DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The affidavit of probable cause is still being processed Saturday evening, but Palm Beach County jail records reveal that Christopher Reichart of Kings Point is facing serious charges filed by PBSO. According to the Jail, Reichart is charged with “battery — commit domestic battery by strangulation,” as well as “battery […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — With thanks to the readers who are submitting photos, this is a look at Palmetto Park Road and A1A Saturday afternoon. With beach parking lots closed in the City of Boca Raton, crowds are amassing on the sidewalks waiting cross A1A for foot access onto the beach. Readers point to […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The infection and death numbers in Florida as the Memorial Day weekend begins are on the rise. More than 50,000 are confirmed positive for COVID-19, according to the just-released report from the Florida Department of Health. By the numbers: At least 50,127 people in Florida are infected with COVID-19. The […]
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Local Palm Beach, Broward Camps Announcing Opening Are Premature BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The Executive Order issued by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Friday, lifting all restrictions on child activities, does NOT mean camps in Boca Raton or Delray Beach may open. At least not yet. As we’ve reported throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Palm Beach […]
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ORLANDO, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Universal Studios Orlando just announced its reopening, and is warning visitors that they may be exposed to COVID-19. Universal is set to open with limited capacity on June 5th. Much like warnings that suggest “you might get wet on this ride,” Universal is basically warning that you may die by visiting […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The scene above is the Friday mid-day scene on a beach in Boca Raton. Readers sending us their own version of photos like this one — courtesy of Boca Beach Cam — say there is a very real social distancing issue on the beach. Groups are amassing. There are no […]
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LOCAL COUNTIES, CITIES, TOWNS MAY DISREGARD, SET OWN RULES BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday announced that all child activity restrictions are now lifted in the State of Florida. The Executive Order has yet to be released, but here is what many may call the unbelievable statement: “I’m pleased today to announce […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — We’ve been reporting on the number of kids testing positive for COVID-19 in Palm Beach County. Now we have a new metric that shows the child number is a legitimate number to consider. The median age of those infected in Palm Beach County is now 50. We were in the […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — COVID-19 claimed the lives of 148 people in Florida over the past week. In just seven days: 148 empty seats at the dinner table. Parents perished. Children gone. The deaths come two weeks after most of Florida initiated a “Phase One” reopening. The latest numbers from the Florida Department of […]
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BOYNTON BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — We are hearing from several homeowner associations and “country clubs” in South Palm Beach County that they are concerned about “rule breaking” over the Memorial Day weekend holiday. The fear: violating rules and orders in place will spread COVID-19. While HOA and country club swimming pools and tennis courts are […]
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DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — The City of Delray Beach is reminding the public that while its beaches are “more” open than Boca Raton’s, there are still significant rules and regulations in place. As we head into the Memorial Day Weekend, City officials remind everyone that: Beaches will be open 9am to 6pm. Lifeguards will be monitoring the […]
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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) — Boca Raton’s “Gymnastics Plus” just announced that it is reopening for camp on June 1st. We are republishing the email that Gymnastics Plus just sent, outlining its health and safety guidelines. The announcement comes as theaters and similar venues remain closed as a part of Florida’s and Palm Beach County’s […]
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