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Boca Raton's Fabulous Fourth Celebration is Back
BOCA RATON, Fla. — The city of Boca Raton is hosting its annual Fabulous Fourth celebration for the Fourth of July. Mayor Scott Singer talks about what's new this year and how you can join in the party. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25. Get...
Celebrations: Topping Off Event & Luncheon - Bernstein Family Foundation Campus, Boca Raton — April 30
HomeSafe gathered a group of dedicated supporters for a celebration of its soon-to-be-reconstructed facility for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. The event honored Guardian Society donors — top contributors who have added to the success of the agency’s Healing the Hurt campaign. ‘Because of you, 12 children will be moving into their new home this winter,’ board Chairwoman Tarra Moten said. ‘These kids will be sleeping in their own bedrooms, having family dinners together around the table and playing together in the backyard with a renewed sense of love, safety, belonging and hope.’ ABOVE: Ken and Maggie Rosenberg. Photo provided by Tracey Benson Photography.
Finding Faith: Christ Child Society women pack up supplies for newborns, schoolkids
On a Wednesday morning in June, 17 women from the Christ Child Society of Boca Raton gathered in the Community Room at the Downtown Library for some serious business. So why were they all laughing?. “We’ve become very close friends,” former President Scarlett Fave said. “We’re a nice bunch of...
Religion Notes: Boca pastor joins board of Food for the Poor
Pastor Bill Mitchell, of Boca Raton Community Church, filmed a thank-you to volunteers who helped with a packing event, sponsored in partnership by Food for the Poor and Matthew 25: Ministries, to distribute essentials to families during the COVID pandemic. Photo provided by Food for the Poor. Boca Raton pastor...
Lynn University is recognized in 2024 Times Higher Education rankings
Lynn University has once again been ranked by Times Higher Education (THE) for its continued commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year, THE's 2024 International Impact Rankings assessed 1,963 higher education institutions measuring four key indicators: research, stewardship, outreach and teaching. "The ongoing commitment of our...
Florida woman stuck in Turks and Caicos pleads guilty
Sharitta Gier, the Florida woman arrested alongside others in Turks and Caicos after ammunition was allegedly found in their luggage, has pleaded guilty to her charges -- and hopes to return home to Orlando soon. It's been 52 days since she was arrested. In that time, others have gone through their cases, were sentenced to a fine, and allowed to return home.
Jamaican-Americans in Florida nervous as Hurricane Beryl heads towards island
TAMPA, Fla. - David Luckain is so proud of his Jamaican restaurant on West Waters Avenue in Tampa that he's opening a second one on the east side of town. "We want to make a Jamaican oasis in Tampa," said Luckain. "So, you could just tap into it whenever you want to."
Birth, death certificates affected by Florida health system outage
Floridians may have to wait longer to get birth and death certificates as the state Department of Health deals with server issues. State tax collectors’ offices and funeral homes say they haven’t been able to access the online system needed to issue certificates since last week. They say...
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