Fighting crime
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: Former Delray CRA head quits same job in Boynton amid assault allegations | 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
Education: Young minds, bold lines
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
Dining: Salud! Wine bar brings Spanish theme to Delray’s Sundy Village
Health & Harmony: Maintain a strong pelvic floor to ease stress on internal organs|Delray Beach hospital offers new treatment for emphysema
House of the Month: Ultra modern in Ocean Ridge
Meet Your Neighbor: Deborah Silver
Outdoors: Anglers, divers take plunge into grouper, hogfish seasons
Pets: Visit Mounts to learn more about planting dog-safe gardens
Religion: Retiring cantor hopes she helped people find, deepen faith|Octogenarians celebrate sacred milestone at B’nai Torah
Tots & Teens: Eco-friendly hair ties help designer win award from Boca Chamber
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