Christy Waite

1 week ago | wptv.com | Christy Waite

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A food fight is brewing in Tallahassee over ultra processed foods being served in Florida public schools. Senate Bill 1826 was filed by Republican Senator Jonathan Martin. The bill would pull ultra processed foods and snacks from schools during school hours. The bill is being met with pushback from both state senators and lobbyists. Some state senators said the bill's language is too vague and doesn't give a clear definition of what is considered to be ultra processed foods.

2 weeks ago | wflx.com | Christy Waite

WPTV is continuing to listen to you following last year's protests over development proposals at Florida state parks. Saturday, people gathered at Johnathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound on Saturday, for a "Love Fest" event as organizers say state parks across Florida are being threatened by developers. WATCH: Footage of 'Love Fest' at Jonathan Dickinson State ParkThere are two bills — Senate Bill 80 and House Bill 209 — that lawmakers are debating regarding state land management.

2 weeks ago | wptv.com | Christy Waite

HOBE SOUND, Fla. — WPTV is continuing to listen to you following last year's protests over development proposals at Florida state parks. Saturday, people gathered at Johnathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound on Saturday, for a "Love Fest" event as organizers say state parks across Florida are being threatened by developers. There are two bills — Senate Bill 80 and House Bill 209 — that lawmakers are debating regarding state land management.

4 weeks ago | wptv.com | Christy Waite

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. — Final grades for St. Lucie Public Schools for the 2024 school year have been posted. The school district compared the growth of schools grade distribution from 2016 to 2024. The numbers show that students are not only learning in the classroom, but they are also retaining what they are learning.

1 month ago | wptv.com | Christy Waite

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's the weekend of the 43rd Annual Palm Beach International Boat Show, drawing in large crowds to downtown Palm Beach to admire the thousands of boats and 200 superyachts on display. WPTV is digging deeper into the economic impact of the event on the county. WPTV Reporter Christy Waite spoke with the Executive Director for the Marine Industries of Palm Beach County, Alyssa Freeman, to dig deeper into the economic impact of the event on the country.