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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Flooding hits Boca Raton roads; seven restaurants closed over pests

Plus, a Boca Raton cafe closed over rodents and FAU opens its season with a win.

The 5AM Boca Raton team2 stories16 sources6 min read

WeatherTop story

Heavy rain left standing water on NW Second Avenue and Dixie Highway in Boca Raton

A Flood Watch began Sunday and a water main repair is due Tuesday morning

  1. Nov. 1 starts at 10 a.m. for Treasure Coast, Palm Beach County
  2. Nov. 2Boca Raton reports standing water in several areas by evening
  3. Nov. 3Riviera Beach water main repair expected done by 6 a.m.

Sources: WPBF, WPEC

If you're heading out this morning, expect puddles. The city of Boca Raton said Monday evening that heavy rains left standing water in several areas, and city staff are monitoring other major roads. Calls for service are being handled without interruption.

  • Standing water: NW Second Ave. and NW 28th St.
  • Standing water: NW Second Ave. and NW 35th St.
  • Standing water: NW Second Ave. from NW 20th St. to Yamato Road
  • Standing water: multiple areas of Dixie Highway

Nearby, Boynton Beach reported severe flooding from Gateway and Seacrest boulevards to the 1900 block of North Seacrest, and South Ocean Boulevard in the Town of Palm Beach is closed from the 1200 to 2200 blocks. Riviera Beach crews expect to finish a water main repair at Garden Road and Blue Heron Boulevard by 6 a.m. Tuesday.

WPEC's weather team named Sunday and Monday StormTrac Weather Impact Days, with a through Monday afternoon. Rain should get less organized Tuesday, though more showers are possible. We suggest giving yourself extra time and skipping any flooded street.

Forecasters expected heavy rain, and road trouble spread across five counties

1 to 3 inches
of widespread rain expected through Monday
5 to 7 inches
possible in isolated areas
5
counties with road closures or travel warnings

Sources: WPBF, WPEC

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Dining

State inspectors closed a Boca Raton cafe over rodents and six other restaurants over pests

If you eat out around Boca, here's the week's closure roundup. State inspectors temporarily closed seven Palm Beach and Broward restaurants during the week of Oct. 26, and every closure traced back to roaches, flies or rodent droppings. All seven were cleared to reopen within two days, and three had been cited earlier this fiscal year. The Boca Raton Tribune also posted the state's emergency closure list for Palm Beach County restaurants.

Three of the seven closed restaurants had been cited earlier this fiscal year

3 of 7

  • cited earlier this fiscal year
  • 4 not reported as cited earlier

Source: Boca Post

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not reported as cited earlier457%

Boca Raton's was Miyi La Cubanita Cuban Cafe, 1332 NW Second Ave., closed Oct. 27 over rodent activity. Inspectors reported about 20 to 30 rodent droppings in a storage closet next to the kitchen.

  • Boca Raton violations: 5 high-priority, 1 intermediate, no basic
  • Delray Beach: Taco Tuesdays Taqueria, 600 N. Congress Ave., closed Oct. 29
  • Also closed: Boynton Beach, Lake Worth Beach, Belle Glade, Pembroke Pines, Oakland Park
  • : a temporary step, not a disciplinary action

Miyi La Cubanita was closed twice in about two months

  1. Aug. 26Inspectors close the cafe after reporting rodent droppings
  2. Oct. 27Inspectors close it again over rodent activity
  3. Oct. 28Callback is recorded as complied, and the cafe reopens that morning

Source: Boca Post

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News Notes

Floodwater

The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County warned residents Monday that floodwater can pose a drowning risk for everyone, regardless of how well they swim. It said vehicles can be swept away or stall in moving water. BocaNewsNow.com

FAU hoops

Florida Atlantic opened its season Monday night with a 74-60 win over LIU at Eleanor R. Baldwin Arena. Kanaan Carlyle led the Owls with 20 points and nine rebounds. WPEC

FAU beat LIU 74-⁠60 in its season opener

  • LIU60
    Florida Atlantic74
    FinalKanaan Carlyle led FAU with 20 points and nine rebounds.

Source: WPEC

Thanksgiving

is asking the community to help feed 4,000 families through its 22nd annual Thanksgiving Box Brigade. You can sponsor a meal box for $29.72 at bocahelpinghands.org/thanksgiving. TAPinto Boca Raton

Battle of Bands

The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands returns Jan. 16 to Flagler Credit Union Stadium at FAU in Boca Raton. The HBCU marching band showcase falls on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend. WSVN

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Around Florida

Brightline

temporarily suspended service between Orlando and West Palm Beach Monday because of high water along its rail corridor in Brevard County. Trains between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach are operating normally. Crews will inspect tracks, signals and crossings once water recedes, and Brightline did not provide an estimated time for service to resume. WPBFWPTVLakeland Gazette

Chili cook-off

The Women's Club of Coconut Creek will host a Chili Cook-Off on Sat., Nov. 14, at Sabal Pines Park during the Fall Harvest Festival. Five local restaurants and food businesses compete, and the fundraiser supports student scholarships and teacher grants. A $20 tasting passport gets you five chili samples, cornbread, water and a ballot, and passports are on sale in advance online. Coconut Creek TalkTAPinto Pompano Beach

Chili tasting and voting runs 2:30 to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 in Coconut Creek

Sabal Pines Park, Coconut Creek

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.2:30 p.m.to 5 p.m.
  • 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.Public chili tasting and voting
Date
Sat., Nov. 14
Passport
$20 tasting passport

Sources: Coconut Creek Talk, TAPinto Pompano Beach

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DateSat., Nov. 14
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Driftwood

Driftwood, the Boynton Beach restaurant Guy Fieri featured this year, served its final patrons Sunday, Nov. 1 after nearly a decade. Owner Jimmy Everett wrote that continuing without his wife, Ilia Gonzalez-Colon, is "no longer possible." The Palm Beach Post

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The Wrap

Pets got a green carpet on Saturday at the Paws for a Cause Halloween bash at Cosa Duci Italian Bakery & Deli in The Shops at University Park. The runway was set up on the bakery's backyard bocce court, and the contest included a Most Italian Pet category. The day also raised money for neighboring nonprofit Animal Aid, Inc. Fur-real fashion.

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Flooding hits Boca Raton roads; seven restaurants closed over pests

Plus, a Boca Raton cafe closed over rodents and FAU opens its season with a win.

The TLDR

  1. Heavy rain left standing water on NW Second Ave. and Dixie Highway
  2. Inspectors closed a Boca Raton cafe over rodent activity
  3. Brightline's Boca Raton trains are running normally
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