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Good morning Boca Raton! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Boca's new police contract and tax reform could mean for you
  • How Apple Pay receipts unraveled a Boca Raton man's Target thefts

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

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds, temps: high: 89, low: 75.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Boca Raton City Council Takes Up New One-Year Police Contract as Property Tax Reform Looms (TAPinto.net) — Boca Raton's City Council is set to vote on a one-year police contract that boosts officer pay 3.6%, adjusts take-home car rules, and expands sick leave and holiday benefits. City staff warn that a statewide homestead exemption amendment on November's ballot could later strip Boca of up to $16.7 million a year in property tax revenue, pressuring future budgets and contracts.
   

• Florida Man Allegedly Skip-Scans Target Items 15 Times Before Cops Catch On (newsbreak.com) — A 21-year-old Boca Raton resident is accused of repeatedly skip-scanning items at self-checkout in Target stores, leading to 15 alleged theft incidents totaling about $686. Investigators say Apple Pay records linked him to cases in Delray Beach and Palm Beach Gardens, and he now faces a felony retail theft charge before being released on bond.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just had the pleasure of meeting this wonderful soul for a groom🐾💕
    He's up for adoption and is the most loving sweet boy. #doodlelove (Nextdoor Boca Islands)
  • Does anybody know of a good and reputable dog sitter ?
    Somebody with references or that any of you have used in the past. I have two very spoiled adorable shihtzus. (Nextdoor Allegro)
  • Baptist Health South Florida posted a job opening for Gift Shop Inventory Control Specialist, Gift Shop, NEW TOWER, FT, Shift Varies in Boca Raton. Apply here.
  • Steven Madden, Ltd. posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate in Boca Raton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boca Raton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Deerfield Beach

  • Deerfield Beach Commissioner Agrees to Mayor's Proposed Charter Amendment Debate (bocapost.com)
  • Cypress Bay Lightning Strikes Twice; Wins BCAA Championships Boys, Girls Team Titles; SoFlo Swimmers Play Key Roles: Mejias Breaks Two Team Records, Harran, Scott, Lumsden Win Individual Titles (wordpress.com)

Delray Beach

  • Delray Beach Parks and Recreation Wins Five International Pinnacle Awards (bocanewsnow.com)
  • Snowbirds Fill A Whole Cart For Under Fifty Dollars At These 5 Florida Produce Markets (newsbreak.com)
  • Palm Beach County HazMat team deploys to Panhandle ahead of hurricane threats (cbs12.com)

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: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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