Joel Lopez

Joel Lopez

Reporter for WPTV Newschannel 5 / WFLX FOX29

Story idea? Email me at [email protected]

02/01/2024

Covered a lot of ground in 2023, see you in 2024!

Photos from Joel Lopez's post 06/12/2023

Come say hi to us at Tradition Square!

14/11/2023

Took my fam at the Stuart Air Show this weekend 🛩️

South Florida first responders to help with hurricane relief 30/08/2023

Good luck to the crews with Palm Beach County Fire Rescue & St. Lucie County Fire District helping with Cat 3 Hurricane Idalia relief

WATCH STORY > tinyurl.com/2vmhfrr5

South Florida first responders to help with hurricane relief First responders from South Florida have been dispatched in the northern part of the state to help with storm response as Hurricane Idalia hammers Florida's Big Bend region.

Buc-ee's coming to Fort Pierce? Pre-application proposal submitted for site near I-95 and Indrio Road 23/08/2023

It's like i'm back in Central Texas (maybe)!

Buc-ee's coming to Fort Pierce? Pre-application proposal submitted for site near I-95 and Indrio Road A site plan submitted to St. Lucie County could bring a Buc-ee's to the Treasure Coast. The area eyed for the project is a 33-acre plot off Interstate 95 in Fort Pierce, southeast of Indrio Road.

09/08/2023

I was waitlisted for presale tickets, did anyone actually get selected?!

05/08/2023

Some personal news, my family member was the WPBPD Sgt that passed away in a crash last week.

My uncle has started a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses for those who would like to contribute:
https://gofund.me/0bd66358

Full story here -> https://tinyurl.com/26wbubk2

28/07/2023

My office view for the night

Can anyone guess where I am?

22/07/2023

It’s Barbenheimer weekend!

Which are you watching?

wptv.com/entertainment/barbie-and-oppenheimer-expected-to-bring-big-crowds-to-palm-beach-county-theaters

Photos from Joel Lopez's post 22/07/2023

16th Annual Treasure Coast Waterway Cleanup with the WPTV crew ☀️

WPTV TC Waterway Cleanup

10/07/2023

Sometimes Mother Nature has other plans when you’re out shooting your story

See y’all at 10 & 11 🙃

Threads app poses some security concerns, cyber expert says 08/07/2023

Are you on Threads?

There are some details you'll want to know to make sure you stay safe on the app

Happy Threading! 🧵

Threads app poses some security concerns, cyber expert says The new Threads app by Instagram is growing in popularity, and people are quickly joining. But are there security concerns?

St. Lucie County boosts lifeguard pay to combat shortage 29/06/2023

Looking for a job? St. Lucie County is hiring lifeguards starting at $16.25/hr

St. Lucie County boosts lifeguard pay to combat shortage St. Lucie County is offering competitive pay and incentives for lifeguards as right now the county has half the lifeguards that they need for their pools to be open full time.

Photos from Joel Lopez's post 26/06/2023

Huge congrats to Kate Wentzel for paddleboarding from the Bahamas to Florida to raise awareness for cystic fibrosis!

Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis Piper's Angels

Photos from Joel Lopez's post 16/06/2023

Winn-Dixie & Home Depot in Okeechobee damaged from storm

Winn-Dixie expected to be closed Friday for repairs

Photos from Joel Lopez's post 12/06/2023

Congrats to all the students awarded at the Scholar Career Coaching luncheon!
I was honored to be the emcee of the event

25/05/2023

Rain + Paper Bags = TRAUMA

Chipotle Mexican Grill

15/05/2023

Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mom and all the awesome moms out there 💜

31/03/2023

Scene right now along Southern Blvd Bridge outside of Mar-a-Lago

Parents of FAU's Nick Boyd enjoyed watching him play in native New York 30/03/2023

Mom of FAU Basketball player and NY native Nick Boyd, shares how Nick's winning shot helped the Owls survive March Madness in Madison Square Garden!

FAU Men's Basketball

Parents of FAU's Nick Boyd enjoyed watching him play in native New York The parents of Florida Atlantic redshirt freshman Nick Boyd enjoyed watching his son play last week in native New York but are now thrilled to see him play in the Final Four on Saturday in Houston.

Parents of FAU's Alejandro Ralat enjoy team's success 28/03/2023

Check out the parents of FAU Basketball player Alejandro Ralat!
They're all in for the Owls to win the NCAA Championship 🏆

Parents of FAU's Alejandro Ralat enjoy team's success The parents of FAU basketball player Alejandro Ralat say he picked up the love for basketball from his older brother and has been playing since he was 4 years old.

25/03/2023

Come say hi at Palm Beach Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

I’ll be at the WPTV booth today from 12-2 at Bryant Park and at the parade on Sunday which starts at 11

Man found dead after possible explosive device at home 01/03/2023

Boca Raton Police say the man inside the home was found dead.
The possible explosive device has been found, BRPD is waiting on a special unit to help remove it

Man found dead after possible explosive device at home An hourslong standoff came to an end in Boca Raton on Tuesday night when police found a man dead after a possible explosive device at the home prompted the partial closure of a road, police said.

01/03/2023

Boca Raton PD crisis negotiators working to get man with possible explosive device to come out of a house

Tune in tonight at 11 on WPTV for the story

Friends share memories of Orlando reporter who was shot and killed 24/02/2023

It's never easy reporting on homicides, let alone one of a fellow journalist.

Thank you to the friends of Dylan Lyons who shared their memories of Dylan during his time in Gainesville

Friends share memories of Orlando reporter who was shot and killed Those who knew Dylan Lyons, the reporter killed while covering a story in Orlando, are sharing their memories of him

02/02/2023

Looking back at such a fun weekend at the fair!
It was so great meeting WPTV viewers

28/12/2022

Back from vacation!

See you tonight at 10 & 11 📺

07/12/2022

Doc's All American is set to reopen with historic designation along with a three story office and retail building next door

FULL STORY >>> bit.ly/3F6Nt7r

27/11/2022

When do you decorate for the holidays?
I got my lights up this weekend! 🎄

25/11/2022

Happy Thanksgiving from the WPTV studios!

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Was I in your city in 2023?
#TAYLORSWIFT I was waitlisted for presale tickets, did anyone actually get selected?!
Some personal news, my family member was the WPBPD Sgt that passed away in a crash last week.My uncle has started a GoFu...
It’s Barbenheimer weekend! Which are you watching?wptv.com/entertainment/barbie-and-oppenheimer-expected-to-bring-big-cr...
Sometimes Mother Nature has other plans when you’re out shooting your storySee y’all at 10 & 11 🙃
Rain + Paper Bags = TRAUMA
People rallying for Trump
#DELRAYBEACHDoc's All American is set to reopen with historic designation along with a three story office and retail bui...
PSLPD is cracking down on DUI's
Stuart man to help refugees escape Ukraine
Soaring housing market leaves people struggling to buy, rent
Boca Raton rally held in support of Ukrainians

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