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Resident drivers “can’t afford” to live in their own homes with new $50 a day truck parking fines
Truck drivers say fines from a newly enforced truck parking ordinance are making living at their own homes unaffordable. After a long battle with the county, long-time trucker residents of Loxahatchee and The Acreage, Florida in Palm Beach County are no longer permitted to park their commercial vehicles at their own homes, disrupting their long-standing way of life.
Palm Beach County News: Biden out of race, Tiger Woods update, Florida sues moving companies
Looking for the top stories featured on the July 25 episode of our Palm Beach County News in 90 Seconds? See the story blurbs/links below. Biden exits 2024 presidential campaign. What will impact be for Florida Democrats? ...
Housing crisis hits healthcare workers in Palm Beach County: A call for change
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — It’s a problem hitting close to home for many of us. Hardworking individuals like teachers and hospitality workers are already struggling to make ends meet. But they’re not alone. CBS12’s Katie Bente spoke with the director of a local nursing home,...
New Acting Director Of Secret Service Has Strong South Florida Ties
Ronald Rowe Jr. joined the Secret Service 24 years ago, after first patrolling the streets of West Palm Beach. Rowe was with the police department's SWAT team, until joining the U.S. Secret Service in 1999.
Condo law after Surfside collapse forces sales as deadlines loom: The Flagler House saga
Michael Milillo thought his home in the Flagler House condominium in West Palm Beach would be his last. Coastal breezes drift through the 74-year-old’s unit hugging the Lake Worth Lagoon, where his view includes sand-fringed Fisherman’s Island and the salmon-colored tower of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club. He and his wife bought...
More ‘diverging diamonds’ are coming to Palm Beach County, changing how drivers access highways
It’s a universal experience for most drivers, encountering multiple traffic lights before turning to merge onto whatever interstate awaits. But so-called “diverging diamond” interchanges offer a new approach. Whether a driver is trying to go south on Interstate 95 toward Miami or north toward West Palm Beach, they only have one light before getting onto an on-ramp. That’s one of the ...
West Palm Beach gets new non-stop destination: Buffalo
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A new destination is coming to Palm Beach International Airport later this year and it will take off just in time for Dolphins fans wanting to see a road game. The airport revealed Thursday that JetBlue will start a new non-stop route to...
Riviera Beach employee morale report revealed more trouble with utility district
Thirteen current and former workers were interviewed for an independent investigation on working conditions, and six of them said the utility district put clean water and public safety at risk.
Free Summer Splash Party Set For July 27
The Village of Wellington is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), by inviting the community to attend a free Summer Splash Party at the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, July 27. For nearly 40 years, the...
Top Palm Beach County professionals, business people on the move for the week of July 28
In our weekly list of business people on the move, we highlight Palm Beach County professionals who are making a difference. These are people from across the spectrum of public and private endeavors, those working in charities, court houses, private practices and beyond. They are moving up within their industry, advancing their careers and standing out for their services within our community. ...
Dass for Port of Palm Beach commissioner, Group 2
In the Democratic primary for Port of Palm Beach commission Group 2 race, incumbent Varisa Dass faces a challenge from Jeffrey B. Jackson, a retired commander in the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office and Kelly Fleury, a political newcomer. The Palm Beach Post recommends voters choose Dass. She's more qualified and has a better understanding of the office's demands. ...
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