Author: Boca Vibe

N.J. Man Charged With Violating ‘Super Speeder’ Law at 116mph, DUI in Boca Raton

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

N.J. Man Charged With Violating ‘Super Speeder’ Law at 116mph, DUI in Boca Raton N.J. Man Charged With Violating ‘Super Speeder’ Law at 116mph, DUI in Boca Raton A New Jersey man has been charged with violating Florida’s new “super speeder” law by traveling well in excess of 100 m.p.h. on I-95 in Boca Raton, leading to his arrest by officers from the Florida Highway Patrol. Ryan Mathie, 27, of Marlboro, N.J., was allegedly clocked at 116 m.p.h. on the highway by a trooper utilizing a LIDAR device. The incident, which occurred late Tuesday afternoon near the Yamato Road exit,...

Boca Raton Chooses Seven School Zones Where Speed Cameras Will Be Installed

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Schools & Education.

Boca Raton Chooses Seven School Zones Where Speed Cameras Will Be Installed Boca Raton officials have announced the initial deployment of speed cameras in seven school zones across the city, a move aimed at enhancing student safety as the new school year begins next month. The city council approved a contract with RedSpeed Florida in April to provide and operate the automated speed enforcement system, a decision that followed months of public discussion and a comprehensive review of traffic patterns around local schools. The first three camera locations will be activated in time for...

Sargassum Blankets Local Beaches This Week in Boca Raton, Delray Beach

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

Sargassum Blankets Local Beaches This Week in Boca Raton, Delray Beach Sargassum Blankets Local Beaches This Week in Boca Raton, Delray Beach Mounds of sargassum have begun to build up on local beaches, with strong east winds and a rejuvenated stream of the brown-colored seaweed leading to a less-than-hospitable swimming environment. The seaweed buildup has also led to some reports from beachgoers of emitting a foul odor. This unwelcome influx of the marine algae is impacting the tourism-driven economies of Boca Raton and Delray Beach, forcing municipalities to scramble to address...

Artificial Islands of ‘Bonefish Cove’ in ICW Taking Shape, Completion Expected Next Winter

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

Artificial Islands of ‘Bonefish Cove’ in ICW Taking Shape, Completion Expected Next Winter The Bonefish Cove project, an ambitious undertaking to construct two artificial islands in the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) south of the Lake Worth Bridge near Hypoluxo Island, is approximately 65 percent complete. The project, which has been met with a mixture of excitement and scrutiny from local residents and environmental groups, is slated for completion by next winter, according to developer, Coastal Construction Group. A Closer Look at Bonefish Cove Bonefish Cove, envisioned as a luxury...

PBSO Issues ‘Predator Alert’ for Boca Raton

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

PBSO Issues ‘Predator Alert’ for Boca Raton The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) issued a “predator alert” Monday regarding a registered sex offender who has moved to the West Boca area, prompting concerns among residents. Steven Jason Meizel, 62, has relocated to 22969 Seaspray Place, off Route 441 (SR-7) in unincorporated Boca Raton, PBSO confirmed. He was found guilty in 1999 of sexual battery against a minor and is now subject to strict monitoring and reporting requirements as mandated by Florida law. Details of the Case and Meizel’s History The PBSO’s...

Boca Raton Man Charged With Felony Battery on Senior After Publix Fight

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

Boca Raton Man Charged With Felony Battery on Senior After Publix Fight Boca Raton Man Charged With Felony Battery on Senior After Publix Fight A Boca Raton man is facing a charge of felony battery on a person over age 65 stemming from an altercation at a Publix supermarket. Scott M. Gasser, 45, of Boca Raton, was charged after police were called to the Publix store in the Fifth Avenue Shops plaza off Federal Highway on July 27. The incident, which reportedly involved a dispute over groceries, has sent shockwaves through the normally tranquil community, raising concerns about safety...