Author: Boca Vibe

Planning Board OK’s Boca Raton Townhomes Over Neighbors’ Objections

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

Planning Board OK’s Boca Raton Townhomes Over Neighbors’ Objections Boca Raton’s planning board faced jeers from dozens of residents of the Palm Beach Farms neighborhood Thursday night following a decision to recommend approval of a townhome development in place of a long-standing commercial parcel. The residents, all wearing red in support of their cause, said they opposed the development of what would be known as “The Enclave at Boca Greens,” citing concerns over increased traffic, strain on infrastructure, and a potential devaluation of their property values. A Heated Public...

Boca Raton-Based Pipe Band Performs at Trump Inauguration

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

Boca Raton-Based Pipe Band Performs at Trump Inauguration Palm Beach County, as one might expect, was well-represented at Monday’s Presidential inauguration parade. Stealing the show to loud applause from the onlookers gathered at the Capital One Arena in Washington was the Boca Raton-based Florida Firefighters & Police Pipes and Drums, which sent 69 participants to the ceremony. A booming voice introduced the group, announcing their arrival with the gravitas usually reserved for heads of state. The crisp, resonant sound of bagpipes filled the air, a stark contrast to the...

Boca Raton Creates Home for Future ‘Vertiport’ for Next-Gen Air Travel

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

Boca Raton Creates Home for Future ‘Vertiport’ for Next-Gen Air Travel Boca Raton Creates Home for Future ‘Vertiport’ for Next-Gen Air Travel It’s an age-old concept that has never quite come to fruition: the proverbial “flying car.” But while it’s been over a century since the Wright Brothers completed their first flight, air mobility at the local level is finally moving closer to reality, with electric and unmanned aircraft poised to compete for fares. Boca Raton officials, in a bold move to position the city at the forefront of this emerging technological revolution,...

Boca Raton Police Searching for Armed Man Who Robbed Walgreens Store

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

Boca Raton Police Searching for Armed Man Who Robbed Walgreens Store Boca Raton Police Searching for Armed Man Who Robbed Walgreens Store Boca Raton police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who brandished a weapon during the robbery of a Walgreens store Tuesday night. According to police spokesman Dylan Huberman, police were called around 11 p.m. to the Walgreens on the 1000 block of SW 2nd Avenue, off Camino Real and Camino Gardens Boulevard, responding to reports of an armed robbery in progress. Swift Response, Ongoing Investigation Officers arrived on the scene...

Boca Raton Voters to Decide on $175M Bond for New Police HQ

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

Boca Raton Voters to Decide on $175M Bond for New Police HQ Boca Raton voters will decide in March 2026 whether to allow the city to issue up to $175 million in bonds for the construction of a new police headquarters off Spanish River Boulevard. The city council on Monday voted unanimously in favor of placing the question on the municipal election ballot, scheduled for March 10, 2026. The referendum represents a significant investment in public safety, aiming to address the growing needs of the city’s expanding population and evolving policing demands. A Growing Need for Modern...

Vehicle Fleeing From Publix Theft Collides With Delray Beach Police Car

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

Vehicle Fleeing From Publix Theft Collides With Delray Beach Police Car A car fleeing the scene of a shoplifting incident at a Delray Beach Publix collided with a Delray Beach Police cruiser Tuesday afternoon, sending one suspect scrambling and leaving another in custody. The incident, which unfolded near the intersection of West Atlantic Avenue and Military Trail, sparked a brief but intense police chase, adding another layer of complexity to what began as a routine shoplifting call. Shoplifting Incident at Delray Beach Publix Police were called to the Publix located at 4771 W....