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1+ hour, 57+ min ago (171+ words) DELRAY BEACH, Fla. " An owner of a Delray Beach canine daycare facility was arrested Wednesday on an animal cruelty charge, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say the investigation into Jason Hershman, owner of Wanderlust Dogs, began in May after Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control received complaints from multiple employees alleging Hershman physically abused dogs at the facility. One complaint involved a "significant incident" with a miniature poodle puppy named Cosmo. The investigation revealed that Cosmo was healthy when he was dropped off at Wanderlust and left alone with Hershman. Shortly after, the staff heard a loud cry and found the puppy bleeding from the mouth, shaking and unable to stand normally. A veterinary exam showed that Cosmo had a fracture in his mouth and a fractured tooth, requiring multiple surgeries. It was found that…...

8+ hour, 55+ min ago (1003+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. / ACCESS Newswire / December 16, 2025 / U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly celebrated an unforgettable race weekend as first-time Title Sponsor of the 2025 U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon. The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon was won by Ivan Gabriel Mafla Bolanos (02:37:56) in just over two-and-a-half hours, who traveled to South Florida over 15 hours from Ecuador to compete. Teresita Granados Solis (03:06:55), visiting from Costa Rica, was the first woman to cross the marathon finish line, chalking up her third career marathon win and her second of 2025. "The U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon race weekend reflected everything we value as a global sport and lifestyle brand with community, sport, philanthropy, and teamwork," said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global/U.S. Polo Assn. "Seeing thousands of runners cross the finish line, connect with…...

10+ hour, 49+ min ago (203+ words) BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) " Demolition of the former Inn at Boynton Beach marks the first step in an $8.1 million plan to transform the city's main corridor. A highly visible landmark at the intersection of Boynton Beach Boulevard and I-95 will soon disappear as the Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency demolishes the former Inn at Boynton Beach on Wednesday at 10 a.m. The move signals the start of a sweeping redevelopment strategy aimed at reshaping the city. According to the news release, the 2.11-acre property at 480 W. Boynton Beach Boulevard sits at a key gateway into the city's developing downtown corridor. The demolition marks the first step in a long-term strategy to attract private investment and create a vibrant, accessible urban environment along Boynton Beach's main east'west corridor. The BBCRA bought the site on October 1 for $8.1 million as part of its catalytic redevelopment plan. After assessing…...

11+ hour, 57+ min ago (30+ words) An asylum seeker intervened in the Bondi Beach terror attack but was shot at by police and attacked by members of the public. West Palm Beach Christmas at the Park...

12+ hour, 29+ min ago (258+ words) Wednesday features a mild morning and good sun with a few clouds around South Florida." A high risk of dangerous rip currents is in place at the Atlantic beaches through Thursday evening. Wednesday's highs will be in the upper-70s in the East Coast metro area and the Keys and in the low-80s along the Gulf Coast. Thursday will bring morning lows in the mid to upper-60s on the mainland, followed by mostly sunny skies with a few afternoon showers." Look for clouds, showers, and some storms in the Keys." A high risk of dangerous rip currents will continue at the Atlantic beaches." Thursday's highs will be mainly in the low 80s. Friday will feature more clouds than sun on the mainland and a nice mix of sun and clouds in the Keys." Friday's highs will be mainly in the mid-80s on the…...

12+ hour, 35+ min ago (379+ words) The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was created at the beginning of President Trump's second term with much fanfare. It was intended to cut the size and expense of the Federal government. But after a rapid start, the department was quietly disbanded in late November, eight months before its charter ended. The DOGE cutbacks in federal government operations have led to mass layoffs of both federal employees and contractors, with estimates ranging from tens of thousands of federal workers to over a million contractors losing jobs. These losses have triggered widespread economic hardship. To make matters worse, DOGE-driven reductions eliminated $183 million in workforce development funding, including $75 million from the Dislocated Worker National Reserve. This means fewer resources are available compared to past years. Studies have shown that job loss is one of the top five causes leading to people filing…...

12+ hour, 38+ min ago (822+ words) The end of the year is almost here " so before you fully give into the gift-wrapping, flight-hopping, eggnog-guzzling frenzy of the holidays, take a moment to get your finances in order for 2026. Several key money deadlines fall on Dec. 31, which is the last day of the tax year, so it's smart to set aside time now to tackle your to-do list. Here are the top five financial tasks experts suggest you knock out before the ball drops: Cindi Turoski, partner at the accounting firm Bonadio Group, says that if you can afford it, you should stash away as much as possible in your employer's retirement plan. For 2025, most workers can'contribute a maximum of $23,500 to their 401(k), 403(b) or governmental plan. Folks 50 to 59, though, can make'catch-up401(k) contributions of up to $7,500 on top of that, and people 60 to 63 can contribute $11,250 extra. Contributing to a…...

14+ hour, 33+ min ago (288+ words) Palm Beach County leaders are warning residents that scammers are becoming more sophisticated, using fear, urgency and even artificial intelligence to steal money and property. At a press conference Tuesday, the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court, the state attorney and the sheriff's office outlined a renewed push to educate the public and crack down on fraud, which officials say is growing rapidly across Florida. Authorities say criminals are impersonating government agencies and using fake arrest warrants, jury duty threats and traffic ticket notices to pressure victims into making immediate payments. Officials say in 2024, Florida ranked first in the nation for fraud reports per capita, with tens of thousands of cases reported so far this year. Investigators say many more scams go unreported. "Just to be clear, scammers are predators. They are criminals. And they target our neighbors, our families,…...

21+ hour, 2+ min ago (704+ words) Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 6, titled Maxine Finds Herself, was released on December 17. Picking up from the last episode, where a feud arises between Maxine and Evelyn, and Dusty parts ways with Maxine after seeing her with Douglas, Episode 6 follows Evelyn's plans to remove Maxine from Palm Beach. However, the two eventually sort things out. The synopsis of the Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 6 on Apple TV reads: Turns out, it was Maxine's half-twin sister who was the new family member, leaving even Robert surprised. In Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 6, she even gets briefly close to Douglas. However, Mirabelle seems to have pure intentions, as she tells Maxine about Douglas's feelings. At the same time, Evelyn and Robert are worried that Maxine's life is in danger after Robert gets a call from Norma. Continue reading for the Palm Royale Season 2 Episode 6 recap....

22+ hour, 27+ min ago (354+ words) The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office announced the results of what Sheriff Ric Bradshaw called the largest drug trafficking operation in his 20-year tenure, resulting in 101 arrests and the seizure of enough fentanyl to potentially kill more than 862,000 people. PBSO, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and State Attorney's Office held a press conference Tuesday morning to discuss Operation Unplugged, a year-long investigation that dismantled drug trafficking groups distributing deadly substances and engaging in violent crimes. "I've been the sheriff here for 20 years. I've never seen one this big," Bradshaw said. "Usually you see maybe 15, 20, but when you're in the hundreds, that's a bunch, and we still got some more to go." Operation Unplugged resulted in 101 arrests with 25 pending arrests, according to PBSO Col. Talal Masri. The investigation seized 1,724.97 grams of fentanyl and 35 firearms. The operation targeted what officials described…...