Regular residential garbage and recycling services resumed Wednesday, November 11, in both Briar Bay and Hamilton Bay, with crews making another round of collections today, November 12. Bulk and yard waste collection will resume on Tuesday, November 17, in both communities. Residents will not be charged for excess bulk or yard waste accumulated during the service interruption caused by flooding.
The City of West Palm Beach permitting software will be unavailable to customers and staff from 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, through 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, for scheduled maintenance and system upgrades to improve your experience. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Published on August 23, 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (August 23, 2025) – The West Palm Beach Police Department arrested a double shooting suspect less than 24 hours after the crime.
Hilbert “Coop” Ellerbe, 53, was taken into custody on August 22 and charged with first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of 41-year-old Richard Price. He also faces charges of attempted first-degree murder for injuring a second victim and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Officers responded to a shooting in the 1400 block of 13th Street around 11:20 p.m. on August 21. They found two victims with gunshot wounds; one was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other was hospitalized with serious injuries.
Witnesses described the shooter as a male with straight-back braids, wearing a white shirt and black shorts, and riding a black scooter. Surveillance video later showed a suspect matching that description near the scene shortly after the incident, observing police activity.
Detectives identified and tracked Ellerbe to a residence on the 1300 block of N. Tamarind Avenue, where he was arrested without incident.
“Our detectives acted swiftly and decisively to bring this violent offender into custody,” said Assistant Chief of Police Al Musco. “Gun violence will not be tolerated in West Palm Beach, and our department remains committed to protecting this community.”
Case no.: 20250012991
###
Rachel Leitao
Public Information Officer
pdpio@wpb.org