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      • PBC SCHOOL CLOSURES

        Palm Beach County

        Why Palm Beach County closed some schools, but not all, after flooding

        Joel Lopez
        APTOPIX Extreme Weather Southwest Flooding

        National News

        Receding floodwaters leave a sea of mud and shattered homes in the US Southwest

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss

        WPTV Investigates

        Judge rejects motion to dismiss animal cruelty case

        Kate Hussey
      • Jacory Brown was hit and killed while walking to Treasure Coast High School in Port St. Lucie on Oct. 7, 2026.

        Port St Lucie

        Family raises road safety concerns after son killed walking to school

        Tyler Hatfield
        Trump Immigration Data Deportations

        Scripps News Investigates

        Can Democrats deliver on a promise to rein in ICE?

        Patrick Terpstra
        Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Dorothy Jacks speaks to WPTV consumer reporter Matt Sczesny on Nov. 4, 2026, after Amendment 3 passed.

        Real Estate News

        Amendment 3 approved: What homeowners need to know

        Matt Sczesny
      • Election 2026 Congress

        National Politics

        Democratic leaders outline agenda after sweeping Congress in midterms

        Nathaniel Reed
        The FAU MBB team prepares Wednesday afternoon as they're set to take on Wright State.

        Florida Atlantic University

        FAU rebuilds roster, welcomes school's highest-rated recruit

        Kendall Hyde
        Data Centers Michigan

        National Politics

        Voters made curbing data centers a core issue in Tuesday's elections

        Maura Barrett
      • Don't have flood insurance?

        Consumer

        No flood insurance? What homeowners need to know

        Kate Hussey
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        Pennsylvania measles cases increase as state reports 6th confirmed death

        Kelly Broderick
         Flooding on Southwest Airoso Boulevard in Port St. Lucie on Nov. 2, 2026.

        Port St Lucie

        Port St. Lucie offers up to $25K for flood repairs

        Scott Sutton
      • Emergency crews rescued residents in Riviera Beach after flooding from Nov. 1-3, 2026.

        Palm Beach County

        WATCH: Firefighters respond to widespread flooding in Palm Beach Co.

        Scott Sutton
        Election 2026 Michigan

        National Politics

        DNC chair says Democrats must deliver on promises after midterm wins

        Scripps News Group
        One person was killed, and two others were injured on Wednesday when a helicopter crashed into Biscayne Bay near Miami, officials said.

        Miami-Dade

        1 dead, 2 injured in helicopter crash near Miami

        Associated Press
      • Kyiv

        World News

        Kyiv's power now travels 200 miles, and Russia knows the weak point

        Jason Bellini
        Law enforcement arrive at the scene of a shooting on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Brandon, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

        State

        2 dead in shooting at Citibank complex near Tampa

        Russ Bynum and Chris O'Meara
        Mom shopping supermarket

        Scripps News Life

        Local grocery stores win on service but lag behind chains online, study finds

        Kelly Broderick
      • Westlake Eye Care

        Wellington / Royal Palm Beach / Westlake

        New eye care practice opens in Westlake

        Christy Waite
        Election 2026 California Billionaires Tax

        National Politics

        Prop 40 billionaire wealth tax in California hangs in balance as votes counted

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Job interview

        National News

        Pay raise or better job title? New research finds what most workers prefer

        Kelly Broderick
      • Cornell Rape Investigation

        National News

        Former federal prosecutor to lead reopened Cornell gang rape investigation

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Estate Planning

        Scripps News Life

        The 4% retirement rule may not work for everyone. Here’s why

        Kelly Broderick
        St. Lucie Public Schools closed on Nov. 5, 2026.

        Region St Lucie County

        St. Lucie Public Schools to remain closed Thursday

        Scott Sutton
      • Property tax on signage

        Palm Beach County

        What Amendment 3 means for Palm Beach Co. homeowners

        Scott Sutton
        Election 2026 Colorado House

        National Politics

        Democrat Manny Rutinel flips Colorado's 8th District, ousting Rep. Gabe Evans

        Scripps News Group
        Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Tallahassee, Florida, on Nov. 4, 2026.

        State

        DeSantis: Republicans nationally suffer 'close to an extinction-level event'

        Scott Sutton
      • Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars

        Scripps News Life

        Toddler snack sold nationwide recalled over choking risk

        Kelly Broderick
        Travel

        Scripps News Life

        Global travel expected to hit record levels despite rising costs

        Kelly Broderick
        McDonald's Pricing

        National News

        McDonald’s rolls out new value menu items as sales decline

        AP via Scripps News Group
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        Scripps News Life

        Interactive: These are the 6 sneaky ways companies are getting you to pay more

        NYC Marathon

        New York City Marathon dream ends in tragedy for 24-year-old charity runner

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Financial Markets

        National Politics

        Stocks surge as oil prices tumble following the US midterm elections

        AP via Scripps News Group
      • Trump

        National Politics

        Mike Johnson won’t seek top House Republican role after Democratic takeover

        Scripps News Group
        Congress Epstein

        National Politics

        Lauren Boebert trails Democratic challenger in tight Colorado House race

        Scripps News Group
        Election 2026

        National Politics

        Jeffries claims mandate to address affordability after Democratic Party win

        Justin Boggs
      • 🌊 Where does our trash go after it starts drifting through local waterways?

Palm Beach County students are helping scientists find out by creating bright orange drift cards that will be released into the water Nov. 10. The public can then help by finding and reporting them, giving researchers clues about where floating debris may accumulate.

And yes, one student's card is officially “fantastic.” 🦈

#RivieraBeach #PalmBeachCounty #LagoonDrift #CitizenScience #ShiningALight

        Shining A Light

        Students help track trash in Palm Beach County waters

        T.A. Walker
        Delray Medical Center Lightning Presser

        Delray Beach

        Doctors credit dad's quick CPR as life-saving after son was struck by lightning

        Victor Jorges
        Vance

        National Politics

        Vance blames Iran war for sweeping Republican midterm losses

        Scripps News Group
      • Supreme Court

        National News

        Can Catholic schools exclude children of same-sex parents? SCOTUS weighs in

        AP via Scripps News Group
        Federal Reserve Inflation

        Dont Waste Your Money

        Hidden price hikes: 6 ways companies are charging you more

        John Matarese

        Tropical Weather

        TROPICS: Chances increasing for a subtropical system to develop

        Sami Squires
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        Fort Pierce

        'It's real simple': Restaurant owner finds ways to get kids to read more books

        Tania Rogers
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        Weather

        FORECAST: Storms move on and the beautiful sunshine returns

        Walter Kelley
        Trump

        National Politics

        Republican Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska Senate race

        Evan Thomas
      • Baxter, Waldron make their case to voters in Palm Beach County District 6 race

        Elections Local

        Waldron defeats Baxter in Palm Beach County District 6

        Michael Hoffman
        Election 2026 Michigan

        National Politics

        Democrat Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

        Evan Thomas
        Election 2026 Ohio House

        National Politics

        Poindexter declared winner in Ohio's hotly contested 7th District race

        Gage Jackson
      • Election 2026 Democrats

        National Politics

        Democrats will win control of US House, retaking control from Republicans

        Scripps News Group
        Trump

        National Politics

        Trump deflects blame for Republican midterm losses as finger-pointing begins

        Haley Bull
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        Elections Local

        Angie Nixon concedes Senate race, says movement will continue

        Katie LaGrone
      • Election 2026 Maine Senate

        National Politics

        Troy Jackson defeats Susan Collins in Maine, dealing another blow to GOP

        Gage Jackson
        Amy Klobuchar Minnesota

        National Politics

        Democrat Amy Klobuchar wins to become Minnesota first woman governor

        Taylor O'Bier
        Election 2026 Minnesota Senate

        National Politics

        Democrat Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Senate race

        Kelly Broderick
      • Election 2026 Iowa Governor

        National Politics

        Rob Sand defeats Zach Lahn, becomes Iowa's first Democratic governor in 16 years

        Justin Boggs
        Election 2026 Iowa Senate

        National Politics

        Democrat Josh Turek flips Iowa Senate seat in major upset

        Kelly Broderick
        APTOPIX Election 2026 Congress

        National Politics

        Democrats win control of U.S. Senate, reclaiming majority from Republicans

        Scripps News Group
      • Election 2026 Wisconsin Governor

        National Politics

        David Crowley defeats Tom Tiffany, keeps Wisconsin governor's office Democratic

        Justin Boggs
        Samantha Gutierrez listening to Lone Pine Estates Families Facing Severe Flooding

        Riviera Beach

        Riviera Beach flooding forces evacuations

        Samantha Gutierrez
        Election 2026 Kansas Senate

        National Politics

        Democrat Adam Hamilton pulls off upset in Kansas Senate race

        Scripps News Group
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