Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of August.
Good morning, Boca Raton.
A 7.4 earthquake struck Pereira in Colombia at 5:07 a.m. today, killing over 250 and leaving many without power, while a Boynton Beach couple is raising funds on GoFundMe to send supplies to their family.
Attorney Ryan Poliakoff explained that homeowners can recall board members if a majority agrees that hiring a new management firm without resident input does not reflect their interests.
Residents can use the official Division of Condominiums form (and verify sufficient support) to replace the board if needed.
A long-time customer pulled a one-of-a-kind Shohei-Ohtani-Back-to-Back-Gold-Logoman player card from a 2026 Topps-Chrome-Baseball box at Boca Sports Cards on Aug.
6, which Secure Collectibles bought for over $10 million; investors include Kevin O’Leary, Matthew 'Shyne' Allen, and Paul Warshaw.
The exhibition Masters of the Matrix: Latin American Printmaking will display prints on Sep 20 from 1:00 to 4:00 EDT at The Annex in Delray Beach.
Curated by Suzanne Snider (featuring works by Rufino Tamayo, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Wifredo Lam and Roberto Matta), the show highlights traditional and experimental techniques.
The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition is accepting online applications in Boca Raton, with interested singers needing to apply by Friday, Sept.
8 at 5PM EST. Contestants will compete for a $5,000 prize and a career launch during a final public performance at the TD James Moody Jazz Festival.
Today, a free driverless shuttle called MiCa is operating in Mizner Park — its success may lead officials to expand the service to ease traffic congestion and integrate advanced smart signals across county roads.
This week, FDOT and Palm Beach County projects cause extra delays on local roads, including utility work on Military Trail and Dixie Highway in Boca Raton.
Drivers should plan extra travel time as lane closures and detours are in effect until updates begin next week.
A study released on Aug.
16 shows that Florida ranks as the eighth state for cosmetic surgery searches, with the Brazilian butt lift as the top-searched procedure (reflecting a national trend) that may interest Boca Raton residents.
Boca Raton residents can look forward to a lively Labor Day weekend featuring beach gatherings, rooftop parties and community parades.
The weekend offers family-friendly events and live music as South Florida prepares to celebrate the last big summer holiday.
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