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Joel Lopez

West Palm Beach

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  • Palm Beach County School District silent on how bullets got into high school

    2 days ago | wptv.com | Joel Lopez

    PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Students at Wellington High School returned to campus on Monday for the first time since a concerning incident that led to the arrest of two students. The situation unfolded Thursday when bullets were discovered on school grounds, prompting heightened anxiety and questions among parents and guardians about safety measures and protocols in place.

  • 'Tell us what happened': Parents question how bullets got into Wellington High School

    5 days ago | wptv.com | Joel Lopez

    WELLINGTON, Fla. — We're listening to parents who tell us they have more questions after two students were arrested Thursday at Wellington Community High School. Parents told WPTV that the lack of communication has fueled speculation about how the bullets got on campus. "I don't exactly know what happened yesterday. I have no idea, there's just talk," said parent Erin Rosado.

  • 2 students arrested after bullets found at Wellington High School

    1 week ago | wflx.com | Scott Sutton |Joel Lopez

    Two students were arrested Thursday after bullets were found at Wellington High School. Principal Cara Gorham said the situation started when they received a tip regarding a possible safety threat to our campus. WATCH BELOW: Parents share concerns after 2 students arrested at Wellington HS"Out of an abundance of caution, we immediately initiated limited movement while School Police investigated.

  • 'I would like to see the HOA be held accountable': Extreme debt to displace Green Terrace residents

    1 week ago | wptv.com | Joel Lopez

    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Time is running out for residents of the Green Terrace condominiums, south of Belvedere along Georgia Avenue. In less than two weeks the city of West Palm Beach is planning on shutting down the water, and then plans to condemn the complex as they said the homeowners association is millions of dollars in debt. WPTV's Joel Lopez is diving into the financial crisis the property is experiencing and giving a voice to residents who are worried they may soon be on the streets.

  • 'We aren’t trying to replace SunFest': 561 Music Festival coming in May

    1 week ago | wptv.com | Joel Lopez

    WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — We're weeks away from what would've been SunFest weekend in downtown West Palm Beach. But financial issues and restructuring have left SunFest's future in limbo. So what's next? WPTV's Joel Lopez is diving into the details of a new festival, hoping to keep local music and arts alive. It's called the 561 Music Festival and it's set to take place at the Meyer Amphitheater the same day and location where SunFest has taken place for decades.

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9 Oct 24

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Joel Lopez
Joel Lopez @JoelLopezTweets
8 Oct 24

Restaurant boarded up in Tampa Bay “Go away Milton. God bless us all” https://t.co/2NakXIFMNE

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Joel Lopez @JoelLopezTweets
27 Sep 24

We’re in the eye of Hurricane Helene and seeing the first glimpse of damage from our motel @WPTV https://t.co/KWCrtFhV1F