Author: Boca Vibe

With Appeal Dropped, Downtown Boca Property Cleared to Host House of Worship

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

With Appeal Dropped, Downtown Boca Property Cleared to Host House of Worship An appeal of a decision by the city of Boca Raton to allow a portion of a building on East Palmetto Park Road to be converted to a house of worship has been dropped, paving the way for the project to move forward. The appeal, which would have centered on whether the property at 490 East Palmetto Park Road, located near the vibrant Mizner Park area, met all zoning requirements for such a conversion, has been withdrawn by the appellants, ending months of uncertainty for the prospective religious...

Tropical Depression 3 Forms, Will Move Toward Carolinas

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Beaches.

Tropical Depression 3 Forms, Will Move Toward Carolinas Tropical Depression 3 Forms, Will Move Toward Carolinas The National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced Friday the formation of Tropical Depression Three off the northeast coast of Florida. While the storm poses no direct threat to Boca Raton or Palm Beach County, residents are urged to monitor its progress as it strengthens and heads north toward the Carolinas. The NHC began issuing advisories on the depression Friday afternoon, issuing a Tropical Storm Watch from Edisto Beach, South Carolina to Little River Inlet, South...

Bicyclist Struck, Killed in Boynton Beach; Impairment Suspected

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Beaches.

Bicyclist Struck, Killed in Boynton Beach; Impairment Suspected Boynton Beach Tragedy Underscores Dangers for Cyclists A 31-year-old Boynton Beach resident, Juan Rolando Villeda Rivera, lost his life Friday night in a tragic bicycle accident on South Congress Avenue, leaving a community in mourning and raising concerns about road safety. The incident, which occurred at the intersection of South Congress Avenue and Gateway Boulevard, involved a collision between Mr. Rivera’s bicycle and a vehicle. Boynton Beach Police are investigating the possibility that the driver may have...

Boca Raton Approves Purchase of Office Building for $17.4M

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

Boca Raton Approves Purchase of Office Building for $17.4M Boca Raton officials on Tuesday night authorized the purchase of a $17.4 million office building that they say will be used to temporarily house employees displaced by the closure of buildings downtown as redevelopment efforts and the fledgling government campus projects get off the ground. The building, located off Congress Avenue in the northern part of the city, will provide much-needed space for city employees while renovations and new constructions are underway in the heart of Boca Raton. A Necessary Move for Downtown...

Boca Raton Residents Protest City Hall Plan, Start Petition to Block Development

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

Boca Raton Residents Protest City Hall Plan, Start Petition to Block Development Boca Raton residents who support a growing movement in opposition to the city’s plans for a downtown government campus that will also include large residential and commercial spaces built in partnership with a private developer made their voices heard at a city council meeting Tuesday night. Motorists in recent weeks have undoubtedly seen the roadside signs springing up across the city, emblazoned with the slogan “Save Our Boca,” a testament to the escalating opposition to the ambitious...

Cops Called for Vandalism at Boca Town Center Mall, Find Woman Covered in Spray Paint

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Beaches.

Cops Called for Vandalism at Boca Town Center Mall, Find Woman Covered in Spray Paint Cops Called for Vandalism at Boca Town Center Mall, Find Woman Covered in Spray Paint Boca Raton police officers arrested a Deerfield Beach woman for vandalizing a portion of the parking garage at the Boca Town Center mall with spray paint after finding the woman at a bus stop covered in the same color paint that was used in the act of vandalism. According to a report from police, officers responded to a call around 3:00 AM on Tuesday, October 24th, reporting significant spray paint damage to a...