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1. North Park Groundbreaking Set for Sept. 3 in Boca Raton (bocanewsnow.com) — A major new phase of Boca Raton's North Park is set to break ground on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 9:30 a.m. at NW 2nd Ave. and Jeffrey Street. The Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District's project will add miles of trails, a dog park, playground, and over 1,000 native trees on the former Ocean Breeze golf course site in Boca Teeca.
2. Lotus Defendant Argues 'Stand Your Ground' In E-Bike Arrest Involving Child Battery (bocanewsnow.com) — Boca Raton readers are learning new details in a Lotus community criminal case where a homeowner is invoking Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law after an altercation with a child on an e-bike. Court filings outline his claim that he intervened to protect a neighbor, while both adults now face multiple charges following police review of video evidence.
3. Boca Raton Theatre Lab Opens Season With World Premiere Of Baker Street Beginnings (tapinto.net) — Families in Boca Raton can catch Theatre Lab's world premiere of "Baker Street Beginnings" Sept. 5–20 at FAU's Marleen Forkas Studio One Theatre. The show includes kid-friendly pre-show activities, supports a major student writing initiative, and even hosts a book drive benefiting local literacy groups, with affordable ticket options that include free student admission.
4. School Bus and Pickup Truck Collide Near Greenacres, Leaving Two Seriously Injured (bocaratontribune.com) — A serious early-morning crash involving a school bus and pickup truck near Greenacres left two people badly hurt and several others with minor injuries, according to Palm Beach County deputies. Datelined from Boca Raton's own Tribune police team, the report details how the Lantana Road collision unfolded and notes that investigators do not suspect alcohol or drugs.
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