Good morning, Boca Raton.

The Hispanic Women of Distinction Charity luncheon celebrated 25 years of honoring extraordinary Latinas yesterday in Boca Raton, recognizing local leaders for courage + compassion and achievement.

The event marked a legacy that has inspired generations.

Boca Raton announced its 2026 free, family-friendly holiday events that will kick off with a tree lighting at Mizner Park Amphitheater on Nov.

21, followed by a street parade downtown on Dec. 2, a POPS concert on Dec. 5, Merry in Mizner performances throughout December, and a night market at Sanborn Square on Dec. 10.

The Palm Beach County PSDACC joined NBCU Local's 12th annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign, which runs Aug.

1-31 with extended fundraising through Sept. 15. The campaign aims to boost pet adoption across the Boca Raton community using proven outreach methods - a strong call for local pet lovers.

Boca Raton’s The Wick Theatre hosts Room to Blum at 12 p.m. on Sunday, where local native Allyson Rosenblum shares her journey from personal trainer to actress with live musical support & a three-course lunch as part of its Immersive Supper Club series.

The Historical Society is accepting nominations for its 30th Annual Walk of Recognition, which honors local leaders whose work has shaped Boca Raton for three decades.

The celebratory event will take place at The Addison on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.—tickets cost $125.

Suncoast High School regained its place in the top 100 national rankings by moving from No. 101 to No. 81, as released today by U.S. News & World Report.

This improvement reinforces Palm Beach County’s strong showing with two top ranked public high schools.

The Southwest Florida Water Summit 2026 is set for Saturday, Sept.

19 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Collaboratory (2031 Jackson St., Fort Myers) and via Zoom; the free, non-partisan event will bring local experts and groups together to share ways to protect clean water.

The Reef Institute hosted local and federal officials on Aug.

13 to tour its West Palm Beach coral biobank — a facility storing coral samples for rehabilitation, breeding and conservation — highlighting the impact of state-funded investments even as broader restoration efforts face setbacks.

As school sports ramp up across Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Orthopaedic Institute experts (Dr. Hinson and Dr. Shaw) advise student-athletes to stretch, warm up properly, and build strength to prevent common injuries.

Chanel 'Woobie' Faloon, a 5-pound Maltese from Boca Raton, is a finalist in Purina Dog Chow’s contest for $100,000 as public voting remains open on the myPurina app until August 21.

The dog, known for her entertaining outfits and playful spirit, is representing the community in a national competition.