Liz Quirantes
WPEC CBS12 News
West Palm Beach, FL, United States
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Marie Osmond reflects on overcoming her mental health crisis
Superstar Marie Osmond was in the Palm Beaches this week as a guest speaker to benefit the Center for Family Services, which provides mental health assistance a → Read More
Forever Family: Long-time foster parent adopts fourth child
A remarkable Palm Beach County long-time foster and adoptive mom, Sharika Kellogg, just finalized her fourth adoption. → Read More
Heroes honored at 'I Believe in the Mission' gala
Many heroes were honored this weekend including military veterans, active military and those just beginning their journey at the “Believe in the Mission” gala S → Read More
Forever Family: Roundtable with Department of Children and Families Secretary
Foster parents are the backbone of our community-based care system used to care for children and teens in the foster care system. That is why the Secretary of t → Read More
Forever Family: May is National Foster Care Month
What comes to mind when you hear the words "foster parents" or "foster homes"? Child advocates all around the state want to make sure that you know how important these roles are and why finding more caring adults that want to volunteer and step into these roles is so vital. May is National Foster Care Month and it’s a good time to clear up some misconceptions about foster care. → Read More
British nobility comes to Delray Beach for a good cause
If you've watched the critically-acclaimed series "Downton Abbey" you have no doubt admired the breath-taking estate at the center of the storyline. Highclere Castle in England is the famous setting where it was all filmed. Friday night in Delray Beach, a gala to benefit foster children highlighted the journey of restoration to bring the castle back to life. The gala titled "An Evening of… → Read More
Liz Quirantes looks back at the 9/11 terror attack
For many of us, September 11th is what Pearl Harbor and the assassination of John F Kennedy were to previous generations. Every American over a certain age knows exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard the news. A day that changed the world and which we are remembering now, 20 years later. Caption: Anchor Liz Quirantes reported from the scene after the 9/11 terror attack… → Read More
Forever Family receives special grant from Florida Panthers Foundation
Today, we are happy to announce that our Forever Family has received a special grant from the Florida Panthers Foundation. Their Community Champions' Program helps fund nonprofits, like Forever Family, so they can continue making a difference here in South Florida. → Read More
Forever Family: Meet Reyes
In this week's Forever Family, we meet Reyes. Reyes loves to cook and to give back to his community. He's looking for a Forever Family with his sister, Julia. → Read More
Forever Family: Meet Lilyanna
There's a new expression: "The Future is Female. " Well, for the bunch you're about to meet, it certainly is! They are four sisters searching for a Forever Family. Today, we meet Lilyanna. She loves sports, fashion, and spending time with her sisters. → Read More
Forever Family: Meet Dylan
He's a teen with many talents.He loves to fish, play music, and draw.But there's one thing missing: a family to share his skills and love with.Here's Dylan in this week's Forever Family. → Read More
Forever Family: Meet Edwardo
Talented, well-rounded and we think he's going to impress you. Meet Edwardo and take a look at why he really needs a loving home in this week's Forever Family. → Read More
Longtime Trump advisor Roger Stone may have corresponded with alleged Russian hackers
Special counsel Robert Mueller’s indictment of Russian military officers in the 2016 hacking of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) appears to make reference Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone.The indictments are part of Mueller's Russia probe. Accordi → Read More
Forever Family: Meet Devin
Today's Forever Family segment is an emotional one for those of us who've known Devin for many years.He was hoping to find a family with his sister, but she was adopted without him.Devin's situation is now dire since he will turn 18 soon, and we hope someo → Read More
Forever Family: Meet Angel
For most kids, school is out.However, for children in foster care without a family, creating summer memories is a challenge.Angel is one of those children waiting to find a home and would love to spend the summer exploring with a parent.Meet him in this we → Read More
Forever Family: Meet Elizabeth
She's the youngest -- and official princess -- among her siblings.And this little doll, with the brightest of smiles, is looking for a family that will take her in as their own and allow her to stay in touch with her siblings.Meet Elizabeth in this week's → Read More
Cooling treatment can freeze fat cells away
As the weather warms up, many are turning to a really cool treatment, freezing away fat cells to shape up and slim down.Even with a lot of workouts focused on lower abs, that area is something many can't change, including Linda Spitzer.Spitzer recently mad → Read More
Forever Family: Meet Destiny
With her mother's passing and growing up in foster care, Destiny has had to overcome many obstacles. However, despite all that, she is a happy child and has high hopes to find a forever family to call her own. Here's her story. → Read More
Sexual harassment lawsuit filed against City of Riviera Beach officials
A sexual harassment lawsuit against the city of Riviera Beach and two former officials sounds like a perfect example of the hashtag Me Too movement.A city employee is making salacious accusations against male supervisors and colleagues and claiming not onl → Read More
Joe Namath supports NFL players in national anthem protests
Pro football Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath says he is in support of the players who are protesting during the national anthem but wouldn't take a knee.Namath, who became Super Bowl MVP after leading the underdog New York Jets to a Super Bowl III win → Read More