Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of August.
Good morning, Boca Raton.
Camp Bow Wow in Boca Raton is set to celebrate National Dog Day on Aug.
26 by offering three free daycare days for new campers (with a chance to win 25 more free days and $2,500 cash) across participating locations.
The American Red Cross assisted five adults following a house fire on Ember Street on Friday; the nonprofit is offering financial help, health services, and mental health support to connect those affected with recovery resources.
Florida law bans phones in elementary and middle schools and restricts high school use during class unless approved.
Rules for having devices are set by individual districts, with a pilot program in six counties testing a full-day high school ban (results reported by end of 2026).
Boca Raton is asking residents, schools and businesses to join National Wildlife Federation's Community Wildlife Habitat Program by certifying yards, gardens or commercial spaces.
A native plant giveaway will be held Friday, Aug. 28 at Wildflower Park (551 East Palmetto Park Road) for residents.
Attorney and author Ryan Poliakoff said a Boca Raton board meeting ended owner questions too soon by adjourning early + even though the law requires chances to ask questions four times each year.
His remarks warn that board rules may not fully follow the law.
Experts noted that subtle signs such as slow performance or unusual data use may indicate spyware on phones, as reported on Aug.
15 in Boca Raton. Arqam Zafar of AstrillVPN explained that many residents may mistake these signs for normal glitches.
The Legendary Buccaneer Marina & Resort will host a waterfront yoga session on Thursday, Aug.
27 at 6:30 p.m. Guests will have the chance to unwind while enjoying the sunset and scenic waterfront setting.
Related Ross is set to buy the Boca Raton Innovation Campus next to the Tri-Rail station west of I-95 after its earlier bid for City Hall property was withdrawn, joining local developers' trend to build near transit hubs to manage traffic and support new housing and retail spaces.
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