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      Region Martin County
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      • Deborah Resos, the director of parks and recreation for Indiantown, speaks to WPTV reporter Tyler Hatfield at Big Mound Park about the upgrades needed.

        Indiantown

        New nonprofit aims to fund youth sports programs, facility upgrades

        Tyler Hatfield
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        Riviera Beach

        How a fresh coat of paint sparked a lasting bond

        Kayla McDermott
        Audrey Farrelly, who has owned Serenity Garden Tea House & Cafe in West Palm Beach for 13 years, speaks to WPTV consumer reporter Matt Sczesny.

        West Palm Beach

        Business owner vows to find new home after sudden eviction

        Matt Sczesny
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        National News

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        Alexandra Miller
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        Real Estate News

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        Forrest Saunders
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        Region Martin County

        17 arrested, 4 kilos of cocaine seized in Martin County drug trafficking bust

        Samantha Roesler
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        Shining A Light

        Animals rescued from Martin County hoarding cases start to show signs of healing

        T.A. Walker
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        National News

        Hurricane warning issued for Hawaii’s Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala nears

        Justin Boggs
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        Dont Waste Your Money

        Average packed school lunch is now over $6: How to pack a healthy lunch for less

        John Matarese
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        Tropical Weather

        TROPICS: NHC continues to track 2 systems in Atlantic

        Kate Wentzel
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        Weather

        FORECAST: Record heat possible this weekend

        Walter Kelley
        Big Dog Ranch Rescue has welcomed the final 155 beagles from Ridglan Farms, a now-closed Wisconsin testing facility.

        Loxahatchee Acreage

        Big Dog Ranch Rescue welcomes more than 100 rescued beagles

        Michael Hoffman
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        Epstein

        Epstein judge: 'The public has a right to know what the hell is going on'

        Katelyn Polantz
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        Riviera Beach

        Riviera Beach domestic violence attack highlights new Florida pet protection law

        Kayla McDermott
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        State

        Report: Fla. retirees face $600K cost difference between coasts

        Matt Sczesny
      • Martin County deputies spoke with WPTV chief investigator Jamie Ostroff about the hours they spent inside a filth-filled Palm City home rescuing 36 neglected Border Collies.

        WPTV Investigates

        Deputies describe 'the filth' involved rescuing 36 neglected dogs

        Jamie Ostroff
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        Palm Beach County

        $57 million in unclaimed property returned to Floridians, CFO says

        Aja Dorsainvil
        Florida's 2026 race for governor is beginning to take on a more familiar shape, with candidates fanning out across the state, rolling out policy proposals and sharpening contrasts as they try to break through before most voters are fully engaged.

        Politics

        Candidates sharpen closing arguments as primary nears

        Forrest Saunders
      • A 16-year-old girl died after she fell through a hole in the roof of an abandoned four-story building on Aug. 8, 2026, at 9846 Riverside Preserve Drive in Sebastian, deputies said.

        Sebastian

        Girl, 16, dies after falling through roof of abandoned building

        Zitlali Solache
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        Lake Worth Beach / Boynton Beach / Lantana

        'We are doing what we can': Demand for food surges in Lake Worth

        Joel Lopez
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        Consumer

        Chick-fil-A introducing Chicken and Waffles Sandwich, s’mores drinks

        Scripps News Group
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        Port St Lucie

        3 Port St. Lucie officers put on leave during political signage investigation

        Samantha Roesler
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        Where's Walter

        WHERE'S WALTER? Visiting rescued animals at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

        Walter Kelley
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        Region St Lucie County

        Stand your ground case under review after fatal shooting

        Cassandra Garcia
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        National News

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        Justin Boggs
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        Tropical Weather

        Cristobal becomes post-tropical, NHC monitors 2 other areas in Atlantic

        Sami Squires
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        Palm Beach County

        Palm Beach County community rallies to support Colombia earthquake victims

        Zitlali Solache
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        Region Indian River County

        Indian River County school district looks to sell around 10 properties

        Tyler Hatfield
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        Politics

        GOP expands raw-vote lead as Democrats outperform their base

        Forrest Saunders
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        West Palm Beach

        West Palm Beach residents push to pause major development

        Kayla McDermott
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        Region Martin County

        Martin County parent concerned about hot, overcrowded school bus

        Cassandra Garcia
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        WPTV Investigates

        Florida breeder registry pushed after Palm City animal hoarding case

        Jamie Ostroff
        Insurance agent Lee Wiglesworth spoke to WPTV reporter Matt Sczesny about what residents can do if the age of their roof is impacting their insurance

        Real Estate News

        Roof driving up your insurance? Local agent offers these options

        Matt Sczesny
      • 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

        Home condemned after woman arrested in animal hoarding case

        Michael Hoffman
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        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
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        National Politics

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

        Justin Boggs
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        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: Heat Lingers Into the Evening

        Skylar Spinler
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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
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        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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