Election slated to fill Rep. Casello's House seat
By Tao Woolfe
BOYNTON BEACH — Longtime firefighter and Florida state Rep. Joe Casello, D-Boynton Beach, who went from fighting fires to fighting for his constituents, died on July 18 from a heart atta
By Mary Hladky
Keeping with longstanding practice, Boca Raton’s property tax rate likely will remain nearly unchanged for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.
The proposed FY 2026 tax rate is $3.66 per $1,000 of taxable property value, or 1 cent less
By Rich Pollack
Water and sewer system improvement projects and road renovations, along with public safety enhancements, were among projects in south Palm Beach County that survived state budget cuts and received funding.
While Gov. Ron DeSantis veto
By Brian Biggane
Over the past three years, the South Palm Beach Town Council has consistently planned to construct its new Town Hall with structural insulated panels (SIPs), a modern approach council members have said would enhance the town’s reputa
By Mary Hladky
Even as the residents’ group Save Boca tries to halt redevelopment of the city’s downtown campus, Boca Raton officials are moving ahead to relocate municipal offices that won’t be part of the new campus.
With Council member Yvette Druc
Tax rate holding steady as values take a hit — The South Palm Beach Town Council has tentatively approved keeping the town’s property tax rate unchanged from last year — at $3.40 for each $1,000 of taxable value.
The council made that decision after
Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer scored airtime after the Democratic mayoral primary in New York. Screen grab provided
By Mary Hladky
As soon as democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York on June 24, Boca Raton
Judi Alweil and her daughter, Karen Alweil Helfman, from Stitches by the Sea hold a needlepoint canvas depicting Atlantic Avenue downtown. Delray Beach residents are paying for each stitch to raise money for the Arts Garage. Behind the pair are wome
Sargassum inundated South County’s shoreline and, as seen here at South Beach Park, more kept washing ashore — creating a barrier for surfers and swimmers to cross to get to the ocean from the beach. Larry Barszewski/The Coastal Star
By Steve Plunkett
The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District has wired the city $10,227,451 as early payoff of the bond that enabled acquisition of the Ocean Breeze property for the new North Park and is eagerly awaiting transfer of the title.
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As part of Boca Raton’s centennial celebrations, the city has invited artists to submit proposals for artwork to adorn the Mizner Park Amphitheater’s stage doors.
Inspiration for their works will come from an earlier centennial celebration effort kno
By Janis Fontaine
An appeal that would have prevented Boca Beach Chabad from securing a new home in an office building on East Palmetto Park Road has been dropped.
Boca Raton City Manager George Brown said the appeal was removed from the July 14 Com
By Mary Hladky
Penn-Florida Companies’ 101 Via Mizner luxury apartment building in downtown Boca Raton has been sold for $235 million and could be converted into condos.
Penn-Florida faced losing the 366-unit building at 101 E. Camino Real when an af
After reviewing scores of applications, Boca Raton City Council members have winnowed to seven the number of city manager candidates they will interview for the city’s top job.
The council will conduct interviews on Aug. 12 and could make a selection
Restaurants serve up tacos, burgers, sushi and more that adhere to Jewish dietary laws
Chinese food such as steamed chicken dumplings, top, long noodle soup, middle, and sesame chicken, bottom, can keep their same flavors and still be prepared follow
The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County's new slate of officers includes (l-r) Aurora Arthay, Dr. Regine Bataille, Grace Halabi and Sharon Hill, who are pictured with Matthew Criscuolo and Chris Duke. Photo provided
The Literacy Coalition of Pal
Nonprofits First celebrated the Class of 2025, the fifth in its Advancing Leaders program, by honoring 10 accomplished professionals representing nonprofits from across Palm Beach County. Each person completed an intensive six-month leadership develo
Participants swung into action for HomeSafe and raised $77,000 in proceeds that will go toward helping thousands of children and families and prevent future cases of abuse. ‘By playing here, you are helping to save the lives of vulnerable, deeply tra
Recognizing outstanding individuals and community partners whose contributions have supported the Boca Raton Historical Society, the festive event brought together board members, staff, supporters and volunteers to reflect on the 2024-25 season. Amon
On June 19, 1865, news of freedom made its way to Galveston, Texas, where the enslaved finally were informed of their emancipation by Union troops more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum
