Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 3rd of August.
Good morning, Boca Raton.
Feeding South Florida will host its Annual Outrun Hunger 5K at Okeeheelee Park on Saturday, Sept.
19, with check-in at 6:30 a.m. and race start at 7:30 a.m. Participants can enjoy a Kids Zone, local vendors, and family activities to support hunger relief.
Boca School for Autism hosted BSA After Dark at the Genesis Club on FAU’s Boca campus Saturday night as part of Boca Chamber Festival Days.
All profits went to support scholarships for students, with local leaders visiting the event.
Boca Raton Fire Rescue responded quickly late Sunday afternoon at Town Center Mall after a freon issue was detected at PacSun's air conditioner, which triggered a 911 call and a brief evacuation.
The situation had resolved by 4 p.m., and no injuries were reported.
On a January fishing trip, Asa Dalphone dropped a pickle jar with a note listing his name, Destin, and phone number, and six months later a Boca Raton resident found it after it traveled over 650 nautical miles along the coast.
Lunches for Love is a monthly event (a community benefit) on Sunday, Aug.
9 at 11:30 a.m. at Renzo's Cafe and Pizzeria in Boca Raton supporting local police, firefighters, EMS, veterans, trauma workers, and healthcare heroes. Bring 24 cookies to earn raffle tickets and register to reserve your seat.
The Palm Beach County School District has proposed a new policy that treats deepfake cyberbullying as a severe offense potentially removing a student from class for at least 10 days.
School board members will discuss the proposal on Sept. 9 and vote on it on Nov. 4.
A WalletHub ranking shows Florida’s VPK system ranks 38th among states (quality scores are strong while access and funding lag), and Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday for school supplies runs from July 20 to Aug.
20.
The FDOT announced lane closures and detour plans across Palm Beach County roads (including Boca Raton) from today through future dates as crews work on projects for improved pavement and safety.
Commuters should follow detour signs and check alternative routes.
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