WPTV-TV (West Palm Beach, FL)

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.

Local
English
Television

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority
82
Ranking

Global

#68261

United States

#14875

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#485

Traffic sources
Monthly visitors

Articles

  • 4 days ago | wptv.com | Scott Sutton

    COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A plan to construct a new facility to house undocumented immigrants in the Everglades is apparently moving forward.

  • 4 days ago | wptv.com | Scott Sutton

    LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. — Delray Beach's former police chief is heading to Florida's west coast for his next job. Chief Russ Mager announced earlier this month that he was leaving the Delray Beach Police Department after serving at the helm since 2022.

  • 4 days ago | wptv.com | Scott Sutton

    LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. — A man was stabbed to death in Lake Worth Beach on Sunday night, according to deputies. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said the stabbing occurred at about 10 p.m. in the 900 block of Lake Avenue. WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm Latest Headlines | June 23, 10am When deputies arrived at the scene, they found the victim dead at the scene. The sheriff's office said detectives from the violent crimes division responded and are investigating the death as a homicide.

  • 6 days ago | wptv.com | Scott Sutton

    WATCH WPTV'S LIVE COVERAGE BELOW STARTING AT 11 A.M. It's time to party! Fresh off their second straight Stanley Cup championship, the Florida Panthers are holding a victory parade in Fort Lauderdaleon Sunday, and WPTV and Scripps Sports have you covered. Our coverage on WPTV and WPTV.com starts at 11 a.m. with the parade kicking off at noon. The Panthers' victory parade is along A1A, starting at Riomar Street.

  • 6 days ago | wptv.com | Matt Paszkiewicz

    ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. — An off-duty law enforcement officer was killed Saturday after a motorcycle crash. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says Alexi Breiner's motorcycle went out-of-control on State Route 80, just west of Lamstein Lane. It happened early Saturday morning just before 5:30 a.m. According to a police report, Breiner was traveling at a high speed when his motorcycle entered into a high speed wobble.