North Palm Beach Councilmember Kristin Garrison Dies; Village Honors “A Life of Service”
The Village of North Palm Beach announced the death of Councilmember Kristin Garrison, praising her decades-long public service and impact on the community.
New Florida Senate Bill Targets Local Rules On Drinking Straws
FLORIDA (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — A bill filed in the Florida Senate would rein in how cities and counties regulate drinking straws and stirrers, calling for one statewide standard instead of a patchwork of local rules. Senate Bill 958 was filed Dec. 18 by Sen....
Flu Activity Rising in South Florida; Outbreak Reported Near Boca
State surveillance shows flu ER visits and test positivity increasing, with a newly reported outbreak in Broward County.
2nd Driver Dies Months After Southern Boulevard Crash
A two-vehicle crash on State Road 80 in Belle Glade on Aug. 10 later became a fatal case after one of the drivers died Dec. 31, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
DigitalBridge, Crestview Complete $1.5B Take-Private Deal for WOW! as Boca Raton Firm Eyes Fiber Expansion
Boca Raton-based DigitalBridge and private equity firm Crestview Partners say they’ve completed a $1.5 billion take-private acquisition of broadband provider WideOpenWest (WOW!), positioning the company for expanded fiber deployments and network upgrades.