National News

Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test

State

Blue Origin rocket explodes during test at Cape Canaveral

Entertainment

Shrey Parikh wins the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in dramatic spell-off

World News

New criticism over US response to Ebola outbreak in Africa

National News

USPS shares list of cities with the most dog attacks on letter carriers

Hurricane

Keeping pets and livestock safe as hurricane season approaches

College Sports

Keiser women's tennis captures first national title in 23 years

High School

'THIS WAS SPECIAL': Oxbridge Academy softball wins first state championship

Politics

Property tax proposal draws early scrutiny ahead of special session

Sports

NBA's board of governors passes anti-tanking changes to draft lottery

Region Martin County

Martin County dispatch center gets $2M upgrade for faster response

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State

Florida ranks 28 on disaster preparedness. Here's why

WPTV Investigates

FEMA changes could raise flood insurance costs

National Politics

Don't ignore your check engine light — here's why

Loxahatchee Acreage

WPTV concludes ‘Storm Ready’ Tour in Loxahatchee ahead of hurricane season

World News

Coast Guard will dive in new area of Bahamas in search for Lynette Hooker

National Politics

Trump's influence on midterms to be tested by Iran war, economic concerns

Region Martin County

Crash in Palm City injures 2, closes roads

Weather News

Next El Niño likely to push global temperatures to new highs

Port St Lucie

BJ’s Wholesale Club breaks ground on new store in Port St. Lucie

Sports

NCAA transfer portal rules, NIL could change under new bipartisan Senate bill

National News

Oura is launching its smallest smart ring yet with even more health tracking

Vero Beach / Indian River County

Police: Body found is suspect in Vero double homicide 2 months ago

Shining A Light

Florida Prepaid opens year-round enrollment

National Politics

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she’s not running for president in 2028

Palm Beach County

Year-long gang investigation nets 20+ suspects

Sports

Travis Kelce buys minority stake in Cleveland Guardians

National News

Bruce Springsteen directs star-powered music festival against Trump policies

National News

DOJ sues 4 states over denying undercover license plates for federal agents

Region Okeechobee County

Okeechobee County text-to-911 service now available for residents

US boosts Ebola aid to Congo and Uganda by $80 million amid worsening outbreak

National News

Caesars Entertainment, a Las Vegas Strip icon, sold for nearly $6 billion

National News

Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions in gold bars from the government

National Politics

Democrats move to block Trump's triumphal arch near Arlington Cemetery

National Politics

Supreme Court sides with Black death row inmate over racial bias in jury

National Politics

Core inflation at its highest in nearly 3 years, Fed could consider rate hikes

National News

Rare blue micromoon sets up for stunning celestial show this weekend

National Politics

DOJ investigates E. Jean Carroll for possible perjury in Trump case

National Politics

Court gives green light to Trump’s federal voter roll plan until implementation

Real Estate News

Is your home covered? Why summer is peak season for insurance claims 

Entertainment

Zwe Spacetime, brother of 2021 champion, among 9 Scripps Spelling Bee finalists

Weather

FORECAST: Muggy with stormy afternoons

Iran War

Shaky Iran war ceasefire challenged as Kuwait faces a missile attack

Food

More American families are skipping meals or relying on food donations

Palm Beach Gardens

School Board Police Department pantry program team wins community award

Scripps News Life

Travel tips for making the most of Europe’s new Entry/Exit System this summer

Education

Free meals are ending at certain schools. Here’s where families can find help

Consumer

'Can't buy the basics': Families struggle as grocery prices keep climbing

Palm Beach County

Water safety expert warns child can drown in as little as 21 seconds

National Politics

Former MTV star Spencer Pratt is running for Los Angeles mayor

National News

US stocks inch to more records after oil prices drop

National News

A new specialty license plate will help pay off school lunch debt across Utah

Dolphins

Why the Miami Dolphins are embracing their new identity

National News

PayPal’s online checkout empire under siege as rivals squeeze its core business

National News

Oil prices drop amid US-Iran ceasefire, but pump prices slow to follow

National News

Dolly Parton is opening a trucker-friendly travel plaza in Tennessee

Region S Palm Beach County

Family 'afraid to go outside' amid daily golf ball barrage

Education

Free summer meals available for kids in Palm Beach County, Treasure Coast

National News

Matthew Perry's assistant gets 3 years in prison for role in actor's death