🌱 Where Boynton Beach residents can dump old meds safely this Saturday
Boynton Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Boynton Beach! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where Boynton Beach residents can dump old meds safely this Saturday
- Boynton Beach police seek tips after man found dead in woods
- Why racist graffiti at a Port St. Lucie park concerns our region
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Windy with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 72 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy; an a.m. shower or two, temps: high: 79, low: 72.
- Friday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 81 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Drug Take Back Day Returns April 25 - The Boca Raton Tribune (bocaratontribune.com) — Boynton Beach residents can safely drop off unused medications on DEA Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 25, at the Walgreens on South Congress Avenue. The countywide effort, supported by Boynton Beach Police and other partners, aims to prevent misuse, protect kids and pets, and keep drugs out of waterways while also promoting free naloxone access for overdose emergencies. 
2. 'He had a family that loved him': Ohio man found murdered in Florida woods (wpbf.com) — Boynton Beach police are investigating the killing of 29-year-old Jordan Scales, whose body was found Sunday morning in woods off South Federal Highway, and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Leitner. Scales’ Ohio family is sharing memories of his struggles and love for the outdoors while raising funds for funeral costs, hoping the person responsible will come forward.
3. Racial slurs found scrawled on Pioneer Park chalkboard sign; police investigating (cbs12.com) — Police in Port St. Lucie are investigating racist messages, including a reference to the KKK, written on a public chalkboard sign at Pioneer Park. While the board is meant for free expression, officials say racial slurs violate city park rules and could lead to bans, and they also reference a separate recent homicide case in Boynton Beach for readers following regional crime.
4. Will higher building fees make this city's development a boom or bust? (palmbeachpost.com) — Boynton Beach gets a brief mention as Riviera Beach considers hiking impact fees on new construction to levels far above other Palm Beach County cities. Local readers can see how their city’s current fees compare while Riviera Beach debates using “extraordinary circumstances” to justify much steeper charges that could affect housing costs and future development.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tallulah is a 5yr 61lb girl who was found running with another dog at US 27 in West County and brought to Palm Beach Animal Control, 7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach Florida where she has a deadline on 4/22.
She needs an urgent FOSTER or ADOPTER. Staff state she is a very sweet girl who did well for processing. They also say she is a darling, loving girl… (Nextdoor Lakeridge Falls) - Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat!
FOUND on April 20, 2026 in Palm Beach County, FL 33436 near Military trail and Woolbright Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Forest Park)
- City Of Boynton Beach FL posted a job opening for Golf Cart Attendant (Full Time) in Boynton Beach. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Boynton Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boynton Beach here.
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