Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County's anti-panhandling ordinance challenged as unconstitutional

By Michael Carroll | Thursday, Mar 10, 2022 @ 8:16am

A legal-aid organization is suing Palm Beach County, arguing that its anti-panhandling ordinance violates First Amendment protections and should no longer be enforced against county residents.
Attorney questions Scott's actions in election recounts suit

By Carrie Bradon | Friday, Nov 16, 2018 @ 12:25pm

MIAMI -- Earlier this week, Republican Gov. Rick Scott filed a lawsuit against two Florida counties, alleging there could be "rampant fraud happening in Palm Beach and Broward counties."
Environmental permit challenges latest chapter in rail project fight

By Carrie Salls | Wednesday, Nov 2, 2016 @ 11:29pm

CORAL GABLES – Officials in Martin and Indian River counties have started a new battle in connection with the completion of the proposed $3.1 billion All Aboard Florida Miami-to-Orlando project by attempting to derail efforts to obtain the necessary environmental permits.
Task force attempts to close law loopholes for halfway houses

By Caleb Murphy | Tuesday, Oct 4, 2016 @ 3:36pm

WEST PALM BEACH -- Loopholes in current laws regarding "sober homes" has prompted a task force to consider introducing stronger regulations.