Author: Boca Vibe

Boca Detectives Catch Motorcycle Thieves in the Act at Apartment Complex, Charges Filed

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

Boca Detectives Catch Motorcycle Thieves in the Act at Apartment Complex, Charges Filed Boca Raton police detectives, working with the South Florida Task Force to investigate a string of auto burglaries targeting luxury apartment complexes, tracked a van known to be involved in the theft of motorcycles all the way to the alleged suspects’ out-of-town hideout. The meticulous investigation culminated in the arrest of two men, Henry Williams, 50, of Lauderhill, and Glaister Deer, 45, of Boynton Beach, on multiple felony charges related to grand theft auto and burglary. A String...

Trio Charged With Snatching $1K Worth of Clothes From Saks Fifth Avenue in Boca Raton

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

Trio Charged With Snatching $1K Worth of Clothes From Saks Fifth Avenue in Boca Raton Security personnel at the Saks Fifth Avenue store in Boca Raton caught three people “shopping” for clothing in the store before stuffing the items in a bag and walking out without paying, police allege. The New York trio were arrested and have since been released on bond. According to a police report, the theft occurred on the afternoon of October 26th, prompting a swift response from Boca Raton Police Department officers. A Coordinated Effort, Police Say The alleged shoplifting...

High School Coach in Boca Charged With Touching Student, Explicit Chats For Two Years

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

High School Coach in Boca Charged With Touching Student, Explicit Chats For Two Years A former high school basketball coach at Olympic Heights Community High School in Boca Raton has been charged with engaging in sexually explicit conduct with a student. Charles Keith Mackrey, 51, of Wellington, became the subject of an investigation after a Palm Beach Schools Police Department officer was called to sit in on an interview between the alleged victim and school officials. The subsequent investigation, which involved a painstaking review of digital communications and witness...

Delray Beach Could Face Federal Pushback, Funding Loss Over ‘Pride Intersection’

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

Delray Beach Could Face Federal Pushback, Funding Loss Over ‘Pride Intersection’ Delray Beach Could Face Federal Pushback, Funding Loss Over ‘Pride Intersection’ Political displays along roadways and within public intersections have faced opposition from both sides of the aisle – most notably “thin blue line” displays in support of law enforcement, and rainbow-colored “pride” displays painted on crosswalks and in the interior of intersections. A new effort announced by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy this week could significantly impact Delray Beach’s recently unveiled...

Boca Raton Police Arrest Man for Stolen Firearm, DUI in Traffic Stop

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

Boca Raton Police Arrest Man for Stolen Firearm, DUI in Traffic Stop A Boca Raton police officer pulled over a speeding vehicle early Friday morning, leading to the arrest of the driver on suspicion of drunk driving and possessing a stolen firearm. Anthony Gonzalez, 33, of Lake Worth, was apprehended on West Palmetto Park Road near Sugar Sand Park at 2:16 a.m. Friday, July 28th. The incident unfolded near the vibrant heart of Boca Raton, a stark contrast to the serious charges Gonzalez now faces. High-Speed Chase and Initial Stop According to the Boca Raton Police Department...

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...