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Boca Raton: Unwatched barbecue grill may have sparked boat fire

Posted by The Coastal Star on September 3, 2025 at 9:56

Boca Raton Fire Rescue responded to this boat fire in the Hillsboro Canal west of Dixie Highway near Southwest 22nd Street shortly after 11 p.m. on Aug. 3. No one was aboard any of the three boats. Photo provided by Boca Raton Fire Rescue

By Rich Pol

Philanthropy Notes: Water safety the focus of two grants to YMCA

Posted by Mary Kate Leming on May 28, 2024 at 11:14

YMCA of South Palm Beach County’s “Safety Around the Water” program has received funding from the USA Swimming Foundation.

The $7,000 grant will support efforts to offer free and reduced-cost lessons.

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