monetary support will be allocated between the Peter Blum Family YMCA in Boca Raton, and the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA in Boynton Beach, targeted to help those from minority and low- to moderate-income backgrounds.
Plea deal in human-trafficking case spares Palm Beach County man, woman from prison time
WEST PALM BEACH — For nearly six months starting in the spring of 2023, Lucio Gonzalez and Rosa Molina Quijada trafficked a woman on a nightly basis, selling her into prostitution at a home in Palm Springs, authorities said. Molina Quijada forced the woman into sex work under the...
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Friday, July 19, 2024
Here are the top stories for Friday, July 19, 2024. Get the weather forecast for today here. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Get our free Morning Update email. Sign up here. GL Homes eyeing 12th Valencia community for Palm Beach County. Some worry infrastructure can’t handle it.
Surfside law forces sale of Jupiter beachfront condo but it will need zoning change first
Owners of the Beach Sound Condominium on Jupiter Island, fearful of multi-million dollar repair bills, have agreed to sell their four-story, 12-unit building to a partnership affiliated with Kolter Group, according to documents filed with Palm Beach County. But for the sale to take place, the builder wants the county to change the zoning code to allow a bigger building to be built without the developer having to seek a variance. The issue will be addressed...
Local law enforcement helping with security at Republican National Convention
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla — Thousands of law enforcement officials from across the country are working to keep attendees safe during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, including agencies from South Florida. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) is playing a crucial role in ensuring security.
Palm Beach County Sheriff Bradshaw questions Biden’s mental ability
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, the most prominent and powerful elected official in the county, expressed doubt Wednesday about President Joe Biden’s mental acuity. Bradshaw declined in an interview to say whether Biden should step aside as the party’s presidential nominee so another Democrat can lead the ticket. Bradshaw, 76, is seeking a sixth term as sheriff. Given the recent ...
Pahokee man accused of taking over $20K in fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Pahokee man faces fraud allegations after he received tens of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 relief loans despite the fact he reportedly never had a business in his name nor was there a business at the address he used on the application.
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