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Hi Boynton Beach! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What surprising Boynton Beach legends will historians debunk next week?
  • How a late-night Chili's parking lot stop led to a DUI charge
  • Why did Larry Ellison quietly buy eight homes in Boynton Beach?

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Community Action Summit and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Heavy thunderstorms, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 88, low: 74.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Believe It or Not: Fables and Truths of Boynton Beach (bocaratontribune.com) — Boynton Beach residents are invited to a free historical program on October 12 at First Presbyterian Church of Boynton Beach, where the Boynton Beach Historical Society will unpack local fables and true stories about the city. The evening includes a brief meet-and-greet, a lighthearted look at quirky town legends, and an accessible way to connect with neighbors and local history.
   

• COPS: Delray Woman Asleep At Wheel Blew Triple Legal Limit (bocanewsnow.com) — A Boynton Beach police officer found a Delray Beach woman asleep in a running car at the Chili's on North Congress Avenue, where she reportedly blew more than three times Florida's legal alcohol limit. The early-morning incident led to a DUI charge, and she's due in court later this month, with authorities reminding residents that all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
   

• Oracle Co-Founder Larry Ellison Bought Eight Florida Homes for Staff, Report Says (vinnews.com) — Several homes in Boynton Beach's Palm Meadows Estates were quietly bought in 2023 by an LLC tied to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, reportedly to house staff and tutors connected to his nearby Manalapan estate. Neighbors say the properties are well maintained but some worry about one buyer controlling multiple homes, prompting a new HOA rule to prevent similar bulk purchases.
   

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  • UPDATE: This sweet boy has been adopted
    Willard is a 3yr 127lb boy who is located at Palm Beach Animal Control, 7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach Florida where he has a deadline on 10/5… (Nextdoor Lakeridge Falls)
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    Lost on 7/11. Someone must have him, please reach out if you do as he is really missed by his family. (Nextdoor Redman)
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🗞 Nearby News

Manalapan

  • Bespoke glass chandeliers at waterfront residence in Manalapan, Florida (e-architect.com)

Delray Beach

  • Top 5 Bariatric Surgery Options in Delray Beach (findarticles.com)
  • 3 Ag Reserve projects fuel growth concerns among western Delray Beach residents (wptv.com)
  • Lands' End (NASDAQ:LE) & PetMed Express (NASDAQ:PETS) Financial Review (watchlistnews.com)

Ok Boynton Beach! 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 Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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