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Latest Boca Raton News
Breaking and developing stories from Boca Raton, updated throughout the day.
FAU’s Quantum Deal Builds on D-Wave HQ Win for Boca Raton Under Project Vernon
Florida Atlantic University will install a D-Wave Advantage2 quantum computer on its Boca Raton campus later this year, building on the city’s earlier win to secure D-Wave’s headquarters and R&D hub under Project Vernon.
Boca Raton Women Accused of Coordinated Retail Thefts at Lowe’s
Two Boca Raton women are facing felony retail theft charges after Palm Beach County deputies say they were identified in a series of coordinated thefts at a Lowe’s Home Improvement store on State Road 7.
Boca Raton Condo Sues Tenant Over Cats Roaming Common Areas
A Boca Raton condominium association has filed a civil lawsuit seeking an injunction and other relief against a unit owner over allegations that multiple cats are being kept and allowed to roam the property in violation of governing rules.
Lawsuit Claims Landscaping Truck Blocked Glades Road Lane, Causing Rear-End Crash
A Palm Beach County man has filed a negligence lawsuit against Southern Gardeners Inc., alleging a landscaping truck was parked in the left lane of Glades Road without proper traffic control, leading to a crash and serious injuries.
Palm Beach School Board Sued Over Alleged Boca Raton Crash
A new Palm Beach County lawsuit claims the School Board of Palm Beach County is liable for injuries stemming from a September 2023 Boca Raton vehicle crash involving an alleged employee driver.
Mayor, Save Boca Clash Over Petition Push as March 10 Downtown Campus Vote Nears
Boca Raton’s mayor is pushing back on a new petition drive tied to the city’s downtown campus plan, saying a binding vote is already scheduled for March 10 — while Save Boca is urging residents to sign at the downtown library to “guarantee” that vote.
Boynton Beach Police Arrest Boca Raton Man After Undercover Chat
A probable cause affidavit outlines how Boynton Beach Police say a Boca Raton man exchanged sexually explicit messages with an undercover officer posing as a minor and then traveled to a Boynton Beach park for a meeting.
Dirty Dining: One Deerfield Beach Closure as Inspectors Flag Food Safety Issues Across Boca and Nearby Cities
State inspection records show one emergency closure in Broward County during the week ending Jan. 25, along with dozens of inspections across Palm Beach and Broward that cited high-priority food safety violations.
Fired Boca Raton Nurse Escalates With Another Profane Video, Seeks Donations
A former Boca Raton nurse fired after a widely condemned social media video has posted another profanity-laced follow-up while a fundraiser promoted through a business-linked Facebook group seeks donations.
Construction Underway on FAU’s Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building in Boca Raton
Construction is underway on Florida Atlantic University’s Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building, a new two-story, 22,000-square-foot home base for Holocaust education, Jewish studies, and related public-facing programs on the Boca Raton campus.
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Current Weather
Chilly, Gusty Winds Hold Through Tonight, Rip Current Risk
Boca Raton stays cool and breezy today with a small window for showers this afternoon and a high rip current risk along Palm Beach County beaches through this evening.
Area News
Silver Alert: 90-Year-Old Man Missing From Ocala
A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for Richard Payne from Ocala in Marion County.
BREAKING: PBSO is conducting a Speed & Aggressive Driving Enforcement Operation * January 31, 2026
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2025) — The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office will be conducting a Speed & Aggressive Driving Enforcement Operation on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The purpose of this operation is to enforce Florida State Statutes...
Royal Palm Beach Woman Files Negligence Suit Against Sheriff’s Office Over Rear-End Crash
A Royal Palm Beach woman filed a civil negligence lawsuit seeking damages against the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office over an alleged April 2024 rear-end crash.
Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run on Okeechobee Boulevard
A pedestrian pushing a shopping cart was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday night on Okeechobee Boulevard.
$1M Holiday Scratch-Off Winner Bought Ticket at Boynton Beach Publix
A 59-year-old Boynton Beach woman claimed a $1 million top prize from the Florida Lottery’s $1,000,000 HOLIDAY CA$H Scratch-Off game and took a $606,700 lump-sum payout.