WPTV-TV (West Palm Beach, FL)
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WPTV serves audiences and businesses by distributing information through television, social media and digital media brands. We serve people on every screen they own. Audiences use the various WPTV brands as tools to share their opinions, socialize with WPTV and stay informed on topics that matter to them.
We write, create, broadcast, share, sell, support and engineer every day to make a difference in the communities we serve. The WPTV team works tirelessly to ensure important stories are broken online and progressively updated, regardless of the broadcast schedule. Web producers can often be found updating breaking news stories as they develop.
Our storytelling resonates with local communities and businesses. Audiences rely on WPTV as a source of information to help empower them make decisions. The station produces more than 40 hours of local news every week, as well as a weekly political program called "To The Point."
Every employee invests their energy and heart into supporting being the primary source of information in West Palm Beach. This dedication is reflected in Nielsen ratings. WPTV is the number one station across the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast of Florida. Since 1954 WPTV has dominated the DMA with accurate journalism, breaking news, severe weather coverage and Contact 5 Investigations. We do well by doing good for others. Source
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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | West Palm Beach-Fort Pierce |
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| Broadcast Affiliation | NBC |
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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was released from federal custody Friday after appearing in court on charges of lying to investigators about the circumstances that led to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Minnesota immigration crackdown last winter. A federal indictment accuses Christian Castro of falsely telling investigators that he was attacked with a broom and shovel before he opened fire, injuring Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in January.
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LOXAHATCHEE. FLA. — Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) said it is investigating a shooting in Loxahatchee. PBSO confirmed a shooting was being investigated at Tangled Orchard Trace. Investigators are in the process of getting a search warrant to investigate further. This is a breaking news story. Stay with WPTV on all platforms for the latest information as it becomes available.
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Davey Hearn’s attorneys say Reflecting Pool charges should be dropped for good
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St. Lucie County Sheriff gives update on bomb threat at Fort Pierce Central High School
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Fort Pierce Central High School evacuated after bomb threat
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Large police presence at hotel in downtown West Palm Beach
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — West Palm Beach police are investigating an incident at The Ben, Autograph Collection hotel in downtown West Palm Beach. Officers responded to the scene Friday evening. Additional details are limited as the situation remains active. Stay tuned to WPTV for updates as this story develops.