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2026 General Election Early Voting & Election Day
Early voting opens October 19 - November 1, 2026, for the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. See more details on early voting locations, eligibility, and more....
Deerfield Beach Commissioner Agrees to Mayor’s Proposed Charter Amendment Debate
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL — The debate challenge was addressed to the mayor. The answer came back with a different opponent. Deerfield Beach Mayor Todd Drosky on Oct. 6 declined attorney Tom Connick's repeated invitation to debate the nine City Charter amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot. ...
Downtown Boca Raton wellness club project along Sanborn Square moves forward, sparking mixed reactions
A proposed private social and wellness club in downtown Boca Raton is moving forward after receiving unanimous approval from the city's planning and zoning board. The eight-story project, planned near Sanborn Square, would add restaurants, fitness and wellness facilities, and roo...
The October Issue of the City Connection is Here!
Read all about the upcoming General Election, Beach Parks going cashless, the final 26-27 Budget approved, Halloween events, & more!
Mayor's Town Hall
Mayor Andy Thomson will host a Town Hall meeting offering residents an opportunity to hear directly from the Mayor about what’s happening in Boca Raton, upcoming City initiatives, & issues that matter to the community....
Deerfield Beach Charter Amendment Guide Draws State Elections Complaint
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL — The city's charter amendment flyer says "Get the Facts" across the top and "For informational purposes only" at the bottom. A Deerfield Beach attorney says some of what sits in between went beyond facts. A. Thomas "Tom" Connick has filed a sworn complaint wi...
Mayor Andy Thomson to Host Community Town Hall
September 25, 2026
Boca Brief: City Council Meeting Recap for September 22, 2026
Read the latest City Council recap for highlights on topics of community interest, key Council actions & other important City updates for residents.
Boca Brief: City Council Meeting Recap for September 8, 2026
Read the latest City Council recap for highlights on topics of community interest, key Council actions & other important City updates for residents.
Boca Raton Council Approves Cemetery Rules Rewrite in Split Consent Agenda Vote
BOCA RATON, FL — Two members of the Boca Raton City Council voted against the city's entire consent agenda Aug. 25 because of a single item on it, a full rewrite of the rules governing the municipal cemetery and mausoleum. The package passed 3-2. Deputy Mayor Michelle Grau and Co...
Boca Raton Approves 3.6% Raise for Non-Union City Employees, Freezes Merit Pay
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton's city employees who are not represented by a union will receive a 3.6% cost-of-living raise starting Sept. 28, a citywide cost of about $2.76 million, under a resolution the City Council approved Aug. 25. Resolution No. 96-2026 updates the city's pay ...
Outgoing Boca Raton Senators Berman and Polsky Warn of Service Cuts Under Amendment 3
BOCA RATON, FL — Two outgoing state senators who live in Boca Raton told the City Council on Tuesday that the property tax amendment on the November ballot would force cuts to city services, with State Sen. Tina Polsky urging voters to reject it. Polsky and State Sen. Lori Berman...
Boca Raton Vision Zero Plan Goes to Council for Adoption, Clearing Way for $4 Million Grant
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton's Vision Zero Action Plan is set to go before the City Council for adoption Sept. 8, a step the city must take before it can move ahead with a $4 million federal grant for road safety demonstration projects. Public Works and Engineering Director Zachar...
Boca Brief: City Council Meeting Recap for August 24 & 25
Read the latest City Council recap for highlights on topics of community interest, key Council actions & other important City updates for residents.