Police say a reported armed threat near Boca Raton Middle School appears to be a swatting call after officers found no suspicious activity.
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BSO Hosting Broward Law Enforcement Memorial Service May 6 at Broward College
BSO will host the annual Broward County Law Enforcement Memorial service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Broward College in Davie.
UPDATE: Still Missing, Still No Answers: Coral Springs Crowd Plans to Show Up for Skylee
Skylee Merino remains missing as police continue their investigation and community members organize a show of support at City Hall.
West Boca High Team Wins State Cybersecurity Competition at CyberLaunch 2026
A West Boca Raton high school team secured a first-place finish in a statewide cybersecurity competition designed to prepare Florida students for real-world digital threats.
Northbound Lanes Closed at 100 S Dixie in Boca Raton After Crash
Boca Raton Police issued a traffic advisory Monday reporting the northbound lanes at 100 S Dixie are closed due to an accident.
Palm Beach County Parks Wins Two National Awards for Swim Safety Program and Data-Driven Planning
Palm Beach County’s Parks and Recreation Department earned two national awards for a school swim safety initiative and a data-driven planning program.