Brooke Chau

West Palm Beach

Morning Reporter at WFLX-TV (West Palm Beach, FL)

Morning Reporter at WPTV-TV (West Palm Beach, FL)

Morning Reporter/Weather-Anchor @wptv @fox29wflx ☀️🎤🌊 Previously @kgun9 🌵 Born and raised in Central California, Fresno State Alum 🎓🤠

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Articles

'CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE': A look into the work of the largest women's homeless shelter in the country

3 days ago | wptv.com | Brooke Chau

OVERTOWN, Fla. — Over 1 million women and 2.5 million children experience homelessness every year in the United States, according to the National Women's Shelter Network. “We need to understand that this can happen to anyone," said Grettel Jiménez-Singer, Director for the National Women's Shelter Network.
ONE YEAR LATER: Florida's six-week abortion ban has local impact

1 week ago | wptv.com | Brooke Chau

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — On May 1, 2024 the Florida 15-week abortion law turned into a six-week abortion ban. In November, Amendment 4 was rejected by Florida voters as it did not receive 60% approval to overturn the current six week ban. WPTV reporter Brooke Chau has been closely following the impact and giving a voice to all sides of Amendment 4. For sidewalk advocates on the Treasure Coast, "We believe that all life from conception to natural death is sacred," said Jim Thoma.
Thousands of boaters attend annual 'Boca Bash' in Boca Raton

2 weeks ago | wflx.com | Brooke Chau

What once was a private birthday party in the early 2000s has now turned into one of the most anticipated and talked-about gatherings in southern Palm Beach County. The "Boca Bash" launched Sunday at Lake Boca Raton. The last Sunday of April has traditionally brought in thousands of boaters across the state to Boca Raton.
Thousands of boaters expected Sunday in Boca Raton, here's why

2 weeks ago | wptv.com | Brooke Chau

BOCA RATON, Fla. — What once was a private birthday party in the early 2000s, has now turned into one of the most anticipated and talked about gatherings in southern Palm Beach County. The unofficial "Boca Bash" set to launch again Sunday, April 27 at Lake Boca Raton. The last Sunday of April has traditionally brought in thousands of boaters across the state to Boca Raton.
'I don't feel safe at all'; Port St. Lucie resident spots coyotes roaming around neighborhood

1 month ago | wptv.com | Brooke Chau

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Giving a voice to a frustrated Port St. Lucie resident who tells WPTV reporter Brooke Chau that she feels unsafe walking her dog in her neighborhood. Nancy Wecklin shares these photos of a coyote roaming around across the street from her home near Airoso Blvd and Crosstown Pkwy. Due to numerous coyote spottings in her neighborhood, Wecklin drives 20 minutes each morning to take her dog Dallas on a walk in Tradition Square.
TRAFFIC ALERT: SB lanes closed on I-95 near Boynton Beach

1 month ago | wptv.com | Brooke Chau |Johann Hoffend

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — A major deadly crash in Palm Beach County near Boynton Beach is causing delays Monday morning. FDOT is reporting a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 near Hypoluxo Road and Gateway Blvd, just before exit 59. This accident happened around 1 a.m. Monday morning. All I-95 southbound lanes closed in the area. WPTV Traffic anchor Johann Hoffend is at the scene. Traffic is being diverted to Hypoluxo Road at this time. Stay with WPTV on air and online for LIVE coverage and updates.
Southbound lanes back open on Florida's Turnpike after semi crash in St. Lucie County

1 month ago | wflx.com | Brooke Chau

A crash in the southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike caused heavy delays Tuesday morning. The wreck involving a semi occurred near mile marker 170 just before 7:30 a.m.No other details about the crash were immediately available.
SB lanes blocked on

1 month ago | wptv.com | Brooke Chau

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Traffic alert this Tuesday morning in St. Lucie County on Florida's Turnpike. Southbound lanes near mile marker 170 are blocked. FDOT is reporting this is a major crash involving a semi-truck. Avoid the area and seek alternative routes. For inbound traffic, exit at Yeehaw Junction. Traffic anchor Johann Hoffend is on his way to the scene. Stay with WPTV for updates.
Left in the dark? How to request residential streetlights in Port St. Lucie

1 month ago | wptv.com | Brooke Chau

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — We are committed to helping many of you find a solution to an issue that came up often at ourLet's Hear It meet up in Tradition— the need for more streetlights in residential areas. WPTV reporter Brooke Chau got right to work seeking solutions for a few people who feel left in the dark. Mark Greenberg lives in the Riverland Community near Tradition.
WARM WEEKEND WEATHER: Tracking our next rain maker

1 month ago | wptv.com | Brooke Chau

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's been a hot, muggy and breezy weekend across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches. Low temperatures tonight will be in the mid to low 70s waking up to another hot day with low rain chances in the forecast. With winds coming in from the southeast, choppy boating and beach conditions remain. We have a high rip current risk that will remain in effect for the rest of the weekend. By Sunday, surf conditions will improve slightly, with waves settling into the 2-4' range.