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Latest Boca Raton News
Breaking and developing stories from Boca Raton, updated throughout the day.
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.
Free Custom Fragrance Bar Pops Up at Boca Center for Valentine’s Week
Boca Center is hosting a free, one-day Custom Fragrance Bar on Saturday where shoppers can blend and bottle a personalized Eau de Parfum to take home.
Tickets Go On Sale for Bacchus Beckons, Kickoff Event for Boca Bacchanal 2026
Tickets are now on sale for Bacchus Beckons on Feb. 26 at Saks in Boca Raton, the kickoff celebration for Boca Bacchanal 2026 benefiting the Boca Raton Historical Society.
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Current Weather
Cold Morning In Boca Raton, Then A Quick Warm-Up This Weekend
Boca Raton stays sunny today with a high near 65, a chilly early wind chill, and breezy west winds before temperatures rebound into the 70s this weekend.
Area News
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.
Couple Sues Defy Palm Springs Trampoline Park After Alleged Injury
A Palm Beach County civil complaint alleges Gary A. McClain Jr. was seriously injured at Defy Palm Springs in 2022 and seeks damages from three related companies.
Born at 23 Weeks, NICU Baby Heads Home After 212 Days at Broward Health
After 212 days in intensive care at Broward Health Medical Center, a baby born at 23 weeks has been discharged and is heading home.
Coral Springs Votes to Oppose Florida Plan to Phase Out Non-School Property Taxes
Coral Springs commissioners approved a resolution opposing a state proposal that would gradually eliminate non-school property tax revenue, warning it could destabilize city budgets and force cuts to everyday services.
Deerfield Beach Fraud Suspect Accused Of Taking $1.2M To Fund Jewelry, Jet, Mansion Rentals
Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives say a Deerfield Beach woman stole more than $1.2 million from a local business over several months in 2025, then used the money for high-end jewelry, private travel, and luxury rentals.