Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of August.
Good morning, Boca Raton.
Tri-County Animal Rescue in Boca Raton took in 11 dogs from a Tennessee cruelty case and an overwhelmed rescue in Arkansas to undergo medical checks + required surgery, but it has not set an adoption date.
Friday night's sold-out Battle of the Bartenders at Boca Grove raised $70,000 for a local nonprofit supporting foster care kids' academic success, featuring cocktail challenges and costume contests.
Best Foot Forward will host its Sole Mates Luncheon on Oct. 28.
New research released Sunday, Aug.
30 shows that 12 Florida counties ranked among America's 100 fastest for internet speeds & measured actual speeds that highlight expanding digital connectivity for local residents.
Sarah Alsofrom of GL Homes and Matthew Constantine of Adopt-a-Family explained how their groups work together to help homeless families in Palm Beach County today, planning to offer vital housing support + community resources.
Betta is offering solar-powered, app-controlled robotic pool skimmers for a fall sale during USA TODAY Shopping’s Fall Reset event.
Boca Raton homeowners can save on models that keep pools clean by automatically collecting debris with solar energy + rechargeable batteries.
Today, as Labor Day approaches, FDOT reports multiple road closures in Boca Raton including intermittent U.S. 1 lane blockages near Camino Real plus ramp closures on I-95 in Boynton Beach, affecting travel through Palm Beach County.
An analysis from Florida Policy Institute found that Amendment 3, a proposed constitutional change set forth on Aug.
30, would reduce revenue for 28 public hospital districts by over half, risking longer wait times, fewer staff, and diminished care for low-income and underinsured residents.
Palm Beach Health Network celebrated its 2025 Tenet Hall of Fame and Hero honorees on Aug.
30 in Boca Raton (recognizing team members for their compassion, dedication, and service that align with Tenet Healthcare’s mission to build healthier communities).
Westgate Park and Recreation Center hosted an adult open gym volleyball event on Aug.
30 in its fully air-conditioned gymnasium, inviting adults 18 and older to stay active and enjoy friendly competition on two courts.
Attorney Ryan Poliakoff from Boca Raton said condo owners may record board meetings for personal use, but boards can ban Zoom streams to limit privacy risks.
He added that while associations can enter units for repairs or emergencies, missing keys may force them to break locks if required.
Coco Gauff, seeded fourth, beat Boca Raton’s Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-4 in a Cincinnati tuneup and will start her U.S. Open run on Tuesday against Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez.
Gauff, who recently hired a serving coach, is aiming for a second U.S. Open title.
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