Pilot, 19, was heading to Melbourne when plane crashed in Martin County's Hungryland Preserve A 19-year-old pilot walked away uninjured after his rented plane suffered engine failure and crashed upside down in Martin County.

Pilot, 19, was heading to Melbourne when plane crashed in Martin County's Hungryland Preserve
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Palm Beach County teachers demand higher pay at school board meeting as contract negotiations stall Palm Beach County teachers demanded higher pay at a school board meeting as contract negotiations remain stalled over a requested 3.5% salary increase.

Palm Beach County teachers demand higher pay at school board meeting as contract negotiations stall

Martin County sinks a 227-foot ship to create the new Boo McCulley artificial reef for local marine life Martin County's newest artificial reef features a 227-foot ship sunk off the coast to honor Boo McCulley and support the local marine ecosystem.

Martin County sinks a 227-foot ship to create the new Boo McCulley artificial reef for local marine life

Palm Beach County vice mayor asks DeSantis to allow a temporary local gas tax pause for drivers Palm Beach County Vice Mayor Marci Woodward is asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to allow local governments to temporarily pause gas taxes to help drivers.

Palm Beach County vice mayor asks DeSantis to allow a temporary local gas tax pause for drivers

Consumer Affairs study ranks Port St. Lucie as No. 1 mid-size housing market for buyers in 2026 A new study by Consumer Affairs ranks Port St. Lucie as the No. 1 mid-size housing market for buyers in the country for 2026, citing metrics like availability and affordability.

Consumer Affairs study ranks Port St. Lucie as No. 1 mid-size housing market for buyers in 2026

North Palm Beach resident faces a $36,000 property tax bill and hopes for state legislative relief now North Palm Beach resident Wayne Joplin is concerned that soaring property taxes may force him to leave his home of 39 years.

North Palm Beach resident faces a $36,000 property tax bill and hopes for state legislative relief now

WPTV travels to Tallahassee, gets answers on where Florida's insurance market stands in 2026 Florida's insurance market is stabilizing with new insurers and lower rates, but experts say high premiums and inflation still challenge homeowners.

WPTV travels to Tallahassee, gets answers on where Florida's insurance market stands in 2026

Palm Beach North Education Foundation awards $162,000 in scholarships to deserving high school seniors The Palm Beach North Education Foundation presented $162,000 in scholarships on Wednesday to local high school seniors as graduation approaches.

Palm Beach North Education Foundation awards $162,000 in scholarships to deserving high school seniors

Boca Raton man gets leaning utility pole replaced after waiting 2 months for AT&T to address the issue A Boca Raton man finally got a leaning utility pole replaced in his backyard after waiting two months for AT&T to address the issue.

Boca Raton man gets leaning utility pole replaced after waiting 2 months for AT&T to address the issue

DeSantis signs bill naming entire Southern Boulevard 'President Donald J. Trump Highway' The entirety of Southern Boulevard in Palm Beach County is now named in honor of President Donald Trump.

Gov. DeSantis signs bill naming entire Southern Boulevard 'President Donald J. Trump Highway'

Faith leaders push Palm Beach County for 'real' affordable housing as rents surge A justice ministry is asking Palm Beach County to create a new affordable housing program where developers could build more housing units for people with incomes at 60% of the area median income.

Faith leaders push Palm Beach County for 'real' affordable housing as rents surge

St. Lucie County teen named Florida Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs and advances to regionals St. Lucie County teen Enrique Rosario-Liz was named the Boys & Girls Clubs 2026 Florida Youth of the Year and will advance to the regional level.

St. Lucie County teen named Florida Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs and advances to regionals

Woman found dead at bottom of pool on Singer Island, police say The Riviera Beach Police Department responded at 10:30 p.m. to 5440 N. Ocean Drive and found the woman at the bottom of the pool

Woman found dead at bottom of pool on Singer Island, police say

'Spent his life helping others': Friend releases statement after a father was killed in Boca Raton lot A friend of Arman Motiwalla, who was shot and killed in a Boca Raton parking lot last week, released a statement honoring his life and legacy.

'Spent his life helping others': Friend releases statement after a father was killed in Boca Raton lot

Boca Raton to replace Memorial Park plaque, weighs future of government campus The council passed a resolution to create a Downtown Civic Engagement Task Force to collect input from the community on the future of Memorial Park.

Boca Raton to replace Memorial Park plaque, weighs future of government campus

US Secret Service requests to keep Mar-a-Lago helicopter landing pad after Trump leaves office The U.S. Secret Service is requesting to keep the Mar-a-Lago helicopter landing pad in place even after President Donald Trump leaves office.

US Secret Service requests to keep Mar-a-Lago helicopter landing pad after Trump leaves office

Port St Lucie mayor wants $24 million from trash settlement returned to residents WPTV spoke with the mayor of Port St. Lucie on Tuesday to get her thoughts on a recent multi-million dollar settlement with the city's former trash hauler.

Port St Lucie mayor wants $24 million from trash settlement returned to residents

Winn-Dixie teams with Amazon for same-day delivery in West Palm Beach Amazon is teaming up with Winn-Dixie to expand its same-day grocery delivery partnership across Florida's largest metropolitan areas, including West Palm Beach.

Winn-Dixie teams with Amazon for same-day delivery in West Palm Beach

Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery A grand jury indicted a Florida doctor on a manslaughter charge for allegedly removing a patient's liver instead of his spleen during a 2024 surgery.

Florida doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ during surgery

Cost of raising a child over 18 years hits record high, study finds According to a recent analysis by Lending Tree, the cost of raising a child over 18 years of their life continues to rise and has now surpassed $300,000 for the first time since it began tracking.

Cost of raising a child over 18 years hits record high, study finds

Indian River County settles budget dispute with sheriff, provides $3.5 million A settlement has been reached amid a heated, ongoing budget standoff between the Indian River County sheriff and county commissioners.

Indian River County settles budget dispute with sheriff, provides $3.5 million

Bicyclist hospitalized in a coma, paralyzed after being hit by a car during triathlon in Palm Beach County A bicyclist is in a coma and paralyzed after a 74-year-old driver turned onto a closed Palm Beach County triathlon course and hit two cyclists.

Bicyclist hospitalized in a coma, paralyzed after being hit by a car during triathlon in Palm Beach County

Palm Beach County teachers protest pay raise rejection, dispute scheduling of final hearing Palm Beach County teachers are frustrated after the superintendent rejected a 3.5% pay increase and scheduled the final hearing during school hours

Palm Beach County teachers protest pay raise rejection, dispute scheduling of final hearing

Boca Raton leaders discuss Memorial Park plaque backlash and softball field upgrades Concerns over a controversial new plaque and the condition of softball fields at Boca Raton’s Memorial Park surfaced during the city’s first workshop meeting with the new council on Monday.

Boca Raton leaders discuss Memorial Park plaque backlash and softball field upgrades

Race organizer 'shaken ... to the core' after cyclists hurt during Bill Bone Olympic Triathlon Two bicyclists were hit by a car during a triathlon at Okeeheelee Park. A woman is in critical condition after a driver entered the course.

Race organizer 'shaken ... to the core' after cyclists hurt during Bill Bone Olympic Triathlon

Florida homeowners continue to face rising insurance premiums despite signs of a stabilizing market Homeowners insurance remains a significant struggle for many living in Florida, as residents continue to face premium increases despite signs of improvement in the market.

Florida homeowners continue to face rising insurance premiums despite signs of a stabilizing market

Gov. DeSantis announces major Everglades reservoir project contracts finalized, completion moved up 5 years Florida's governor was in Palm Beach County on Monday to announce that all federally funded contracts for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir have been fully executed, which will expedite completion in the next three years.

Gov. DeSantis announces major Everglades reservoir project contracts finalized, completion moved up 5 years

Titusville boy, 16, charged with sexually assaulting, killing stepsister on cruise ship A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.

Titusville boy, 16, charged with sexually assaulting, killing stepsister on cruise ship

Florida governor hopefuls sharpen messages as campaign season begins Florida's 2026 race for governor is beginning to take on a more familiar shape, with candidates fanning out across the state, rolling out policy proposals and sharpening contrasts as they try to break through before most voters are fully engaged.

Florida governor hopefuls sharpen messages as campaign season begins

Oxbridge Academy students use flight simulators to prepare for high-demand careers in aviation field Students at Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach County are taking their education to new heights by getting hands-on training for high-demand careers in aviation.

Oxbridge Academy students use flight simulators to prepare for high-demand careers in aviation field