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FLORIDA: White Residents Receiving COVID Vaccine Far More Than Black and “Other” Floridians

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The Florida Department of Health reports that of the 49,932 people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine as of December 22nd, 2020, an overwhelming majority are white. By the numbers: 29,499 are white. Just 3,802 identify as “black.” 9,271 are listed as “other” with 7,213. 143 are listed as “American […]

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Another 74 Dead, 10,271 Infected With COVID In Florida

20,754 People Won’t Need A Place To Sit This Holiday In Florida. They’re Dead. BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Another day, another bunch of dead and infected Floridians as the Washington Post slams Governor Ron DeSantis and families mourn their dead loved ones. Florida on Monday added 10,271 infections with 74 new deaths. The positivity […]

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Lake Worth’s Shaun Kirk Killed In Delray Crash

Kirk Charged In Crash That Ultimately Killed Him. Previously Convicted Of DUI, Driving With Suspended License. DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Lake Worth resident Shaun Kirk, 39, just died from injuries sustained in a crash on December 9th. The crash occurred at the intersection of Linton Blvd. and South Jog Road. The Palm Beach County […]

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Body Found Near Boca Best Buy, Police On Scene

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — A body has been found behind the Best Buy near 441 and Glades Road. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office tells BocaNewsNow.com that the body — identified as a male — was found in the waterway that runs near the north side of the store. This is the shopping center […]

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Police Seek Missing West Boca Raton Woman

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Source: PBSO Verbatim Advisory) — PBSO is looking for missing adult, Marcia Mena.  Marcia, DOB: 9/29/50, walked away from her residence in the 9200 block of Saddlecreek Drive and has not been seen or heard from since. Marcia, is  5’2”, weighs 130 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen […]

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AGAIN: More Than 300 Hospitalized In Palm Beach County With COVID-19

Situation Again Worsening In Palm Beach County, Broward County, Miami-Dade. BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The number of people hospitalized in Palm Beach County with a “primary diagnosis of COVID-19” continues to rise. After several days in the 200s, the number has now climbed to 303 as of 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. The data is supplied […]

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CHRISTMAS COLD! South Florida Into 40s On Christmas

Winter-Like Weather Heading To Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, South Florida BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — It may not be a white Christmas, but it certainly will be a chilly Christmas in and around Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach. The National Weather Service says temperatures will plunge into the very low 50s […]

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Boca Raton’s Howard Miller Jailed On Battery Charge

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Boca Raton resident Howard Miller is starting Tuesday morning in the Palm Beach County Jail. Miller, 54, is charged with “battery on a person 65 years of age or older.” He was arrested by the Boca Raton Police department late Monday night. While the affidavit of probable cause continues to […]

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In Florida, 43,716 People Have Received A COVID-19 Shot

Despite Claims By Governor DeSantis that Elderly Come First, Only 1,642 Administered To Those 75 And Older. 10,000 To Those 35-44. BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — At least 43,716 people have received the first dose of a COVID-19 shot in Florida. The statistics, released by the Florida Department of Health, reveal that the majority of […]

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RELENTLESS: Florida Adds 10,772 COVID-19 Cases On Sunday

BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The Florida Department of Health reports that another 10,772 COVID-19 cases were recorded on Sunday, bringing Florida’s total a seemingly unbelievable 1,212,581. The death count is now 20,680. That’s an increase of 112 in just one day. The positivity rate in Florida, based on tests recorded on Sunday, is 8.45 […]

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BSO Deputy Charged With DUI In Delray Beach

Deputy John Anthony Marra Among Many Charged With DUI Over Weekend. Broward Deputy Arrested By Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputy John A. Marra is facing a DUI charge following his arrest by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office late Saturday night. While his photo and home […]

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As Palm Beach County Extends Mask Mandate, Medical Providers Fear “New York Arrogance”

“Bringing the whole family to sit in a booth in a deli for brunch — because you’ve always done that with your grandmother in Boca — is a not well thought out plan.” Concern continues over visitors who forget Palm Beach County is a home, not vacation land. BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — As the […]

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