DISTURBING: FCAT Scores Reveal Trouble In Palm Beach County Schools

May 24, 2013 12:40 pm
FCATBOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) -- The executive summary released by the Palm Beach County School District for the most recently completed third grade FCATs says it all, and reveals what can only be interpreted as a very serious problem in the county-wide education of young children in the areas of math and reading. "From FY2012 to FY2013, the precent of proficient students in Mathematics in the School District of Palm Beach County increased from 56% to 59%." "In FY2012, the…
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NUMBER CALLED: Boca PD Nabs T-Mobile Armed Robbery Suspects

May 24, 2013 11:33 am
Travas Byrd, Courtesy Boca Raton Police.

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — We reported several months ago on a violent robbery at a Boca Raton T-Mobile store where store employees were pepper sprayed and locked in...
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Ex-Unlicensed Broker Michael Kordich Arrested In Boca Raton

May 23, 2013 7:28 pm
Michael Kordich, courtesy Palm Beach County Jail.

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Michael Kordich, a Boca Raton financial services executive sanctioned by the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) several years ago has been arrested by Boca...
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Sex And Drugs At Boca BP

May 22, 2013 6:10 pm
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The BP gas station at Glades and Butts Roads, just west of I-95, continues to be a hotbed of unsavory action. To put it...
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Delray Homeowner Shoots Intruders

May 21, 2013 3:43 pm

DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — In a story developing this afternoon, a homeowner in unincorporated Delray Beach shot at several intruders, hitting one. According to the Palm Beach County...
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First FAU Med Students Now Hospital Bound

May 21, 2013 12:51 pm
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — It is an impressive accomplishment — and one that many thought would never happen. FAU’s first class of med students are now in year...
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Nearly A Year In Jail, Rob Lopicola Trial Nears

May 20, 2013 9:25 pm
Rob Lopicola, shown shirtless from his personal training website.

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Former WPTV-TV Channel 5 weather guy Rob Lopicola remains in the Palm Beach County jail nearly a year after his arrest on several child...
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DRIVING NEXT TO YOU: Rocco DeFilippis Busted For DUI, Prescription Drugs

May 20, 2013 8:55 pm
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — It is any driver's worst nightmare. A driver — allegedly like Rocco Defilippis — in the car behind you, next to you or in...
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Boca Raton NCCI Employees Work Out At Work

May 24, 2013 12:04 pm
Boca Raton NCCI Employees Work Out At Work

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — If your employer isn’t spending a day letting you work out and stay fit at work, considering landing a...
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Major Lung Cancer Advancement At Boca Regional

May 22, 2013 6:17 pm

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Boca Region Hospital continues to make news for its staff, facilities and equipment. The hospital today announced a major...
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Boca AT&T Customers Help Oklahoma Victims

May 22, 2013 1:44 pm

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Boca AT&T customers are finding that sending help to Oklahoma tornado victims takes just seconds. From AT&T: AT&T is...
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Boca Regional Hospital Prepares For Cancer Survivor’s Day

May 17, 2013 7:18 am

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Cancer affects just about everyone in one manner or another, and that's why Boca Regional is preparing for what...
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New Boca Salon Hosts Fashion Show

May 16, 2013 8:11 pm
New Boca Salon Hosts Fashion Show

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — We welcome “Muse A Hair Salon” to Boca Raton and are happy to pass on a photo and details...
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New Center To Help Kids Who Drop Out Of School

May 16, 2013 8:01 pm

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — There is a new resource for kids who have dropped out of school for substance abuse — courtesy of...
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Alimony Bill Vetoed, Read Governor Scott’s Unedited Letter

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — In a move that is surprising family law professionals statewide, Governor Rick Scott Wednesday night vetoed a highly publicized and highly controversial bill that would effectively end permanent alimony. Those in favor of the bill said it was a smart and effective way to prevent non-working ex-spouses from collecting...