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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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With Appeal Dropped, Downtown Boca Property Cleared to Host House of Worship

With Appeal Dropped, Downtown Boca Property Cleared to Host House of Worship

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Park Road, located near the vibrant Mizner Park area, met all zoning requirements for such a conversion, has been withdrawn by the appellants, ending months of uncertainty for the prospective religious...

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Tropical Depression 3 Forms, Will Move Toward Carolinas

Tropical Depression 3 Forms, Will Move Toward Carolinas

Tropical Depression 3 Forms, Will Move Toward Carolinas Tropical Depression 3 Forms, Will Move Toward Carolinas The National Hurricane Center (NHC) announced Friday the formation of Tropical Depression Three off the northeast coast of Florida. While the storm poses no direct threat to Boca Raton or Palm Beach County, residents are urged to monitor its progress as it strengthens and heads north toward the Carolinas. The NHC began issuing advisories on the depression Friday afternoon, issuing a Tropical Storm Watch from Edisto Beach, South Carolina to Little River Inlet, South...

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Bicyclist Struck, Killed in Boynton Beach; Impairment Suspected

Bicyclist Struck, Killed in Boynton Beach; Impairment Suspected

Bicyclist Struck, Killed in Boynton Beach; Impairment Suspected Boynton Beach Tragedy Underscores Dangers for Cyclists A 31-year-old Boynton Beach resident, Juan Rolando Villeda Rivera, lost his life Friday night in a tragic bicycle accident on South Congress Avenue, leaving a community in mourning and raising concerns about road safety. The incident, which occurred at the intersection of South Congress Avenue and Gateway Boulevard, involved a collision between Mr. Rivera’s bicycle and a vehicle. Boynton Beach Police are investigating the possibility that the driver may have...

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Boca Raton Approves Purchase of Office Building for $17.4M

Boca Raton Approves Purchase of Office Building for $17.4M Boca Raton officials on Tuesday night authorized the purchase of a $17.4 million office building that they say will be used to temporarily house employees displaced by the closure of buildings downtown as redevelopment efforts and the fledgling government campus projects get off the ground. The building, located off Congress Avenue in the northern part of the city, will provide much-needed space for city employees while renovations and new constructions are underway in the heart of Boca Raton. A Necessary Move for Downtown...

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