Boca Raton News & Local Resources
Coronavirus (COVID-19), Is it Time to Worry? I would be remiss not to briefly address the coronavirus (COVID-19) since it has been dominating the headlines of every media outlet nationally and internationally for the last month. You almost can’t help but get wrapped up in the panic after ... Read more
Do You Suffer from Overpricedtosis? The good news, “season” is almost over, the bad news, “season” is almost over. Am I confusing you? Sorry, let me explain… good news first, soon the traffic will resume to normal, you will be more likely to get into your favorite ... Read more
Looking for something new & exciting to do this upcoming weekend in Boca Raton? If so, Mizner Park Amphitheater has got you covered! Come one come all to The Great Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium & Drink-ory Garden happening under the Boutique Big-Top tent at Mizner Park in ... Read more
This upcoming Saturday & Sunday, January 11th & 12th, 2020, Boca Fest, one of South Florida’s largest juried art shows, will return to Boca Raton for its 33rd Consecutive Year! This highly anticipated annual art festival will feature more than 200 award-winning national artists, ... Read more
The City of Boca Raton will host the 43rd Annual Holiday Boat Parade on Sunday, December 15, 2019, from 6:30-8:00 pm. This highly anticipated annual event is the perfect way to experience the holiday season in true South Florida fashion! Parade attendees of years past will attest that you ... Read more
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Local Newspapers
Sun Sentinel
The Boca Raton Tribune
Palm Beach Post
The Coastal Star
Boca Newspaper
Delray Newspaper
South Florida Times
Local Traffic
Boca Raton Traffic & Road Conditions: LocalConditions.com
Boca Raton Traffic Conditions & Accident Report
Local Weather & Beach Conditions
National Weather Service-Local Weather
Boca Raton Interactive Weather Radar Map
Boca Raton Hourly Weather Forecast
Boca Raton 10-Day Weather Forecast
Local Beach Conditions
Boca Raton South Beach Park Webcam
Boca Inlet Webcam
Lake Boca Cam
Emergency
Police, Fire, & Ambulance: Dial 9-1-1
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
City of Boca Raton Hurricane Info & Preparedness
Citizens Information Center (*only during a hurricane emergency): 561-982-4900
Emergency Messaging Services & Enrollment: CodeRED ALERTPBC
Boca Raton Ocean Rescue: 561-393-7820
Utilities
Comcast Xfinity- Digital Cable, Internet, & Phone: 1-800-266-2278
AT&T- Internet & Phone: 1-888-757-6500
FPL- Florida Power & Light Company: 561-994-8227
Florida Public Utilities- Natural Gas & Propane: 561-278-2636
City of Boca Raton Utility Services- Water & Wastewater: 561-338-7300
City of Boca Raton Water Billing: 561-393-7750; 561-393-7855 (fax)
Palm Beach County Water Utilities: 561-278-5136
City of Boca Raton Services
City of Boca Raton (City Hall): 561-393-7700
City of Boca Raton Garbage Collection Service: 561-416-3367
City of Boca Raton Recycling: 561-416-3367
Boca Raton Fire Rescue Services Department: 561-982-4000 (non-emergency)
Boca Raton Police Services: 561-338-1234 (non-emergency)
Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce: 561-395-4433; 561-392-3780 (fax)
City of Boca Raton Employment
BocaTV (Boca Raton Government Television): 561-393-7941
BocaRADIO (Boca Raton Government Radio): 1650 AM WPQJ
County Services
Florida Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles Palm Beach County
Florida DMV Online Guide
Drivers License: 561-355-2264
Vehicle Registration: 561-355-2622
Palm Beach County Voter Registration: 561-656-6200; 561-656-6287 (fax)
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office
Headquarters: 561-688-3000
District 7-Boca Raton: 561-687-6510
Crime Stoppers Palm Beach County, Inc.: 800-458-8477 (tip line)
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser Exemption Services: 561-355-2866
Palm Beach County Tax Collector: 561-355-2264
Discover the Palm Beaches (Convention & Visitors Bureau): 561-233-3000; 561-233-3009 (fax)
Post Office
United State Postal Service
Main Station Line: 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777)
USPS Location Finder
Public Libraries
Boca Raton Public Library
Main Phone: 561-393-7852
Downtown Library: 561-393-7852
Spanish River Library: 561-393-7852
Palm Beach County Library System: 561-233-2600
Main Library (West Palm Beach): 561-233-2600
Glades Road Branch: 561-482-4554
West Boca Branch: 561-470-1600
Hagen Ranch Road Branch: 561-894-7500
West Boynton Branch: 561-734-5556
Lantana Road Branch: 561-304-4500
Highland Beach Library: 561-278-5455
Delray Beach Public Library: 561-266-0194
South County Law Library: 561-274-1440
Education
Palm Beach County Public Schools: 561-434-8000
Boca Raton Private Schools (Pre-K to High School)
A.D. Henderson University School: 561-297-3970 (Elementary & Middle School)
Florida Atlantic University High School: 561-297-4707
Florida Atlantic University: 561-297-3000
Lynn University: 561-237-7000; 1-800-994-LYNN
Digital Media Arts College: 561-237-7000
Palm Beach State College: 561-967-7222
Hospitals
Boca Raton Regional Hospital: 561-955-7100
West Boca Medical Center: 561-488-8000
Delray Medical Center: 561-498-4440
North Ridge Medical Centre: 954-776-6000
Broward Health Medical Center: 954-355-4400
Broward Health North: 954-941-8300
University of Miami Hospital: 305-689-5511
Airports
Palm Beach International Airport: 561-471-7420
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: 1-866-435-9355
Miami International Airport: 305-876-7000
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport: 954-828-4955
Public Transportation
TRI-RAIL: 800-874-7245; 954-783-6030
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AMTRAK
Fort Lauderdale (FTL): 800-872-7245
Hollywood (HOL): 954-921-4517
Deerfield Beach (DFB): 954-421-1155
Delray Beach (DLB): 800-872-7245
West Palm Beach (WPB): 561-832-6169
Palm Tran Bus Service: 561-841-4200
Palm Tran Connection: 561-649-9838; 877-870-9849
Palm Tran Fixed Route Info: 561-841-4287; 877-930-4287
Public Park List & Info
Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District:
Sugar Sand Park: 561-347-3900
Willow Theatre: 561-347-3948 (box office)
Children's Science Explorium: 561-347-3912
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center: 561-544-8605
Patch Reef Park: 561-367-7035
Swim & Racquet Center: 561-544-8540 (swim); 561-367-7095 (racquet)
Countess DeHoernle Park
Spanish River Park: 561-393-7815
Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation: 561-966-6600
South Inlet Park: 561-966-6653
Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park: 561-966-6611?
Sandalfoot Cove Park: 561-966-6600
Veteran's Memorial Park: 561-966-6600
Southwinds Golf Course: 561-483-1305
Dog Parks
Mizner Bark Dog Park: 561-393-7815
Bark Park Dog Beach: 561-367-7035
Canine Cove at South County Regional Park: 561-966-6600
Museums
Boca Raton Museum of Art: 561-392-2500
Boca Raton Children’s Museum: 561-368-6875
Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum: 561-395-6766
Children’s Science Explorium at Sugar Sand Park: 561-347-3912
Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens: 561-495-0233
Shopping
Mizner Park: 561-362-0606
Town Center At Boca Raton: 561-368-6001
Royal Palm Place: 561-392-8920
Boca Center: 561-361-9804
Glades Plaza: 561-254-2292
Festival Marketplace: 954-979-4555; 1-800-353-2627
Delray Marketplace: 561-865-4613
Sports Teams
Miami Marlins: 305-626-7378
Florida Panthers: 954-835-7000
Miami Dolphins: 305-943-8000
Miami Heat: 786-777-3865