Good morning, Boca Raton.

A Boca teen built a brain-game app called Howie's Place to help people with memory challenges—she designed it after watching her grandfather struggle with Alzheimer’s.

The simple app is now used by local seniors and families and will be shared with more community members soon.

More than 200 locals registered for the inaugural Boca Raton Beauty & Wellness Expo, set for Saturday, Aug.

29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 980 N Federal Hwy; additional free tickets and exhibitor spaces are now available.

Sansone Air sent an email blast on Monday, Aug.

10 promoting 24/7 emergency service though it only operates from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.+ experts say the misleading ad may violate Florida law as the company blames a new website design for the error.

A busy week brings local cultural events: the Morikami hosts Obon Weekend with drum concerts and lantern floats Saturday and Sunday, Jonathan Butler performs at The Funky Biscuit on Thursday & Friday at 6 and 9 p.m., and Other Desert Cities premieres Saturday at Empire Stage in Fort Lauderdale.

Food lovers learned to make authentic dumplings when Chef Chi hosted a hands-on masterclass at Red Pine Restaurant & Bar on Monday, Aug.

10. Participants practiced traditional techniques in a small-group kitchen workshop.

Palm Beach County schools started the new school year Monday with about 160,000 students returning to 182 schools and earned an A+ rating from district leadership.

Superintendent Mike Burke noted the smooth opening, announced driver incentives, and urged families to reduce chronic absenteeism.

Junior Achievement of South Florida celebrated record graduations on Aug.

10 after over 500 students reached key milestones in education & career readiness. The initiative provided industry-recognized credentials and hands-on experience designed to bridge the skills gap for employers.

On Aug. 6, DOH-Palm Beach warned about blue-green algae in L8 Canal and said water testing for toxins is underway.

Residents should avoid contact with the water (no drinking, swimming, or skin exposure) until results confirm safety.

Consumers in Florida should check their fridges this morning for Taylor Farms guacamole, salsa and dip recalled due to a Salmonella outbreak.

Products (with 'Best If Used By' dates from Aug. 7 to Aug. 16) should be discarded or returned at the place of purchase.

Palm Beach County re-released a list of cooling centers to help residents stay safe during extreme heat this week.

Officials advise using public spaces, staying hydrated, and limiting time outdoors to prevent heat-related illness.

FAU welcomed its new Vice President and Director of Athletics, Josh McCowan, on Friday at the Schmidt Family Complex in Boca Raton.

With over 15 years of college sports leadership and record fundraising at Mississippi State, he takes over the growing athletics program after Brian White left in June.