Racial Disparity Clear: 298,501 “White” Citizens Completely Vaccinated, Just 24,798 “Black” Citizens Completely Vaccinated In Palm Beach County. BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — If you want to get rid of masks and return to a more normal lifestyle, you may want to tell your […]
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BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Boca Raton man is facing an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge after allegedly threatening to cut a middle school student into little pieces over her bad grades. (News app readers access our full report). Khan Nguyen […]
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BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The COVID-19 positivity rate and new infection count have remained statistically the same for several days, raising questions as to whether Florida’s COVID-19 situation has plateaued. The Florida Department of Health reports 5,425 new cases logged on Friday. That […]
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Change Announced Late Friday. Effective Immediately. BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Palm Beach County just amended its mandatory mask executive order to reflect new CDC guidance. This is the new language released Friday evening: “Public Places – Facial Coverings Required. Facial coverings must be […]
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Emergency Repair Underway. Florida Turnpike Glades Road Ramps Closed Until Further Notice. BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The Florida Department of Transportation just issued an emergency advisory, effective 5:11 p.m. Friday, April 30th: “Full closure of ALL Florida Turnpike Entrance and Exit Ramps to […]
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BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — If you’re a “glass half full” person, you may look at Florida’s COVID-19 positivity rate and think there is progress. If you’re a “glass half empty” person, you may look at the numbers and think it’s a sign of […]
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BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Get ready for a major traffic headache if you are traveling in east Boca Raton this weekend. Part of Glades Road will be closed, requiring the use of detours. The Florida Department of Transportation as well as the Boca […]
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Palm Beach County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay Seen Unmasked At Gala Just Weeks Before Being Quoted On “60 Minutes.” BY: ANDREW COLTON | Editor and Publisher UPDATE: A previous version of this story stated McKinlay appeared in the 60 Minutes segment. She was quoted in the reporter’s “voiceover,” but did not appear. PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL […]
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BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Florida just can’t kick COVID-19. The Florida Department of Health reports another 5700 cases were logged on Wednesday. That’s the highest new case count since April 23rd. (News app readers access our full report). The state’s positivity rate held […]
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Palm Beach County School District Says 3,536 COVID Cases Now Logged. 2,268 Recorded Since Winter Break. BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com UPDATED 5:56 p.m. with comment, clarification from School District. BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — As the Palm Beach County School District now reports 3,536 cumulative COVID-19 cases this […]
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BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) (Source: FAU Verbatim) — The Florida Atlantic University Alumni Association (FAUAA) hosted its annual Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni ceremony and reception recently. The event brought together alumni to celebrate the accomplishments of their most outstanding peers. Alumni from seven of […]
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Roach, Sewage Problem Led to Mandatory Closure. Restaurant Now Reopened. BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2021 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — An extremely popular steak and lobster restaurant near Mizner Park was shut earlier this year by a health inspector from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The […]
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