The City of Boca Raton will mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 19, with a morning breakfast, a unity march and a full-day public celebration at Mizner Park, including a rolling road closure along parts of Federal Highway.
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BREAKING: Two Killed in Oakland Park Crash; NW 9th Avenue Closed During Investigation
Developing story: This report may be updated as additional information is confirmed. Updates will appear at the bottom of the article. OAKLAND PARK, FL — At approximately 7:15 p.m., Broward County Regional Communications received reports of a two-vehicle crash near...
Boca Raton, Palm Beach Under FAA Flight Restrictions Through Sunday; Jet Traffic and Delays Possible
BOCA RATON, FL — Widespread Temporary Flight Restrictions issued by the Federal Aviation Administration will sharply limit air traffic across Palm Beach County and parts of South Florida from Friday, Jan. 16 through Sunday night, Jan. 19, prompting warnings of...
Byron Donalds Campaign Hits New GOP Rivals as Turning Point Action Backs Bid, Poll Shows Early Lead
A new campaign statement from Trump-endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds sharpens the rhetoric in Florida’s 2026 GOP governor’s race as Turning Point Action announces support and a new poll shows Donalds leading early primary matchups.
Smokey Bones In Boca Raton Permanently Closes, Leaving No South Florida Locations
Smokey Bones has permanently closed its Boca Raton restaurant, and the chain has not said whether the site will be converted to a Twin Peaks location.
Man Arrested After Sidewalk Assault, Hit-and-Run on State Road 7 in Hollywood
Hollywood police say a 46-year-old man remains in critical condition after an altercation near Johnson Street and State Road 7 ended with him being struck with a metal object and then hit by a vehicle.