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Latest Boca Raton News
Breaking and developing stories from Boca Raton, updated throughout the day.
Boca Raton Couple Sues SW Grill Over Alleged Trip-and-Fall at Boca Club
A Boca Raton couple filed a civil lawsuit in Palm Beach County Circuit Court alleging a trip-and-fall caused by a sign associated with SW Grill and seeking damages and a jury trial.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic Light Out at Palmetto Park Road and I-95 Southbound Exit in Boca Raton
Boca Raton Police are advising drivers to avoid the Palmetto Park Road and I-95 southbound exit ramp intersection due to a non-functioning traffic signal.
South Inlet Park Gets New Beach Access Mat as County Expands Mobility-Friendly Beach Paths
A new beach access mat at South Inlet Park is part of a countywide project adding mobility-friendly pathways across sand at five Palm Beach County parks.
Freedom 250 Mobile Museum Coming to FAU in Boca Raton Feb. 20–23
Boca Raton and Florida Atlantic University will host a Freedom 250 traveling museum truck Feb. 20–23, open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., as part of a nationwide tour tied to America’s 250th birthday.
Boca West Golf Shop Honored at PGA Show With 2026 AGM Platinum Award
Boca West Country Club’s golf shop has been selected among the top 100 golf shops worldwide and will receive the 2026 AGM Platinum Award recognizing standout golf retail operations.
Construction Begins On Link At Boca: 340-Unit Transit Project Rising Beside Boca Raton Tri-Rail Station
Link at Boca, an eight-story transit-oriented project next to the Boca Raton Tri-Rail Station, is officially breaking ground Thursday as construction begins on 340 apartments and 24,000 square feet of retail.
“Strength in Sisterhood” Luncheon Draws Record Attendance for Jewish Federation in Boca Raton
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County said nearly 500 women attended its sold-out Lion of Judah Luncheon in Boca Raton, highlighting women’s leadership and philanthropy tied to its 2026 Annual Campaign.
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.
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Current Weather
Foggy Morning, Sunny Afternoon For Boca Raton With 77 Expected
Patchy fog was flagged for parts of metro South Florida early Friday, but Boca Raton is set up for a sunny, breezy finish with highs in the upper 70s.
Area News
Woman Sues Coastal Waste, Claims Garbage Truck Reversed Into Her E-Bike
A civil negligence lawsuit filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court alleges a Coastal Waste garbage truck reversed into an e-bicycle rider in Manatee County in September 2024, causing serious injuries.
Palm Beach County Sued Over Palm Tran Bus Crash, Lawsuit Alleges
A Palm Beach County woman has filed a civil complaint alleging she was injured while riding a Palm Tran bus that crashed into another vehicle on State Road 80.
Two Teens Arrested After Man Found Dead in SUV at West Broward Boat Ramp
Two 19-year-old suspects are in custody in Texas after Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives tied them to a homicide involving a 22-year-old Pembroke Pines man found dead inside a vehicle at the West Broward Boat Ramp off U.S. 27.
Two Found Dead During Fort Lauderdale Well-Being Check; Suspect Identified, Located Deceased In Sarasota
Fort Lauderdale Police Department homicide detectives identified two victims found dead during a well-being check and said the suspect was later located deceased in Sarasota County as agencies review a possible connection to another incident.
CANCELED – Missing Child Alert: 15-Year-Old Girl Missing From Oviedo
A Florida Missing Child Alert has been issued for Jade Toth from Oviedo in Seminole County.