School districts statewide are up against a strict deadline to install silent panic buttons in every school by the start of the next school year, which is now required by law.

A South Florida man is celebrating Black History Month by channeling his artistic talent to inspire students to reach their dreams.

Florida's coronavirus residents' deaths rose by 146 as cases increased by 5,922 after 6,640 Thursday. Total daily tests: 136,134. First-time positivity rates among lowest since late last year: Florida down slightly to 5.18%, Palm Beach County up slightly to 5.64%.

Human rights advocates in Palm Beach County remain hopeful that the Equality Act will pass the U.S. Senate in the coming days.

The St. Lucie County Fair is set to open its gates Friday night located on West Midway Road.

Florida wants to use the inspiring stories of professional athletes to empower students across the state.

Spring training games will start Sunday at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach and Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter.

Who do you think will win a Golden Globe this weekend? Vote for your favorites and then watch the Golden Globe Awards this Sunday night on WPTV.

Commercial breeding of non-native tegu lizards and green iguanas in Florida will end in three years despite the objections of reptile dealers and owners warning of the potential destruction of their industry.

Brightline has been idle since last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the rail system said it's working to restore service to South Florida with plans to restart later this year.

On Friday, the City of Riviera Beach will take time out to focus on another major clean up effort in the community.

He has not even had his first birthday yet, and Kingston Lane is showing everybody how brave he is.

Since last March Brightline has been idle due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the rail system said it's working to restore service to South Florida with plans to restart later this year.

More than a week after a deadly fire at a Fort Pierce motorcycle repair shop, friends and family gathered once again Thursday to honor a life they say was taken too soon.

Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to a recent FOX 29 investigation that found home health care workers having trouble accessing the COVID-19 vaccine despite being eligible. The governor told FOX 29 "they are eligible under this order."

Making the move, from hedge funds to Fortune 500 companies, big businesses are continuing to eye the South Florida market.

Publix announced they will resume scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments Friday at pharmacies across Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

Spring break is just a few weeks away, and South Florida will be a destination for thousands of northerners looking to escape the cold.

Florida's coronavirus residents' deaths rose by 138 with the total toll including nonresidents passing 31,000, as cases increased by 6,640. Total daily tests: 149,702. First-time positivity rates lowest since late last year: Florida to 5.23%, Palm Beach County to 5.51%.

Calling it a "game changer," Palm Beach County school leaders on Thursday outlined a major plan to deliver free high-speed, high-quality Internet to tens of thousands of students in need.

Gov. Ron DeSantis stopped in St. Lucie County on Thursday to announce a new, temporary site to make vaccines more accessible to more than 2,000 people.

The United Way of Palm Beach County is asking the community to answer questions through a COVID-19 Impact Survey.

A suspected gunman is dead after an attempted murder-suicide early Tuesday morning, according to Fort Pierce police.

The head of the Palm Beach County teachers' union says he's pleased to hear that certain Florida educators will be next in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Palm Beach County school leaders on Thursday outlined a major plan to deliver free high-speed, high-quality Internet to tens of thousands of students in need.

A Lantana woman is suing the town after incurring more than $100,000 in parking fines outside her home.

In just weeks, Florida will likely open up the COVID-19 vaccine to more residents in the general population.

Florida's attorney general is nearly doubling the amount of award money for anonymous tips leading to arrests in murder investigations.

Gov. Ron DeSantis was in St. Lucie County on Thursday afternoon to speak at the Spanish Lakes community near Fort Pierce.

The governor has had a long week of controversy.

If you’re looking for a new job, more than a dozens companies will be looking for new talent at a job fair in Riviera Beach on Thursday.

After hours of debate, the Juno Beach Town Council approved the first reading of a discussion that dates back 20 years. It's a hot-button issue that pits the Waterford Senior Living Community against its neighbors.

The No. 11 Florida State Seminoles coasted to an 88-71 win over Miami.

Homes and businesses in the areas north of Hibiscus Road to George Bush Boulevard, east of Intracoastal Waterway Bridge, to Ocean Boulevard, are under the advisory.

A surveillance camera recorded the shocking moment an out-of-control boat, traveling at a high speed, smashed into a dock in Palm Beach Gardens.

Palm Beach County defies Gov. Ron DeSantis, refusing to lower its courthouse flags to half-staff in honor of the late conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh.

A national organization helping to uplift and connect Black women during a time of segregation is still serving the community and celebrating a milestone.

There is new insight into when Brightline might open the new route from South Florida to Orlando.

The FDA determined that Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 one-dose vaccine is overall safe and effective as the battle against COVID-19 wears on.

Former Riviera Beach Mayor Thomas Masters, along with Councilman Douglas Lawson, are hosting the Job Fair.

Investigators in Southern California said the SUV crash involving Jupiter Island resident and golf legend Tiger Woods was "purely an accident," and no charges will be filed.

A crash on Florida's Turnpike Wednesday morning struck a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper's patrol car.

Palm Beach County defied Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, refusing to lower its courthouse flags to half-staff in honor of the late conservative broadcaster Rush Limbaugh.

With the cruise industry on hold, a Hobe Sound travel planner has been forced to put on another hat to stay afloat.

Florida's coronavirus residents' deaths rose by 127, the lowest from non-weekend data since 98 on Jan. 5 and one day after 148, as cases spiked with an increase of 7,128 after 5,610. Total daily tests: 139,810. First-time positivity rates: Florida down to 5.99%, Palm Beach County up to 7.02%.

More than a dozen Palm Beach Gardens high school students will be getting their measurements taken on Wednesday as they prepare for a future filled with success.

Latinx is a gender-neutral word used to describe people who identify as Latinos. But who is using it, and why is it causing a debate?

Most people don't think twice about how they identify, but it's not black and white for certain groups of people who fit somewhere in between.

Charlie & Joe's at Love Street is temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution after a few employees tested positive for COVID-19.

Nouman Raja's lawyer says jurors did not receive the proper instructions on when a suspect is under arrest and that the charges amount to "double jeopardy," or being tried on the same charges twice.

Contact 5 reported Tuesday that home health care workers are caught in a "blind spot" in the vaccine rollout. In response, Dr. Alina Alonso, director of the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County, said those workers need to "get in line" and "just be patient."

Country artists Chris Janson, Travis Tritt and Hailey Whitters will perform during the live broadcast, hosted by Bobby Bones.

Florida's governor said close to 50% of the Sunshine State's senior citizen population has received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Springsteen pleaded guilty to consuming alcohol in a closed area.

Kline offers yoga for free to any educator interested in joining her for an hour in the park.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference on Wednesday in Hernando County.

Gov. Ron DeSantis would like the Florida Legislature to limit the duration that counties and municipalities enact emergency restrictions on residents.

The Boynton Beach Police Department went virtual to try to recruit the best of the best to join the police force.