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Flooding leaves high water on NW 2nd Avenue and Dixie Highway in Boca Raton

If you're hitting the road Wednesday, check your route first. Heavy rain Monday night flooded neighborhoods across Palm Beach County, and there were multiple requests for rescues overnight as drivers got stranded.

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15+ inchesof rain reported in Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach and the Acreage

Officials are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel through flooded areas.

Source: The Boca Raton Tribune

Today in Boca RatonWed., Nov. 4

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  • Sunrise 6:31 a.m.
  • Sunset 5:35 p.m.

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SchoolsNine Palm Beach County schools, including West Boca High, are closed WednesdayIf you have a student at West Boca Raton Community High, it's closed Wednesday. The School District of Palm Beach County said nine campuses will be closed to students, staff, visitors and lessees on Wed., Nov. 4 because of local conditions. All other district-operated schools are expected to be open.Today’s editionRead WeatherHeavy rain left standing water on NW Second Avenue and Dixie Highway in Boca RatonIf you're heading out this morning, expect puddles. The city of Boca Raton said Monday evening that heavy rains left standing water in several areas, and city staff are monitoring other major roads. Calls for service are being handled without interruption.Tuesday’s editionRead DiningState inspectors closed a Boca Raton cafe over rodents and six other restaurants over pestsIf you eat out around Boca, here's the week's closure roundup. State inspectors temporarily closed seven Palm Beach and Broward restaurants during the week of Oct. 26, and every closure traced back to roaches, flies or rodent droppings. All seven were cleared to reopen within two days, and three had been cited earlier this fiscal year. The Boca Raton Tribune also posted the state's emergency closure list for Palm Beach County restaurants.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • BrightlineIf you're riding Brightline, service between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach is operating normally.

    If you're riding Brightline, service between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach is operating normally. Trains between Orlando and West Palm Beach are suspended until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, because of flooding in Brevard County. Brightline first suspended that service Monday.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WPTV, wflx.com, WFTV

  • BrowardThe National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning Tuesday night for northern Broward County, in effect until 11 p.m.

    The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning Tuesday night for northern Broward County, in effect until 11 p.m. and covering Deerfield Beach and Coconut Creek, among other areas. Radar showed 2 to 3 inches had already fallen, with 1 to 2 more possible.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Telemundo 51

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Flooded roads and nine closed schools: your Wednesday in Boca

Plus, Brightline's Boca Raton service is running normally despite the rain.

The TLDR

  1. High water hit NW 2nd Avenue and Dixie Highway in Boca Raton
  2. Nine Palm Beach County schools, including West Boca High, are closed Wednesday
  3. How are you getting around this week?
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