Good morning, Boca Raton.

Child Rescue Coalition hosted a trivia night on Wednesday, Aug.

6 at American Social as part of Boca Chamber Festival Days. The event offered drinks + small bites and gave residents a chance to learn about the nonprofit's work protecting children.

Palm Beach State College and Boca Pilot Training expanded the Professional Aeronautics Certification program to Lantana Airport on August 6 to ease a pilot shortage.

The nondegree course lets students finish 250 to 300 flight hours in 12 to 16 months to earn FAA certifications as private + commercial pilots.

The Palm Beach County School District faces enrollment and staffing challenges as TPS for Haitians ended, causing 19 staff departures ahead of the school year's start on Aug.

10. Officials are preparing for the new term and urging support for a tax referendum to boost teacher pay and school security.

The Palm Beach County 4-H TechGarage Solar Car Club from South Plantation High School won its second national championship by completing 656.7 miles in the Classic Division of the Solar Car Challenge on Aug.

6 — earning back-to-back titles during the 2026 Tour of Texas.

Dr. Diaz at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center said residents should avoid pre-cut lettuce and wash whole heads carefully to lower risks from rising cyclosporiasis cases.

Palm Beach County—reporting 16 cases since May 1—remains under close watch as officials work to pinpoint the outbreak source.

UHealth reached its strongest U.S. News and World Report performance yet, with five specialties ranked nationally and 17 procedures recognized (rankings released August 06) in Boca Raton.

Florida health officials reported new Vibrio vulnificus cases in Brevard, Marion and Bay counties with one death in Palm Beach County.

The bacteria can cause severe illness when raw oysters or brackish water are involved, so doctors advised caution during summer months.

A federal survey showed that eight Florida hospitals, including West Boca Medical Center in Boca Raton, received one-star ratings from surveys collected between July 2024 and June 2025 + no hospital earned a five-star average, according to CMS data.

Since May, health officials have reported 16 cyclospora cases in Palm Beach County linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, & Walmart has removed Marketside salad products from stores as a precaution.

Residents are advised to wash produce thoroughly.

Palm Beach County restaurants are offering back-to-school deals for teachers, families, and students.

Jupiter Grill hosts a celebration for school staff today with live music at 149 Soundings Ave. in Jupiter while Keke’s offers $5 kids meals at locations including Boca Raton & more specials run through August.