Palm Beach County
By JEFF YASTINE
February 3, 2026
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton, long synonymous with the city’s pink-hued luxury, is seeking to pivot from its hospitality and recreational roots toward a future as a residential hub.At this Thursday's Boca Raton Planning and Zoning Board meeting, the resort is seeking permission for a ...
BOCA RATON, FL — If flowers and chocolates feel a little predictable leading up to Valentine’s Day, a fragrance pop-up at The Shops at Boca Center this weekend is offering a different idea — one you can personalize.On Saturday, Feb. 7, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., a complimentary Custom Fragrance Bar ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton man is among the first participants in a new Delray Beach–based program designed to help young adults navigate life after school.William Zucker of Boca Raton has joined Launch Pad, a residential program recently introduced by Space of Mind and its Community Classroom ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Five months after his most recent run-in with police over an unpaid restaurant tab, Erik Donald Kero was back in custody after authorities say his latest dinner in Boca Raton ended the same way as several before it: with a full stomach and an unpaid bill.Kero, 47, of Palm Harbor, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A dining and business networking group with Boca Raton roots is expanding west—and giving back along the way. The Red Meat Lovers Club, founded in South Florida, raised $7,000 for Southern Cross Service Dogs during the launch of its first permanent out-of-state chapter in Las Vegas ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday that a nurse at Boca Raton Regional Hospital who posted a social media video wishing childbirth complications on President Donald Trump’s press secretary is no longer permitted to practice nursing in the state.“Effective ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton actor who appeared in the television series “Charmed” and the film “Bewitched” was arrested after police said a traffic stop for a stop-sign violation led to the discovery of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.Evan Asher Grayson, 45, was charged with possession of cocaine ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Art lovers and festival-goers will have no shortage of options in Boca Raton this weekend, with two major events bringing art, culture and family-friendly activities to the city.The Boca Raton Museum of Art will host its 39th annual outdoor, juried art festival on Saturday, Jan.
BOCA RATON, FL - Boca Raton, home to one of the largest Turkish populations in our region, is entering a new phase in its dining scene. Turkish food has been present in the city for years, but döner kebab, once a secondary item on broad Mediterranean menus, has become the focus, supporting ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A 26-year-old man was arrested on a DUI charge earlier this month after police said he crashed into several vehicles stopped at a red light on West Glades Road on I-95 bridge — then registered a blood-alcohol level more than three times the legal limit, according to an arrest ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The system that delivers clean drinking water every time Boca Raton residents turn on the tap has earned top marks statewide.According to a news release issued last week by the City of Boca Raton, the city’s Utility Services Department has received the 2025 Outstanding Water ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Sunday that a death discovered during a welfare check at a West Boca Raton home on Friday was the result of a homicide and that the suspect was also found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Deputies were called at 11:51 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church will host its annual Saint Mark Greek Festival next weekend, offering traditional food, music, dancing and activities for all ages.The four-day festival will run from Jan. 29 through Feb. 1, featuring a menu of classic Greek dishes, including ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The death of a popular bartender at La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant is being felt deeply by her coworkers and family, particularly in Boca Raton, where she grew up and where services will be held this weekend.Zulma Camacho, 51, of Deerfield Beach, died earlier this month in ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Charm City Burger Company, a longtime burger restaurant that began on Hillsboro Boulevard in Deerfield Beach, has opened a new location in Boca Raton.The Boca Raton restaurant, located at 201 NW 1st Ave., is holding a soft opening beginning Friday at 11 a.m., according to the ...
BOCA RATON, FL— A proposal to replace a landmark downtown retail strip with a 12-story hotel is moving forward following a key city board approval, despite growing friction from neighboring residents.The Boca Raton Community Appearance Board this week approved a landscaping review for the ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies were investigating the death of person found inside a West Boca Raton residence following a welfare check Friday morning.According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called at 11:51 a.m. on Friday to the 6000 block of Golf Vista ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — The construction on an Outback Steakhouse in West Boca Raton is just about finished, and officials have set an opening date. The new location will have its grand opening on March 31, marking the restaurant chain’s latest expansion as it works to refresh its brand and dining ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A new plant-based fast-casual restaurant has opened in downtown Boca Raton, marking the first Florida location for Greens and Grains.The restaurant opened Thursday at Royal Palm Place and is operated by Matthew Nyce, 27, who joined Greens and Grains in New Jersey at age 17 and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton man who took thousands of dollars for a home improvement job he never completed is now facing felony charges, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office arrested 63-year-old Boca Raton resident Paulo Almeida Rocha ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The developer-led One Boca organization has released detailed renderings of the proposed government campus project, part of an effort to bolster community support before a pivotal city council meeting.The Boca Raton City Council is expected to vote Tuesday, Jan. 20, on a master ...
BOCA RATON, FL— Free fitness classes, pop-up activities, and plant giveaways will fill the waterfront at Wildflower Park as the city launches a months-long series of community events designed to bring residents outdoors and closer to the Intracoastal Waterway throughout the year.The City of Boca ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Children’s Science Explorium in Boca Raton will offer the public an early look at its newest hands-on exhibit, Wild Creativity, during a free sneak preview event on Friday, Jan. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m.The preview gives families and visitors a chance to experience the exhibit one day ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A dispute is simmering between Boca Raton city officials and local residents over the use of an algaecide at a popular waterfront park, with citizens alleging the city is ignoring manufacturer safety warnings and endangering local wildlife.Internal emails and product safety ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A West Boca barbecue restaurant, Smokey Bones, has closed its doors for good, according to a note posted on the restaurant’s front door.The restaurant at 21733 State Road 7 was the last of the chain’s South Florida locations. A sign posted on the eatery’s front door thanks ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL - Standing on a grassy stretch of land, just west of the FL Turnpike, in Boca Raton, Rabbi Arele Gopin points to the future site of a permanent home for a rapidly growing congregation.The Chabad Chai Center Boca is planned as a one-story, 18,000-square-foot synagogue and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — South Florida’s economy continued to outperform national trends in early 2025 despite growing economic challenges across the country, according to a new report released Wednesday by Florida Atlantic University.The South Florida Economic Outlook Report, produced by FAU economist ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Florida Atlantic University has joined an elite group of just 11 universities nationwide to hold three Carnegie Foundation classifications, earning renewed national recognition for community engagement, high-level research and student opportunity.On Monday, university officials ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A new Mexican restaurant in Boca Raton is getting ready to open its doors in the Regency Court at Woodfield. Pepe’s Cantina has put up the signage on the doors and building, launched social media accounts and has the Boca Raton location listed on its website as coming soon. The ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Lynn University is nearing completion of new baseball and softball stadiums, a project Athletic Director Kathy Kroupa says represents the final phase of a campus master plan that included elevating and expanding Fighting Knights athletics.The stadiums, which feature enclosed ...