Kate Wentzel
Meteorologist at WPTV-TV (West Palm Beach, FL)
I grew up in the midwest... but I'm a Florida girl at heart. I love tropical weather and I'm happiest at the beach. Catch my forecasts on WPTV NewsChannel 5
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2 weeks ago |
wptv.com | Kate Wentzel
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — If serene is your scene, then this is your place. A spot on the Space Coast is where nature is the star of the show. Tucked away near the Kennedy Space Center is a kayaker's paradise where guided tours offer a glimpse of Florida's amazing wildlife on the Indian River Lagoon. The tours are run by this man, Jay Begley, who calls himself "Jungle" Jay. "We encounter dolphins, manatees, lots of bird life," Begley said. He's been giving tours of the area for more than a decade.
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3 weeks ago |
wflx.com | Kate Wentzel
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLX) - We’re starting with a quiet morning with some light cloud coverage, which will be the trend for the day. Later this afternoon, a shower or two could pop up along the coast, but it won’t be a washout. This evening, we could see an inland shower near Okeechobee. Overall, it will be a dry day, but with plenty of humidity. Temperatures will reach 90 degrees, but by 2 p.m. it’ll feel like the triple digits. The Sarahan dust bloom is in full force across our area.
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3 weeks ago |
wptv.com | Kate Wentzel
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — It was a warm and breezy morning in Kissimmee when the "Finding Florida" crew explored alligator territory. But to get around, we needed an airboat instead of a regular vehicle. Hop on an airboat and greet the gators in Kissimmee With the roar of the engine and the wind in our faces, it was a loud but fast way to track down some of Florida's most famous and feared residents. "We love it here. We love the swamp," tour guide Toby Wetzel said.
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3 weeks ago |
wptv.com | Kate Wentzel
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — If you're looking for authentic Polynesian cuisine and culture, you don't have to travel to the South Pacific, just to Fort Lauderdale. Since 1956, the Mai Kai restaurant has captivated guests with a unique dinner and show experience. The Finding Florida crew checked out this storied destination where visitors can experience the warmth and magic of the islands.
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3 weeks ago |
wptv.com | Kate Wentzel
MIAMI — This museum, and the creations inside, are not what you would expect. It's place where coloring outside the lines is encouraged. Ryan Ferrell, also known as "Ryan the Wheelbarrow" has greeted guests at the Museum of Graffiti since it first opened its doors back in 2019. "I get to define graffiti and vandalism to an eight-year-old....it's pretty fascinating....you ever hand a can of spray paint to a 12-year-old...they've been waiting their whole life for that moment," Ferrell said.
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Tracking some storms in central Palm Beach County. We should be clear for the second half of the evening https://t.co/C3jcwinmJg
RT @SteveOStereo: @NWSMiami F2 by the looks of it!! https://t.co/AIwo1YwDfX
Strong storms moving through western Palm Beach County until 4PM. #flwx https://t.co/GcXyjtgWCY