Author: Boca Vibe

Boca Raton Planning Board Approves AutoZone for 1950s Auto Shop Building

Written by Boca Vibe on September 22, 2025. Posted in Arts & Culture.

Boca Raton Planning Board Approves AutoZone for 1950s Auto Shop Building Boca Raton Planning Board Approves AutoZone for 1950s Auto Shop Building A New Chapter for a Historic Site A former automotive repair shop, steps from a busy railroad crossing, is set to receive a significant facelift. The Boca Raton Planning Board unanimously approved an application from AutoZone, the national auto parts retailer, to convert the aging building at 104 NW 20th Street into a new retail location. The decision, reached at a recent board meeting, marks a pivotal moment for the property, which has...

Boca Raton is a Hub For International Submarine Cables; A New One Will Soon Be Laid

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

Boca Raton is a Hub For International Submarine Cables; A New One Will Soon Be Laid Boca Raton is a Hub For International Submarine Cables; A New One Will Soon Be Laid Many Boca Raton residents drive past the non-descript building on South Dixie Highway every day where, inside, unfathomable amounts of digital data are transferred between two continents – carried by undersea cables – each second. Until recently, even more residents were unaware that the city has served as a major point of international connectivity for decades, quietly facilitating the global flow of information...

HURRICANE CENTER: Here’s The Latest On The Systems East Of Florida

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

“`html HURRICANE CENTER: Here’s The Latest On The Systems East Of Florida HURRICANE CENTER: Here’s The Latest On The Systems East Of Florida BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The two systems forming east of Florida continue to be watched by the National Hurricane Center as Gabrielle continues to turn away from the United States mainland. Both systems are likely to become tropical depressions within days, potentially posing a threat to the state later in the week. Here is the Monday afternoon update from the National Hurricane Center,...

Major Improvements Headed to Palm Beach Zoo Habitat, Security

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

Major Improvements Headed to Palm Beach Zoo Habitat, Security The animals at the Palm Beach Zoo will be safer and happier in the near future, with funding on the way for improvements to the facility’s infrastructure and security. State Rep. Peggy Gossett-Seidman announced Tuesday that her office had secured $950,000 in state funding for the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society to strengthen animal habitats and enhance overall security measures. This significant investment will address critical needs identified by the zoo, ensuring a more enriching environment for its...

Boca Raton Approves Design of New Railroad Crossing, While Another Will Close

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

Boca Raton Approves Design of New Railroad Crossing, While Another Will Close Boca Raton Approves Design of New Railroad Crossing, While Another Will Close Boca Raton officials are moving forward with the design of a new railroad crossing in the northern portion of town, while a crossing further south is planned to be removed. This significant infrastructure project, approved at Tuesday’s city council meeting, will reshape traffic flow in the city, potentially easing congestion and improving access between key areas. The new crossing will effectively allow a clear route from...

West Boca Man, 26, Accused of Shooting His Brother in Dispute Over Car

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

West Boca Man, 26, Accused of Shooting His Brother in Dispute Over Car West Boca Man, 26, Accused of Shooting His Brother in Dispute Over Car A 26-year-old man from unincorporated Boca Raton is behind bars after allegedly shooting his brother in a dispute over a car while their mother and 15-year-old sibling were both in the same home. Luiz Felipe Dos Reis, 26, was arrested at West Boca Medical Center’s emergency department on U.S. 441 (SR-7), where he and his injured brother, 28-year-old Joao Paulo Dos Reis, had arrived earlier that evening. A Family Tragedy Unfolds The incident...