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Updated: 4 hours ago
|By WPTV - Staff
Residents in Indian River County are concerned about Hurricane Ian and are taking steps to prepare for the major storm and hunker down if necessary.
Updated: 5 hours ago
|By WPTV - Staff
Hurricane Ian's landfall could affect travel plans for anyone trying to fly in and out of the Sunshine State in the coming days.
Updated: 6 hours ago
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A New York City law firm is fighting some major changes to the 9/11 health care program that ensures survivors of 9/11 with long-term illnesses will get the care and medications they need.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By WPTV - Staff
Okeechobee County public schools will be closed Wednesday because of the threat of Hurricane Ian. All schools will remain open Tuesday.
Updated: 6 hours ago
|By WPTV - Staff
Here are the latest cancellations and closures caused by Hurricane Ian, from schools to zoos and everything in between.
Updated: 7 hours ago
|By WPTV - Staff
Two men were taken to the hospital Monday afternoon after a shooting in Pahokee, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
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Updated: 8 hours ago
|By Peter Burke
The "Shula Bowl" will not be discontinued when Florida Atlantic departs Conference USA for the American Athletic Conference.
Updated: 9 hours ago
|By WPTV - Staff
Officials in Okeechobee County are urging residents to be prepared for severe weather in the coming days as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida.
Updated: 10 hours ago
|By WPTV - Staff
Three public universities in Florida are closing ahead of Hurricane Ian. All classes at FSU and USF will be canceled starting Tuesday, while UCF's classes will be canceled starting Wednesday.
Updated: 11 hours ago
|By WPTV - Staff
7,000 National Guard service members are mobilized and ready to respond to any storm-related emergencies from Hurricane Ian in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday.
Updated: 12 hours ago
|By WPTV - Staff
Hurricanes Francis, Jeanne and Wilma from 2004 and 2005 changed the current and forced FPL to harden the entirety of electrical lines and implement new smart technology.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By WPTV - Staff
Instead of the gray skies once forecast, the South Florida Car and Truck Fest featured the colors of a hot West Palm Beach September Sunday.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 5:40 PM EDT
|By WPTV - Staff
A missing woman who was last seen Sunday in West Palm Beach has been found safe. Police said Leundrea Mathis has been safely located.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM EDT
|By Peter Burke
Florida State is back in the rankings for the first time in four year. The Seminoles are No. 23 in the AP poll and No. 22 in the coaches poll.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 1:45 PM EDT
|By WPTV - Staff
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Sunday to discuss preparations for the arrival of Tropical Storm Ian, which is forecast to become a major hurricane prior to making landfall.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 9:55 AM EDT
|By WPTV - Staff
The worst of Tropical Storm Ian looks to be shifting west, but that isn't stopping hurricane experts from warning local residents to be prepared in case a storm strikes.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 12:40 AM EDT
|By Bob Ferrante
Jordan Travis completed 16 of 26 passes for a career-high 321 yards and a touchdown as Florida State dominated Boston College 44-14 on Saturday.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 12:20 AM EDT
|By WPTV - Staff
Boat owners in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast said they are relieved the chances of a hurricane hitting our area are becoming less likely.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 10:50 PM EDT
|By WPTV - Staff
President Joe Biden on Saturday night approved Florida's emergency declaration ahead of Tropical Storm Ian.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 10:10 PM EDT
|By WPTV - Staff
President Joe Biden's scheduled visit to Florida on Tuesday will be postponed due to the threat of Tropical Storm Ian.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 8:50 PM EDT
|By Al Lesar
Hendon Hooker threw for 348 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 112 yards and a score to lead No. 11 Tennessee to a 38-33 victory over No. 20 Florida Saturday.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 8:15 PM EDT
|By Tim Reynolds
Chase Cunningham passed for 408 yards and three touchdowns, including a 98-yarder to DJ England-Chisholm, and Middle Tennessee State stunned No. 25 Miami 45-31.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 7:10 PM EDT
|By WPTV - Staff
The uncertain weather is bringing the risk of flooding into South Florida’s canals and drainage systems.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 12:55 PM EDT
|By WPTV - Staff
Officials with St. Lucie County are encouraging people who have special medical needs that may need to evacuate in the event that the county's shelters open, to pre-register now.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2022 at 12:45 PM EDT
|By WPTV - Staff
Florida's Price Gouging Hotline has been activated with Tropical Storm Ian approaching the state. Anyone can report severe price increases through a website or by calling a toll-free number.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 9:25 PM EDT
|By Peter Burke
Pete Antonacci, who was appointed by five different Florida governors in his decades-long career as a state servant, has died.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By WPTV - Staff
With a potential hurricane hitting Florida next week, the window to purchase homeowners insurance has either closed now or is closing.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By WPTV - Staff
When a Boynton Beach man received a series of funeral home bills after his father’s death, he found a transportation fee that he felt he shouldn’t have to pay. So he called WPTV Contact 5 for help.