Shannon Cake

1 week ago | wptv.com | Shannon Cake

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — West Palm Beach Police Chief Tony Araujo has been on the law enforcement scene in South Florida for decades. His father, former WPTV Photojournalist Tony Araujo, Sr., moved to West Palm Beach when the now-chief was just two years old. “Dad was an incredible human," Araujo said. “He struggled leaving Cuba at his own peril and risk to give us the American dream.

3 weeks ago | wptv.com | Shannon Cake

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — This week, I've taken a heartfelt stroll down memory lane, revisiting the stories that have shaped my 29 incredible years at WPTV. As my final day here approaches, I want to take a moment to honor two remarkable individuals who have dedicated weeks to planning these stories with me, allowing me to reflect on my journey at WPTV. They are not just cherished colleagues; they are two of my closest friends.

3 weeks ago | wptv.com | Shannon Cake

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — I shared with many of you last Friday evening that I will be wrapping up my 29 years here at WPTV at the end of this week. As I prepare to embark on a new chapter in my journalism career—details of which I’ll share more about in the coming months—I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the impactful stories I’ve had the privilege of covering over the years.

3 weeks ago | wptv.com | Shannon Cake

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — We are delving into the pressing issues that have shaped South Florida for decades. These are your stories, and I’ve had the honor of covering them for nearly 30 years. As I revisited our station's archives, I discovered a rich history of reporting on guardrails in our community: their necessity, their effectiveness, and the steps you can take to protect yourself—should the unimaginable happen and you find yourself in a canal.

4 weeks ago | wptv.com | Shannon Cake

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Twenty-four young women headed to college next fall got a big boost from a Palm Beach County charity. The Alliance of Women Executives (AWE) awarded thousands of dollars in scholarship money to local young women who are staying locally for college. Alliance of Women Executives awards 24 scholarships The recipients were awarded their money and a free laptop courtesy of Florida Power and Light at a dinner held April 29.