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Dirty Dining: Roaches, Temperature Issues And Emergency Closures In This Week’s Report
State records show three emergency closures in Broward and hundreds of inspections across Palm Beach and Broward, with several local restaurants cited for high-priority violations during the week ending Feb. 8.
Again: Railroad Gate Malfunction Closes Crossings in Boca Raton
Railroad crossings just west of I-95 on Palmetto Park Road and Camino Real are closed again in Boca Raton due to a gate arm malfunction, with additional impacts at Palmetto and Military Trail.
1978 Boca Raton Cold Case: PBSO Seeks Tips After DNA Identifies Homicide Victim
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office cold case detectives are asking for tips after forensic DNA work identified a woman found slain in unincorporated Boca Raton in 1978 as Patricia Ann Ritchie of Virginia.
Boca Raton Student Sues Saint Andrew’s School Over Alleged Injury During Soccer Practice
A Boca Raton plaintiff has filed a negligence lawsuit against Saint Andrew’s School of Boca Raton, Inc., alleging she was injured when a soccer goal broke while being moved during preseason practice.
Boca Raton Woman Charged in Pepper Spray Attack on Ex’s New Girlfriend
A Boca Raton woman is facing felony charges after West Palm Beach police said she opened a driver’s door, sprayed the driver with a chemical agent, and a van later blocked the driver’s only exit route.
PBSO DUI Patrols Net 12 Arrests During Super Bowl Weekend Push
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office traffic deputies reported 12 DUI arrests and 73 traffic stops during DUI saturation patrols on Feb. 6 and Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8.
UPDATE: Railroad Crossings Closed Near I-95/Palmetto and I-95/Camino
A railroad crossing just west of I-95/Palmetto is closed due to a gate arm malfunction, and drivers should use an alternate route.
Boca Raton Weighs $90K Incentive For Concorde Holdings HQ Move
Boca Raton City Council is set to consider a consent agenda resolution approving up to $90,000 in incentives for Concorde Holdings, Inc., contingent on job creation tied to a proposed corporate headquarters relocation.
Boca Raton Expands Bark Beach to 7 Days a Week at Spanish River Park
Boca Raton has expanded Bark Beach at Spanish River Park to seven days a week, with permitted off-leash hours in the morning and again in the late afternoon through sunset.
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.
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Current Weather
High Rip Current Risk Lingers For Boca Beaches As Clouds Build, High Near 77
Boca Raton stays mild near 77 today with increasing clouds and a high rip current risk at the beaches through late tonight.
Area News
Wellington Vote-By-Mail Insert Error Reached 170 Voters, Supervisor Of Elections Says
An incorrect vote-by-mail insert tied to a withdrawn candidate was mistakenly mailed to 170 Wellington voters, and the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections says a corrective outreach and replacement-ballot process is underway.
New Minimum-Wake Zone Posted Between Oakland Park, Sunrise Bridges
A slow-speed, minimum-wake zone is now posted on the Intracoastal Waterway between the Oakland Park Boulevard and Sunrise Boulevard bridges as Florida wildlife officers begin a 30-day warning period for violators.
Greenacres Teen Dies Days After Nighttime Crash On Jackson Avenue
A 14-year-old boy died three days after being struck while crossing Jackson Avenue in Greenacres, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Palm Beach County Issues Countywide Burn Ban As Drought Index Nears “Extreme”
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue has issued a countywide burn ban, barring most outdoor burning as drought conditions push the Keetch-Byram Drought Index near the “extreme” range.
Motorcyclist Killed In Late-Night Crash On North Federal Highway In Lighthouse Point
A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed late Sunday after a collision with a pickup truck on North Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point, according to investigators.