Author: Boca Vibe

Legendary Jersey Shore Party Band ‘Shorty Long’ Hits Boca Friday on Their Florida Tour

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

Legendary Jersey Shore Party Band ‘Shorty Long’ Hits Boca Friday on Their Florida Tour With their signature utility trailer hitched on the back of an SUV, complete with the band’s unique logo – a cartoonishly oversized, slightly mischievous-looking short man in a tuxedo – the musicians, vocalists, and seven-piece horn section that make up “Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns” got on the road late last week to make the trek down I-95 from the Garden State. Tonight, the band will be bringing their high-energy brand of Jersey Shore party music to Boca Raton, promising a night of...

Is Lake Boca Too Crowded With ‘Derelict’ Boats? It’s a Complicated Issue

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

Is Lake Boca Too Crowded With ‘Derelict’ Boats? It’s a Complicated Issue Is Lake Boca Too Crowded With ‘Derelict’ Boats? It’s a Complicated Issue Lake Boca, a shimmering jewel nestled within the heart of Boca Raton, draws hundreds of boaters each weekend, transforming into a vibrant tapestry of wakes and laughter. Its calm waters, convenient location, and proximity to Mizner Park and other Boca Raton attractions make it a popular destination. But beneath the surface of this idyllic scene lies a growing concern: the increasing number of boats that appear abandoned or neglected,...

Boca Raton Planning New Police HQ Off Spanish River Boulevard by 2029

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

Boca Raton Planning New Police HQ Off Spanish River Boulevard by 2029 When Boca Raton’s current police station was constructed in 1987, replacing a smaller building from 1965, the city’s population was a mere 58,000 residents and required a workforce of 145 employees to protect them. Fast forward to 2025, and the same building is “bursting at the seams,” officials said, with the population having more than tripled to over 100,000 and the police department’s staff expanding significantly to meet the demands of a burgeoning city. A Growing City Demands Modern Facilities The Boca...

Naked Man Threatened ‘Chemical Attack,’ Pulled Fire Alarm at FAU, Police Charge

Written by Boca Vibe on September 23, 2025. Posted in Arts & Culture.

Naked Man Threatened ‘Chemical Attack,’ Pulled Fire Alarm at FAU, Police Charge Naked Man Threatened ‘Chemical Attack,’ Pulled Fire Alarm at FAU, Police Charge Florida Atlantic University police arrested a 52-year-old Boca Raton man on Wednesday following a bizarre incident in which he was alleged to have been naked on campus, pulled a fire alarm, and threatened to unleash a chemical weapon from his phone charger. The string of events unfolded at the university’s Culture and Society building between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM, causing significant disruption and prompting a large-scale...

Investigation: Delray Beach Employees Drove Without Valid Licenses, But No ‘Malicious’ Intent

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

Investigation: Delray Beach Employees Drove Without Valid Licenses, But No ‘Malicious’ Intent Delray Beach city officials have released the results of a report that probed whether the operators of emergency vehicles were properly licensed in the wake of a high-profile crash between a city fire truck and a Brightline high-speed passenger train in December. The investigation, conducted by Tampa law firm Johnson Jackson PLLC, found “gaps in the city’s process for ensuring that all employees operating city vehicles, particularly emergency vehicles, possess the required licenses and...

Cops: Bicyclist Ran Red Light, Critically Injured After Boca Raton Crash

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

Cops: Bicyclist Ran Red Light, Critically Injured After Boca Raton Crash Cops: Bicyclist Ran Red Light, Critically Injured After Boca Raton Crash Authorities said an accident that left a bicyclist critically injured occurred after the person on the bicycle ran a red light. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said the accident took place at the intersection of Military Trail and SW 18th Street in unincorporated Boca Raton. The crash occurred Thursday at 5:54 a.m. According to investigators, the bicyclist, whose identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of...