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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.

'EXPENSIVE': Rental assistance limited as families struggle to afford rent in Palm Beach County
06/05/2026

'EXPENSIVE': Rental assistance limited as families struggle to afford rent in Palm Beach County

📉 MARKET UPDATE: A surprisingly strong jobs report has traders betting the Fed will raise rates this year, not cut them....
06/05/2026

📉 MARKET UPDATE: A surprisingly strong jobs report has traders betting the Fed will raise rates this year, not cut them.

The irony? Good economic news (172K new jobs) spooked investors worried about higher borrowing costs. Tech stocks led the decline, with the Nasdaq down over 4%.

"Any hopes of a Fed rate cut have effectively been eliminated," says one strategist.

These counties are banning the use of fertilizer that contains phosphorus or nitrogen on lawns and landscaping from June...
06/05/2026

These counties are banning the use of fertilizer that contains phosphorus or nitrogen on lawns and landscaping from June 1 to Sept. 30 on the Treasure Coast ⬇️

🏠 Florida voters will decide this November: Should the state raise homestead exemptions to reduce property taxes? The ba...
06/05/2026

🏠 Florida voters will decide this November: Should the state raise homestead exemptions to reduce property taxes? The ballot measure needs 60% approval to pass.

We talked to Palm Beach County residents about the proposal — many homeowners are generally supportive, while renters worry they won't see any benefits. Local governments are still calculating potential budget impacts.

Watch our report and sound off below: 👇

🏝️ Jupiter Island could literally split in half due to severe erosion, according to a new state report."We're just reapp...
06/05/2026

🏝️ Jupiter Island could literally split in half due to severe erosion, according to a new state report.

"We're just reapplying the Band-Aid over and over," says Commissioner Marshall Field about the $3 million the town spends annually on temporary fixes.

The threat is real - it happened before in the 1960s. 33 endangered species and a 4,000-year-old Native American archaeological site are at risk.

Watch our report below.

Florida Supreme Court cracks down on AI-generated fake evidenceThe problem has become so widespread that the state's hig...
06/05/2026

Florida Supreme Court cracks down on AI-generated fake evidence

The problem has become so widespread that the state's highest court was forced to act. Starting June 15, attorneys must certify that everything they cite actually exists and is accurate.

The consequences are serious: • Public reprimands • Fines
• Potential suspension

Recent examples include fabricated case law, fake quotes and even AI-generated photos used as evidence. One Florida attorney apologized after using ChatGPT to draft a motion with non-existent cases.

Federal Judge William Matthewman warns: "Make sure everything you file in court is accurate, because if not, you could find yourself in hot water."

Watch our investigation in the comments below:

Did you know that women's health issues receive only 2% of private healthcare funding despite women being half the popul...
06/05/2026

Did you know that women's health issues receive only 2% of private healthcare funding despite women being half the population?

Melinda French Gates is tackling this disparity head-on with a new $215 million pledge focused on: • Contraceptive access • Maternal care • Menopause research and treatment

As French Gates puts it: "Women's health is fundamental — she has to be well to do well in life." 💯

WORMS IN SPAGHETTIOS? A woman from Okeechobee County says she and her daughter found live worms in their SpaghettiOs aft...
06/05/2026

WORMS IN SPAGHETTIOS?

A woman from Okeechobee County says she and her daughter found live worms in their SpaghettiOs after eating them and is now suing Campbell Soup Co. and Walmart.

The alleged incident occurred in June 2024 when she bought the SpaghettiOs at the Walmart Supercenter store located on South Parrott Avenue in Okeechobee, the complaint says.

More below.

🎆 Is Mother Nature about to rain on Florida's Fourth of July parade? State leaders are closely monitoring severe drough...
06/05/2026

🎆 Is Mother Nature about to rain on Florida's Fourth of July parade?

State leaders are closely monitoring severe drought conditions that may force a statewide fireworks ban for America's 250th birthday celebration. Florida's current drought is worse than 1998 - the last time fireworks were banned statewide.

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson warns: "You could put the entire state on fire in one evening all over the state all at one time."

Stay tuned for updates and consider alternative celebration plans! 🇺🇸

📊 JOBS REPORT: U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in MayThe labor market continues to surprise economists. Here are the key numbers ...
06/05/2026

📊 JOBS REPORT: U.S. Adds 172,000 Jobs in May

The labor market continues to surprise economists. Here are the key numbers from Friday's Bureau of Labor Statistics report:

The Numbers: ✅ 172,000 new jobs added (3rd straight month of gains) 📈 Unemployment steady at 4.3% 💰 Wages up 3.4% year-over-year 🔄 Revised: April had 185,000 jobs, March had 214,000

Who's Hiring: 🏨 Leisure and hospitality 🏛️ Local government
🏥 Healthcare

The Reality Check: "This is still a low-hire, low-fire market," says Indeed's Laura Ullrich. While the numbers look good, experts say it reflects "stillness underneath, rather than genuine momentum."

Bottom Line: The job market remains resilient, but wage growth still trails inflation.

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