Boca Post provides daily coverage of Boca Raton news, reporting on breaking incidents, public safety activity, major crashes, city government decisions, and ongoing development. Coverage is published throughout the day from the Boca Raton Police Department, Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, fire rescue, state agencies, and public records — from active police scenes and traffic disruptions on I-95 and Glades Road to city council decisions and development projects shaping East Boca, Downtown, and West Boca.
Breaking News
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Boca Raton Morning Weather Update: Breezy, Partly Sunny, and a High Rip Current Risk
Friday stays mostly dry in Boca Raton with a cooling onshore breeze and highs in the mid-80s. The bigger story is the beach: dangerous rip currents remain likely through Saturday evening. Humidity and storm chances begin rising late weekend, with a wetter pattern expected early to mid next week.
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Lantana Man Arrested After Two Shot Outside The Standard In Boca Raton
Boca Raton Police say Christian Ippolito was arrested after two people were shot outside The Standard Cuisine & Cocktails on SE Mizner Boulevard.
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Boca Raton Names Two Finalists For Next Police Chief
Boca Raton has selected two finalists for its next police chief after a national recruitment process that drew 105 applications.
Arrests & Public Safety
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Lantana Man Arrested After Two Shot Outside The Standard In Boca Raton
Boca Raton Police say Christian Ippolito was arrested after two people were shot outside The Standard Cuisine & Cocktails on SE Mizner Boulevard.
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Boca Raton Names Two Finalists For Next Police Chief
Boca Raton has selected two finalists for its next police chief after a national recruitment process that drew 105 applications.
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Man Accused In West Boca Raton Lewd Molestation Case
Palm Beach County records show Jose Nazario Diaz of Boca Raton was arrested by PBSO on two lewd molestation charges involving children.
Traffic & Crashes
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Southbound, Westbound Lanes Closed at Federal Highway and Glades Road After Crash, Boca Raton Police Say
Boca Raton Police issued a traffic advisory Sunday morning reporting southbound and westbound lane closures at Federal Highway and Glades Road due to an accident.
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Boca Raton Hit-And-Run Arrest Leads To Felony Officer Battery Charges
Boca Raton Police say Allison Elsa Inberg left the scene after striking a stop sign, then later struck an officer during booking at BRPD.
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Sw 18th Street Lanes Closed in Boca Raton After Crash
Boca Raton Police issued a traffic advisory Thursday afternoon reporting both eastbound and westbound lanes closed in the 1200 block of SW 18th Street due to an accident.
City Government & Development
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Boca Raton Police Complex Debate Intensifies After Council Meeting
Boca Raton City Council reached consensus to continue planning for a possible police facilities bond referendum, while SAVE BOCA sharply criticized the proposal after the meeting.
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Boca Raton Council Clash Over SAVE BOCA Email, Police Station Plan
A Boca Raton City Council workshop turned tense after officials clashed over a SAVE BOCA email, police station costs and whether residents were given inaccurate information.
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Boca Raton Police Headquarters Debate Resurfaces After Failed Bond Vote
After Boca Raton voters rejected a police headquarters bond in March, opponents are pressing City Council over the proposed cost, process and next steps.
Dirty Dining
Restaurant inspection closures and health violations across Boca Raton and South Florida.
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Dirty Dining: Roaches, Unsafe Temperatures Trigger South Florida Restaurant Closures
State inspection records show emergency closures, repeat violations, and multiple high-priority food safety issues across Palm Beach and Broward County restaurants during the week ending May 3, 2026.
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Dirty Dining: 2 Boca Raton, West Palm Beach Closures During Week Ending April 12
Two Palm Beach County restaurants were temporarily closed in the state’s week-ending April 12 records, while inspection reports across Palm Beach and Broward flagged several other South Florida establishments for higher-risk violations.
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Dirty Dining: 4 Emergency Closures In Palm Beach, Broward During Week Ending April 5
State records show four emergency restaurant closures in Palm Beach County during the week ending April 5, while nearly 400 inspections across Palm Beach and Broward turned up a mix of pest activity, temperature problems, and other high-priority violations.
Lawsuits & Legal Filings
Civil filings and ongoing litigation involving Boca Raton residents, businesses, and institutions, sourced from Palm Beach County court records.
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Boca Raton Lawsuit Alleges Unauthorized Use Of Broker’s Name On One Boca Flyer
A Boca Raton real estate broker claims in a Palm Beach County lawsuit that his name was used without consent on a political flyer promoting a One Boca Project meeting.
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LAWSUIT: Cosmo’s Used Models’ Photos Without Consent
A Palm Beach County civil complaint alleges Cosmo’s Nightclub & Lounge in Boca Raton used images of seven models in promotional materials without permission.
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City Of Boca Raton Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Glades Road Van Collision
A Boca Raton woman has filed a Palm Beach County lawsuit alleging a City of Boca Raton employee negligently operated a city-owned van during a 2025 collision on West Glades Road.
Weather & Forecast
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Boca Raton Morning Weather Update: Breezy, Partly Sunny, and a High Rip Current Risk
Friday stays mostly dry in Boca Raton with a cooling onshore breeze and highs in the mid-80s. The bigger story is the beach: dangerous rip currents remain likely through Saturday evening. Humidity and storm chances begin rising late weekend, with a wetter pattern expected early to mid next week.
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Boca Raton Morning Weather Update: Breezy With a Few Afternoon Storms and a High Rip Current Risk
Boca Raton stays breezy and mostly cloudy today with a 30% chance of a shower or thunderstorm in the mid-afternoon. The bigger story is the water: a high rip current risk continues at east coast beaches, and hazardous boating conditions linger offshore.
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Boca Raton Morning Weather Update: Heavy Rain Threat Today, Breezy Winds and Dangerous Rip Currents
Boca Raton stays mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely today, including the potential for heavy rainfall and localized urban flooding. Northeasterly winds increase this afternoon, kicking up rougher seas and a high rip current risk at area beaches.
Palm Beach County & Nearby Communities
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Palm Beach County Civil Filings – June 04, 2026
Boca Post reviewed 69 new Palm Beach County Circuit Civil filings, including personal injury, insurance, business litigation, and foreclosure matters.
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Rock The Marina Returns To Boynton Beach With Fishing, Scuba And Dining
The free Boynton Beach CRA event will feature live music, family activities, waterfront dining and subsidized fishing and scuba trips.
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Palm Beach County Civil Filings – June 03, 2026
Boca Post reviewed 45 new Palm Beach County Circuit Civil filings, including personal injury, insurance, business litigation, and foreclosure matters.