Holiday traffic in Delray Beach received a break for this Fourth of July thanks to the George Bush Boulevard bridge repair project finishing more than two weeks ahead of schedule.
The bridge, which has been closed for repairs since June 1, reopened t
By Rich Pollack
After years of back-and-forth discussions and letters, Delray Beach in June filed a lawsuit against neighboring Highland Beach, claiming the oceanfront town owes the city $3.8 million for past fire rescue services.
As they have for a
By Larry Barszewski
More than 500 juveniles and young adults swarmed the Delray Beach pavilion and surrounding area June 6 in a “Beach Takeover” that police said “had been promoted extensively on social media.”
Police said they were aware of the post
By Sephora Charles
Delray Beach commissioners plan to invest nearly $396,000 in state opioid settlement funds toward housing, job assistance and a new mobile health unit designed to connect residents with support services.
The city is receiving the
ABOVE: The headstone of a World War II veteran is nearly obscured by leaves. BELOW: A worker prepares rebar for the floor of a new mausoleum being built to increase the cemetery’s capacity. Photos by Jerry Lower and Rachel O'Hara/The Coastal Star
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Delray Beach resident Ronda Gale, pictured with one her paintings, has used tragedy to steer her from tattoo art to fine art. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Delray Beach resident Ronda Gale has changed her career focus from her 30-plus years as a tatt
Palm Beach County tax roll data, updated since estimates were released on May 27, show that countywide taxable property values increased 7.35% from 2025 to 2026, up from the 6.9% increase forecast in May.
The taxable property values are based on mar
Pompey Park project advances — Pompey Park is getting a new community center to replace its current facility. The Delray Beach City Commission voted 4-1 during its June 9 meeting to approve a guaranteed maximum price of $59.2 million for the project,
Ryan and Samantha Garvey recently held the grand opening for their flower shop, French Florist, in Boca Raton. The couple plans to personally hand-deliver many orders. Photo provided
By Christine Davis
French Florist, 5601 N. Federal Highway, Suite 9
Rumi Ota Borgese dons white gloves to examine the kimonos found outside the Jewish Community Center resale store. Miwako Patton, the Morikami’s marketing and public relations manager, looks on. The white wedding kimono possibly dates to the 1940s. T
Rabbi Howard Shub speaks to the audience at Holocaust Survivor Day. Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Tholl
The Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service honored nearly 100 Holocaust survivors from Palm Beach County during its sixth annual Holocaust Surviv
The Coastal Star won seven first-place awards and 15 overall at the Florida Press Association award ceremony held June 5. Staff photo
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The Coastal Star received 15 awards June 5 from the Florida Press Association for coverage it provid
‘Major’ sargassum buildup could also put crimp in turtle season‘s fast start
Beachgoers in Lantana struggle to find seaweed-free spots to set up chairs or put down blankets in late May. Piles of sargassum washed ashore in South County, with a record
The statue of two pelicans (far right) has gone missing from the George Bush Boulevard bridge. It had been visible to westbound travelers approaching the bridge since 1989. Google Map photo
Related: Bridge closure planned to last until July 20
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It has been 50 years this month since I began my newspaper career here in Palm Beach County, a wet-behind-the-ears Jimmy Olsen hired as a reporter for the weekly Delray Beach and Boynton Beach News Journal.
Back then, Delray Beach was known among us
Related: Pelican puzzler: Even the owner of missing bridge statue is not clear-cut
By Larry Barszewski
The George Bush Boulevard bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway is closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic until July 20 so that essential deck re
In several articles, you have mistakenly reported that the termination of Old School Square Center for the Arts (OSSCFTA) was due to financial difficulties. This information is incorrect and does not reflect the actual circumstances.
You previously c
A 27-year-old woman stole this black Hyundai sedan at a gas station in Delray Beach and led police on a chase that ended on State Road A1A in Briny Breezes, according to Gulf Stream Police Chief Richard Jones. As Delray Beach police officers followed
By Jeffrey Cassady
New croquet courts might be coming to Delray Beach, but city commissioners want to know more about the costs and impact of bringing the game to city recreational facilities before they decide if — and where — to build.
The commissi
Mayor, not liking discussion, ends meeting — Rather than allow Delray Beach city commissioners time at their June 2 meeting to decide whether to request the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics investigate him, Mayor Tom Carney adjourned the meetin
