WPTV Launches 7 P.M. News With New Set
August 3rd, 2021 by Paul GreeleyWPTV, the Scripps NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Fla., launched a half hour newscast at 7 p.m. and debuted a brand-new set on the opening day of the Tokyo Olympics.
WPTV Meteorologist Goes Virtual To Continue Annual Bike Ride For The Red Cross
June 8th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyFor the past 23 years, WPTV’s Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle spends 5 days on a bike riding down coast of Florida to raise awareness for hurricane preparedness and funds for the American Red Cross. This year’s ride was virtual and featured live looks from different locations around the community.
Helping Their Communities: It’s What TV Stations Do
November 30th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyTV stations help their local communities countless ways, year after year. These days, the need for food, warm clothes, toys, and Thanksgiving turkeys is much greater because of the pandemic. And stations are responding to the need.
Local TV Stations Push For Racial Equality
August 20th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyPerhaps a significant step toward real equality could begin with televised dialogues, conversations, interactions and discussions so racial inequality gets exposed to thousands of people in communities all over the U.S., and a path to equality begins to emerge.
WPTV’s Live Coverage Of ‘Isaias’, Working Remotely
August 5th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWPTV provided viewers with weather coverage of Isaias for more than 20 hours all while staying safe and socially distanced. Due to the virus, everything from food planning to sleeping arrangements at the station had to be modified.
WPTV Collects Toys And Food For Those In Need
December 24th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe holiday season will be a bit brighter for those in need, thanks in part to two WPTV community initiatives.
WPEC Lets Anchors Talk In ‘Authentic’ Promos
November 19th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyDuring the November sweeps, to promote the special reports, WPEC wanted the promos to have a tone of authenticity. “The entire promos are taken from the anchor’s answers, sound-bites, and an announcer tag,” said Brent Struense, WPEC’s creative services director.
Viewers Praise WPTV’s Dorian Coverage
September 13th, 2019 by Paul Greeley“Thank you for coverage during Hurricane Dorian. The calm, practical, truthful, sage educational advice and professional coverage is very much appreciated. No doubt you and our community/state agencies have guided millions in the most organized, well-coordinated efforts I’ve seen in my four decades of living in Florida,” is how one viewer characterized WPTV’s coverage.
WPTV Meteorologist Takes 120-Mile Bike Ride For Charity
June 5th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyTaking a 120-mile bike ride down the beach with WPTV’s Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle looks like fun. But the best part is he raises money for charity and awareness about the beginning of hurricane season along the way.
WPTV’s Mission: Protecting Beaches, Waterways, Wetlands
May 1st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWPTV’s Protecting Paradise specials focused on multiple environmental issues, ranging from beach bacteria and turtles to aquaculture, which aired during WPTV’s morning news and its 5 o’clock news every day during Earth Week. “WPTV’s significant commitment to environmental issues is being made with the consultation of who matters most to us, our viewers and our community,” said Lloyd Bucher, WPTV’s general manager.