Author: Boca Vibe

Free-Standing Emergency Room Planned for East Boca Office Park Location

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

Free-Standing Emergency Room Planned for East Boca Office Park Location Boca Raton residents in the eastern part of the city may soon have a more convenient option for emergency medical care. The first free-standing emergency room (FSER) in Boca Raton is slated for construction on a property along Yamato Road, adjacent to the Boca Raton Innovation Campus. The project cleared a significant hurdle last week when the city’s Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval, paving the way for a final vote by the City Council in the coming weeks. This development promises to...

Sheriff’s Office Takes Over Delray Beach Firetruck-Train Crash, Questions Emerge Over Employee Drivers’ Licenses

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

Sheriff’s Office Takes Over Delray Beach Firetruck-Train Crash, Questions Emerge Over Employee Drivers’ Licenses Sheriff’s Office Takes Over Delray Beach Firetruck-Train Crash, Questions Emerge Over Employee Drivers’ Licenses Delray Beach officials announced Thursday that the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) would take over the investigation of last month’s crash between a city firetruck and a Brightline high-speed train. The decision comes amidst growing controversy surrounding the revelation that several city employees, including the driver of the firetruck, were...

Back to the Future: Boca Raton Goes Retro With 19-Foot Re-Creation of Classic Road Sign

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

Back to the Future: Boca Raton Goes Retro With 19-Foot Re-creation of Classic Road Sign Boca Raton kicked off its centennial this week with a picture-perfect blast from the past. The long-gone, but still iconic, Boca Raton roadside sign that welcomed newcomers for decades has re-emerged in the form of a retro homage along Federal Highway at Sanborn Square. The sign was unveiled earlier this week, but had its first official public viewing during the city’s Centennial kickoff celebration. The 19-foot tall replica, a vibrant recreation of the original, immediately sparked nostalgia...

Portion of Office Depot HQ Building to be Demolished, 500 Apartments and Retail Eyed in Boca Raton

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

Portion of Office Depot HQ Building to be Demolished, 500 Apartments and Retail Eyed in Boca Raton Portion of Office Depot HQ Building to be Demolished, 500 Apartments and Retail Eyed in Boca Raton A sizable portion of the once-busy Office Depot corporate headquarters building on North Military Trail in Boca Raton will be demolished and replaced with a mixed-use development featuring 500 apartments, a publicly accessible gym, and additional retail space. The sprawling corporate center, a familiar landmark for decades, is one of several high-profile office spaces in Palm Beach...

Delray Beach Police Find Body at Shopping Plaza After Fire Call

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

Delray Beach Police Find Body at Shopping Plaza After Fire Call Delray Beach Police Find Body at Shopping Plaza After Fire Call Delray Beach Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a person whose body was found at a fire scene early Friday morning. According to a short statement issued by the department, firefighters were called to a blaze at 1005 S. Congress Avenue at approximately 6 a.m. During their response, a deceased person was discovered amidst the flames and debris. Early Morning Blaze and Grim Discovery The fire, which broke out at a shopping...

Cops: Pedestrian Was Sitting in Middle of Military Trail When Struck by Vehicle

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

Cops: Pedestrian Was Sitting in Middle of Military Trail When Struck by Vehicle A man died after being struck by a car while sitting in the middle of Military Trail, one of Palm Beach County’s busiest thoroughfares, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident, which occurred Friday, January 10th, at the intersection of Military Trail and [Insert Intersection Name Here], has left investigators searching for answers and highlighting the dangers of pedestrian behavior on high-traffic roadways. Investigation Underway The victim, whose identity is being withheld...