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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English

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#58509

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#12305

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#400

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WEEKEND FORECAST: Hot, hazy and humid

1 day ago | wptv.com | Brooke Chau

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's a hot weekend for the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast! High temperatures in the low 90s but it will feel like triple digits. Hydrate, seek shade and wear sunscreen. The Sarahan dust bloom is in full force across our area. You'll notice hazy skies and maybe even some dust on your car!This is an early-season bloom— we typically get this dust in late June and July. Expect this dust to last through the weekend.
Pride on the Block Celebration: Bridging LGBTQ+ community with essential resources

1 day ago | wptv.com | Joel Lopez

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Pride Month celebrations are unfolding across the United States. This week, Palm Beach County gears up for its own festivities with the highly anticipated "Pride on the Block" event in West Palm Beach on Saturday.
Port St. Lucie police increasing patrol on Glades Cut Off Road

1 day ago | wptv.com | Tyler Hatfield

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — WPTV is still listening to safety concerns from what residents call a dangerous intersection in Port St. Lucie. The intersection is located at Glades Cut Off Road and Commerce Center Drive. WATCH BELOW: 'It's still pretty hectic,' Brian Packard says Port St. Lucie police increasing patrol of this intersection WPTV’s Tyler Hatfield first reported on the concerns after listening to Brian Packard, owner of Packard Roofing and Waterproofing, along Commerce Center Drive.
Boynton Beach 16-year-old dies 2 days after gunshot wound to the head

1 day ago | wptv.com | Scott Sutton

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — A shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in Boynton Beach claimed the life of a 16-year-old, police said. Officials said officers were flagged down by a concerned father while responding to an unrelated traffic crash at about 3:30 p.m.The father told officers that his 16-year-old son, Charles Morris Jr. of Boynton Beach, had just been shot near Northeast 10th Avenue.
Let's Hear It: Meet the WPTV news team at Arts Garage in Delray Beach on June 17

2 days ago | wptv.com | Scott Sutton

We want to hear about the good things happening where you live and some of the big challenges that we can tackle together. Join the WPTV news team on Tuesday, June 17, at Arts Garage, located at 94 Northeast Second Avenue, in Delray Beach. We'll be at the venue from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.We'll see you on June 17!
FORECAST: Is it going to rain this weekend?

2 days ago | wptv.com | Jennifer Correa |Samantha Roesler

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — 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. WPTV First Alert Weather forecast, morning of June 6, 2025 Temperatures will reach 90 degrees, but by 2 p.m. it'll feel like the triple digits.
'It shouldn't end in a nightmare': Boat explosion survivor calls for new safety legislation

2 days ago | wptv.com | Joel Lopez

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — A West Palm Beach boat captain who survived a boat explosion is turning to WPTV for help to share his push for more lifesaving safety requirements --- fuel vapor detectors. WATCH BELOW Boat explosion survivor calls for new safety legislation This comes as Florida tops the nation in the number of boating fatalities each year, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.
2 arrested after 18-year-old man gunned down in Fort Pierce last year

2 days ago | wptv.com | Scott Sutton

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — Two suspects face charges in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old man in Fort Pierce last year. Police announced Thursday that David L. Harris III, and Jerimah C. Nelson were recently arrested in connection with the March 16, 2024, shooting death of Jackson Romanello. Investigators said Romanello was in a Honda Pilot near 23rd Street and Avenue C in Fort Pierce when he was gunned down.
Palm Beach County extends deadline for air conditioning replacement program

3 days ago | wptv.com | Audra Schroeder

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A program offering assistance to low-income homeowners who need their HVAC unit replaced has extended its deadline. Palm Beach County's Crisis Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Program offers financial assistance up to $15,000 to replace AC units for homeowners who meet certain criteria. Homeowners must reside in Palm Beach County and own the home, and meet income eligibility requirements.
Hop on an airboat, spot wildlife in Florida swamps

3 days 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.