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Latest Boca Raton News
Breaking and developing stories from Boca Raton, updated throughout the day.
Boca Raton Family Sues School District Over Alleged Incident at Eagles Landing Middle School
A Boca Raton family has filed a civil negligence lawsuit against the School District of Palm Beach County tied to an alleged incident at Eagles Landing Middle School.
UPDATE: Boca Raton Tennis Coach Arrested in Child Sex Case, PBSO Seeking Victims
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Boca Raton tennis coach Cemal Kaya, 18, on charges of sexual battery and lewd or lascivious exhibition involving a minor, and investigators say there may be additional victims.
DUI Saturation Patrols Set for Friday Night and Sunday Evening in Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will conduct DUI saturation patrols Friday night into Saturday morning and again Sunday evening, with deputies making high-visibility traffic stops focused on impaired driving.
ARREST: Armed West Boca Man Accused of Trying to Light Wife on Fire
A Boca Raton man was booked into the Palm Beach County Main Detention Center on a felony aggravated assault charge and a domestic battery allegation after deputies described a reported dispute that included a handgun, lighter fluid, and a child in the home.
Boca Raton’s March 10 Election Puts Mayor, 3 Council Seats, $175M Police HQ Bond on Ballot
Boca Raton’s March 10 municipal election will decide the mayor’s office, three City Council seats, and two citywide referendum questions tied to major public safety and downtown development plans.
Boca West Named Club of the Year by Golf Business Network
Boca West Country Club has been named Club of the Year by Golf Business Network after being nominated by peers and selected from more than 200 nominations.
JOB FAIR: PBSO Recruiting School Crossing Guards at West Boca
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a job fair in West Boca to recruit school crossing guards to work near local schools throughout the county.
Boca Raton Man Arrested on Cyberstalking Charge After Allegedly Sending Threatening Messages To Ex-Girlfriend
A Boca Raton man was arrested on a cyberstalking charge after police say he sent repeated threatening messages to an ex-girlfriend, leading a judge to find probable cause and impose a no-contact order.
Medical Negligence Lawsuit Filed Against Boca Raton Regional Hospital Over Patient Fall
A Palm Beach County lawsuit alleges Boca Raton Regional Hospital failed to properly assess and prevent a high-risk patient fall during a January 2025 admission, leading to a hip fracture and surgery.
Lawsuit Filed Over Alleged Slip-and-Fall at Boca Raton Preparatory School
A Broward County woman filed a Palm Beach County lawsuit alleging she was injured in a slip-and-fall on painted asphalt in the pickup area of Boca Raton Preparatory School’s parking lot.
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Current Weather
Boca Raton Sunny, Breezy; Small Craft Advisory Remains
Boca Raton stays sunny today with a steady breeze, a cooler night, and hazardous Atlantic boating conditions under a Small Craft Advisory through Sunday evening.
Area News
Delray Beach Housing Authority Sued After Alleged Village Square Shooting
A Palm Beach County man is suing the Delray Beach Housing Authority, multiple property management entities, and a security company, alleging negligent security after he was shot at the Village Square at Delray Beach apartments.
Boynton Beach Main Street Car Wash Sued After Alleged Rear-End Crash Inside Wash Tunnel
A Palm Beach County lawsuit alleges a malfunction or unsafe operation at Main Street Car Wash in Boynton Beach caused a vehicle-to-vehicle collision inside the wash tunnel and resulted in injuries.
Purple Alert: 66-Year-Old Man Missing From Apopka
A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for Daniel Gimondo from Apopka in Orange County.
CANCELED – Silver Alert: 78-Year-Old Man Missing From Ocala
A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for Jesus Avila from Ocala in Marion County.
Lawsuit Alleges Unsafe Ladder Setup Led to Construction-Site Fall
A Palm Beach County couple is suing three companies in a newly filed civil complaint that alleges an unsafe work setup led to a fall and serious injuries during electrical work at a construction jobsite.