Boca Post’s Public Safety coverage tracks arrests, police investigations, shootings, traffic crashes, and fire rescue responses across Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, and Broward County. Stories are based on official law enforcement information, public records, and verified updates from responding agencies.
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Traffic & Accidents
Coverage includes major crashes, fatal wrecks, road closures, and serious injuries reported by law enforcement and fire rescue agencies. When identities are not released by authorities, stories will reflect what is available at the time of publication. More Traffic & Accidents
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Driver Killed After Brightline Train Strikes Pickup in Boca Raton
A 30-year-old Margate man was killed Monday evening after a Brightline train struck his pickup truck on Southwest 18th Street, Boca Raton police said.
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Hit-and-run suspect arrested after fatal Tamarac crash
Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives arrested a 23-year-old man they say was driving a silver Toyota Camry that struck a pedestrian on SR 7 in Tamarac before leaving the scene.
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Hit-and-Run Crash Leaves Bicyclist Critically Injured on Davis Road in Lake Worth
A bicyclist remains in critical condition after being struck by a pickup truck in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night on Davis Road, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Law Enforcement Activity
This section covers public safety activity involving local police departments and sheriff’s offices, including investigations, arrests, public advisories, and major law enforcement operations across South Florida.
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NEW DETAILS: Delray Beach Church Minister Arrested in Two Sex Crime Cases Involving Teen, Cops Seek More Victims
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office records show a Boynton Beach man was arrested in two separate cases involving a 15-year-old girl, with detectives alleging both in-person sexual acts and online solicitation.
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BSO Deputy Shot During Manhunt, Saved by Ballistic Vest; FDLE Investigating
A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy was shot during a multi-agency manhunt that began at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and ended in Margate, surviving because of a ballistic vest.
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19-Year-Old Boca Man Jailed on Fentanyl Trafficking Charges
A Boca Raton teen is being held without bond after a judge granted pretrial detention in a felony fentanyl trafficking case, according to Palm Beach County court records.
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Hit-and-run suspect arrested after fatal Tamarac crash
Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives arrested a 23-year-old man they say was driving a silver Toyota Camry that struck a pedestrian on SR 7 in Tamarac before leaving the scene.
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Hit-and-Run Crash Leaves Bicyclist Critically Injured on Davis Road in Lake Worth
A bicyclist remains in critical condition after being struck by a pickup truck in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night on Davis Road, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Fire Rescue & Emergencies
Fire rescue coverage includes major medical responses, rescues, hazardous incidents, and emergency operations reported by departments serving local cities and counties.
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Lifeguards Pull Sailor From Open Water After Catamaran Capsizes Off Delray Beach
A Delray Beach Fire Rescue team pulled a drifting crewman from open water Friday after a catamaran overturned about two miles offshore.
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Wrongful-Death Suit Filed Against Morse Health Center After April 2024 Patient Death
A newly filed wrongful-death lawsuit accuses a West Palm Beach nursing facility and a nurse practitioner of failing to provide appropriate care to a patient who died two days after admission.
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Rapper Poorstacy’s Girlfriend Charged After Fatal Boca Hotel Shooting
Newly released police records outline the chaotic hours leading up to the death of rapper POORSTACY inside a Boca Raton hotel room.
Missing Persons
Missing persons coverage includes active alerts and updates as new information is released by law enforcement. If you have information that could help, contact the agency listed in the alert. View Missing Persons
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CANCELED – Purple Alert: 22-Year-Old Woman Missing From Ruskin
A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for Demiah Archie from Ruskin in Hillsborough County.
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CANCELED – Silver Alert: 80-Year-Old Man Missing From Beverly Hills
A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for Domingo Mesa from Beverly Hills in Citrus County.
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CANCELED – Silver Alert: 79-Year-Old Woman Missing From West Palm Beach
A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for Jamie Persico from West Palm Beach in Palm Beach County.