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160 manatees spotted at Manatee Lagoon as cold snap draws more sea cows seeking warmth
160 manatees spotted at Manatee Lagoon as cold snap draws more sea cows
The chilly air across South Florida and the Treasure Coast has many of us bundled up and braving the cooler-than-average temperatures — and that includes wildlife.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
160 manatees spotted at Manatee Lagoon as cold snap draws more sea cows seeking warmth
FHP trooper under review after North Palm Beach arrest involving Halo's Law
FHP trooper under review after North Palm Beach arrest involving Halo's Law
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper is under supervisory review following a weekend arrest in North Palm Beach that involved the state's Halo's Law.
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January 29, 2026 at 2:43 PM
FHP trooper under review after North Palm Beach arrest involving Halo's Law
Port St. Lucie homeowners face 5th most expensive HOA fees in US, new study finds
Port St. Lucie homeowners face 5th most expensive HOA fees in US, new study finds
For years, homeowners across Florida have voiced concerns about rising homeowners association fees, and new data shows those worries are well-founded.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Port St. Lucie homeowners face 5th most expensive HOA fees in US, new study finds
North Palm Beach family finally returns home after pipe bursts on American Airlines plane before takeoff
North Palm Beach family finally returns home after pipe bursts on plane before takeoff
A North Palm Beach family returned home after being stranded for days when a pipe burst on their American Airlines flight, flooding the aisle.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:11 PM
North Palm Beach family finally returns home after pipe bursts on American Airlines plane before takeoff
What's the coldest weather ever recorded in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast?
FLORIDA FREEZE: What's the coldest weather ever recorded in Palm Beach County?
Late Saturday through early next week, South Florida and the Treasure Coast may see its coldest air since December 2010.
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January 28, 2026 at 9:55 PM
What's the coldest weather ever recorded in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast?
Boca Raton nurse barred from practicing in Florida following viral comments about White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
Boca Raton nurse who made viral comments about Karoline Leavitt barred from practicing in Florida
A Palm Beach County nurse whose online comments made national headlines is no longer allowed to practice in Florida.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Boca Raton nurse barred from practicing in Florida following viral comments about White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
USAA cuts auto insurance rates by an average 7% in Florida, state regulators announce
USAA cuts auto insurance rates by an average of 7% in Florida, state regulators announce
Commissioner Mike Yaworsky said in a statement that the United Services Automobile Association (USAA) filed an average 7% rate decrease that will take effect by May 2026.
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January 28, 2026 at 5:27 PM
USAA cuts auto insurance rates by an average 7% in Florida, state regulators announce
Pickleball players say they're being priced out as Palm Beach Gardens fees triple to $15
Pickleball players say they're being priced out as Palm Beach Gardens fees triple to $15
Pickleball players say they're being priced out of some local courts in Palm Beach Gardens after fees increased at popular facilities.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Pickleball players say they're being priced out as Palm Beach Gardens fees triple to $15
Grocery prices continue rising as food costs up 26% over 5 years, analyst tells WPTV
Grocery prices continue rising as food costs up 26% over 5 years, analyst tells WPTV
Grocery prices continue climbing with food costs up 26% over 5 years. Beef and coffee lead increases while egg prices drop 28% from last year.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Grocery prices continue rising as food costs up 26% over 5 years, analyst tells WPTV
Town hall on controversial proposed data center Project Tango scheduled for February
Town hall on controversial proposed data center Project Tango scheduled for February
A town hall meeting for residents to voice concerns about a controversial proposed data center in Palm Beach County has been rescheduled for next month.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Town hall on controversial proposed data center Project Tango scheduled for February
Woman in critical condition after she was hit by a garbage truck in Palm Beach Gardens this morning
Elderly woman hit by garbage truck in Palm Beach Gardens in critical condition
One person was critically injured after getting hit by a garbage truck in a Palm Beach Gardens neighborhood Tuesday morning
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January 27, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Woman in critical condition after she was hit by a garbage truck in Palm Beach Gardens this morning
Boynton Beach woman turns $20 into $1 million after purchasing holiday scratch-off ticket
Boynton Beach woman turns $20 into $1 million after purchasing holiday scratch-off ticket
The Florida Lottery announced Tuesday that Yvonne Hill-Mckinnie, 59, of Boynton Beach, claimed a $1 million top prize from the $1,000,000 HOLIDAY CA$H scratch-off game on Dec. 22.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Boynton Beach woman turns $20 into $1 million after purchasing holiday scratch-off ticket
Florida bill could make unemployment benefits harder to get, critics say
Florida bill could make unemployment benefits harder to get, critics say
Florida's Senate Bill 216 aims to reduce fraud, but critics worry it will make unemployment benefits harder for legitimate claimants to obtain.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Florida bill could make unemployment benefits harder to get, critics say
Tax season officially begins with new deductions for tips and overtime. Here's what you need to know.
Tax season officially begins with new deductions for tips and overtime
The IRS began accepting tax returns with new deductions for tips and overtime. Free tax help available for those earning $78,000 or less.
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January 26, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Tax season officially begins with new deductions for tips and overtime. Here's what you need to know.
Let's Hear It: Visit WPTV in Wellington, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie and Boca Raton in February
Let's Hear It: Visit WPTV in Wellington, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie and Boca Raton in February
WPTV is connecting with you in your community! In February, we are visiting four locations each Wednesday at our Let's Hear It meet-ups.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Let's Hear It: Visit WPTV in Wellington, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie and Boca Raton in February
Free 3-day transit passes available across South Florida through Try Transit Free program
Free 3-Day transit passes available across South Florida through Try Transit Free program
Is the cost of owning a car too high for you? A Florida program called Try Transit Free offers a free three-day pass to anyone who requests one!
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January 26, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Free 3-day transit passes available across South Florida through Try Transit Free program
Cancer survivors meet stem cell donors who saved their lives at Boca Raton charity walk
Cancer survivors meet stem cell donors who saved their lives at Boca Raton charity walk
Two cancer survivors experienced life-changing moments Sunday morning in Boca Raton when they met the stem cell donors who saved their lives.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Cancer survivors meet stem cell donors who saved their lives at Boca Raton charity walk
Palm Beach County deputies respond to double shooting in Greenacres
Deputies respond to double shooting in Greenacres
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) is responding to a shooting in Greenacres Monday morning.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Palm Beach County deputies respond to double shooting in Greenacres
Massive winter storm disrupts hundreds of flights at PBIA
Massive winter storm disrupts hundreds of flights at PBIA
A major winter storm brought travel chaos to Palm Beach International Airport on Sunday , leaving many South Florida travelers seeking solutions.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Massive winter storm disrupts hundreds of flights at PBIA
Progressive policyholders in Florida await promised refunds and credits
Progressive policyholders in Florida await promised refunds and credits
About 2.7 million Progressive policyholders in Florida are owed money from the insurer, but many customers are still waiting to receive the refunds and credits promised months ago.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Progressive policyholders in Florida await promised refunds and credits
Major winter storm forces flight changes as Florida travelers scramble to avoid chaos
Major winter storm forces flight changes as Florida travelers scramble to avoid chaos
Travelers at Palm Beach International Airport are making last-minute flight changes to avoid major disruptions from a winter storm sweeping across much of the country.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Major winter storm forces flight changes as Florida travelers scramble to avoid chaos
'We're hearing crickets': Palm Beach County says CFO hasn't shown proof of $344M in overspending
'We're hearing crickets': Palm Beach County says CFO hasn't shown proof of $344M in overspending
Palm Beach County Administrator Joe Abruzzo demands proof of $344M overspending claim from Florida's CFO, calling allegations irresponsible.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:20 PM
'We're hearing crickets': Palm Beach County says CFO hasn't shown proof of $344M in overspending
Skeletal remains found in Palm Beach County in 2021 identified as military veteran from Massachusetts
Skeletal remains found in Palm Beach County in 2021 identified as military veteran from Massachusetts
Skeletal remains that were found more than four years ago in Palm Beach County have been identified as a man from Massachusetts, investigators announced Friday.
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January 23, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Skeletal remains found in Palm Beach County in 2021 identified as military veteran from Massachusetts
Breaking: Jury finds Semmie Williams Jr. guilty of second-degree murder in death of 14-year-old Ryan Rogers
Jury finds Semmie Williams Jr. guilty of second-degree murder in death of 14-year-old Ryan Rogers
On day six of the Semmie Williams Jr. trial Friday, the jury will continue its deliberations to try and reach a verdict
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January 23, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Breaking: Jury finds Semmie Williams Jr. guilty of second-degree murder in death of 14-year-old Ryan Rogers
Learn how you can get free tax help if you earn under $78K
West Palm Beach offers free tax assistance for families earning under $78K
Tax season starts Monday, and the city of West Palm Beach has partnered with the United Way to offer free assistance.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Learn how you can get free tax help if you earn under $78K