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      • The Fort Pierce Police Department said on Aug. 12, 2026, they arrested Demetris Johnson, 34, in a hit-and-run that occurred on Aug. 1 at the intersection of North 25th Street and Avenue M.

        Fort Pierce

        Driver arrested in hit-and-run that injured child

        Scott Sutton
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        Region Martin County

        Palm City home condemned after woman arrested in animal hoarding case

        Aja Dorsainvil
        Trump

        National Politics

        Karoline Leavitt to leave role as White House press secretary

        Scripps News Group
      • A North Palm Beach parent is raising safety concerns about the morning drop-off routine outside the K-8 Conservatory School as the new school year gets underway and traffic around campuses grows congested.

        Back To School

        SCHOOL ZONE SAFETY: Parent raises concerns amid congested drop-off

        Jon Shainman
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        Palm Beach County

        Palm Beach County must adapt to stay competitive for new business

        Joel Lopez
        Brian Rickert, a resident of The Isles community in Palm Beach Gardens, speaks to WPTV reporter Samantha Gutierrez about the potential environmental impact of removing nearly half of the area's oak trees.

        Palm Beach Gardens

        Oak tree removal plan prompts pushback, call for code changes

        Samantha Gutierrez
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        Region Martin County

        Border Collie Society condemns hoarding case, donates to rescue organization

        Aja Dorsainvil
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        Tropical Weather

        TS Cristobal forms in the Atlantic

        Scott Sutton
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        Shining A Light

        Morikami Museum to celebrate Obon Weekend

        T.A. Walker
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        Consumer

        Spirit Halloween stores begin to open across Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast

        Samantha Roesler
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        Consumer

        Florida ranks among top states for credit card debt as balances rise nationwide

        Hollani Davis
        Inflation Slowdown Consumers

        National Politics

        Inflation cools in July as energy prices fall for the second straight month

        Justin Boggs
      • Cindy Mendez-Lopez

        Back To School

        Palm Beach County teachers earn degrees while teaching full time

        Victor Jorges
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        Dont Waste Your Money

        Signed a contract but want to cancel? When you have a 3-day right to back out

        John Matarese
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        Jupiter / Tequesta / Juno Beach

        'MY HERO': Student saves dad's life using CPR skills he learned weeks before

        Mike Trim
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        Weather

        FORECAST: Higher chance for storms, heat advisory still in effect

        Walter Kelley
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        Football

        From linebacker to surgeon: Colasanti trades tackles for the operating room

        Kendall Hyde
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        Wellington / Royal Palm Beach / Westlake

        Wellington votes on new age and ID rules for e-bikes and e-scooters

        Michael Hoffman
      • Immigration Enforcement Minnesota

        National Politics

        ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Animal Hoarding Case

        Region Martin County

        Martin County hoarding cases raise questions about Florida law

        Cassandra Garcia
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        Palm Beach County

        'ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE': Dad demands answers after students sit on bus floor

        Joel Lopez
      • Staff at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) in Palm City are in the midst of an arduous process: medically grooming, bathing and examining 36 Border Collies brought to them Monday.

        WPTV Investigates

        'Worst case we've ever seen': Humane Society caring for 36 rescued dogs

        Jamie Ostroff
        Anier Sosa told WPTV consumer reporter Matt Sczesny that he installed a new metal roof to replace an aging shingled roof on his West Palm Beach home two years ago, expecting the premium upgrade to reduce his homeowners insurance costs. Instead, the investment had an unexpected result.

        Real Estate News

        Florida roof costs & insurance: What homeowners need to know

        Matt Sczesny
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        Region St Lucie County

        Leaders discuss proposed changes to Port of Fort Pierce

        Tyler Hatfield
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        Region Martin County

        This new law could open Martin Co. farmland to development

        Jon Shainman
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        WPTV Investigates

        Florida schools deploy drones in first-of-its-kind safety pilot

        Katie LaGrone
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        West Palm Beach

        Meet the friendly faces behind every Kravis Center performance

        Todd Wilson
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        Region Martin County

        'UNLIVABLE CONDITION': New details reveal warnings before dog hoarding arrest

        Aja Dorsainvil
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        Let's Hear It

        Let's Hear It: Join WPTV at 2 locations for education-focused meetups

        Scott Sutton
        FILE - In this long exposure photo, a streak appears in the sky during the annual Perseid meteor shower at the Guadarrama mountains, near Madrid, in the early hours of Aug. 12, 2016.

        Weather News

        Celestial events this week: What's visible in Florida?

        Sami Squires
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        Region Martin County

        SR 710 crash survivor reunites with crew who saved his life

        Aja Dorsainvil
        Mortgage Rates

        Real Estate News

        Home sales fall as high prices, mortgage rates stifle would be-buyers

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Westlake school

        Wellington / Royal Palm Beach / Westlake

        New $48 million school coming to this city, set to open August 2027

        Christy Waite
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        National Politics

        Trump secretly switched planes during NATO trip amid Iranian threat, reports say

        Joe St. George
        Tire Fire Aug. 11, 2026

        Region C Palm Beach County

        Fire contained after tire recycling lot sets ablaze at industrial park

        Samantha Roesler
        H.L. Johnson U-Turn

        Back To School

        Royal Palm Beach residents push for traffic fixes near school

        Michael Hoffman
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        Politics

        Vindman's money advantage meets Nixon’s Florida roots in Dem Senate primary

        Forrest Saunders
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        Real Estate News

        Insurers move goalposts: Florida roofs now flagged at 15 years

        Matt Sczesny
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        Back To School

        How Palm Beach County scored for first day of school

        Joel Lopez
      • School Bus

        Back To School

        New bus tracking apps debut on Treasure Coast's strong first day

        Samantha Gutierrez
        Miami Dolphins defensive end Kenneth Grant (78), defensive lineman Jordan Phillips (94), and defensive lineman Matthew Butler (91) do drills during practice at the team's NFL football training camp, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

        Dolphins

        Dolphins ready to play starters in preseason opener

        Kendall Hyde
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        Back To School

        Indian River County reading program becomes national model

        Jon Shainman
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        National News

        Trump wants MMR split into 3 shots, other vaccines given at separate visits

        Scripps News Group
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        Back To School

        Jupiter law firm gifts teacher full year of classroom supplies

        Ashley Glass
        Border Collier hoarding

        Palm City

        Dogs rescued after WPTV investigation into suspected animal hoarding

        Jamie Ostroff
      • Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia speaks in West Palm Beach on Aug. 10, 2026.

        State

        Florida CFO awards $1M to fire departments for cancer prevention

        Scott Sutton
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        Port St Lucie

        Student, 16, hit by car while crossing Port St. Lucie intersection

        Samantha Roesler
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        Scripps News Life

        Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products in 26 states over salmonella concerns

        Jay Gray
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        Back To School

        Sheriff's office addresses traffic woes at brand-new Okeechobee High School

        Samantha Roesler
        Superintendant Michael Maine

        Back To School

        Martin Co. school superintendent speaks about new programs, A-rating achievement

        Kayla McDermott
        West Riviera Beach elementary

        Back To School

        West Riviera Beach Elementary reopens with new early learning focus

        Hollani Davis
      • Zuhre's World

        Let's Hear It

        'The more I give, the hungrier I get': Nonprofit on a back-to-school mission

        Ashley Glass
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        Hobe Sound

        Treasure Coast man lifts railroad crossing arm, saves woman trapped on tracks

        Zitlali Solache
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        Sports

        Italy defeats Pakistan to win Amerigol LATAM Cup

        Kendall Hyde
      • Boca Raton shooting Aug. 9, 2026

        Boca Raton / Delray Beach

        'UNCOMFORTABLE': Targeted shooting in Boca Raton leaves woman injured

        Zitlali Solache
        Meteor Shower

        National News

        Sky-gazers can look forward to meteor showers. How and when to see them

        Amen Galinato
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        Boynton Beach

        19-year-old dies following Saturday shooting

        Emma Romano
      • Dolphins preseason

        Dolphins

        Dolphins open Hard Rock Stadium for fan practice ahead of Washington

        Kendall Hyde
        Dick's House of Sports at The Gardens Mall

        Palm Beach Gardens

        Dick's House of Sport one step closer to replacing old Sears at Gardens Mall

        Michael Hoffman
        All Eyes on Florida Supreme Court

        WPTV Investigates

        Florida Supreme Court takes up Citizens Insurance arbitration case

        Kate Hussey
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