Author: Boca Vibe

UPDATE: Passenger Killed After Crash Sends Car Into Boca Raton Lake

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

UPDATE: Passenger Killed After Crash Sends Car Into Boca Raton Lake The passenger in a vehicle involved in a single-car accident in the westernmost portion of Boca Raton on Monday lost her life after the vehicle slid off the road and into a canal. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) confirmed the crash claimed the life of Joanne Sue Romano, 69, of Delray Beach. The incident, which occurred around 3:00 PM near the intersection of Palmetto Park Road and Lyons Road, has prompted renewed calls for improved safety measures along this stretch of road, a concern often raised by...

Hurricane Helene Whips Up Surf in Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach, Causing Erosion

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

Hurricane Helene Whips Up Surf in Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach, Causing Erosion Hurricane Helene Whips Up Surf in Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach, Causing Erosion Boca Raton and Deerfield Beach residents woke up to a dramatic display of nature’s power on Tuesday as Hurricane Helene, churning hundreds of miles off the coast, whipped up significant swells and rough surf along the Palm Beach County coastline. Boca Daily News captured video and photos of swells building at Boca Raton Inlet and local beaches, as well as rough surf near the Deerfield Beach pier. Swimming was off...

Missing Delray Beach Man, 24, Found Deceased in Car Parked at Shopping Center

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Beaches.

Missing Delray Beach Man, 24, Found Deceased in Car Parked at Shopping Center Missing Delray Beach Man, 24, Found Deceased in Car Parked at Shopping Center A Delray Beach man who was reported missing since September 16th was found deceased in his vehicle in the parking lot of a shopping center Sunday afternoon. Christopher Hendrix, 24, had last been seen on surveillance footage at Global Mart, a convenience store located at 2200 Seacrest Boulevard in Delray Beach, just before he went missing. The discovery has sent shockwaves through the community and prompted an ongoing...

Boca Raton Police ID Victims in Deadly Hotel Shooting

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Beaches.

Boca Raton Police ID Victims in Deadly Hotel Shooting Boca Raton police on Monday identified the two victims who were killed in a shooting that was allegedly perpetrated by a Boynton Beach man who later fled to Georgia. Police identified the two victims – described as one white male and one white female – following the notification of next of kin. The victims are identified as 48-year-old Arthur Jenkins, a successful real estate investor with ties to the Mizner Park area, and 45-year-old Eleanor Vance, a prominent art gallery owner whose gallery showcased local artists in the heart...

Beaches Battered, Waves Build As Hurricane Helene Passes South Florida: Here’s What It Looks Like

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

Beaches Battered, Waves Build As Hurricane Helene Passes South Florida: Here’s What It Looks Like Beaches Battered, Waves Build As Hurricane Helene Passes South Florida: Here’s What It Looks Like Hurricane Helene has made landfall at Florida’s Big Bend region, but while the major storm was making its way northward, South Florida residents were feeling its effects on local roads and beaches. In Boca Raton, residents gathered at the South Beach Pavilion to watch a few surfers brave the strong rip currents and breaking waves, a testament to the storm’s powerful reach even hundreds...

NO SWIMMING ALLOWED: SOUTH INLET BEACH CLOSED DUE TO BACTERIA

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Boca Raton News.

NO SWIMMING ALLOWED: SOUTH INLET BEACH CLOSED DUE TO BACTERIA NO SWIMMING ALLOWED: SOUTH INLET BEACH CLOSED DUE TO BACTERIA BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Swimming is prohibited until further notice at South Inlet Beach after the Florida Department of Health (DOH) recorded higher than acceptable levels of bacteria in routine water testing conducted Tuesday. While the sand remains safe for recreational use, the DOH has issued a swim advisory, urging residents and visitors to avoid entering the water at this popular Boca Raton beach. ...