Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of July.
Good morning, Boca Raton.
FDOT and Gonzalez (Sons Equipment) will restrict lanes or close ten Brightline crossings from July 14 to July 22 in Boca Raton while installing federally funded safety upgrades along the Florida East Coast Railway corridor.
Drivers on busy routes like Yamato and Palmetto Park Roads should plan alternate routes during the work.
The Arc of Palm Beach County is celebrating Disability Pride Month with month-long events that include a fashion show next week, summer camps, and an end-of-summer party.
The nonprofit invites families to join its activities and learn more about its programs that empower people with disabilities.
Yesterday, PriorityEvac launched its first membership-based hurricane air evacuation program, offering pre-arranged access to Floridians and seasonal homeowners in Boca Raton to ease storm preparations and reduce uncertainties ahead of hurricanes.
The Quantum Foundation has awarded a $75,000 grant to the Palm Beach County Food Bank to fund its Groceries for Seniors Program (which will offer low-income seniors bi-weekly food containers and planned nutrition sessions) in the county.
The Miami Marlins have reserved a Boca Raton section with discounted tickets for the Aug.
23 game, and Mayor Andy Thomson will throw the first pitch at 1:40 p.m. at loanDepot park (tickets must be purchased online by game time).
Research centers in Palm Beach County are boosting neuroscience discoveries and turning the region into the nation's Brain Coast; experts say the effort could drive local job creation + spark new healthcare treatments.
B’nai Torah Congregation is launching the 2026 to 2027 Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning, with courses beginning in October at Boca Raton locations and online via Zoom.
Classes offered in (6 week) and (10 week) sessions will cover biblical texts, ethics and contemporary issues.
AccuWeather and Colorado State University lowered their 2026 hurricane season predictions on July 9, expecting fewer named storms while keeping the same outlook for hurricanes and major hurricanes; Florida remains the highest risk area as residents are urged to prepare for rapidly intensifying storms.
The Solid Waste Authority (SWA) clarified recycling guidelines on Thursday, July 09 by stating that clean, dry cardboard food boxes are accepted in yellow bins while pizza boxes with grease or food residue may contaminate recyclable materials.
The American Medical Association (AMA) provided six back-to-school health tips to help families in Boca Raton prepare for the upcoming school year by packing nutritious lunches, setting consistent sleep routines, updating vaccinations, limiting screen time, maintaining dental care, and practicing proper hand-washing.
The Kathryn Krickstein Pressel MammoVan will offer 3D mammograms for women 40 and older from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Boca Raton Tribune Senior Living and Active Aging Expo; most insurance plans cover the screenings (no-cost options are available for qualifying uninsured patients).
Simon Property Group has proposed a mixed-use development at Town Center mall that will replace the former Sears site with 374 homes, an eight-story hotel, and 140,000 sqft of shops and restaurants (pending city approval).
Boca Raton will host the Goals & Good Times Watch Party on Saturday, July 11 at Mizner Park Amphitheater for the Norway vs England quarterfinal match.
Doors open at 4 p.m. with a livestream starting at 5 p.m., and guests are invited to bring chairs & blankets.
Fans heading to the World Cup Quarterfinal at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, July 11 are advised to leave early using Florida's Turnpike or mass transit.
The guide notes routes from Palm Beach and Broward counties plus pre-paid parking rules for an easier trip (tips on beating peak traffic).
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