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Technology advances have led local police departments to invest in systems that improve results in fighting crime. LEFT and TOP: License plate reader cameras mounted on major streets are linked to real-time systems that alert police to information such as arrest warrants and expired vehicle tags. Ocean Ridge Police Officer Aaron Choban keeps track in his squad car. ABOVE: Boca Raton uses a robotic dog as part of its bomb squad. Photos by Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star and provided

Along the Coast: They’re watching you: Where safety, privacy blur

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Election coverage

Along the Coast: Trump has new state rep — a Democrat — as Gregory replaces Caruso

Boca Raton: City starts over on downtown campus|Save Boca ushers in a new era in city government

Delray Beach: Mollica wins commission seat over mayor’s favored candidate

Gulf Stream: Town Commission election returns familiar faces

South Palm Beach: Swearing in turns into celebration|Town Hall construction concerns led voters to overhaul council

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More Top Stories

Along the Coast: Lifesaving devices, training on the rise

Boca Raton: Sand from inlet rebuilds South Inlet Park’s beach|12-story hotel complex OK’d for south of Mizner Park|City manager pushes out police chief, two deputy city managers

Boynton Beach: Wider Boynton Inlet and new bridge considered for future plan 

Briny Breezes: Annual variety show puts more spice in Briny’s season 

Delray Beach: Commission denies request for ‘oversized’ house along Intracoastal|Secretary of Friends of Delray arrested in fraud of senior

Gulf Stream: Steep water bills catch residents by surprise, lead commission to trim rates

Lantana/Hypoluxo Island: House sits partially demolished while town, owners feud|Town uses code enforcement as a profit center, suit claims

Manalapan: Town may use eminent domain to take bank property for future Town Hall

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 Around Town

Tots & Teens: Picture of hope

Dining: Closing of Lantana restaurant another setback for Ocean Avenue

Business Spotlight: A record-breaking 10.7 million tourists visited county last year

Coastal Star: Former Gulf Stream student takes harrowing path to pro soccer

Health & Harmony: New ventures offer next-generation health and wellness|New practice prepares to accept patients

House of the Month: Waterfront in Boca Raton’s Estates Section

Meet Your Neighbor: Deborah Silver

Outdoors: April a good time to cut lionfish population with your spear

Pets: For owners of big dogs, it’s not size that matters most

Philanthropy: Impact 100 set to make decisions on $100,000 grants|Panthers captain makes major gift to children's hospital

Religion: Easter message from Catholic clergy emphasizes listening|Spanish River Church hosts Ride4Orphans for another year

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Editor's Note: New Boca, South Palm council majorities face challenges

Two maxims stand out from South County’s March 10 municipal races: Elections have consequences and every vote counts. Those maxims were true in one of the area’s smallest towns and in its biggest city. Boca Raton voters squashed plans for a major private development of restaurants, shops, a hotel and housing on city-owned land downtown. They rejected a new police headquarters — or at least the idea of paying $175 million of taxpayer money for one — and they put three novices in control of the…

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