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Breaking and developing stories from Boca Raton, updated throughout the day.
Dirty Dining: State Inspections Cite Temperature, Sanitation Issues Across Boca, Delray, Broward
No emergency closures in Palm Beach or Broward for the week ending Jan. 18, but multiple inspections in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and several Broward cities cited high-priority violations tied to food temperatures, sanitation, and pests.
Boca Raton Enters 2026 With 47 Projects Under Review
A City of Boca Raton Development Services tracker for January 2026 lists 47 active development projects and code cases in the city’s review pipeline, most filed in 2025 and still awaiting hearings or next steps.
Wind Advisory In Effect For Boca Raton As Strong Gusts And Rapid Cooldown Move In
Gusty northwest winds will be the story through early evening, then Boca Raton drops into the upper 40s overnight with a cooler, breezy Monday and hazardous ocean conditions.
Brightline Florida Navigates Another Bond Payment Window as Company Reshapes Leadership
Brightline Florida disclosures show the private rail operator working through near-term debt mechanics while posting record December ridership and rolling out a new CEO and CFO.
Boca Council Set To Vote On One Boca Master Partnership Agreement Ahead Of March 10 Referendum
City Council is set to approve the Master Partnership Agreement for the One Boca civic campus redevelopment, a step that would finalize deal documents contingent on voter approval March 10.
Boca Raton iCryo Tenant Sued by Property Owner in $325K Lease Dispute, Eviction Sought
A Maryland partnership that owns a Boca Raton commercial property filed a Palm Beach County lawsuit seeking possession of the space and more than $325,000 in alleged lease-related damages.
Fairfield at Boca Association Sues Boca Center Owners Over Drainage Easement, Alleged Property Damage
A Boca Raton homeowners association has filed a Palm Beach County lawsuit seeking a court ruling and repairs tied to a long-running drainage easement it says is causing ongoing erosion and damage to common property.
Boca Raton Man Arrested in Contractor Payment Dispute Case
A Boca Raton man was booked into the Palm Beach County jail system this week on a felony charge tied to an allegation that a Delray Beach homeowner paid for work that was never started, according to booking and court records.
Lawsuit Alleges Smoking Near Oxygen Tank Led to $746K Water Damage at Boca Raton Condo
Berkley Insurance Company filed a Palm Beach County lawsuit seeking damages it says it paid after a Boca Raton condo unit sustained water damage tied to an alleged incident in another unit.
Boca Raton Integrated Wellness Named in Palm Beach County Contract and Replevin Lawsuit
A Delaware company filed a Palm Beach County lawsuit seeking more than $114,000, claiming a Boca Raton wellness business and an individual guarantor defaulted on an equipment finance agreement and related guaranty.
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Current Weather
Boca Raton Braces for Windy Day, High Rip Current Risk Through Thursday
Breezy northeast winds build rough surf today, with a high rip current risk posted for Atlantic beaches through Thursday evening.
Area News
Silver Alert: 84-Year-Old Man Missing From Lake City
A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for Lloyd Staup from Lake City in Columbia County.
Palm Beach County To Add New ADA Beach Access Mats at Ocean Reef Park
Palm Beach County’s Parks Foundation and partners will cut the ribbon Feb. 12 at Ocean Reef Park on a project adding five new beach access mats at county-operated beaches to improve ADA access.
Tri-Rail Orders Seven New Locomotives in Major Fleet Overhaul
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Tri-Rail is moving to replace older engines on the commuter rail line that runs through Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties. The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority, the public agency that...
E-Moto Crash Leaves Juvenile With Life-Threatening Injuries In Coral Springs
A juvenile riding an Ultra Bee e-moto suffered life-threatening injuries Monday night after a collision with a Toyota Corolla at the entrance to Atlantic Crossings Plaza on University Drive, Coral Springs police said.
Purple Alert: 60-Year-Old Woman Missing From Tallahassee
A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for Sonia Taylor from Tallahassee in Leon County.