WHDT-TV (Palm City, FL)

WHDT, known on-air as Florida 24 Network or FL24, is an independent television station that focuses on news and is licensed to Stuart, Florida, serving the West Palm Beach region. The station is owned by the E. W. Scripps Company, which also owns NBC affiliate WPTV-TV (channel 5). Additionally, Scripps provides specific services to Fox affiliate WFLX (channel 29) through a shared services agreement with Gray Television. Both WHDT and WPTV share studio facilities located on South Australian Avenue in downtown West Palm Beach, although the mailing address is listed as Banyan Boulevard, also referred to as 1st Street. WHDT's transmission equipment is situated near Wellington, just west of US 441/SR 7.

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#58509

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#12305

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FORECAST: Summer-like temperatures continue, humidity on the rise

2 days ago | wptv.com | James Wieland |Samantha Roesler

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It will be a sunny morning with temperatures quickly reaching over 80 degrees by 10 a.m. The summertime heat is continuing all week! Today's high will be 89 but will be reaching the 90s starting tomorrow. WPTV First Alert Weather forecast, morning of May 15, 2025 Lows this evening will be around 70 degrees with clear skies.
Why Jupiter is shelling out big bucks to renovate its parks

2 days ago | wptv.com | Jon Shainman

JUPITER, Fla. — The town of Jupiter is sliding more money into its slides, swings and playgrounds. We asked town leaders why they're spending millions to overhaul its parks. WATCH: Which Jupiter parks are getting renovations in 2025? Why Jupiter is shelling out big bucks to renovate its parks It was a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday at Maplewood Park, and another one last week at Indian Creek Park. But work was already underway, as the playground equipment had all been taken down.
Panthers super fans travel from Wellington to Toronto to cheer on Cats in game 5 of the Stanley Cup playoffs

2 days ago | wptv.com | Kendall Hyde

WELLINGTON, Fla. — A Wellington family who fell in love with the Panthers in 2017 have become season ticket holders and use the team's away games as an excuse to travel across the world. Well, they're in Canada now, ready to cheer for the Cats in game five, and they shared the experience with me.
Salerno Colored School to be designated as state historical marker

2 days ago | wptv.com | Jon Shainman

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — A piece of Martin County history is about to get statewide recognition. The Salerno Colored School will be designated as a Florida historical marker this weekend. This culminates a years-long effort by the Martin County Black Heritage Initiatives group. The school was opened in 1934 and was one of the few that educated Black students in the area. The county refurbished the building a decade ago after it had barely survived a number of hurricanes.
FORECAST: Low humidity, toasty temperatures and plenty of sunshine

3 days ago | wptv.com | Jennifer Correa |James Wieland |Samantha Roesler

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — We are entering a dry weather pattern due to high pressure building in, and this is expected to be the trend for the remainder of the week. WPTV First Alert Weather forecast, morning of May 14, 2025 Temperatures will be toasty today, with highs in the upper 80s. Areas around Belle Glade and Okeechobee could hit 90 degrees! Skies will be sunny.
Could Port St Lucie get a Costco?

3 days ago | wptv.com | Tyler Hatfield

TRADITION, Fla. — On the Treasure Coast, all eyes are on Costco, ever since the opening of its newest location in Stuart. 11 miles away in Port St Lucie - walls and steel…are going up for the 1.8 million square foot Costco Distribution Depot. “This facility will be the distribution hub for all 32 Costco wholesale clubs in the state of Florida,” said We McCurry, senior vice president of the St. Lucie County Economic Development Council.
Florida Oceanographic Center's 3-D printed reefs helping sea life thrive

3 days ago | wptv.com | Jon Shainman

STUART, Fla. — At the Florida Oceanographic Center in Stuart, feeding time gets the attention of the inhabitants of the Gamefish Lagoon. Now, a two-ton piece of concrete hopes to capture that same attention. Two 3-D printed concrete reefs were lowered into the water on Tuesday.
Florida Panthers put finishing touches on Game 5 game plan

3 days ago | wptv.com | Kendall Hyde

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — With the series tied at two, the Florida Panthers gathered for one last practice ahead of Wednesday's pivotal Game 5 showdown between the Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs. The Panthers' practice was smooth and calm, as they are prepared for the matchup. The team believes this series will be determined by who is the toughest.
EF0 tornado with 85 mph winds touches down in The Acreage, snapping large pine trees 'near the trunk'

3 days ago | wptv.com | Scott Sutton

THE ACREAGE, Fla. — Officials with the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that a brief EF0 tornado touched down Monday evening in The Acreage. The NWS said that the tornado was spawned by a "supercell thunderstorm" that moved northeast across Palm Beach County from Lion Country Safari through the city of Westlake and into The Acreage.
AMC to offer 50% off tickets on Wednesdays starting this summer

3 days ago | wptv.com | Ramishah Maruf

NEW YORK — AMC Theatres, the world's largest theater chain, will be offering even more discounts to moviegoers starting this summer. Beginning July 9, the movie theater chain will offer 50% off adult movie tickets on Wednesdays for those part of the AMC Stubs rewards program. AMC already offers discounted tickets on Tuesdays for Stubs members, which will continue, the company said.