WPTV reports Learjet crash in Palm Beach County kills nine
The gist
A Learjet carrying nine people crashed in a Palm Beach County residential area, and all nine died at the scene.
The crash and flooding emergencies put a local Florida news outlet's coverage in the spotlight.
How it unfolded
- 1954WPTV was founded as a West Palm Beach, Florida-based broadcaster.
- Nov 1, 2026A Learjet carrying nine people crashed in a residential area in Palm Beach County on Sunday afternoon, per the FAA; all nine were pronounced dead at the scene.
- Nov 2, 2026A Flood Watch continued across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches with heavy rain and gusty winds, and Indian River and St. Lucie counties declared local states of emergency.