Katie Bente

West Palm Beach

News Reporter at WPEC-TV (West Palm Beach, FL)

CBS12 News Reporter ✰ University of Miami alum

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No more waiting for ICE: Florida troopers can now detain undocumented immigrants

2 days ago | cbs12.com | Katie Bente

TAMPA, Fla. (CBS12) — In a bold move, Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) will now lead a first-of-its-kind initiative to enforce immigration laws independently of the federal government. Previously, when FHP troopers encountered an undocumented driver with a criminal record, they had two choices: call Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and wait, or let the driver go.
'Chromebook Challenge’: Dangerous TikTok trend turning laptops into toxic hazards

5 days ago | cbs12.com | Katie Bente

STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — The latest TikTok challenge is spreading like wildfire, putting kids at risk of injury, property damage, and even arrest. It’s called the "Chromebook Challenge," and it’s far more than just a prank — it’s a recipe for disaster. The latest TikTok challenge is spreading like wildfire, putting kids at risk of injury, property damage, and even arrest.
Dangerous TikTok trend turning laptops into toxic hazards

5 days ago | mynbc15.com | Katie Bente

The latest TikTok challenge is spreading like wildfire, putting kids at risk of injury, property damage, and even arrest. Students are purposefully short-circuiting their school-issued Chromebooks by inserting metal objects like paper clips, pencils, and even pennies into the USB ports. (Credit TikTok/@lemondinos)
Dangerous TikTok trend turning laptops into toxic hazards

5 days ago | cw34.com | Katie Bente

The latest TikTok challenge is spreading like wildfire, putting kids at risk of injury, property damage, and even arrest. Students are purposefully short-circuiting their school-issued Chromebooks by inserting metal objects like paper clips, pencils, and even pennies into the USB ports. (Credit TikTok/@lemondinos)
New allegations: Did PBC school employee, accused child molester, have more victims?

6 days ago | cbs12.com | Katie Bente

A concerned viewer reached out to CBS12 News, worried that Riemer, who served as a science fair chaperone, may have had access to more children than previously known. Riemer, 54, worked as a science instructional specialist for the district and is married to an elementary school principal.
Spotting modern antisemitism: Inside Florida's new law enforcement training program

1 week ago | cbs12.com | Katie Bente

BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — Antisemitism in Florida isn’t just growing — it’s evolving. Hate crimes targeting Jewish Floridians nearly doubled in one year, according to a newly released report showing a 94% increase in antisemitic incidents from 2022 to 2023. Experts say much of the surge stems from heightened tensions following the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel.
Spotting modern antisemitism: Inside Florida's new law enforcement training program

1 week ago | cw34.com | Katie Bente

Inside a lecture hall at FAU’s Boca Raton campus, officers gathered not as students, but as participants in a four-hour session led by the Florida Attorney General’s Office in partnership with the Combat Antisemitism Movement. The training focuses on identifying extremist symbols, rhetoric, and tactics ...
'Gage’s Law’ signed days after fentanyl-laced marijuana discovered in Palm Beach Gardens

1 week ago | cw34.com | Katie Bente

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — Fentanyl-laced marijuana — long seen as rare — is showing up in police reports and addiction centers, including in Palm Beach County. Last month, a woman in Rhode Island died after smoking marijuana that had been laced with fentanyl — marijuana that wasn’t bought from a dispensary. Just last week, a West Palm Beach teen was arrested after officers say they discovered an ounce of marijuana laced with fentanyl during a traffic stop.
Don’t panic! What to do if you find a snake inside your home

2 weeks ago | cbs12.com | Katie Bente

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Imagine reaching into your closet and finding a snake curled up with your sweaters. Imagine reaching into your closet and finding a snake curled up with your sweaters. That’s exactly what happened to an elderly woman in Kings Point, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO). (Credit PBSO)That’s exactly what happened to an elderly woman in Kings Point, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO).
Split-second decisions: Behind 4 officer-involved shootings in Palm Beach, Treasure Coast

2 weeks ago | cbs12.com | Katie Bente

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — In the span of just 30 days, four officer-involved shootings have unfolded across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County — stretching from Port St. Lucie to Boynton Beach. The most recent shooting happened Saturday morning in West Palm Beach, where deputies shot a 20-year-old man who they say was actively stabbing his father with a sword. Photo of sword, murder weapon.

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