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BREAKING: PBSO credits advanced Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy to a breakthrough in identifying Unidentified Remains found, January 1978
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2025) — MEDIA: Can you kindly share this information with the media outlets in areas in and around Harrisonburg, Virginia and Franklin, West Virginia. On January 18, 1978, construction workers discovered partially...
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.
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.
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Current Weather
High Rip Current Risk Continues As Boca Stays Sunny And Mild Tuesday
Boca Raton stays sunny and comfortable today with highs in the mid 70s, but a high rip current risk remains posted for Palm Beach County beaches through Wednesday evening.
Area News
Motorcyclist Killed In Lighthouse Point Crash
:I am watching detectives, with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Investigation unit investigate a crash that involved a motorcycle and a vehicle. The crash left a man in Lighthouse Point.I read that the fatal collision happened before 11:30 p.m. On Sunday...
Lawsuit: Cooper’s Hawk Tenant Claims Landlord Owes $1.54M Under Wellington Ground Lease
Cooper’s Hawk Wellington, LLC filed a Palm Beach County lawsuit alleging its landlord, Lotis Wellington, LLC, breached a ground lease by failing to pay amounts the tenant says are due, including at least $1.54 million plus interest.
CANCELED – Purple Alert: 42-Year-Old Man Missing From Florida
A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for Clifford Moore.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle at Military Trail and Purdy Lane
A pedestrian died days after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing South Military Trail in West Palm Beach, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida Tests Popular Bread Brands, Finds Glyphosate in Most Samples
Florida health officials released new bread testing results under the state’s “Healthy Florida First” initiative, reporting glyphosate was detected in six of eight bread products sampled from national brands sold in Florida.