Good morning, Boca Raton.

The Boca Raton Tribune's 788th edition runs Sept.

24–Oct. 1 and covers the city council's approved 2026–27 budget, Mayor Andy Thomson’s podcast on leadership, and Brightline's expected bankruptcy filing plus local arts and weekend events. The edition reflects key community and business news shaping Boca Raton.

A University of Florida study found that invasive cogongrass increased wildfire risks by fueling faster and longer fires in Florida, especially during spring.

Researchers urged landowners to manage the plant to lower fire risk (study published yesterday).

Boca Raton tap water will taste and smell different for two weeks starting Sunday, Sept.

27 when the city switches its water disinfection process from chloramine to free chlorine (though officials say the water is safe). Residents using kidney dialysis machines or maintaining fish tanks should seek professional guidance.

Seven South Florida restaurants were ordered closed for health violations such as food temperature issues, rodent droppings, and improper hand washing.

The Boca Raton restaurant with 22 violations reopened later after a follow-up inspection.

DOH-Palm Beach lifted its advisory for bacterial contamination in the water at Camino Real, just northwest of the Boca Raton Resort (Lake Boca), on Thursday, Sept.

23 after local agencies confirmed bacteria levels were safe for water activities.

South Florida-based Akra Restaurant Group will donate 20 percent of sales at its restaurants from 4 to 9 p.m. on Sept.

30 for Blood Cancer United during Blood Cancer Awareness Month, aiming to raise at least $20,000 to help address Florida’s high leukemia rates.

Boca Raton Regional Hospital has completed its 184-room Gloria Drummond Patient Tower, CEO Lincoln Mendez said at a reception for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The nine-story, pink-trimmed tower will start accepting patients by late October during hospital events including Light the Night & a Go Pink luncheon on Oct. 16.

Parlor Doughnuts will open on Sept.

26 in Mizner Park with free Famous Layered Doughnuts available to customers who download its Parlor Perks app; the shop will also offer specialty coffee and breakfast items at the former PurLife Cafe.

A recent analysis of Zillow data by Stacker shows that Jupiter Island led Florida in home price gains over the past year, with the typical home reaching about $10.14 million (a 12.9% increase).

The study also noted 15 Palm Beach County communities featured in the statewide ranking.

Registration is open for the Upward Basketball and Cheerleading program at Spanish River Church — located at 2400 Yamato Road — for children in kindergarten to 8th grade; practices begin in December and Saturday games start in January, with early registration at $175 and sibling discounts available.