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Latest Boca Raton News
Breaking and developing stories from Boca Raton, updated throughout the day.
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.
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.
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Current Weather
High Rip Current Risk Lingers As Boca Raton Stays Sunny And Comfortable
Boca Raton gets another bright, mild day Monday, but the ocean stays risky with a high rip current threat through Tuesday evening.
Area News
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.
Police Identify Juveniles, Parent in Fort Lauderdale Duck Killing Case
Fort Lauderdale police say they have identified the juveniles and a parent tied to a Ring-captured duck killing now being investigated as aggravated animal abuse.
Florida Vape Task Force Seizes 2,183 Illegal Vapes in Record Bust
Florida regulators and law enforcement seized 2,183 contraband vapes and hundreds of nitrous oxide items across four operations, and a store owner in Okaloosa County was arrested on felony counts tied to illegal nitrous sales, the Attorney General’s Office said.
CANCELED – Silver Alert: 82-Year-Old Man Missing From Palm Coast
A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for Emile Dillon Jr. from Palm Coast in Flagler County.