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For more than 60 years, WPTV has been the area's news leader and most-watched station. WPTV began broadcasting on August 22, 1954, as the primary NBC affiliate for South Florida with the call letters WJNO-TV. At sign-on, the first words heard on-air were from control room director Vern Crawford: "The power has just been turned on for WJNO-TV channel 5 by Frank M. We know some of the main reasons p

eople live in South Florida are the sunshine, beaches and warm weather. At WPTV, that's what we're all about: protecting our paradise and our Florida lifestyle, so our neighbors can take the most advantage of the beautiful place they live. We cover stories that are urgent, impactful and relevant to our smart, savvy, self-reliant viewers. WPTV reserves the right to ban users who use racist, bigoted, vile or violent language or imagery, who threaten others, wish violence upon others, who post comments having nothing to do with the stories on this page or who troll our stories repeatedly from real or anonymous accounts. Please be respectful.

FLOOD WATCH | A stormy weather pattern will continue through the middle half of the week as a disturbance develops near ...
13/07/2025

FLOOD WATCH | A stormy weather pattern will continue through the middle half of the week as a disturbance develops near north FL

A stormy weather pattern will continue through the middle half of the week as a disturbance develops near north FL.

BREAKING | One dead, one injured in Belle Glade shooting; suspect in custody
13/07/2025

BREAKING | One dead, one injured in Belle Glade shooting; suspect in custody

Palm Beach Sheriff's Office responded to the 100 block of State Road 715 in Belle Glade at around 11:47 p.m. on July 11, regarding a shooting that occurred inside a residential trailer.

FUNDRAISING | Martin County hosts inaugural 'Bridge Walk for Babies', raises $8M for new maternity center
13/07/2025

FUNDRAISING | Martin County hosts inaugural 'Bridge Walk for Babies', raises $8M for new maternity center

Martin County is one step closer to getting a maternity center after a grassroots fundraiser over the weekend highlighted growing community momentum behind the effort.

Boynton Beach bicyclist fatally struck by vehicle, driver suspected of DUI
13/07/2025

Boynton Beach bicyclist fatally struck by vehicle, driver suspected of DUI

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving a bicyclist and a vehicle late Friday night.

DEVELOPING | Truck pulled from canal in Port St. Lucie, search continues for possible victims
13/07/2025

DEVELOPING | Truck pulled from canal in Port St. Lucie, search continues for possible victims

St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a truck submerged in the canal at N. Header Canal and Orange Avenue.

The judge ruled that ongoing immigration arrests likely violate Fourth Amendment rights, leading to a temporary restrain...
13/07/2025

The judge ruled that ongoing immigration arrests likely violate Fourth Amendment rights, leading to a temporary restraining order against indiscriminate raids.

A federal judge temporarily halts indiscriminate immigration raids in Southern California, stating they likely violate Fourth Amendment rights and require reasonable suspicion for stops.

The Justice Department and FBI are struggling to contain the fallout and appease the demands of far-right conservative p...
13/07/2025

The Justice Department and FBI are struggling to contain the fallout and appease the demands of far-right conservative personalities and influential members of President Trump’s base after the administration's decision to withhold records from the Jeffrey Epstein case.

A disagreement over the Epstein files caused AG Pam Bondi and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to have a tense exchange at the White House, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Okeechobee All-Stars Headed to World Series Tournaments
12/07/2025

Okeechobee All-Stars Headed to World Series Tournaments

Okeechobee's Little League teams have all been invited to play at tournaments all over the country. Their all-star teams include 6U, 8U and 12U baseball and softball teams.

NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE ODDS | 82-year-old Delray Beach man makes two holes-in-one in the same round
12/07/2025

NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE ODDS | 82-year-old Delray Beach man makes two holes-in-one in the same round

Last weekend, 82-year-old Marty Lerner made 2 hole in ones in the same round of golf. The odds of that are 1 in 67 million

“Disturbing, disgusting”: Florida Democrats condemn ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ conditions after tour
12/07/2025

“Disturbing, disgusting”: Florida Democrats condemn ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ conditions after tour

Florida Democrats are touring Alligator Alcatraz after filing a lawsuit over denied access. A press conference is set to occur before and after the tour on Saturday.

WATCH LIVE: Florida Democrats reveal what they saw inside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ on tour
12/07/2025

WATCH LIVE: Florida Democrats reveal what they saw inside ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ on tour

Florida Democrats are touring Alligator Alcatraz after filing a lawsuit over denied access. A press conference is set to occur before and after the tour on Saturday.

WPTV's Joel Lopez is spotlighting the overwhelming stray cat crisis and what support Furry Friends Animal Rescue is prov...
12/07/2025

WPTV's Joel Lopez is spotlighting the overwhelming stray cat crisis and what support Furry Friends Animal Rescue is providing to address the issue.

In the stretches of Palm Beach County the population of stray cats has grown to over 200,000 according to Brittany Mason who is calling it a crisis.

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