A colonel with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office will run the West Palm Beach Police Department until the city chooses a new police chief.

West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James fell outside his residence in late June and was briefly hospitalized, the mayor's office said Tuesday.

The mayor of West Palm Beach is suing a candidate challenging him in next year's election, claiming he doesn't live in the city as required and should be disqualified.

Al Pefley: "Mayor James, excuse me we're from CBS12. Could we talk with you sir?" we asked. Mayor Keith James: "No." AP: "Why is that? Why won't you talk about the homeless issue?" Mayor's Office ...

Last month, Mayor Keith James held a roundtable on the topic and promised to look into establishing an emergency shelter.

West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James collapsed on a sidewalk in late June and was found by first responders crawling three blocks from his home. We still don’t know what happened or why.

Mayor Keith James, right, during happier times introducing Frank Adderley, left, his candidate to be the new police chief, at a press conference Thursday, May 16, 2019 in West Palm Beach. James ...

"Keith James was disoriented and fell near his home shortly after getting out of a ride share vehicle," James' office said in a statement emailed to The Palm Beach Post.

A colonel with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office will run the West Palm Beach Police Department until the city chooses a new police chief.

A colonel with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office will run the West Palm Beach Police Department until the city chooses a new police chief.

West Palm Beach Mayor Keith James fires Police Chief Frank Adderley, citing improprieties A colonel with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office will run the West Palm Beach Police Department until ...