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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:

  • Why a Boca Raton father faces four child neglect charges
  • Why is Lotus Palm's former tennis pro taking the HOA to court?
  • Why Boca faith leaders are weighing in on Ag Reserve tensions.

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

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Humid with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 77.
  • Tuesday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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  • Rick Case Bikes for Kids Collecting Bicycle Donations Through December 20 —Paige Feigenbaum Read on Patch
  • Pink and White Cookie Sales at Doris Italian Market & Bakery to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness —Paige Feigenbaum Read on Patch
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    I'm looking for the pot of gold on the other end. (Nextdoor 40th / Congress)
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    Thank goodness. Has anyone seen this cat? We live off 33rd St and can't find him. He doesn't have his head cone on and is allergic to everything… (Nextdoor Villa Rica/Chatham Hills)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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