The Florida market plays larger than No. 39 in terms of news, thanks in part to being Donald Trump’s home base. West Palm saw a hearty influx of residents during the pandemic and the new arrivals just keep coming and stations keep trying to connect with the new viewers. Pictured: Felicia Rodriguez (l) and Tiffany Kenney deliver the noon and 5 p.m. news for Hearst’s WPBF.
She joins the Scripps NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Fla., from WUSA Washington where she was news content director.
WPBF, WPEC, WFLX, WPTV and WWHB-CD are now broadcasting with ATSC 3.0 technology.
Scripps moves him from WSFL Miami to lead operations at its West Palm Beach duopoly.
Exclusives
WPTV, the Scripps NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Fla., aired a two-week series that explored the skyrocketing cost of putting a roof over your head in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.
WPTV Launches 7 P.M. News With New Set
Scripps-owned WPTV, the NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Fla., has debuted a new set from Devlin Design Group. The upgrade coincides with the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, a time when many NBC stations take advantage of increased viewership to run additional promotional spots and debut changes.
Helping Their Communities: It’s What TV Stations Do
WPTV’s Live Coverage Of ‘Isaias’, Working Remotely
Viewers Praise WPTV’s Dorian Coverage
WPTV Meteorologist Takes 120-Mile Bike Ride For Charity
WPTV’s Mission: Protecting Beaches, Waterways, Wetlands
WPTV Collects 100 Tons Of Food For The Hungry
WPTV Moves To Protect Florida’s Environment
Steve Weagle Weathers 20 Years At WPTV
WPTV’s News Talent Challenges Community
WPTV Holds Back-To-School Expo
WPTV Meteorologist Bikes For A Good Cause
WPTV Ups Griffel To Creative Services Director
Christine Baron’s Taking A Hike From WPTV
Israel Balderas Leaves WPTV For College
Facebook Takes WPTV Food Drive Up A Notch
How WPTV Prepared For Matthew’s Worst
How Facebook Is Boosting Local TV News, Part 2
How Facebook Is Boosting Local TV News, Part 1
WPTV Tops In Social in West Palm Beach
Scripps-owned WPTV laps its closest competitor in terms of total social actions over the last six months according to Shareablee data. Paul Greeley reports that the NBC affiliate has adopted an aggressive Facebook video strategy, using Facebook Live to complement its broadcasts, while major local events like the Orlando shooting underscored the platform’s utility.
WPTV Holds ‘Back To School’ Expo On Saturday
Toxic Spill Is Big Story For Florida’s WPTV
How Digital Helped WPTV Dominate May Sweeps
Katie LaGrone, an award-winning investigative journalist, is expanding her role for E.W. Scripps to support all three Scripps stations in Florida with original investigative reports, beginning in September. LaGrone, whose […]
