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Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Boca Raton father accused of leaving four children home alone (wpbf.com) — A Boca Raton father has been charged with four felony counts of child neglect after deputies say he left four children, ages 11, 8 and 5, unsupervised in a home with a swimming pool. The incident, which included a visiting child on a playdate, led investigators to cite child welfare guidelines and book the 43-year-old into Palm Beach County Jail.
2. Tennis Pro Sues Boca Raton's Lotus Palm HOA Over Theft Accusation (bocanewsnow.com) — A former tennis and pickleball director is suing Boca Raton's Lotus Palm homeowners association, its management company, and several board members, alleging they falsely accused him of stealing money and improperly debited his business account. The suit claims he's owed more than $129,000, disputes how a $50,000 pickleball arrangement was portrayed to residents, and highlights broader tensions in several GL Homes communities.
3. Overflow crowd, heated debate mark Palm Beach County Ag Reserve development meeting (wptv.com) — Palm Beach County residents packed a South County Civic Center meeting to protest several approved Agricultural Reserve projects, including an Islamic center, citing traffic, development, and notice concerns. Boca Raton faith leaders responded with a joint statement urging respect, condemning hateful rhetoric, and supporting all faiths' right to build houses of worship as commissioners consider future development rules.
4. Leonard Farrow's 2 kickoff return TDs lead FAU's 66-10 rout of Texas Southern (wpbf.com) — Florida Atlantic fans in Boca Raton saw a blowout as Leonard Farrow ran back two consecutive kickoffs for touchdowns in a 66-10 win over Texas Southern. Quarterback Caden Veltkamp added four touchdown passes, helping the Owls dominate at home with big plays on offense, defense, and special teams.
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