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From WPLG Local 10, The Boca Raton Tribune and 14 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
WPLG Local 1048 minutes ago
Grillete electrónico delata a muchacho por robo de Porsche, on WPLG Local 10Joseph Dexter Watson IV, de 19 años, llevaba el dispositivo GPS como condición de su fianza por una persecución en Broward que terminó con un choque contra un camión del correo.
The Boca Raton Tribune1 hour ago
A Scholarship Like No Other: The George Snow Scholarship Fund Invites 2027 High School Graduates to Apply, on The Boca Raton TribuneBoca Raton, FL – November 4, 2026 — Do you know a high school senior graduating in 2027 from Palm Beach or Broward County? If so, you could help open the door to their future by recommending they apply to the George Snow Scholarship Fund (GSSF)! Earlier this year, the George Snow Scholarship Fund (GSSF) awarded more
WSVN1 hour ago
Children ages 3 and 5 wandered into traffic while teen caregiver slept in, deputies say, on WSVNTwo children, ages 3 and 5, wandered into traffic and were nearly struck by a vehicle while the teenager watching them slept inside their home,...
The Boca Raton Tribune2 hours ago
Boca Raton Fine Art Show Returns to Sanborn Square, on The Boca Raton TribuneNovember 7–8 Boca Raton, FL – November 4, 2026 – Downtown Boca Raton will become an outdoor art gallery this weekend as the Boca Raton Fine Art Show by Hot Works returns to Sanborn Square Park on Saturday and Sunday, November 7–8, 2026. The two-day event will feature original artwork from 55 juried artists, offering
WPLG Local 102 hours ago
Man’s ankle monitor puts him at scene of $210K Porsche theft from Horse Country mansion: MDSO, on WPLG Local 10A Broward man joined a group in crossing the county line to steal a $210,000 Porsche from a mansion in Miami-Dade’s Horse Country area, deputies said. They said the 19-year-old’s own ankle monitor put him at the scene.
CBS Miami2 hours ago
Flooding inundates Davie neighborhoods, stalls cars on Powerline Road in Pompano Beach, on CBS MiamiResidents say Paradise Village floods whenever several days of heavy rain pile up, and horse owners moved animals out of flooded stalls.
The Boca Raton Tribune2 hours ago
Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) Canals Moving Water From Significant Nov. Rainfall, on The Boca Raton TribuneBoca Raton, FL – November 4, 2026 – Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) canals are operating at full capacity to move water away from southeastern Palm Beach County communities following significant rainfall. At this time, all 500 miles of LWDD canals and water control structures are beginning to recover from an extraordinary, non-tropical dry season
Tamarac Talk2 hours ago
Kicia Daniel Wins Reelection in Tamarac; Mike Gelin Secures Commission Seat After Court Battle, City Website Says, on Tamarac TalkTamarac Commissioner Kicia Daniel won reelection Tuesday, defeating challenger Carol Mendelson by a wide margin in District 4, while former Commissioner Mike Gelin secured a return to the City ...
WPEC2 hours ago
St. Lucie County flips blue after 14 years as voters increase turnout despite floods, on WPECSt. Lucie County flipped blue in Tuesday's governor's race for the first time in more than a decade, as voter turnout climbed despite historic flooding that for
TAPinto Coral Springs3 hours ago
Bella Vista Medical Spa in Coral Springs Puts a Physician Behind Every Botox, PRF and Laser Treatment, on TAPinto Coral SpringsCORAL SPRINGS, FL — Ever sit in a med spa chair and wonder who is really in charge? At Bella Vista Medical Spa in Coral Springs, Dr. Gabriela Rifkin makes that an easy question to answer: she is th...
TAPinto Boca Raton3 hours ago
Boca Raton Night Market Brings Plants, Candles and Jewelry to Sanborn Square on Thursday, on TAPinto Boca RatonBOCA RATON, FL — Houseplants, goat's milk soap, leather bags and jam are on the shopping list at Sanborn Square in Boca Raton on Thursday, when the city's Night Market returns for the second of its...
TAPinto Boca Raton3 hours ago
West Boca Raton Jewish Federation Taps Local Influencers to Share Community Stories, on TAPinto Boca RatonWEST BOCA RATON, FL — A rabbi, a real estate professional, a food creator and a Jewish journalist may not have much in common professionally, but they're part of a new effort to tell the stories of...
WPLG Local 103 hours ago
Conozca los resultados de las elecciones en Florida, on WPLG Local 10Byron Donalds gana la gobernación de Florida. Los votantes también reeligieron a Ashley Moody en el Senado federal y aprobaron solo una de las tres enmiendas constitucionales: la que amplía la exención homestead del impuesto a la propiedad.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune3 hours ago
Florida Dillard's to close, lay off all employees, on Sarasota Herald-TribuneA Boynton Beach, Florida, Dillard's will close down, laying off all of its staff by next year.
TAPinto Coral Springs3 hours ago
Flooding Shuts Wiles Road in Both Directions in Coral Springs, Police Tell Drivers to Turn Around, on TAPinto Coral SpringsCORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police told drivers to find another route after flooding shut down Wiles Road in both directions between Rock Island Road and Northwest 74th Avenue.The department ...
BocaNewsNow.com3 hours ago
MAJOR TURNPIKE CRASH: Stay Off Southbound Near Glades Road, on BocaNewsNow.comBOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A six car crash on the Florida Turnpike near Glades Road is causing huge southbound
The Westside Gazette4 hours ago
Critical Grant Awards Make New and Returning Programs Possible at The Spady Museum, on The Westside Gazette-Local foundations dedicated to furthering education, preserving history and improving health outcomes have made two programs possible at The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum for the 2026-2027 season.
The Westside Gazette4 hours ago
Celebrating 75 Years of Life, Love & Legacy: A Tribute to Shirley Mobley, on The Westside GazetteOn Saturday, November 7, 2026, family members, friends, and loved ones are scheduled to gather at Madness Buffet, 299 S. Pompano Parkway in Pompano Beach, Florida, for her 75th birthday celebration honoring this remarkable woman.
WPLG Local 104 hours ago
Fuertes lluvias inundan las calles de Broward, on WPLG Local 10En Pompano Beach, una gasolinera Shell quedó convertida en una especie de lago, y un empresario no pudo entrar a su almacén, rodeado de agua de hasta cuatro pies de profundidad.
TAPinto Pompano Beach4 hours ago
Change in Pompano's District 4 as Patricia Hawkins-Williams Unseats Beverly Perkins; Other Incumbents Keep Seats, on TAPinto Pompano BeachPOMPANO BEACH - The final, official vote tallies may still change as the Broward Election Supervisor reports mail-in ballots as “partially reported,” but on the morning after Election Night, the mo...
TAPinto Pompano Beach4 hours ago
(PHOTOS) Torrential Rain Floods Pompano Beach Roads, Parks, on TAPinto Pompano BeachPOMPANO BEACH — Torrential evening downpours inundated Pompano Beach on Tuesday as well as Wednesday morning, leaving widespread street flooding across the city and transforming local parks and gol...
TAPinto Boca Raton4 hours ago
Cell Reception Improves at Boca Raton’s Sugar Sand Park, Ballfields Next, on TAPinto Boca RatonBOCA RATON, FL — Cellphone reception is improving at Sugar Sand Park, and the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District plans to extend it to the ballfields next, according to the district.Crews r...
CBS Miami4 hours ago
Neighbors across Broward County see roads turn into rivers as flooding continues, on CBS MiamiNeighborhoods in Davie, Pompano Beach, and other cities are reporting flooding after days of nonstop rainfall.
The Boca Raton Tribune5 hours ago
Thanksgiving, on The Boca Raton TribuneThe Boca Raton Tribune5 hours ago
What to Do in Boca Raton This Weekend: November 6—November 8, on The Boca Raton TribuneBOCA RATON, FL, November 4, 2026 — Looking for things to do in Boca Raton this weekend? A full schedule of activities is planned from Friday through Sunday,
WPTV5 hours ago
Doctors credit dad's quick CPR with saving son's life after teen is struck by lightning, on WPTVWhen lightning struck his 14-year-old son on a Boynton Beach soccer field, Kevin Sosa's father started CPR within moments. Doctors say that split-second decision is why Kevin is alive today.
TAPinto Coral Springs5 hours ago
Nearly 700 Pasta Dinners Help Coral Springs-Parkland Firefighters Raise $5,000 for Cancer Research, on TAPinto Coral SpringsCORAL SPRINGS, FL — Hundreds of Coral Springs residents came hungry and ready to help a good cause, turning a firefighter-hosted pasta dinner into a $5,000 fundraiser for cancer research.The Coral ...
TAPinto Pompano Beach6 hours ago
Change in Pompano's District 4 as Beverly Perkins Unseated, on TAPinto Pompano BeachPOMPANO BEACH - The final, official vote tallies may still change as the Broward Election Supervisor reports mail-in ballots as “partially reported,” but on the morning after Election Night, the mo...
The Boca Raton Tribune6 hours ago
Health Officials in Palm Beach County Advise of Possible Bacterial Contamination, on The Boca Raton TribuneIn Intersection of Blue Heron Blvd. and Gardens Road in Riviera Beach Connected to C17 Canal
The Boca Raton Tribune6 hours ago
DOH-Palm Beach Urges Private Well Owners to Have Wells Tested Following Recent Flooding, on The Boca Raton TribuneBoca Raton, FL — November 04, 2026 — The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) urges private well owners to get their wells
Haute Living6 hours ago
North County New Development Tracker: November 2026, on Haute LivingAs of Nov. 4, 2026, our cards show two tracked North County buildings with near-completion status: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Palm Beach Gardens (from $4.8M, 106 residences, 2026) and Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach (from $5.95M, 92 residences, 2027). Boca Raton approved a 76-unit resort building. Deerfield Beach voters rejected Question G, about 71% to 29%, in
The Boca Raton Tribune6 hours ago
DOH-Palm Beach Urges Residents and Visitors to Avoid Floodwaters, on The Boca Raton TribuneBoca Raton, FL — November 04, 2026 — The Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County (DOH-Palm Beach) urges residents and visitors to avoid
CBS Miami7 hours ago
Parts of Broward including Pompano Beach and Davie, continue to report massive floodings, on CBS MiamiA Pompano Beach gas station and Davie mobile home community are among those affected by heavy rains and localized flooding.
The Boca Raton Tribune7 hours ago
Are We in an AI Bubble?, on The Boca Raton Tribune“Are we in an AI bubble?” No question comes up more often when I talk to readers, clients, and friends.
The Boca Raton Tribune7 hours ago
Palm Beach Roundup: November 6–8, on The Boca Raton TribuneNovember 4, 2026
The Boca Raton Tribune7 hours ago
Palm Beach County Daily Activation Update, on The Boca Raton TribuneBoca Raton, FL — November 04, 2026 — The Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has been at a level 2 activation since Sunday, Nov. 1, in
Also reported byWPBF
Telemundo 517 hours ago
Se mantienen lluvias en el sur de Florida con posibilidad de ver algunas inundaciones, on Telemundo 51La mayor parte de las lluvias han estado cruzando sobre el condado Broward, especialmente en sectores que han registrado importantes acumulados de lluvia durante los últimos días.
The Boca Raton Tribune7 hours ago
Pro-Public Education Wins Across the State as Fight Continues for Florida’s Students and Public Schools, on The Boca Raton TribuneBoca Raton, FL — November 04, 2026 — Local communities showed up for Florida public schools by electing pro-public-school school board candidates and passing local funding referenda. “Floridians have shown that they are ready for change,” said Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association. “For too long, lawmakers have ignored the needs of our
The Boca Raton Tribune7 hours ago
Limani Grille Opens in Boca (Finally!), on The Boca Raton TribuneLong-awaited Greek Seafood restaurant opens in Boca Town Center Already a subscriber? Log in here. This story is free for you Create a free account and get more of Bocaraton Tribune’s top stories directly to your inbox. Or, subscribe for unlimited access
WPLG Local 107 hours ago
Heavy rain causes street flooding in Broward, leaving roads, gas station, school parking lots underwater,, on WPLG Local 10Flooding remained a concern across parts of Broward County on Wednesday morning after heavy rain and lightning swept through South Florida Tuesday evening, leaving several streets covered in water.
In brief
The short notes of 5AM Boca Raton’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
BrightlineIf you're riding Brightline, service between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach is operating normally.
If you're riding Brightline, service between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach is operating normally. Trains between Orlando and West Palm Beach are suspended until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, because of flooding in Brevard County. Brightline first suspended that service Monday.
BrowardThe National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning Tuesday night for northern Broward County, in effect until 11 p.m.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning Tuesday night for northern Broward County, in effect until 11 p.m. and covering Deerfield Beach and Coconut Creek, among other areas. Radar showed 2 to 3 inches had already fallen, with 1 to 2 more possible.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Telemundo 51
FloodwaterThe 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.
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.
News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: BocaNewsNow.com
FAU hoopsFlorida Atlantic opened its season Monday night with a 74-60 win over LIU at Eleanor R.
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.
News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: WPEC
ThanksgivingBoca Helping Hands is asking the community to help feed 4,000 families through its 22nd annual Thanksgiving Box Brigade.
Boca Helping Hands 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.
News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: TAPinto Boca Raton
Battle of BandsThe Pepsi National Battle of the Bands returns Jan.
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.
News Notes · Tuesday’s editionSource: WSVN
BrightlineBrightline temporarily suspended service between Orlando and West Palm Beach Monday because of high water along its rail corridor in Brevard County.
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.
Around Florida · Tuesday’s editionSources: WPBF, WPTV, Lakeland Gazette
Chili cook-offThe Women's Club of Coconut Creek will host a Chili Cook-Off on Sat., Nov.
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.
Around Florida · Tuesday’s editionSources: Coconut Creek Talk, TAPinto Pompano Beach
DriftwoodDriftwood, the Boynton Beach restaurant Guy Fieri featured this year, served its final patrons Sunday, Nov.
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."
Around Florida · Tuesday’s editionSource: The Palm Beach Post