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wptv.comPalm Beach County teachers demand higher pay at school board meeting as contract negotiations stall Palm Beach County teachers demanded higher pay at a school board meeting as contract negotiations remain stalled over a requested 3.5% salary increase.

16 Apr

Palm Beach County teachers demand higher pay at school board meeting as contract negotiations stall

wptv.comMartin County sinks a 227-foot ship to create the new Boo McCulley artificial reef for local marine lifeMartin County's newest artificial reef features a 227-foot ship sunk off the coast to honor Boo McCulley and support the local marine ecosystem.

16 Apr

Martin County sinks a 227-foot ship to create the new Boo McCulley artificial reef for local marine life

wptv.comPalm Beach County vice mayor asks DeSantis to allow a temporary local gas tax pause for driversPalm Beach County Vice Mayor Marci Woodward is asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to allow local governments to temporarily pause gas taxes to help drivers.

Palm Beach County vice mayor asks DeSantis to allow a temporary local gas tax pause for drivers

wptv.comConsumer Affairs study ranks Port St. Lucie as No. 1 mid-size housing market for buyers in 2026A new study by Consumer Affairs ranks Port St. Lucie as the No. 1 mid-size housing market for buyers in the country for 2026, citing metrics like availability and affordability.

Consumer Affairs study ranks Port St. Lucie as No. 1 mid-size housing market for buyers in 2026

wptv.comNorth Palm Beach resident faces a $36,000 property tax bill and hopes for state legislative relief nowNorth Palm Beach resident Wayne Joplin is concerned that soaring property taxes may force him to leave his home of 39 years.

North Palm Beach resident faces a $36,000 property tax bill and hopes for state legislative relief now

wptv.comWPTV travels to Tallahassee, gets answers on where Florida's insurance market stands in 2026 Florida's insurance market is stabilizing with new insurers and lower rates, but experts say high premiums and inflation still challenge homeowners.

WPTV travels to Tallahassee, gets answers on where Florida's insurance market stands in 2026

wptv.comPalm Beach North Education Foundation awards $162,000 in scholarships to deserving high school seniorsThe Palm Beach North Education Foundation presented $162,000 in scholarships on Wednesday to local high school seniors as graduation approaches.

Palm Beach North Education Foundation awards $162,000 in scholarships to deserving high school seniors

wptv.comBoca Raton man gets leaning utility pole replaced after waiting 2 months for AT&T to address the issueA Boca Raton man finally got a leaning utility pole replaced in his backyard after waiting two months for AT&T to address the issue.

Boca Raton man gets leaning utility pole replaced after waiting 2 months for AT&T to address the issue

wptv.comDeSantis signs bill naming entire Southern Boulevard 'President Donald J. Trump Highway'The entirety of Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach County is now named in honor of President Donald Trump.

Gov. DeSantis signs bill naming entire Southern Boulevard 'President Donald J. Trump Highway'

wptv.comFaith leaders push Palm Beach County for 'real' affordable housing as rents surgeA justice ministry is asking Palm Beach County to create a new affordable housing program where developers could build more housing units for people with incomes at 60% of the area median income.

Faith leaders push Palm Beach County for 'real' affordable housing as rents surge

wptv.comSt. Lucie County teen named Florida Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs and advances to regionalsSt. Lucie County teen Enrique Rosario-Liz was named the Boys & Girls Clubs 2026 Florida Youth of the Year and will advance to the regional level.

St. Lucie County teen named Florida Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs and advances to regionals

wptv.comWoman found dead at bottom of pool on Singer Island, police sayThe Riviera Beach Police Department responded at 10:30 p.m. to 5440 N. Ocean Drive and found the woman at the bottom of the pool

Woman found dead at bottom of pool on Singer Island, police say

wptv.com'Spent his life helping others': Friend releases statement after a father was killed in Boca Raton lotA friend of Arman Motiwalla, who was shot and killed in a Boca Raton parking lot last week, released a statement honoring his life and legacy.

'Spent his life helping others': Friend releases statement after a father was killed in Boca Raton lot

wptv.comBoca Raton to replace Memorial Park plaque, weighs future of government campus The council passed a resolution to create a Downtown Civic Engagement Task Force to collect input from the community on the future of Memorial Park.

Boca Raton to replace Memorial Park plaque, weighs future of government campus

wptv.comUS Secret Service requests to keep Mar-a-Lago helicopter landing pad after Trump leaves officeThe U.S. Secret Service is requesting to keep the Mar-a-Lago helicopter landing pad in place even after President Donald Trump leaves office.

US Secret Service requests to keep Mar-a-Lago helicopter landing pad after Trump leaves office

wptv.comPort St Lucie mayor wants $24 million from trash settlement returned to residentsWPTV spoke with the mayor of Port St. Lucie on Tuesday to get her thoughts on a recent multi-million dollar settlement with the city's former trash hauler.

Port St Lucie mayor wants $24 million from trash settlement returned to residents

wptv.comWinn-Dixie teams with Amazon for same-day delivery in West Palm BeachAmazon is teaming up with Winn-Dixie to expand its same-day grocery delivery partnership across Florida's largest metropolitan areas, including West Palm Beach.

Winn-Dixie teams with Amazon for same-day delivery in West Palm Beach

wptv.comFlorida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgeryA grand jury indicted a Florida doctor on a manslaughter charge for allegedly removing a patient's liver instead of his spleen during a 2024 surgery.

Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery

wptv.comCost of raising a child over 18 years hits record high, study findsAccording to a recent analysis by Lending Tree, the cost of raising a child over 18 years of their life continues to rise and has now surpassed $300,000 for the first time since it began tracking.

Cost of raising a child over 18 years hits record high, study finds

wptv.comIndian River County settles budget dispute with sheriff, provides $3.5 millionA settlement has been reached amid a heated, ongoing budget standoff between the Indian River County sheriff and county commissioners.

Indian River County settles budget dispute with sheriff, provides $3.5 million

wptv.comBicyclist hospitalized in a coma, paralyzed after being hit by a car during triathlon in Palm Beach CountyA bicyclist is in a coma and paralyzed after a 74-year-old driver turned onto a closed Palm Beach County triathlon course and hit two cyclists.

Bicyclist hospitalized in a coma, paralyzed after being hit by a car during triathlon in Palm Beach County

wptv.comPalm Beach County teachers protest pay raise rejection, dispute scheduling of final hearingPalm Beach County teachers are frustrated after the superintendent rejected a 3.5% pay increase and scheduled the final hearing during school hours

Palm Beach County teachers protest pay raise rejection, dispute scheduling of final hearing

wptv.comBoca Raton leaders discuss Memorial Park plaque backlash and softball field upgradesConcerns over a controversial new plaque and the condition of softball fields at Boca Raton’s Memorial Park surfaced during the city’s first workshop meeting with the new council on Monday.

Boca Raton leaders discuss Memorial Park plaque backlash and softball field upgrades

wptv.comRace organizer 'shaken ... to the core' after cyclists hurt during Bill Bone Olympic TriathlonTwo bicyclists were hit by a car during a triathlon at Okeeheelee Park. A woman is in critical condition after a driver entered the course.

Race organizer 'shaken ... to the core' after cyclists hurt during Bill Bone Olympic Triathlon

wptv.comFlorida homeowners continue to face rising insurance premiums despite signs of a stabilizing marketHomeowners insurance remains a significant struggle for many living in Florida, as residents continue to face premium increases despite signs of improvement in the market.

Florida homeowners continue to face rising insurance premiums despite signs of a stabilizing market

wptv.comGov. DeSantis announces major Everglades reservoir project contracts finalized, completion moved up 5 yearsFlorida's governor was in Palm Beach County on Monday to announce that all federally funded contracts for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir have been fully executed, which will expedite completion in the next three years.

Gov. DeSantis announces major Everglades reservoir project contracts finalized, completion moved up 5 years

wptv.comTitusville boy, 16, charged with sexually assaulting, killing stepsister on cruise shipA 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.

Titusville boy, 16, charged with sexually assaulting, killing stepsister on cruise ship

wptv.comFlorida governor hopefuls sharpen messages as campaign season beginsFlorida'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.

Florida governor hopefuls sharpen messages as campaign season begins

wptv.comOxbridge Academy students use flight simulators to prepare for high-demand careers in aviation fieldStudents at Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach County are taking their education to new heights by getting hands-on training for high-demand careers in aviation.

Oxbridge Academy students use flight simulators to prepare for high-demand careers in aviation field

wptv.comFlorida residents admit to these 'broke behaviors' to save moneyA new study is shedding light on some of the behaviors Floridians are adopting to stretch their budget.

Florida residents admit to these 'broke behaviors' to save money

wptv.com2 triathlon cyclists hospitalized after colliding with car near Okeeheelee ParkTwo bicyclists participating in a triathlon were hospitalized Sunday morning after colliding with a car, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

2 triathlon cyclists hospitalized after collision involving car near Okeeheelee Park

wptv.comNTSB determines probable cause of fatal 2024 plane crash in Fort Pierce, FloridaA two-year NTSB investigation found that a flight instructor failed to maintain control of the plane after a partial loss of engine power, resulting in a fatal crash.

NTSB determines probable cause of fatal 2024 plane crash in Fort Pierce, Florida

wptv.comFlorida Panthers send gear and lessons to young athletes in Boynton BeachA group of young athletes in Boynton Beach is learning the game of hockey as they look to one day be the next generation of Florida Panthers.

Florida Panthers send gear and lessons to young athletes in Boynton Beach

wptv.comDelray Beach residents raise safety concerns over narrow lanes amid Barwick Road construction projectA $7.8 million road improvement project in Delray Beach is causing frustration for drivers who say the new lanes are too narrow and curbs are damaging tires.

Delray Beach residents raise safety concerns over narrow lanes amid Barwick Road construction project

wptv.comEmpty lots to luxury living: Multimillion-dollar condos coming to West Palm Beach's growing Nora DistrictThe Nora District in West Palm Beach is moving into its third phase of development, bringing luxury living to the area with an 11-story condominium building called Nora House.

Empty lots to luxury living: Multimillion-dollar condos coming to West Palm Beach's growing Nora District

wptv.comGas prices post biggest monthly jump since 1967 as US inflation rises 0.9%New numbers released Friday by the federal government show U.S. inflation in March was up 0.9%, driven by higher gas prices triggered by the war in Iran.

Gas prices post biggest monthly jump since 1967 as US inflation rises 0.9%

wptv.comPort St. Lucie police investigate death of missing man with high-functioning autismPolice in Port St. Lucie are investigating the death of a man with high-functioning autism who was reported missing earlier on Friday.

Port St. Lucie police investigate death of man with high-functioning autism who had been missing for 2 days

wptv.comTrump shares video of a brutal Fort Myers killing allegedly by Haitian immigrantPresident Donald Trump shared a video of a deadly attack allegedly by a Haitian immigrant accused of bludgeoning a woman with a hammer at a Florida gas station, portraying the killing as justification for his administration's mass deportation agenda.

President Trump shares video of a brutal Fort Myers killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant

wptv.comPort St. Lucie reaches $24 million settlement with former trash hauler Waste ProA settlement has been reached between Port St. Lucie and its former trash hauler following years of contentiousness.

Port St. Lucie reaches $24 million settlement with former trash hauler Waste Pro

wptv.comEdna W. Runner Education Center opens new elementary school in Jupiter — enrollment underwayThe Edna W. Runner Education Center in Jupiter is opening a brand-new elementary school, welcoming kindergarten and first-grade students.

Edna W. Runner Education Center opens new elementary school in Jupiter — enrollment underway

🚀 Splashdown of Artemis II Live Streaming Coverage on WPTV.com from 7-9 p.m. Friday https://www.wptv.com/science-and-tech/space/artemis-ii-crew-set-for-splashdown-after-historic-moon-mission

wptv.comInflation jumps on energy price surge after US attacks on IranEnergy prices soared 10.9% in March, driving the CPI up 0.9% — the largest monthly increase since 2022 and raising questions about Fed rate cuts.

Inflation jumps on energy price surge after US attacks on Iran

wptv.comUS Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz visits Alligator Alcatraz unannounced, describes conditions as 'inhumane'U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., visited the immigration detention facility in the middle of the Everglades known as Alligator Alcatraz unannounced Thursday morning.

US Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz visits Alligator Alcatraz unannounced, describes conditions as 'inhumane'

wptv.comHistoric West Palm Beach neighborhoods face growing safety concerns over packed street parking and trafficWest Palm Beach residents in historic neighborhoods say packed street parking and speeding cars are creating major safety hazards on narrow roads.

Historic West Palm Beach neighborhoods face growing safety concerns over packed street parking and traffic

wptv.comFirst lady Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein in stunning White House addressFirst lady Melania Trump on Thursday forcefully denied any connection to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling allegations linking her to him “false” and “defamatory.”

First lady Melania Trump denies ties to Jeffrey Epstein in unexpected White House address

wptv.comFlorida prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after DUI arrestProsecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from a pharmacy, a week after his vehicle crashed on Jupiter Island and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Florida prosecutors move to subpoena Tiger Woods' prescription drug records after DUI arrest

wptv.comUS Sen. Rick Scott calls Florida's latest jobs report 'concerning'New Florida job numbers released on Wednesday weren't so rosy, prompting the state's senior senator to sound off, calling it "concerning".

US Sen. Rick Scott calls Florida's latest jobs report 'concerning'

wptv.comCajun Crawfish & Music Festival bringing Mardi Gras flavors and sounds to Jupiter The 8th Annual Brian Marketing Group Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival, presented by Good Greek Moving & Storage, is set to transform Abacoa into a little slice of New Orleans this weekend.

Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival bringing Mardi Gras flavors and sounds to Jupiter