Author: Boca Vibe

A Week After Changes Pitched, Residents Continue Opposition to Boca Raton Development Plan

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

A Week After Changes Pitched, Residents Continue Opposition to Boca Raton Development Plan A week after a Boca Raton council meeting spanned more than six hours and drew 70 speakers – effectively all in opposition to the city’s development plan for the 31-acre government campus site – the “Save Boca” group has not budged in its quest to pursue a change to the city charter that would force a public referendum on any future development exceeding a certain density threshold on the site. The contentious meeting, held last Tuesday, saw residents express deep concerns about increased...

Boca Cops Arrest Driver Still On Road After Four License Suspension Convictions

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

Boca Cops Arrest Driver Still On Road After Four License Suspension Convictions Boca Cops Arrest Driver Still On Road After Four License Suspension Convictions Pompano Beach Man Apprehended in Boca Raton After Multiple Driving Violations A Pompano Beach man was arrested by Boca Raton police after being pulled over for a suspended license, with a records check later revealing he had previous convictions for four instances of driving with a suspended license and two DUIs. Brian Lemuel Beach, 59, was taken into custody after being pulled over on N. Dixie Highway near the vibrant Mizner...

Boca Raton Begins Sale of 2025-26 Recreation Permits

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

Boca Raton Begins Sale of 2025-26 Recreation Permits Boca Raton officials announced Monday that the city has begun selling various recreation permits for the 2025-26 fiscal year, valid from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Current permit holders should note that their existing permits will expire at the end of September. This marks the official start of the annual renewal process for a range of recreational activities enjoyed by Boca Raton residents and visitors alike. A Wide Range of Recreational Permits Available The city offers a diverse selection of permits catering...

Boca Raton Woman Charged With DUI, Driving on Wrong Side of Dixie Highway

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

Boca Raton Woman Charged With DUI, Driving on Wrong Side of Dixie Highway A Boca Raton woman was charged with DUI after allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road along Dixie Highway and nearly colliding with a police vehicle. She was additionally charged with driving under the influence with a person under the age of 18 in the vehicle. According to a Boca Raton Police Department report, Sharon Rak, 63, was arrested late Tuesday night following a series of near-misses that endangered several motorists. Near Miss on Dixie Highway The incident began around 11:45 PM on Tuesday,...

Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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

Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Miami FL Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 3:31PM EDT by NWS Miami FL At 3:31 PM EDT, the National Weather Service (NWS) Miami issued a Special Weather Statement concerning a strong thunderstorm impacting portions of Palm Beach County, including areas west of Boca Raton. The storm, initially located over Wellington, was moving southwest at a slow pace of 5 mph, posing a localized threat of damaging winds and hail. Storm Characteristics and Potential Impacts The NWS statement warned of wind gusts...

Yamato Road Crash Leaves Passenger Dead, Driver in Critical Condition

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

Yamato Road Crash Leaves Passenger Dead, Driver in Critical Condition Yamato Road Crash Leaves Passenger Dead, Driver in Critical Condition A motor vehicle crash Sunday night on Yamato Road in unincorporated Boca Raton cost a New York woman her life and left two others injured – one in critical condition. The accident occurred at 5:37 p.m. at the intersection of Yamato Road and Lakeridge Boulevard – west of Lyons Road – Sunday evening. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), the collision involved a sedan and a pick-up truck. Details of the Fatal...