Stephanie Susskind

Sep 5, 2024 | wptv.com | Stephanie Susskind

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — It's not often we get to show you the happy ending when a child in our community is faced with life-threatening challenges. But this is an exception. Almost six months ago, we introduced you to 9-year-old Marco Hannan from Port St. Lucie. After beating cancer, he needed a double lung transplant. WPTV's Stephanie Susskind shares his inspiring story of survival as he gets ready to come home.

Sep 3, 2024 | wptv.com | Stephanie Susskind |Matt Papaycik

Every second counts when communicating about a school emergency. That's why the Martin County School District says it's upgrading its radio systems and cell service in schools to keep your kids protected in the classroom. Schools are not known for great cell service. "The biggest reason is the way they’re built. It’s not made for outside frequency to come in because it’s made to withstand a hurricane," said Martin County Schools Safety and Security Chief Frank Frangella.

Aug 30, 2024 | wptv.com | Stephanie Susskind

BOCA RATON, Fla. — There's a really neat tradition in its second year at Spanish River Community High School in Boca Raton. It's called "Adopt A Shark," where football players get matched up with a school staff member who becomes a mentor to them through the season. And that extra support goes a long way. SPECIAL COVERAGE: High School FootballDr. Lisa Harrison is Spanish River High School's testing coordinator by day.

Aug 28, 2024 | wptv.com | Stephanie Susskind

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — You can make a difference in a child's life and education by participating in the WPTV and Scripps Howard Fund's "If You Give a Child a Book" campaign. For the third year, WPTV is supporting students at Weatherbee Elementary School in Fort Pierce, helping them grow their own home libraries. SPECIAL COVERAGE: "If You Give a Child a Book" CampaignIn Rochelle Chatburn's fifth grade class, everything they do orbits around reading. "Reading is cross curricular," Chatburn said.

Aug 26, 2024 | wptv.com | Scott Sutton |Stephanie Susskind

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — There is an elevated police presence at an elementary school in southern Palm Beach County after a person recently "caused distress" within the school community. According to messages sent by Whispering Pines Elementary School Principal Dr. Barbara Riemer to parents Monday, the comments made by the unidentified individual were "deeply offensive to many in our community."The school is located at 9090 Spanish Isles Blvd. west of Boca Raton.