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FAU Study Finds Beach Nourishment Murk May Overlap With Blacktip Shark Migration in Palm Beach County
A new Florida Atlantic University study found that sediment plumes from beach nourishment projects in northern Palm Beach County overlapped with annual blacktip shark migration routes and may affect both marine life and nearshore safety.
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Boca Raton Morning Weather Update: Breezy Northeast Winds, Rough Surf, and a Few Quick Showers
Gusty northeast winds keep Boca Raton cooler and breezy today, with only a small chance of quick showers. The bigger story is at the beach and on the water: dangerous rip currents, rough surf, and hazardous boating conditions continue into the weekend.
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Southbound Federal Highway Lanes Closed at Sw 18th Street in Boca Raton After Crash, Signals Out
Boca Raton Police issued a late-night traffic advisory reporting southbound lanes of South Federal Highway at Southwest 18th Street are closed due to an accident and multiple traffic lights being out.
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Boca Raton Morning Weather Update: Breezy, Showery, and Rough Surf at the Beaches
Boca Raton stays on the unsettled side today with gusty east winds, periods of showers, and a chance of a thunderstorm. Beach conditions remain dangerous with a high rip current risk through the weekend and rough surf nearby along the Palm Beaches.
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Boca Raton Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Camino Gardens Boulevard
Boca Raton Police are investigating a homicide after a 37-year-old Plantation man was found shot to death next to his vehicle in a parking lot on Camino Gardens Boulevard early Wednesday.
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Boca Raton Morning Weather Update: Heavy Coastal Downpours, Gusty Winds, and Dangerous Surf
Boca Raton stays in a wet, breezy pattern today with showers and thunderstorms likely and an elevated risk for localized flooding. A Flood Watch is in effect through tonight, and beach conditions remain dangerous with high surf and a high rip current risk.
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South Florida Watermelon Festival Returns to West Boca This Weekend
The South Florida Watermelon Festival is set to return to South County Regional Park in Boca Raton from April 10 through April 12, bringing rides, inflatables, animal shows, contests, vendors and watermelon-themed food for its second year.
Area News
Boca Raton car accident coverage includes crashes involving passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and pedestrians across city streets and highways. Incidents frequently occur along major routes such as I-95, Glades Road, Palmetto Park Road, and U.S. 1, often leading to traffic delays, lane closures, and emergency response activity.
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Coral Springs Announces Celebration of Life for Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer at Church by the Glades
A public Celebration of Life for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer is scheduled for Friday, April 17, at Church by the Glades, with city leaders and residents expected to gather in her honor.
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Canceled – Silver Alert Issued for Missing 90-year-old in Delray Beach
FDLE issued a Florida Silver Alert for a 90-year-old man last known to be in Delray Beach and is asking the public to contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office with information.
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Coral Springs RC Track Faces Uncertain Future as City Cites Safety, Redevelopment Concerns
A decades-old RC racing track in Coral Springs is at risk amid safety concerns and potential redevelopment, prompting a community petition to preserve it.