Good morning, Boca Raton.

On Tuesday, July 7, local groups provided 150 donated Pack 'n Play cribs to new parents at the Bundles of Joy Community Baby Shower amid rising child care costs.

Community Partners of South Florida & Clinics Can Help organized the event to ease financial burdens for families in Boca Raton.

Local celebrities and community favorites will perform at The Studio at Mizner Park on Thursday, August 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for a Lip Sync Battle that will raise funds for arts education; tickets cost $75 for VIP or $50 for General Admission including a drink ticket.

FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine held an alumni reunion weekend on July 21 that showcased its community of physicians and students trained to serve Boca Raton.

The College’s 16th annual White Coats-4-Care fundraising dinner is set for August 20 at The Club at Boca Pointe — where honoree June Gelb will celebrate her 100th birthday.

Boca Raton is offering 150 free Ebike Pro Course sessions for resident teens (12 to 19) to learn safe ebiking skills that can help them become responsible drivers.

Teens can RSVP to receive an email from the Public Works & Mobility Department with a link for short video lessons and quizzes.

State data show only 44% of kindergarten entrants met readiness benchmarks, while Fuller Center’s VPK graduates reached 100% for the second consecutive year—highlighting the impact of quality early education.

Enrollment for the fall school year is underway with limited spaces available for children starting as young as six weeks.

Burmese pythons remain in the wetlands of southern Palm Beach County, with FWC data showing no spread into urban corridors + wildlife experts advise residents to call professionals if they spot a snake.

The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County will host a free event on Saturday, Aug.

8 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at its Education Center (6751 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) where residents can drop off lithium batteries and have up to six boxes of documents shredded without leaving their vehicles.

Palm Beach County’s Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility in Boynton Beach earned the Peak Performance Platinum award from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for five straight years of perfect EPA compliance + it is one of only three facilities in Florida to reach the honor.

Florida Atlantic University researchers received a five-year, $3.8 million grant to develop new drugs to fight malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum.

The cooperative project was announced July 21 in Boca Raton.

Dr. Danielle Madril warned that insect bites can cause severe allergic reactions + Boca Raton residents are advised to use repellent while enjoying outdoor summer activities.

Residents can beat the summer heat with four indoor entertainment destinations offering racing, arcade games, bowling, cocktails & classic food options across Palm Beach County.

The venues in West Palm Beach, Wellington, Lake Worth Beach & Delray Beach are ready to welcome visitors seeking a cool escape.

Scammers copy real rental ads and change contact information to trick renters into wiring money, with losses reported since 2020 by the FTC.

Boca Raton renters are urged to verify listings by visiting in person or via video call and checking property records before sending deposits.