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News

How to get into FAU football game for free Saturday

Updated: 32 minutes ago
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By WPTV - Staff
Saturday night, the FAU Owls take on Ohio Bobcats in Boca Raton. And you can get into the football game for free thanks to an idea from twin brothers in Boca.

News

Category 4 Lee expected to remain away from Florida

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By WPTV - Staff
A powerful and dangerous Hurricane Lee weakened slightly on Friday to a Category 4 storm after reaching Category 5 strength just hours earlier.

Athlete

Coco Gauff advances to US Open women’s final

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Scott Sutton
Coco Gauff will play for a Grand Slam championship on Saturday. The 19-year-old Delray Beach tennis star defeated Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic.

News

Florida man last seen on Carnival Conquest cruise ship vanishes

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Melissa Alonso and Caroll Alvarado
Miami-Dade police investigators are searching for a cruise passenger who was last seen aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship on Labor Day, authorities in Florida and the passenger's sister said.

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Disney drops part of its lawsuit against DeSantis to focus on free speech claims

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By WPTV - Staff
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has amended its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his hand-picked oversight board, dropping all of its claims except one.

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Tropical Storm Margot forms with 40 mph winds

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WPTV - Staff
A new tropical storm formed Thursday afternoon in the Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Real-estate

Wind mitigation program has strict rules, limited cash

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WPTV - Staff
Many Floridians are finding out the state's wind mitigation inspection program has strict rules as policyholders look to trim their insurance costs.

News

Florida Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments related to abortion access

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By WPTV - Staff
Florida's new abortion restrictions go before the state's highest court Friday morning. The decision there could return Florida to 24 weeks — or trim it down to six.

News

Mold cases grow in Palm Beach County during humid, stormy summer

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By WPTV - Staff
Black mold is one of the most devastating and costly consequences of Florida's humid and stormy weather. But more people are telling WPTV that mold inside their homes is making them sick.

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Okeechobee County boy, 12, accused of school mass shooting threat

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Scott Sutton
A 12-year-old boy is in custody after the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office said he threatened to conduct a mass shooting.
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Missing diver last seen near Jupiter Inlet found ‘unresponsive’

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Peter Burke
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a missing 30-year-old diver last seen in the vicinity of the Jupiter Inlet.

State

DeSantis warns against new COVID-19 restrictions, vaccine

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By The Associated Press and Scott Sutton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday criticized recent efforts across the U.S. to tamp down a recent jump in COVID-19 cases through temporary restrictions or masking.

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Police sergeant among 8 charged in alleged high school football records scheme

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By WPTV - Staff
A Port St. Lucie police sergeant has been arrested, among others, as part of an alleged scheme to falsify records of high school football players.

News

Dave Chappelle adds fourth show at Seminole Hard Rock

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 10:41 AM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood announced that a fourth show has been scheduled for the week after Christmas, citing "popular demand."

News

Dolphin research team returns from latest mission

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 6:25 AM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
As a locally-based research team returns from the Bahamas and docks in Riviera Beach, WPTV is learning more about the health and social integration of dolphins.

News

Lee becomes Category 5 storm with 160 mph winds

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 5:55 AM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
Hurricane Lee strengthened into a powerful Category 5 storm Thursday night. The latest computer models still continue to keep the system away from Florida.

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Elementary students sent to nurse after Paqui 'One Chip Challenge'

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 2:00 AM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
A Boynton Beach father says a spicy tortilla chip caused six elementary students to need medical attention.

News

Small plane crashes in western St. Lucie County; pilot alert

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 12:35 AM EDT
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By Allen Cone
The small plane crash landed in a remote area in western Fort Pierce with the pilot alert and out of the aircraft, the St. Lucie County Fire District said.

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North Palm Beach man arrested after threats to put bomb under plane at PBIA

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 10:50 PM EDT
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By Allen Cone
Kenneth Szogas, 62, of North Palm Beach, is facing two charges after he is accused of threatening to put a bomb under the plane as he disembarked at Palm Beach International Airport.

Football

Miami Hurricanes: Buy Texas A&M tickets, get Georgia Tech tickets free

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 10:30 PM EDT
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By Peter Burke
Miami is offering a buy one, get one promotion on football tickets to encourage fan attendance for Saturday's game between the Hurricanes and No. 23 Texas A&M at Hard Rock Stadium.

Education

University of Florida ranked No. 1 public school in nation by Wall Steet Journal

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 9:25 PM EDT
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By Allen Cone
University of Florida has been ranked the No. 1 public university in the country in the Wall Street Journal's “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report.

Real-estate

Citizens Insurance policy holders being moved, facing more price hikes

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:55 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
Some Citizens Insurance customers are being told they need to switch providers, and it's resulting in higher bills.

News

Trimming of Martin County’s iconic Banyan Tree Tunnel raises concerns

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 6:25 PM EDT
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By Kate Hussey
Residents along Southeast St. Lucie Boulevard in Martin County have raised concerns over the trimming of the county's iconic Banyan Tree Tunnel.

News

Mar-a-Lago IT worker has cooperation deal with special counsel, ex-lawyer says

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
Mar-a-Lago IT worker Yuscil Taveras has cooperation agreement with special counsel’s office in case over former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents, former defense attorney said.

News

Boynton Beach police investigating fatal shooting in vehicle near I-95

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
The Boynton Beach Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon in a vehicle between the Interstate 95 Woolbright Road overpass and Southwest Eighth Street.\

News

Hurricane Idalia recovery expected to take months for some residents

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
It was seven days ago that Florida's Big Bend took the brunt of Hurricane Idalia. In many ways, a week later, the recovery work is just starting.

News

Aryna Sabalenka, soon to be new No. 1, cruises into US Open semifinals

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
Aryna Sabalenka moved into the U.S. Open semifinals on Wednesday, looking every bit like a player who soon will be ranked No. 1 while rolling to a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Zheng Qinwen in just over hour.

News

Hurricane Lee forms in Atlantic, expected to become 'extremely dangerous' storm

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
The National Hurricane Center said Wednesday that Lee has strengthened into a hurricane with a major one forecast by Friday.

Real-estate

Some Florida residents departing state in search of affordability

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 4:50 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
You've likely heard about the migration to Florida from places like New York and California. But what about the Florida residents leaving and moving to places like Georgia and the Carolinas?

News

'Dog Tales' sniff out children in need of help reading

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 4:15 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
Twice a month, elementary school students who are learning to read or are timid about reading aloud can practice on therapy dogs like Reggie from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

News

Boys & Girls Center in Fort Pierce creates library

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 4:05 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
The Westside Boys & Girls Club in Fort Pierce is creating new programs and new spaces to read, like their "Little Library" that came to fruition a couple of years ago.

State

Sheriff: ‘Nasty, evil’ Florida father kills 16-year-old son with power tool

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 3:31 PM EDT
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By Dre Bradley and Anthony Hill
An investigation is underway in Polk County after authorities said a man killed his 16-year-old son Monday morning in Lake Wales.

News

Christie: DeSantis put 'politics ahead of his job' by not seeing Biden

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 2:30 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had put "politics ahead of his job" by declining to meet with President Joe Biden.

News

Boca's Ballroom Battle returns to raise money for good cause

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 1:35 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
Imagine learning one dance over the course of four months and then performing it one time in front of 850 people in the hopes of winning the Mirror Ball Trophy.

Crime

Police seek hit-and-run driver who left woman with critical injuries

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 12:55 PM EDT
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By Scott Sutton
Police in West Palm Beach are searching for a driver responsible for hitting a woman Monday, hospitalizing her in critical condition.

Football

Brian Kelly denies saying LSU would ‘go beat the heck out of Florida State’

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT
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By Peter Burke
LSU football coach Brian Kelly proclaimed days before the season opener that the Tigers would "go beat the heck out of Florida State" in Orlando. Now, he denies that he said it.

News

AG Ashley Moody, John Walsh announce partnership to fight crime

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT
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By Scott Sutton
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody was in Palm Beach County to announce a new partnership with former "America's Most Wanted" host John Walsh and the Florida Association of Crime Stoppers.

News

Jupiter Town Council directs consulting agency to help develop fire department

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 10:10 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
Despite pleas from citizens, the Town of Jupiter is moving forward with plans to form its own fire department with startup planned in three years and ties with the county agency to be severed.

News

Cabin cruiser catches fire along Intracoastal in West Palm Beach

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 9:10 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
For the third time in three days, a boat caught fire in Palm Beach County. After 6:30 p.m., West Palm Beach Fire Rescue responded to the fire of a 30-foot cabin cruise in the Intracoastal.

News

PBSO deploys personnel to assist in recovery from Hurricane Idalia

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 8:25 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday deployed more than 40 deputies accompanied by a logistical support team to Taylor County to assist with disaster relief after Hurricane Idalia.

News

Trump plans to attend Saturday's Iowa-Iowa State football game

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
Former President Donald Trump plans to attend Saturday's football game between Iowa State University and the University of Iowa, his campaign said.

News

St. Lucie County official dies 3 days after single-vehicle crash

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 7:15 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
Jennifer DuBey, 47, St. Lucie County Economic Development Council director of business development, died three days after suffering injuries in a single-car crash, officials said Tuesday.

News

Dead fish suddenly start turning up at Fort Pierce lake

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:40 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
A Fort Pierce resident said dead fish have been turning up in the lake behind her for months, but no one has come out to help with the problem.

News

South Florida farmer labor shortage likely to cause higher prices, less produce

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
With September comes the time for many farmers in Florida to start prepping their soil for seed. Yet agricultural companies across our southeast coast are now struggling to keep up with production.

News

South Fork HS principal reassigned following controversial searches

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:10 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
A longtime principal in the Martin County School District has been reassigned as part of what's being called a "professional standards" investigation.

News

Margaritaville hotel project in Riviera Beach moving forward

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:46 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
Negotiations to build a Margaritaville hotel at the Riviera Beach Marina have slowed since the announcement of Jimmy Buffett's death.

News

Idalia prompts 1st deployment of Florida State Guard since end of WWII

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 4:55 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
Recovery from Hurricane Idalia continues this week and among the thousands helping Big Bend residents are the Florida State Guard.

Football

Seminoles earn highest ranking since 2017

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Peter Burke
No. 4 Florida State moved up four spots in the Associated Press top 25 poll Tuesday after soundly defeating LSU 45-24. It's FSU's highest ranking since 2017.

News

Woman, 3 children killed in Florida crash after teen runs stop sign

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 3:06 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff
A baby, two other children and their grandmother are dead after a teenage driver ran a stop sign and right into their SUV.

Athlete

Coco Gauff, 19, reaches first US Open semifinal

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 2:41 PM EDT
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By WPTV - Staff and Howard Fendrich
Coco Gauff, 19, has reached the U.S. Open semifinals for the first time. She eliminated 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 6-2 on a steamy afternoon.
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