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Spanish River High Principal’s Holocaust Stance Yields Strong School Board Response

July 7, 2019July 8, 2019 bocanews

UPDATE 1:04p MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019: Principal William Latson has been reassigned. Click here for latest. BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Spanish River High School Principal William Latson allegedly told a parent in an email that “Not everyone believes the Holocaust happened” as the parent questioned poor Holocaust education in the school. Latson, according to […]

FLORIDA AUTHORITIES: YOU CAN KILL IGUANAS

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 bocanews

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The State of Florida is making it clear. If you’ve had enough of iguanas on your property, you can stand your ground and kill them. No questions asked. You will not be charged with a crime. In fact, the State is ENCOURAGING YOU to KILL iguanas. Here’s the official language […]

Boca Regional Goes Baptist, Drops United Healthcare

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 bocanews

Here’s Contact Info For The New Hospital CEO BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Boca Raton Regional Hospital — now part of Baptist Health — is no longer accepting United Healthcare Insurance. The hospital wants UHC customers to call the insurer to complain. But here’s another approach. Lincoln Mendez is the new CEO of what was […]

Boca Raton Regional Now Part Of Baptist Health South

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 bocanews

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Source: Baptist Health South media Release) — Baptist Health South Florida announced the completion of its partnership with Boca Raton Regional Hospital. With this, Boca Raton Regional Hospital is now operating as part of Baptist Health South Florida. The new partnership ensures both not-for-profit organizations will continue to meet their mutual […]

Boynton’s Gabriella Farao Jailed On Hit And Run Charge

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 bocanews

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Boynton Beach resident Gabriella Farao, 27, is out of jail on bond following her arrest by Boca Raton Police for “leaving the scene of an accident with injury.” According to a police report which you can read below, Farao hit a car in the area of 3050 Norwood Place, then […]

IT IS NOW ILLEGAL TO TEXT AND DRIVE IN FLORIDA

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 bocanews

July 1st Law Makes Texting and Driving A Primary Offense. BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Source: FDHSMV) — The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is leading Florida’s Put It Down: Focus on Driving campaign to ensure all motorists are aware of the state’s new regulations regarding wireless communications while driving and reminding everyone to […]

POLICE: Fireworks Illegal In Palm Beach County

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 bocanews

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — A public service announcement to all of the New Yorkers moving into Palm Beach County who tend to have left common sense in the Northeast while believing that laws don’t apply to them: fireworks are illegal in Palm Beach County without a permit. From PBSO: The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s […]

Math FSA’s Released, Big Drops For Several Boca-Area Elementary Schools

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 bocanews

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — While the Palm Beach County School District is promoting ”growth” with the release of the math FSA scores, a read of the numbers shows that schools which should be performing exceptionally are actually having issues. A link to the complete report follows this article. The key metric is the percentage […]