Christy Waite

2 weeks ago | wptv.com | Christy Waite

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Tucked along Summit Blvd in West Palm Beach, you'll find West Palm Beach Junior Academy, home to nearly 140 students. That's where you will also find a trio of 7th graders who are making waves in medical technology. If you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, you'll get a wide range of answers. 7th graders Ana Mendieta, Christy Dumerlus and Uzzyah Moise say they want to be doctors, pediatricians and lawyers.

3 weeks ago | wptv.com | Emma Romano |Christy Waite

JUPITER, Fla. — On Saturday morning, the Town of Jupiter partnered with local law enforcement to host its first-ever e-bike safety festival, aiming to raise awareness and promote safer biking practices throughout the community. Organizers hope to make it an annual tradition. The free event, held at Abacoa Community Park, featured family-friendly activities including bounce houses, face painting, and food trucks. But the heart of the festival focused on biking safety education.

3 weeks ago | wptv.com | Emma Romano |Christy Waite

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — On Saturday morning, three Olympic soccer legends—Mia Hamm, Trish Hoch, and Kristine Lilly—teamed up to host a soccer clinic for kids at Oxbridge Academy, all in support of food allergy awareness. The event was held in partnership with Red Sneakers for Oakley, a nonprofit organization founded in memory of 11-year-old Oakley Debbs, who tragically passed away from an allergic reaction to walnuts.

4 weeks ago | wptv.com | Christy Waite

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A special groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday morning in Port St. Lucie for a military veteran receiving a new home. Helping a Hero and Mattamy Homes, which team up to help severely injured veterans, were on hand for the event held in the Tradition community. The new house is being built for Cpl. Sue Crutchfield, a double amputee who was severely injured while serving in Afghanistan. Her team was on a mission when they hit two land mines.

1 month ago | wptv.com | Christy Waite

JUPITER, Fla. — U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., held the first of three town halls on Tuesday morning. In a politically divided crowd, we found supporters of the Republican congressman and others who showed up to ask tough questions about recent national policy decisions. WATCH: Attendees share their concerns with WPTV US Rep Brian Mast hosts town hall in Jupiter “When my congressman is here, of course I am going to be here to back him up,” Willy Guardiloa said.