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Good morning to you Boca Raton! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Boca kids can reach the National Spelling Bee stage
  • Which Boca intersection you should avoid after a serious crash
  • Miami man charged after pricey perfume theft at Town Center mall

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 78.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Boca Raton Public Library Announces Partnership With Scripps National Spelling Bee for 2027 (bocaratontribune.com) — Boca Raton's public library is becoming the official regional partner for the 2027 Scripps National Spelling Bee, giving local students a pathway from Spanish River Library to the national stage. Schools in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties can enroll in the 2026–27 program through January 15, opening new literacy and public-speaking opportunities for area kids.
   

2. Crash Closes Lanes at Yamato Road and Northwest 2nd Avenue in Boca Raton (bocapost.com) — Drivers in central Boca Raton are being urged to avoid Yamato Road at Northwest 2nd Avenue after a crash forced multiple lane closures Tuesday afternoon. Boca Raton Police say the busy east–west corridor is experiencing congestion and delays, and residents should use alternate routes and watch for changing traffic patterns until the scene is cleared.
   

3. Shopper Charged With Stealing $867 Worth of Perfume From Boca Raton Store (bocadailynews.com) — A Miami man is accused of stealing high-end perfume from Saks Fifth Avenue at Town Center at Boca Raton, with Boca Raton police saying the loss totaled nearly $868 including tax. Store security tracked him from Saks to outside Nordstrom, where he was detained, and he now faces felony grand theft and remains in Palm Beach County Jail on bail.
   

4. Discover The Palm Beaches to host 2-day hospitality and tourism job fair in Lake Worth Beach & Greenacres (wptv.com) — Palm Beach County job seekers, including Boca Raton residents, can meet dozens of tourism and hospitality employers at free job fairs on Oct. 9 in Lake Worth Beach and Oct. 15 in Greenacres. Roles range from front desk and food service to management, with benefits and advancement potential, and Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center is among the participating employers.
   

5. St. Gregory Holds Annual 'Blessing of the Pets,' Celebrating 800 Years of St. Francis (bocaratontribune.com) — St. Gregory's Episcopal Church in Boca Raton recently welcomed about 50 pets and their owners for its long-running Blessing of the Pets, tied to the legacy of St. Francis of Assisi. The annual October ceremony included prayers, individual blessings, and a collection drive supporting local animal organizations that help pets and wildlife across South Florida.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Recognizes 4 Inspirational Women During 2026 Emerald Awards Broward County —Paige Feigenbaum Read on Patch
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County and Henderson Behavioral Health Win Community Catalyst Award —Paige Feigenbaum Read on Patch
  • Holy Cross Health Offers $100 Mammograms During Breast Cancer Awareness Month —Paige Feigenbaum Read on Patch
  • Did You Know Tuskegee Airmen Trained Right Here in Boca Raton?
    Here's a pretty incredible piece of Boca history. During World War II, Boca Raton was home to the Army Air Corps' airborne radar training program… (Nextdoor Boca Bayou)
  • Some orchids that I have grown….
    Not sure which part I like better, growing orchids, or taking the photos of them.. (Nextdoor Timberwalk)
  • Lynn University posted a job opening for Pine Tree Camps - Summer 2027, Sleep Away Camp Activities Assistant (Kampus Kampers) in Boca Raton. Apply here.
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Boca Raton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boca Raton here.

Ok Boca Raton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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