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Breaking and developing stories from Boca Raton, updated throughout the day.
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.
Happening Thursday Night: Boca Raton’s Monthly Night Market Is Back Downtown
Boca Raton’s Night Market is held once a month — on the first Thursday — running October through May at Sanborn Square.
Police, Fire, K-9s Take Over Town Center for Boca Raton First Responder Expo
Boca Raton Police and Boca Raton Fire Rescue are hosting a free First Responder Expo Feb. 7 at Town Center Mall with live demonstrations, family activities, and on-site health services.
The Boca Raton Moves to Rezone Golf Course Land for Ultra-Luxury Condo Tower
A proposal heading to Boca Raton’s Planning and Zoning Board would rezone a slice of The Boca Raton’s golf course to allow an eight-story, 76-unit ultra-luxury condominium tower and related site changes.
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Current Weather
Temperatures Drop Sharply Tonight In Boca Raton After Mild, Rainy Thursday
Showers build this afternoon, winds turn gusty, and a high rip current risk remains posted for Palm Beach County beaches through this evening.
Area News
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.
Daytona Beach Man Gets 327 Months for Sex Trafficking Case Involving Force and Coercion
A Daytona-area man who admitted to sex trafficking two women by force, fraud, or coercion was sentenced to 327 months in federal prison and ordered to pay restitution, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Life Sentence for Ryan Routh in Trump Golf Course Assassination Attempt Case
A federal judge in South Florida sentenced Ryan Wesley Routh to life plus 84 months in prison for the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump, along with assault and firearms charges tied to an incident at Trump International Golf Club.
LAWSUIT: Boynton Beach Daycare Sued in Wrongful Death of 22-Month-Old
A wrongful death and negligence lawsuit was filed Feb. 3, 2026, in Palm Beach County Circuit Court against Superhero Kids PPEC, LLC over the July 1, 2024 death of a minor child.