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Alexcia Cox, first woman and Black person to serve as Palm Beach County state attorney, sworn in
"Or she, is in a peculiar and very definite sense, the servant of the law." The remark drew nods and laughter from a crowd of attorneys in the Palm Beach County Courthouse's ceremonial courtroom Tuesday.
Palm Beach County state attorney warns of jury duty scam
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo teen pleaded guilty to making a threat of mass harm Tuesday morning after making a threatening post toward Canisius University over the summer, the Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced. Wyatt Losi, 18, made a post that was “threatening in nature” on Snapchat the morning of Aug. 22, officials […]
Palm Beach County makes history with first Black, female state attorney
Alexcia Cox is the first Black person and woman to serve as a state attorney for Florida's 15th Judicial Circuit. She succeeds Dave Aronberg, who served as state attorney for over a decade.
What are Palm Beach County's most congested intersections and roadway stretches?
More than 140 miles of Palm Beach County roads are over capacity, congested with traffic. Is a transportation sale surtax the solution?
Alexcia Cox takes oath as Palm Beach County's top prosecutor
A new state attorney for Palm Beach County took her oath of office Tuesday morning inside a downtown West Palm Beach courtroom.
Alexcia Cox, first Black woman state attorney in 15th Judicial Circuit, gets sworn in
It was a big moment for Alexcia Cox as she took office as the State Attorney for Florida's 15th Judicial Circuit.
Why is West Palm Beach going to spend $60,000 more than expected for a disparity study?
The study looks into whether businesses owned by women and minorities are getting a disproportionately small chunk of city ...
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Palm Beach County leaders hear from community ahead of Florida Legislative Session
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Palm Beach County leaders are getting ready for the Florida legislative session coming up ...
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Palm Beach County family displaced after fire sparked by vape pen’s lithium-ion batteries
A Palm Beach County family was burned out of the house they rented after, officials said, a vape pen’s batteries<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...
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Palm Beach County approves $60 million new mental health facility - but questions remain
A long construction timeline for an approved behavior health crisis center is the point of contention for Palm Beach County ...
Top Palm Beach County professionals, business people on the move for the week of Jan. 5
Top Palm Beach County business professionals moving up within their industry or standing out in their community.
How north Palm Beach County is growing: Wealthy newcomers changing family-friendly area
Northern Palm Beach County's next wave of development will bring high-rise apartments and luxury homes to an area that has ...
Palm Beach County rental market one of top 10 "hottest" nationwide as competition for units climbs
The average rent for an apartment in West Palm Beach as of late December ranged from $1,650 for a studio to $2,525 for a ...
State appeal of death penalty ruling delays trial in Palm Beach Gardens boy's 2021 killing
Palm Beach County prosecutors want to seek the death penalty in the November 2021 fatal stabbing of Ryan Rogers, 14, of Palm Beach Gardens.
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PBSO launches investigation into Brightline collision involving Delray Beach fire truck
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) has announced it will be investigating a Brightline collision with a Delray ...