WPTV-TV (West Palm Beach, FL)

WPTV connects with audiences and businesses by sharing information through television, social media, and various digital platforms. We ensure that viewers can access our content on every device they use. People turn to WPTV's diverse brands to voice their opinions, engage with us, and stay updated on the issues that are important to them. Our team is dedicated to writing, creating, broadcasting, sharing, selling, supporting, and engineering content daily to positively impact the communities we serve. The WPTV staff works diligently to report breaking news online and keep updates coming, even outside of regular broadcast times. Web producers are often busy refreshing news stories as new information comes in. Our storytelling connects deeply with local communities and businesses. Audiences see WPTV as a trusted source of information that helps them make informed choices. Each week, we produce over 40 hours of local news and host a political program titled "To The Point." Every member of our team pours their passion and effort into being the leading information source in West Palm Beach. This commitment is evident in our Nielsen ratings, which show WPTV as the top station in the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast areas of Florida. Since 1954, WPTV has maintained its position as a trusted source with reliable journalism, timely updates on breaking news, comprehensive severe weather coverage, and in-depth investigations through Contact 5. Our mission is to do good by serving others effectively.

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Could Port St Lucie get a Costco?

1 day 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.
EF0 tornado with 85 mph winds touches down in The Acreage, snapping large pine trees 'near the trunk'

1 day 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

1 day 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.
Miami Dolphins will square off against Washington Commanders in Madrid, Spain on Nov. 16 in Week 11

1 day ago | wptv.com | Scott Sutton

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins now know who they will play this season as Spain hosts its first-ever NFL regular-season game. The NFL on Tuesday announced the schedule for the 2025 International Games, which will be played in Dublin, London, Berlin and Madrid, Spain. It was announced in January that Miami would play in Madrid at Bernabéu Stadium, home of Real Madrid C.F., which has a capacity of about 80,000 fans.
Lee County deputies wrangle big gator 'knocking on doors' in Southwest Florida

2 days ago | wptv.com | Scott Sutton

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A rowdy reptile offered a rude awakening to a Southwest Florida neighborhood. According to a post on the Lee County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, deputies were called to the Tortuga community of south Fort Myers for a "gator knocking on doors" Friday morning. WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm Latest Headlines | May 12, 4am Video posted on the agency's page showed the big gator at the doorstep of one home, apparently looking to greet the residents inside.
Publix voluntarily recalls GreenWise pear, kiwi, spinach and pea baby food pouches due to lead

2 days ago | wptv.com | Aja Dorsainvil

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets said it has voluntary recalled its GreenWise pear, kiwi, spinach and pea baby food pouches distributed to Publix grocery stores in the company’s eight-state operating area. The supermarket chain said its product is sold in 4-ounce plastic pouches and has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead.
'CAN HAPPEN TO ANYONE': A look into the work of the largest women's homeless shelter in the country

3 days ago | wptv.com | Brooke Chau

OVERTOWN, Fla. — Over 1 million women and 2.5 million children experience homelessness every year in the United States, according to the National Women's Shelter Network. “We need to understand that this can happen to anyone," said Grettel Jiménez-Singer, Director for the National Women's Shelter Network.
FORECAST: Flood watch in effect until Tuesday, marginal risk of severe weather

3 days ago | wptv.com | Frances Peyton

A flood advisory is in effect for Palm Beach County until 6:45 a.m.Flooding is expected due to excessive rainfall. We are under a marginal level 1 threat for severe weather due to scattered storms in the morning. Strong wind gusts and localized flooding will be the primary threats. An isolated tornado can’t be ruled out. WPTV First Alert Weather forecast, morning of May 12, 2025 Be careful on the roadways as flooding is expected in some areas.
Storms on the horizon: what to expect after a warm Mother’s Day

4 days ago | wptv.com | Frances Peyton

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Mother's Day will be a warm one, in the upper 80s, with mostly cloudy skies. It will continue to be breezy with a southeasterly wind near 15-20 mph. Isolated storms are possible mainly in the later afternoon and evening. Higher rain chances will exist with areas further inland including Okeechobee County. MORE WEATHER: Radar | Alerts | 7-Day Forecast | Hourly Forecast Monday and Tuesday will be stormy days.
Weekend warmth followed by stormy skies and near-record heat

5 days ago | wptv.com | Frances Peyton

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Partly cloudy skies and warm this Saturday. Highs in the upper 80s with breezy winds from the southeast. Minimal rain chances this afternoon. An isolated shower is possible near our inland communities and Lake Okeechobee later this evening. MORE WEATHER: Radar | Alerts | 7-Day Forecast | Hourly ForecastSunday will feature isolated storm chances. Mother's Day will be warm in the upper 80s with partly cloudy to partly sunny skies.