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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.
Boca Raton Student Sues Saint Andrew’s School Over Alleged Injury During Soccer Practice
A Boca Raton plaintiff has filed a negligence lawsuit against Saint Andrew’s School of Boca Raton, Inc., alleging she was injured when a soccer goal broke while being moved during preseason practice.
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.
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Current Weather
Boca Raton Forecast: Sunshine Today, Fog Advisory This Morning, Showers And Rougher Seas Ahead
Boca Raton stays sunny and warm today after early fog, but rain chances creep back in tonight and build into a wetter, windier setup late Sunday into Monday with a moderate rip current risk along Palm Beach County beaches today.
Area News
Two Arrested In Unincorporated Western Broward Homicide
:I am reporting that Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit detectives say two men are now, in custody. Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit detectives found the murder victim on Sunday, Feb. 1 In western Broward County.I read that investigators say that at 8:41...
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.
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.
Coral Springs Sets Community Forum on Master Mobility Plan, 10 Roadway Projects
Coral Springs will host a Feb. 19 public meeting at City Hall to present ten proposed roadway projects under its Master Mobility and Connectivity Plan funded by Broward County’s MAP surtax.
Coral Springs Launches “Rumor Has It” to Address Social Media Misinformation
Coral Springs has launched a new “Rumor Has It” webpage where residents can check city responses to circulating claims and submit questions for clarification.