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Florida testing finds triple-digit levels of weed killer chemicals in popular bread brands
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Bread lovers, listen up.
The latest round of the state’s “Healthy Florida First” food-testing initiative shows several widely sold bread brands contain high levels of Glyphosate — the active ingredient in Roundup.
People place trust in groceries every day without really knowing the ingredients in the food they’re buying.
“It’s coming to those times in this world now that we don’t know actually what we’re eating,” said Geraldine Chase, a shopper at a Publix in West Palm Beach.
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Thousands expected for major music festival in West Palm Beach, boosting downtown economy
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Palm Beach County is undergoing a dramatic transformation fueled by billions of dollars in new investments reshaping the skyline, infrastructure, and economic landscape.
Part of that expansion is also more entertainment options and one event that could impact your Valentine’s Day weekend. The highly-anticipated ‘Palm Tree Festival’ is happening Saturday in downtown West Palm Beach.
“I got my tickets about six months ago, and I have a group of six friends meeting at my house, and we’re getting dressed up and going to the party,” said Brandi Good, a downtown West Palm Beach resident. “I’m definitely very excited about it.”
This party is coming Saturday to the end of Clematis Street, overlooking the intracoastal, similar to where the GreenMarket and Palm Beach International Boat Show are held.
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Fort Pierce officials say city is in state of emergency; beach erosion threatening homes
FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — Homeowners along South Beach in Fort Pierce say they are increasingly concerned that ongoing beach erosion could soon begin to damage, or even destroy, their homes.
Commissioner Matthew Broderick told CBS12 that the City of Fort Pierce is now in a state of emergency as St. Lucie County moves forward with an effort to stabilize a rapidly weakening section of shoreline near Jetty Park.
One beachfront homeowner said that a 40-foot dock attached to his house washed away due to the erosion, and now his family is packing and preparing to evacuate.
Over the weekend, county crews installed concrete barriers near two private properties along Jetty Park Beach on Hutchinson Island, after officials determined portions of the dune system were vulnerable to washing out.
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Palm Beach police step up enforcement on boats in Lake Worth Lagoon
PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — If you’ve ever walked or boated along the Lake Worth Lagoon, you’ve probably noticed boats that look like they’ve been sitting there for a while.
On Tuesday, Palm Beach police updated town council members on what they’re doing about it — as they step up enforcement aimed at boats tied to illegal moorings or left anchored long-term in town waters.
Along the lagoon, some of those vessels are easy to spot.
Police say they are now cracking down on illegal moorings and enforcing a law passed in November that limits how long boats can stay anchored, no more than 30 days within a six-month period.
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HOV lanes are gone. So why are the signs still up on I-95?
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida officially eliminated high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes last summer. But if you drive I-95 in South Florida, you’d never know it.
Months after the law changed, overhead HOV signs remain posted along one of the region’s busiest highways — continuing to signal carpool rules that no longer exist and leaving drivers confused about whether they’re allowed to use the lane.
The repeal of Florida’s HOV law took effect July 1, 2025, ending enforcement statewide. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has confirmed HOV restrictions are no longer being enforced, and the state has stopped issuing HOV decals. But the physical signage remains.
In previous statements, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said there is no timeline for removing the signs, explaining the process would require planning to ensure the work can be done safely while keeping traffic moving.
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