BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Several area Home Depot and Publix parking lots will soon become testing locations for COVID-19. While the official list is still pending, Gov. Ron DeSantis — who made the announcement at the Home Depot in West Boca Raton — said demand for “drive thru” testing is falling which means there […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — It may be a slow go mid-morning at Glades and 441 as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has just announced a news conference at the store. DeSantis is expected to speak around 12:15 with Florida Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz. The event is listed as a “news conference” which suggests questions […]
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SUIT ALLEGES STAFFING ISSUES, MONEY MOTIVE BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Avante of Boca Raton, a nursing and rehabilitation facility, is the subject of a lawsuit just filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court. While Avante is the scene of at least 25 current COVID-19 infections, the suit stems from the alleged mishandling and neglectful […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — This is the BocaNewsNow.com TV update for the weekend starting May 29, 2020. We cover the impact of COVID-19 on South Palm Beach County, focusing on Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach. Anchored by Andrew Colton. BocaNewsNow.com updates around the clock. With a rolling four week average of more […]
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No Mask, No Service: How Would That Play In Palm Beach County? BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an executive order permitting any store in New York to prohibit entrance to anyone not wearing a mask. We ask: what do you think about a state, county or city executive […]
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As Overnight Camps Close In The Northeast, Eagles Landing Day And Overnight Camp Is Opening In Coconut Creek BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — BocaNewsNow.com received the following email confirming the opening of “Eagles Landing Camp and the Nightowls,” a popular summer day camp with an overnight component — all operating out of North Broward Prep. […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Source FPL) — American Heritage School senior Corbin “C.J.” Weir has an extra $20,000 for college, courtesy of FPL. Weir was selected as the recipient of FPL’s annual robotics college scholarship. The surprise was unveiled as a caravan of vehicles decorated with streamers and balloons passed in front of his home […]
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DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Source: City of Delray Beach Fire Rescue) — Delray Beach Fire Rescue and Delray Medical Center are teaming up to make sure Delray Beach residents who can’t get to a coronavirus testing site receive the testing they need. Thanks to about $9,000 donated by generous members of our community, including top […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Source: FAU) — Florida Atlantic University High School will celebrate 141 graduating seniors with a drive-thru graduation ceremony on Friday, May 29 at 10 a.m. in Parking Lot 23, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton campus. Leadership from FAU and FAU High School will be present during a special ceremony. Each graduate will […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The Palm Beach County “percent positive” rate is the highest it’s been since May 22nd. It is a potentially ominous sign as some fear that Palm Beach County residents aren’t following CDC guidelines — leading to increased spread of COVID-19. By the numbers: all test logged on May 22nd, May […]
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BOYNTON BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Boynton Beach resident Arold Jean remains in the Palm Beach County Jail following his arrest by Boynton Beach Police for sexual battery on a teen. According to the police report provided to BocaNewsNow.com: “(police) responded to the Bethesda Memorial Hospital in reference to a sexual battery. Upon arrival, 17 year […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Source: Palm Beach County School District) — Parents and guardians of elementary school students in District-operated schools have two ways to access their child’s year-end report cards. While report cards are typically sent home to parents with their child at the end of the year, the move to distance learning has […]
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