Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Boca Raton.
People of Hope Mobile Museum is touring Palm Beach County with a free interactive exhibit on poverty and service at Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola (in Palm Beach Gardens) on Friday, Nov.
6 and Saturday, Nov. 7. The exhibit launches the Spare Change, Share Hope campaign to support local neighbors.
Local organizations announced key leadership moves across Palm Beach County, including Phanthropy Tank hiring program director Abigail Howard + Delray Beach Fire Rescue Captain Falcone set to receive the safety award on Oct.
19 at Margaritaville Resort Orlando.
South Florida is becoming a defense tech hub as companies like Palantir and Ondas relocate based on trends noted by Boca Raton native Daniel Kahan.
Investors and academic leaders are set to boost local growth + innovation in the region.
This week a variety of shows and festivals are planned for the community.
Weezer performs Tuesday at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise while Lynn University stages Amadeus Friday through Sunday in Boca Raton and nearby events include a free block party, a Brazilian festival, and a pet friendly Sip and Shop.
Classic rock band Journey will play at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise this Friday, Oct.
16 as part of their farewell tour. Their show is the only South Florida stop, giving local fans one last chance to hear hits like Don’t Stop Believin.
The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum in Delray Beach will launch a free interactive exhibit — The House That Memory Built: The Memories We Weave — in November, offering Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers bi-monthly sessions with cultural activities, a speaker series, and monthly Legacy Quilt events focused on Black heritage.
Palm Beach resident and CPK cofounder Rick Rosenfield shared his favorite local eateries in a discussion yesterday (highlighting our vibrant dining scene) and said Florida’s restaurant culture shows a creative spirit that differs from California’s.
Boca Raton Public Library announced a partnership with the Scripps National Spelling Bee for 2027 to boost youth literacy.
The regional competition will be held at Spanish River Library on Saturday, Feb. 20, sending one champion to the national round in May.
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed October 15 as Hats Off Nonprofit Awards Day in Palm Beach County to honor local nonprofits during the 10th Annual Awards — Nonprofits First announced the new day.
Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services formed a Medical Advisory Committee of local physicians and health experts to advise on new medical practices and training initiatives.
The volunteer panel, co-chaired by Dr. Sheila Furr and Dr. Joanna Drowos, will guide future programs to improve care.
Baptist Health Boca Regional Hospital unveiled the new Gloria Drummond Patient Tower designed by HKS, which includes a bistro, interfaith chapel * and a Shabbat room to serve patients and visitors.
Boca Raton’s top public golf courses were named in the latest awards.
Osprey Point Golf Course won the Readers’ Choice Award while Southwinds Golf Course was runner-up after over 10,000 local readers voted.
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