Good morning, Boca Raton.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is celebrating 40 years of building affordable homes and strengthening the community.

Local volunteers can join Community Impact Day at Coleman Park (Sat., Aug. 29) or the Dream Builders’ Ball at The Breakers (Fri., Oct. 9).

Armory Art offers Arts Encounters one-time art workshops in ceramics, jewelry making, drawing, and more.

Sessions begin Tuesday, Sept. 8 and continue into December + each workshop costs $85 with all supplies included when you register online.

Florida Atlantic University is welcoming more than 4,700 students into campus housing today, marking its largest move-in day ever.

Local traffic increased as families received moving assistance on campus in Boca Raton.

Former foster youth Yehuda credited caregivers, mentors and advocates from JAFCO (Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options) for guiding him through the college process, and he is now enrolled at UCF to study engineering; he hopes his journey inspires increased support for children in care.

Florida higher education leaders signed a joint response to a federal call to set new standards, linking FAU, Palm Beach State and Broward College with clear guidelines while private colleges must post a statement (by Dec.

31) detailing their positions on admissions, free speech and AI in classrooms.

A near-total lunar eclipse will occur overnight from Aug.

27 into the early morning of Aug. 28, with the moon turning reddish as Earth’s shadow falls on it. Local observers can view the event safely with the naked eye (no filters needed).

Boca Raton is set for extreme heat today as temperatures reach 95°F and a RealFeel of 112°F (intense humidity and high UV index) before scattered thunderstorms bring brief rain; overnight, temperatures will drop to 80°F with clearer skies, urging residents to use strict sun protection.

Toad Busters owner Jeannine Tilford warns Boca Raton pet owners that cane toads pose a deadly threat to dogs & advises caution when encountering these poisonous pests and New Guinea worms.

State inspectors temporarily closed 11 restaurants in Palm Beach and Broward last week over roach, rodent and fly infestations — a Boca Raton establishment faced an extended shutdown until it made the necessary corrections.

Local orthopedic providers reported that hurricane preparations and cleanup have caused predictable injury patterns in Boca Raton, urging residents to exercise extra caution while lifting heavy supplies (a common cause of strain) as they ready their homes.

Fuku at CityPlace in West Palm Beach will host an official grand opening on Thursday, Aug.

20 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event features a First 77 giveaway, free waffle fries with any purchase from 1 to 3 p.m., menu samplings, and additional merchandise.