Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of October.
Good morning, Boca Raton.
Cosa Duci Italian Bakery and Deli is hosting Paws for a Cause, a Halloween pet costume party today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Shops at University Park (141 NW 20th St. B21) to benefit Animal Aid, Inc.; winners will be announced at 3 p.m.
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control says an 8-month-old female shepherd mix (A2346816) with bleeding, swollen hind legs was found stray near S Military Trail and Summit Blvd. in West Palm Beach on Oct.
30 and is improving under clinic care; call 561-233-1200 ext. 0 with any information.
Rotary Club of Boca Raton announced its 2027 OPAL honorees at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club: Camilla and Mike Goodwin; FAU's Adam Hasner and Jillian Hasner; Zoe Lanham; Arline and John McNally; John Mollica.
The gala is set for February 2027 to raise funds for scholarships and mentorships.
Mayor Andy Thompson will proclaim Extra Mile Day on Nov.
1 to honor volunteers whose service supports schools, seniors, animal shelters, and neighbors, part of a nationwide observance that began in 2009.
Ford’s Garage will offer U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members a free American Standard Burger & up to $16 off another entrée on Wednesday, Nov.
11 at participating restaurants, including Boca Raton.
The Boca Raton Tribune awarded Lynn Samuels two tickets to Young Frankenstein at The Wick Theatre through a trivia giveaway, and she called the show cute while praising the performers.
Florida Atlantic University will open the Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building (22,000 sqft) in spring 2027, funded by a $20 million gift that will add museums, interactive exhibits, a recital hall, and the Center for Peace, Justice and Human Rights.
The City of Boca Raton will host a free drive-thru e-waste recycling and document shredding event on Saturday, Nov.
14 from 9 a.m. to noon at 6500 Congress Ave., open to residents only; limit five banker-sized boxes per household and CRTs, large appliances, and hazardous waste won't be accepted.
On Oct. 30, UF researchers secured $200,000 in USDA NIFA funding to study and combat the invasive pasture mealybug threatening Florida's sugarcane industry (research at UF/IFAS Everglades Research and Education Center in Belle Glade will test insecticides, measure yield impacts, and screen tolerant varieties).
Dog trainer Dillon Mitchell opened a qualification track so owners can register their pets for Full Potential K9's 2027 summer camp + it will run July 4 through Aug.
15 in Northwestern Montana and will host up to 10 graduate dogs for 42 days.
North Texas beat visiting FAU 48-41 in Denton as Tayven Jackson passed for 404 yards and Jahiem White rushed for 193, while FAU’s Caden Veltkamp threw for 452; FAU will host UTSA on Nov.
5 and North Texas will host Rice on Nov. 7.
The Palm Beach Post published final Week 11 high school football results from across Palm Beach County on Oct.
29, with reporters and photographers stationed countywide and live video updates on Instagram (follow @pbphighschool).
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