Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of July.
Good morning, Boca Raton.
🏘️ Community
Rabbi Bryan Wexler, 39, started as the new senior rabbi at B’nai Torah Congregation on July 3 as young families continue moving into the area.
He relocated from Cherry Hill with his wife + three children and succeeds longtime leader Rabbi David Steinhardt.
Casting for Care will host a Dine & Donate fundraiser at The Buccaneer Waterfront Bar & Grill in Palm Beach Shores on Saturday, Aug.
1 from 2 to 10 p.m. A percentage of all revenue will support injured offshore fishermen and their families during recovery.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County will launch its annual Veterans Build on Friday, November 6 in Boynton Beach to help six veteran households with home repairs including landscaping and painting, and wrap up with an American Dream BBQ.
💼 Business
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch 29 Starlink satellites on Tuesday, July 14 from Cape Canaveral between 3:15 a.m. and 7:15 a.m. ET, and liftoff may be visible in Palm Beach County if weather holds.
🎭 Culture
South Florida PBS announced an immersive cinematic experience, The Moonwalkers, co-written and narrated by Tom Hanks, set for its debut in September in Boca Raton.
Families and space enthusiasts can join the waitlist for ticket updates + exclusive previews before tickets go on sale.
NSAL Florida Chapter announced its new board led by president Shari Upbin on July 12.
The nonprofit (active for over 45 years) supports local young artists with scholarships and competitions in Boca Raton.
🎓 Education
Volunteers and county educators are packing 36,000 backpacks with essential school supplies today + the Education Foundation, with Superintendent Mike Burke at the helm, leads the effort to ready local students for the new school year.
🏛️ Government
Florida’s Turnpike northbound lanes in Palm Beach County will close nightly from 8 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m. Friday for construction along the stretch between State Road 91 and Okeechobee Boulevard (Exit 98 to Exit 99), with drivers following detour instructions via Jog Road.
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