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Greetings Boca Raton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Boca's new police chief plans to change in his first year
  • Which Boca Raton employers are hiring at this big job fair?
  • How a late-night car meet led to felony charges.

Also on today's calendar: Intro to Abstract Expressionism with Fran Mann Goodman and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm or two, temps: high: 92, low: 77.
  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Q&A: Boca Raton's new police chief on morale, transparency, homelessness and public safety (wpbf.com) — Boca Raton's new police chief, Jarad Phelps, outlines his priorities for a consolidated $175 million police headquarters, stronger communication with residents, and better officer morale. He also talks about tackling speeding, auto thefts, homelessness, and how he plans to build trust through transparency and accountability while keeping the city's crime rates low.
   

2. Job News South Florida Job Fair (thecoastalstar.com) — Boca Raton job seekers will see their own police services department and city government recruiting at a large South Florida Job Fair on September 25. With free admission and parking, the event brings together public agencies, major sports organizations, and private employers, encouraging attendees to dress professionally and bring multiple copies of their resumes.
   

3. Boca Raton Trio Charged in Illegal Warehouse 'Takeover' During Car Gathering (bocadailynews.com) — Three Boca Raton men face felony charges after deputies linked them to an alleged warehouse "takeover" car gathering that caused more than $50,000 in damage at a vacant building near Delray Beach. Investigators say social media videos helped identify their pickup trucks inside the warehouse, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office notes the broader street takeover probe remains open.
   

4. Week Three of the Friday Night Blitz: Top Teams Begin to Separate From the Pack (cbs12.com) — High school football fans in Boca Raton can celebrate West Boca Raton's dominant 23-0 shutout of Spanish River as Week Three action heats up. The roundup also spotlights big wins by Cardinal Newman, American Heritage, and several Treasure Coast teams, with video highlights available for those who missed Friday night's games.
   

5. Boca Raton man charged in Deerfield Beach child molestation case (wpbf.com) — A man from Boca Raton has been arrested and charged with lewd or lascivious molestation after Broward deputies say he inappropriately touched a child at a Deerfield Beach sports complex and posted video of the encounter online. Investigators cite an Instagram clip, a forensic interview with the child, and the suspect's own statements as the case moves forward in court.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I was just at Chili's on 441 and West Palmetto Road.
    Right on WP road I saw a very sleek, black animal with a muscular frame and a long tail. When it walked, it moved slowly and carefully. It stopped… (Nextdoor Cimarron)
  • I have TWO QUESTIONS: re: CUTTING NAILS & PET INSURANCE
    My new 2 yr old Persian kitty goes super crazy when I try to cut nails and not consistently (actually rarely) using scratching posts on cat tree or… (Nextdoor The Isle at Mission Bay)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Seafood Team Member (Service Counter) - Part Time in Boca Raton. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Boca Raton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boca Raton here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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