Good morning, Boca Raton.

Boca Raton’s Tequila Festival returns Nov.

7 at Mizner Park Amphitheater with all-inclusive tickets covering unlimited food and drinks from top local restaurants – the event will also feature a Chef Showcase and Best Dish Competition, and buyers can save 30% using promo code TEQUILA30 through midnight July 26.

The Palm Beach County School District saved $3.3 million on July 24 by eliminating 76 media clerk roles after approving a 3.5% teacher raise, and officials said 49 clerks have been reassigned while others retired.

On July 24, 2026, Florida Youth Institute students (rising juniors and seniors) presented evidence-based recommendations on hunger and food insecurity to university researchers and agricultural leaders at UF CALS.

Their research addresses global challenges and offers potential solutions for food insecurity.

Palm Beach State College’s Automotive Service Technology program was reaccredited on July 24 after an on-site evaluation by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASEE).

The recognition confirms the program’s quality training for local technical students.

Florida’s Turnpike project begins Sunday, July 26 with overnight lane closures from Milepost 71 to Milepost 77.

The $100 million plan will add travel lanes, new lighting & signage and noise walls to improve safety and reduce congestion until July 30.

DOH-Palm Beach issued a health alert after water samples taken July 21 and 22 found harmful blue-green algae toxins at Lake Okeechobee and Lake Mangonia; residents are advised to avoid contact with contaminated water by not swimming or using personal watercraft.

Palm Beach County is the first in Florida to suffer a death from Vibrio vulnificus, a dangerous bacteria found in coastal waters usually contracted by eating raw shellfish — 11 cases have been confirmed statewide since January.

The Florida Department of Health reported eight cases of cyclosporiasis in the local area, with five in Palm Beach County, two in St. Lucie County, and one in Martin County.

Officials advise residents to wash produce thoroughly to prevent infection, as symptoms typically begin about a week after exposure.

Two new family-owned restaurants are serving Italian comfort food in Palm Beach County.

WhatSub (located in Palm Beach Gardens) and Rosie's Pizza (at Courtyard Shops in Wellington) offer New York-style pizzas, deli sandwiches, and Italian classics for local diners.

South Florida’s premier waterpark launches a season of family-friendly events that include interactive activities, special promotions & new dining experiences, and will offer extra fun for visitors as the season unfolds.