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Beloved Dog Named Megan Run Over In Boca Raton

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November 15, 2011 12:46 pm
Beloved Dog Named Megan Run Over In Boca Raton

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The Toy Imperil Shih tzu dog, named Megan, likely never saw it coming. According to police, someone driving in the area of 200 East Royal Palm Road ran over Megan causing “rib and tail damage.” Megan was rushed to an area animal hospital in extremely critical condition. Megan’s owner,...
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More Minorities Earning Medical Related Degrees From Boca’s FAU

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November 15, 2011 11:53 am
More Minorities Earning Medical Related Degrees From Boca’s FAU

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Good news this morning from Florida Atlantic University, which is being honored by a major educational magazine for the number of minority students earning medical related degrees from the school. Here is the official announcement from FAU: Florida Atlantic University has been ranked nationally for conferring degrees in health...
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Agenda Posted For Palm Beach County Board Of Commissioners Meeting

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November 15, 2011 10:33 am

WEST PALM BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Not huge earth-shattering news, but if you’re watching the Palm Beach County Board Of Commissioner’s meeting on cable this morning, here’s the agenda so you can play along at home: TUESDAY COMMISSION 9:30 A.M. CHAMBERS 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Roll Call B. Invocation C. Pledge of Allegiance...
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Boat Floats Ashore In Boca Raton, Two Men Rescued After Days At Sea

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November 15, 2011 9:52 am
Boat Floats Ashore In Boca Raton, Two Men Rescued After Days At Sea

THERE IS AN UPDATE TO THIS STORY. CLICK HERE. BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — We are awaiting an update from Boca Fire Rescue and the Boca Police Department, but we know at this point that two men apparently spent days at sea in a small “life boat” after their larger boat sank. The Palm...
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Guided Hammock Walk Set For This Morning In Boca

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November 15, 2011 9:44 am

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — If you’re looking for a nice way to enjoy the weather this morning, check out the Guided Hammock Walk at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.  It starts at 10. Walkers meet at the boardwalk entrance which is located at 1801 North Ocean Blvd. (AIA) in Boca. Call 561-338-1473 for more....
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Gorgeous Weather Set For Boca Raton

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November 14, 2011 8:01 pm

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — For the first time in days there are no watches or warnings posted for Boca Raton or South Palm Beach County. The riptide warnings have been lifted and there’s no significant rain in the forecast. Here is the latest from the national weather service: Tonight: A 20 percent chance...
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New Information Involving Small Plane Crash Near Boynton Beach

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November 14, 2011 3:59 pm
New Information Involving Small Plane Crash Near Boynton Beach

THERE IS AN UPDATE TO THIS STORY. CLICK HERE. BOYNTON BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — BocaNewsNow.com reported earlier that the plane that crashed in the Everglades Sunday evening was registered to Mann Aviation LLC, a company with several small planes based in Geneva, Florida. We have now learned, in part by reporting from our friends...
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New International President For Boca Raton’s Office Depot

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November 14, 2011 2:35 pm
New International President For Boca Raton’s Office Depot

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com via Press Release) — Office Depot (NYSE:ODP) today announced that Steve Schmidt has been named President, International. Schmidt, who previously served as Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and New Business Development, will continue to report to Neil Austrian, Chairman and CEO, Office Depot. Schmidt will oversee Office Depot’s multichannel (contract,...
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Boca Woman Old Enough To Know That She’s Too Drunk To Drive

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November 14, 2011 1:29 pm
Boca Woman Old Enough To Know That She’s Too Drunk To Drive

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — 41-year-old Kimberly Gain Thompson of Pembroke Pines was arrested by Boca Raton police after she was apparently involved in a traffic accident in the area of 1500 West Glades Road — which is pretty much on the I-95 overpass. Her blood alcohol content, according to police, was .163% and...
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Lynn University Announces Holiday Concert Series

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November 14, 2011 12:36 pm
Lynn University Announces Holiday Concert Series

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — It’s a great time of year in Boca if you’re looking for a musically fun activity appropriate for the entire family. Lynn University announced today plans for its “Gingerbread Holiday Concert” at the Boca Resort and Club. Here is the just released written announcement: Jon Robertson, Dean of Lynn...
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Owner Of Plane That Crashed Near Boynton Beach Identified

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November 14, 2011 12:20 pm
Owner Of Plane That Crashed Near Boynton Beach Identified

BOYNTON BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The company that owns the SR-22 plane that crashed Sunday evening in the Arthur Marshall Wildlife Preserve has been identified as Mann Aviation, LLC, a company based in Geneva, Florida. According to the FAA, the plane is has been in operation since 2008. As BocaNewsNow.com does not like to...
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