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HOMETOWN HERO: 96-year-old volunteer helps feed the hungry in Boca Raton
BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — For nearly 15 years, this week's 'Hometown Hero' has dedicated his time to helping those in need in his community. Art Polacheck is a beloved volunteer at Boca Helping Hands where he helps pack meal kits and fill bags of groceries for those who are struggling to put food on the table.
Miami: The Under-Appreciated Urban Success Story
In the 1980s, Miami was a byword for violence. Drug cartels were murdering people. Tourists were targeted for robbery or worse, a trend so bad that the state of Florida changed its laws in the early 1990s in order to make it harder to identify who was a tourist by eliminating telltale license plates on rental cars. The city was rich, but also seen as seedy and corrupt. This sorry state was encapsulated in the influential hit TV show Miami Vice, which ran from 1984 to 1990.
Nationally renowned muralist does first work in hometown West Palm Beach
Sometimes the ever-changing face of downtown West Palm Beach has nothing to do with an old building coming down or a new one going up. Quite often, the refresh comes from new wall art. West Palm Beach is home to more than 40 murals, and just this month its collection grew again.
The making of a multiple major winner: Trust and change pay off for Xander Schauffele
TROON, Scotland – Harry’s Bar & Restaurant in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a popular spot among professional golf royalty thanks to its proximity to many of the game’s biggest names, not to mention a life-changing beef Wellington. Last fall, the upscale steakhouse was where Xander Schauffele...
YMCA of South Florida, other local organizations host school supply distribution in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Some South Florida organizations are supplying support to families getting students ready to go back to school. The YMCA of South Florida led the way Saturday, making sure students have everything they need. Volunteers at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale handed out backpacks filled...
Indoor golf is Palm Beach County's latest craze with three facilities opening soon
Three planned indoor golf venues are expected to be packed with the latest in golfing gadgetry and more. The X-Golf in the Palm Beach Marketplace on Okeechobee Boulevard will be the first in Florida for the Los Angeles-based company. Golf — the indoor kind — is making the game easier,...
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.
REPORT: Miami Dolphins Inviting Potential Shaq Barrett Replacement for Workout
The Miami Dolphins have an unexpected problem on their hands. Suddenly, they are tasked with finding a replacement for veteran LB Shaq Barrett. Fans were shocked to learn that Barrett announced he was retiring yesterday. However, recent reports have revealed that the Dolphins may have already found his replacement. Who...
Delray Medical Center opens new Kosher Hospitality Room for Jewish families
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A brand new Kosher Hospitality Room has been unveiled by Delray Medical Center as its latest addition. This room is specifically designed to support Jewish families visiting their loved ones at the hospital. It offers easy access to kosher food and a peaceful setting...
Celtics Fans Roasted Rival Team After Sam Hauser Got $45M Extension
Boston Celtics fans used the news of Sam Hauser's new contract as an opportunity to throw shade at the Miami Heat. Hauser on Sunday agreed to a four-year, $45 million extension with the Celtics, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Hauser is set to earn just over $2 million in salary next season ...
Ocala ranks No. 4 on list of U.S. cities with fastest rising home prices
Have you been watching home sales and prices in Ocala/Marion County in recent months?. Six Florida cities are among the top 10 in the U.S. when it comes to the fastest-rising home prices, according to AgentAdvice, which describes itself as "for agents, by agents and a real estate school and media company."
DOLLARS AND CENTS: ISLAMORADA OFFICIALS SET MILLAGE RATE CEILING AS BUDGET TALKS BEGIN NEXT MONTH
Rising property values in Islamorada and increased insurance costs await village council members as they prepare to discuss a 2024-25 spending plan and millage rate next month. During a July 9 meeting, council members unanimously agreed they wouldn’t set a final millage rate beyond 3.000, or $300 per $100,000 of...
NEW FACES TO DIRECT BAND, COLOR GUARD AT MHS
On Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. Marathon High School will host a gathering to introduce Paul Anderson as the school’s new band director. The event is a chance for students, parents and community members to receive information and ask questions about band classes and activities, including the 2024-25 marching band program.
JOHN BARTUS: AMERICA, WE CAN DO BETTER THAN THIS
I was playing my gig at Boardwalk on Big Pine Key last Saturday when I started seeing a repeated video loop on a TV screen across the establishment. The images were unbelievable — presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump was speaking at a rally when he suddenly went down and was “slowly” rushed by Secret Service officers off the stage. He appeared at first to be okay, as well as a bit defiant. While on break, I caught up with the details of the story. Sadly, one rally attendee was killed, and two were critically injured.
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