The Brightline passenger train suffered significant damage in the Dec. 28 collision with a Delray Beach aerial ladder fire truck that was crossing the tracks downtown despite lowered crossing arms. At top is the escape hatch the train's engineer used
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The crossing gates where the Brightline train and Delray Beach fire truck collided do not entirely block the traffic lanes, as they do at many other intersections. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
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Tanise Cox (right) has worked at the Achievement Centers for Children & Families in Delray Beach since 1991. Her daughter Trenyce Cox, 21, now works there along with her mother. Photo provided
By Ron Hayes
Since 1969, the Achievement Centers for Chil
Editor’s note: No one can say our readers aren’t creative, as can be seen in this double tribute to The Coastal Star and retired Editor Mary Kate Leming. It’s to be read all the way across, top to bottom.— Bob Schwartz
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A pair of up-and-coming Americans coming off impressive showings at the Australian Open will attempt to battle their way through qualifying to reach the main draw of the 2025 Delray Beach Open. Qualifying is Feb. 8-9 at the Delray Beach Stadium & Ten
By John Pacenti
Delray Beach commissioners appeared to be ready to remove fluoride from the city’s drinking water, a practice that has been in place for 36 years but is now facing scrutiny amid concerns about potential health risks, such as lowering
By John Pacenti
Delray Beach has launched a mobile app feature to help drivers find available parking spots downtown. The “My Delray Beach” app allows users to see a map of the city’s paid parking areas and view which spaces are currently open.
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New Manalapan Police Chief Jeff Rasor’s wife, Kimberly, pins his new badge to his uniform. Rasor previously served with Delray Beach police. John Pacenti/The Coastal Star
By John Pacenti
Manalapan celebrated the retirement of long-serving Police Chie
Richard Caster, pictured at his home in Delray Beach, enjoys traveling the world with his family. They have traveled to India, China, Japan, Turkey, Israel and throughout Europe, Africa and South America. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Many of us enjoy
DELRAY BEACH — Vera Rolle Farrington, a lifelong educator and guardian of the history of Black lives and events in Delray Beach and Palm Beach County, died Jan. 14. She was 95.
She was recalled as a remarkable leader and visionary who cared deeply ab
Developer Stewart Satter, a former Manalapan mayor, plans to build a mansion on an ocean-to-lake property at 1960 S. Ocean Blvd. Features could include a bowling alley, movie theater and gym-and-spa facility, but with a $285 million price tag, the bu
Athletes, friends, family and volunteers of the Miracle League take part in a home run celebration victory lap at Miller Park in Delray Beach. Maura Evans pushes her sister, Brenna Evans, around the bases. Zack Green runs with his father, Jesse Gree
FROM LEFT: Co-Chairwomen Whitney Jones, Alexandra McCall and Laurie Molbert. Photo provided
Dozens of vendors from throughout the United States will set up shop at the Wayside House’s premier fundraiser supporting addiction treatment services for wom
Woman’s Club of Delray Beach President Joycelyn Patrick (with basket) and Corresponding Secretary Joyce Warner (front) are joined by scheduled participants (l-r) John Miller, C. Ron Allen, Delray Beach City Manager Terrence Moore, Bill Morse and Ezr
The sixth annual affair raised a record $270,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s Delray Beach club. Proceeds will go toward the club’s school bus and furniture upgrades. Hannah Childs, Laura Compton, Whitney Garner, Virginia Kinsey
At Radcliffe’s in Delray Beach, diners can enjoy the ’Give Her Flowers’ special, which offers a tasting menu and dishes from chef Blake Malatesta for $120 per person. Photo provided
By Jan Norris
Love is in the air — and on the tables. Valentine’s
Jake Baker, who lost his left leg below the knee after surviving a motorcycle crash, was excited about the prospect of getting a prosthetic device late last month. Photo provided
By Jan Engoren
Jake Baker’s world turned upside-down on Sept. 27. Th
Don DeMott of Boca Raton with a largemouth bass. DeMott likes fishing in tournaments on Lake Okeechobee, but he appreciates Lake Ida for fun. Photo by Steve Waters/The Coastal Star
By Steve Waters
With its warm weather and year-round growing seaso
LEFT: From A1A, the decorative driveway leads to a three-car garage amid lushly landscaped grounds. RIGHT: With nonstop ocean views, the gourmet kitchen is practical, modern and outfitted with a large island, pantry, breakfast nook and state-of-the-
Police body camera video from the scene of a June 2023 crash involving firefighter David Wyatt in downtown Delray Beach. Wyatt was also the driver of a city aerial ladder fire truck Dec. 28 that was hit by a Brightline train. Police video provided b
