See who's getting federal dollars Oct 10, 2009
Boynton Beach and Delray Beach ... Seacrest Avenue, Boynton Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
FPL pulls meter from Delray Beach home, says tampering will cost elderly couple $6,000 Oct 9, 2009
"They're staying at my house because FPL turned their lights off last Wednesday," said Dora Jones from her Boynton Beach home. "FPL said the lights can't be turned back on until they get that money. We can't come up with any of it. "Do you think our parents went in the back yard and did that. (The Palm Beach Post)
Teacher, dentist and city worker busted in Delray Beach prostitution sting Oct 8, 2009
DELRAY BEACH Police arrested a teacher, dentist and Boynton Beach employee during a solicitation of prostitution sting Tuesday night. Charged with soliciting prostitution: Lawrence Dailey, 64, a teacher at Palm Beach Central High School; Fontaine Watkins, 38, who has worked for Boynton Beach's Recreation & Parks Department since 1996; and Samuel Klein, 50, a married dentist of west of Boca Raton. (The Palm Beach Post)
Rockledge requires banks to register foreclosures Oct 8, 2009
The company is working to sign about 75 governments in three states and expects Rockledge and Boynton Beach to be its first two clients, Darnell said. Many experts predict high foreclosure rates will continue nationwide through 2010 because of rising unemployment and the reset of many adjustable rate mortgages, which will cause payments to rise. (Florida Today)
U.S. Supreme Court rejects review of case launched by Boynton Beach student's refusal to say Pledge of Allegiance Oct 7, 2009
U.S. Supreme Court rejects review of case launched by Boynton Beach student's refusal to say Pledge of Allegiance ... U.S. Supreme Court rejects review of case launched by Boynton Beach student's refusal to say Pledge of Allegiance ... The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to dive into the case of a Boynton Beach high school student who refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance four years ago, letting stand an appellate court ruling that left unresolved whether students have a right to decide... (The Palm Beach Post)
Supreme Court declines Pledge of Allegiance case Oct 6, 2009
That's when Cameron Frazier, a junior, arrived for his fourth-period math class at Boynton Beach High School and informed the teacher that as a matter of conscience, he would neither stand nor recite the Pledge of Allegiance. "You clearly have no respect. You are so ungrateful and so un-American," the math teacher told Cameron in front of the class. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
In defense of Fredi Oct 6, 2009
HELLO TO ALL MARLIN FANS. WHEN THIS TEAM STARTED THIS SEASON I THOUGHT THEY HAD A CHANCE TO MAKE IT TO THE PLAYOFFS. THEY PLAYED THE FIRST GAMES VERY WELL, AND THEN BEGAN TO DECLINE IN A MATTER THAT I HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE. THEY WOULD BEAT GOOD TEAMS LIKE THE YANKEES, AND THEN LOOSE THREE STRAIT WITH THE WORSE TEAM, THE NATIONALS. THE SOUTH FLORIDA FANS ARE VERY DISSAPOINTED WITH THE TEAM AND IF THEY CONTINUE THIS WAY THEY WILL NEVER FILL THE NEW MARLIN STADIUM. WHEN IT COMES TO MANAGER FREDDY... (The Palm Beach Post)
Men's Golf Finishes 10th at the Mission Inn Fall Intercollegiate Oct 5, 2009
Back in his home state, the Boynton Beach native finished the event with a 12-over 225 (73-78-74), tying for 23rd. The finish was his second-highest of the season, behind his tie for eighth at last month's Manor Intercollegiate. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Alex Redfearn Cards Greyhounds' Low Round in Mission Inn Fall Intercollegiate Oct 3, 2009
50, the Boynton Beach native was well below average. Redfearn fired a front-nine 36 to start off and stayed consistent with a 37 on the back. (Loyolagreyhounds.com)
Ocean Bank wins two foreclosure judgments Oct 2, 2009
Ocean Bank wins foreclosures in Homestead, Boynton Beach - South Florida Business Journal ... Ocean Bank wins foreclosures in Homestead, Boynton Beach ... won separate foreclosure judgments on vacant sites in Homestead and Boynton Beach that were planned for residential developments. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Corus Bank loan buyer could resell loans Oct 1, 2009
It also repossessed the 216-unit Aventine at Boynton Beach, an apartment project with a $37. 2 million mortgage. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
SEC targets virtual reality company Sep 30, 2009
The individuals named in the complaint are CEO Jimmy L. Barker, 40, of Wellington; Robert J. Ladrach, 45, of Lake Worth, who was managing member; Marc S. Rifkin, 52, of Boynton Beach, who served as the company s president and vice president; and former sales agents Ronald B. Bowsky, 64, of Fort Lauderdale; Jack W. Maddock, 51, of Boynton Beach; and Michael J. Weidgans, 44, of Cape Coral. The SEC is seeking permanent injunctions, disgorgement and financial penalties against all defendants, and... (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Girlfriend, 16, arrested at Jupiter High on murder charge for ordering boyfriend's slaying Sep 25, 2009
He died in the front yard of his suburban Boynton Beach home while his mother slept upstairs. The U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force, which apprehended Mack on Thursday, arrested Hunter on Sept. 16. (The Palm Beach Post)
UF alum plane crashSunny's Ross gets boot Sep 23, 2009
Mike S Boynton Beach, FL. Comment by Kathy September 22, 2009. (The Palm Beach Post)
No refund for canceled Vegas vacation Sep 23, 2009
-- Ethel Schweitzer, Boynton Beach, Florida. Don't Miss. (CNN)
10 being charged in million-dollar scheme to sell driver licenses to at least 1,500 illegal immigrants Sep 18, 2009
Maggie Nelson, who turned 47 today, and Debbie Hunter Collins, 43, both of Delray Beach; and Chenita Byrd-Mosley, 29, Osie Carter, 49, and Jonex Moise, 35, all of the Boynton Beach area. All were given supervised release, except Carter, whom Judge Ted S. Booras ordered held in lieu of $8,000 bail with the alternative of supervised release, and Moise, who has his bond hearing Friday. (The Palm Beach Post)
Marine Dies After Parachute Doesn't Deploy Sep 13, 2009
The 22-year-old Boynton Beach resident was a Selected Reserve Marine assigned to 4th Air-Naval Gunfire Liaison Company in West Palm Beach. A joint investigation is being conducted by military personnel and the Hardee County Sheriff's Office. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Condo loans up for grabs as Corus fails Sep 13, 2009
Corus held two repossessed properties in South Florida: the 342 unsold units in the in Sunrise and the 216-unit Aventine at Boynton Beach apartment complex. The bank has a pending foreclosure lawsuit against the owner of the condo in Miami. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Court-ordered drywall inspections begin Sep 12, 2009
A house in the Cobblestone Creek subdivision west of Boynton Beach will be inspected next week. It and 14 other Florida homes will help set a protocol for other affected homes. (The Palm Beach Post)
Post offices in West Palm Beach, Lantana, Boca Raton still set to close, U.S. Postal Service says Sep 3, 2009
"They would not have a way to get to other locations in Lake Worth or Boynton Beach." ... I couldn't believe Boynton Beach wasn't included ... On Boynton Beach Blvd. there are THREE Post Offices within 7-8 miles. (The Palm Beach Post)
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Detective injured in hit-and-run remains in critical condition Aug 30, 2009
He serves as a detective on the Palm Beach County Sexual Predator Enforcement unit that includes Boynton Beach and Boca Raton police, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. Officer Sandra Boonenberg, a friend of Mamarella's and a friend, said officers have been at the hospital since last night. (The Palm Beach Post)
PBC School District under criticism Aug 30, 2009
Boynton Beach High School has offered an African-American history elective for the past eight years. Here are some lessons learned during a day in teacher Linda Friedman's classroom. (The Palm Beach Post)
Youth Sports Daily Aug 27, 2009
Macie Tendrich and Lauren Miko of Boynton Beach earned a bronze medal in the girls. The South Florida Dynamics recently competed in the World Baton Twirling Federation's International Cup, earning. (The Palm Beach Post)
Donnie P. Francis, Sr. Aug 27, 2009
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Francis; a daughter, Connie Goodman; a son, Donnie P. Francis, Jr.; three brothers, Isaac Francis of Perry, Ralton Francis of Lakeland, and Glenn Francis of Boynton Beach; three sisters, Betty Sealy of Highland City, Charlotte Lee of Lakeland, and Judy Lewis of Eaton Park; five grandchildren, Bryan Goodman, Jr., Cipi Goodman, Kori Goodman, Sarah Fay Francis, and Dylan Francis O Conner; and many nieces and nephews. Viewing: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 10 to 11 a.m.,... (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
See blue lights? FHP cracking down, asking drivers to give troopers wide berth Aug 22, 2009
Seriously, this is just as dumb as red light cameras, speed traps by Juno police, and enhanced penalty zones which are set up on I-95 in boynton beach. This has all to do about MONEY and nothing to do about safety. (The Palm Beach Post)
Thousands chant at health reform meeting Aug 21, 2009
Ron Klein, D-Boca Raton, briefly addressed health care at a community meeting in suburban Boynton Beach, disappointing activists on both sides who had hoped for a more extensive debate. Klein is planning to hold a town hall meeting Aug. 26, but only by telephone. (The Palm Beach Post)
Furniture manufacturer loses foreclosure Aug 21, 2009
A 4,300-square-foot suite in the High Ridge Commerce Center in Boynton Beach. Mercantile Bank wrote Princeton Industries a $3. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Workforce Alliance Program Provides Summer Jobs for Over One Thousand Palm Beach County Youths Aug 21, 2009
The Career Centers are located in Belle Glade, Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach. The addresses and phone numbers are listed on the Workforce Alliance website. (PR Newswire)
Delray health care forum:Both sides keep their cool Aug 21, 2009
So was meeting Judy Smith, 64, of Boynton Beach, who found a shady spot under a palm tree with her church friend Gloria Taylor, 81. The two women oppose what they call "Obamacare," but they're embarrassed by the way some foes of health care have acted at town hall meetings. (The Palm Beach Post)
Trio to be honored for efforts after migrants' boat sank Aug 18, 2009
The U.S. Coast Guard on Tuesday will honor three civilians for their role in pulling people from the ocean off the coast of Boynton Beach after a migrant boat sank during a voyage between Bimini and Florida ... On May 13, the trio pitched in as the Coast Guard and state and local authorities mounted a massive rescue effort, which began after weary survivors of a shipwreck were spotted bobbing about 16 miles off the coast of Boynton Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
AmTrust Bank falls further from capital requirements Aug 15, 2009
On Aug. 24, the bank will open its 25th South Florida branch in Boynton Beach. In a November cease and desist order, the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS) told AmTrust it must obtain a Tier 1 core capital ratio of 7 percent and a risk-based capital ratio of 12 percent by Dec. 31, 2008. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Workforce Alliance Applying $10 Million in Stimulus Funds to Improve Local Economy Aug 14, 2009
The Career Centers are located in Belle Glade, Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach and the addresses and phone numbers are listed on the website. SOURCE Workforce Alliance. (PR Newswire)
Home prices rise, foreclosures fall in Palm Beach County Aug 14, 2009
"To me, there is a clear bottom - hallelujah," said Henry L. Kaplan, sales manager at Century 21 Tenace Realty in Boynton Beach ... "To me, there is a clear bottom - hallelujah," said Henry L. Kaplan, sales manager at Century 21 Tenace Realty in Boynton Beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
Feds asked to release deceased Haitian baby's parents Aug 12, 2009
Chandeline Leonard and Luscene Augustin's 8-month-old daughter, Luana, drowned when the refugee boat the family was riding on capsized off Boynton Beach in May. WhileU.S. Marshalscontinue to hold the pair as part of the agency's human smuggling operation investigation, the infant's body continues to hang in limbo inside a morgue. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Boynton Beach husband: Wanna-be widow's plot to kill him 'hasn't sunk in' Aug 11, 2009
Boynton Beach husband: Wanna-be widow's plot to kill him 'hasn't sunk in ... Boynton Beach husband: Wanna-be widow's plot to kill him 'hasn't sunk in ... Dippolito, a self-described email marketer living in Boynton Beach, appeared seated in a lobby, sandwiched between his two lawyers. (The Palm Beach Post)
Wacky crimes Aug 11, 2009
Hunger makes her cranky Boynton Beach - A woman was arrested after she hit someone in the face during an argument about their places in line at a restaurant in the 800 block of North Congress Avenue ... It's all going to waste anyway Boynton Beach - A man was arrested in the 1300 block of North Congress Avenue after he caused a disturbance by walking around a restaurant/bar and consuming alcoholic beverages that had been left unfinished. (The Palm Beach Post)
Click to read: Cops: We Tricked Hit Man-Hiring Wife Aug 7, 2009
Dalia Dippolito, 26, was charged with solicitation to commit first-degree murder and taken to the Palm Beach County jail, Boynton Beach Police Department spokeswoman Stephanie Slater said ... Boynton Beach Police Sgt. Frank Ranzie described Dalia Dippolito on "The Early Show" Thursday as "calm, cool, calculated," pointing out to CBS News 00004000 correspondent Kelly Cobiella she even offered options on how to kill her husband ... Dippolito was then taken to the Boynton Beach Police Department,... (CBS News -- Early Show)
Full Story Aug 7, 2009
After appearing in bond court Thursday morning, Dalia Dippolito, 26, is out on a $25,000 bond, but she is still under house arrest at her mother's home after Boynton Beach Police said she hired a hitman to kill her husband. "We have her on surveillance video talking about wanting to have her husband dead and saying she's 5,000 percent sure that she wants this done," said Stephanie Slater of the Boynton Beach Police Department. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Fla. Newlywed Arrested in Alleged Plot to Murder Husband Aug 6, 2009
Dalia Dippolito, 26, was charged with solicitation to commit first-degree murder and taken to the Palm Beach County jail, Boynton Beach Police Department spokeswoman Stephanie Slater said ... Dippolito was then taken to the Boynton Beach Police Department, where she was told of the investigation and arrested. (Fox News)
Man accused of selling 100s of pirated DVDs, CDs Aug 6, 2009
Dalia Dippolito, 26, was charged with solicitation to commit first-degree murder and taken to the Palm Beach County jail, Boynton Beach Police Department spokeswoman Stephanie Slater said. Bond had not yet been set and it was unclear if she had an attorney. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Newlywed Dalia accused of hitman plot Aug 6, 2009
Dippolito was then taken to the Boynton Beach Police Department, where she was told of the investigation and arrested. Michael Dippolito, who was informed of the case on Wednesday morning, was also at the police department, as was the undercover officer who Dalia Dippolito believed was going to kill her husband, according to a police news release. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Cats starve to death in apartment, teacher charged Aug 5, 2009
But school district officials said Thursday that Dinsmore, free on felony animal cruelty charges, is still assigned to her job at Congress Middle School in Boynton Beach ... She couldn't say whether Dinsmore would be permitted to return to the Boynton Beach middle school when classes resume. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Corus Bank critically undercapitalized" Aug 1, 2009
The bank owns the Tao condominium in Sunrise, and it took back the Aventine apartment complex in Boynton Beach. It has a pending foreclosure lawsuit against in Miami. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Is the python hunt all hype? Scientists try to squeeze some truth into snake search Jul 31, 2009
Afterward Nelson told The Associated Press: "One down, 99,999 to go." And as recently as this morning, NBC reporter Kerry Sanders - reporting hip-deep from a swamp west of Boynton Beach - announced on the Today Show that "it's estimated there are more than 150,000 wild Burmese pythons on the loose.". Well, not exactly. (The Palm Beach Post)
Mario R. Aragon Jul 30, 2009
Born Oct. 26, 1926, in Havana, Cuba to the late Felix Gustavo and Mariana (Castellanos) Aragon, he came here 3 1/2 years ago from Boynton Beach. He was a retired retail manager and of the Catholic faith. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Corus Bank seizes Aventine apartments Jul 29, 2009
A company affiliated with seized the 216-unit Aventine at Boynton Beach apartment complex ... 2 acres at 1575 S.W. Eighth St., in Boynton Beach, is the second repossessed property held by Corus Bank in South Florida. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Dad 'grief-stricken' over crash that killed boy Jul 28, 2009
His criminal and driving records date back to February 2005 when Boynton Beach police pulled him over and arrested and charged him with possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia, according to Palm Beach County Jail records ... In May 2005, after his Boynton Beach arrest, a judge suspended his license indefinitely for failure to pay traffic fines, records show. (The Palm Beach Post)
Caitlin Brondolo Jul 25, 2009
Irene Ross, Boynton Beach, Florida June 09, 2009 To the Brondolo Family,Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. We were so saddened by the news. (The Palm Beach Post)
FHP: Suspect in Lantana hit and run that killed pedestrian may face manslaughter charge Jul 25, 2009
Shortly before the crash, Boynton Beach police had initiated a traffic stop on Wright for a traffic violation as he drove northbound on Interstate 95 ... As the Boynton Beach officer who had initiated the traffic stop drove up on the scene, the officer saw the man driving the Mazda run away. (The Palm Beach Post)
Police investigating crash that left one dead in the middle of Lantana Road Jul 25, 2009
The incident began around 4 p.m. today when a Boynton Beach police officer tried to pull over a silver Mazda sedan for a traffic violation on northbound Interstate 95 near Gateway Boulevard, said police spokeswoman Stephanie Slater ... As the Boynton Beach officer drove up on the scene, the officer saw the man driving the Mazda run away. (The Palm Beach Post)
Home sale prices rise in Palm Beach County, fall in Treasure Coast Jul 24, 2009
"If we are not at the bottom, we are very close to it," said Cal Cearley, president of Palm Beach Community Bank in Boynton Beach. "But I think we're going to be at the bottom for another year or two, and when prices do start to climb again, it's going to be very gradual.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Biker deaths soar Jul 23, 2009
Recent fatal motorcycle crashes: was speeding away from state trooper who just finished 4,200-mile motorcycle trip killed in West Palm Beach crash in Boynton Beach. Weather ic. (The Palm Beach Post)
Connexion Technologies signs deal to wire Florida communities Jul 22, 2009
The privately held company will install cable networks in Pine Ridge III, a 336-condo development in Greenacres, and in Dos Lagos, a development in Boynton Beach featuring 417 single-family homes, condos, townhomes and villas. The company did reveal the value of the deal. (Triangle Business Journal)
Boynton boys have shot at title Jul 18, 2009
Boynton Beach boys have shot at national basketball title ... Boynton Beach boys have shot at national basketball title ... BOYNTON BEACH The stakes are high for Boynton Hoops Ballers, No. 1 in their age group in Florida and No. 2 in the national rankings of their youth sports league. (The Palm Beach Post)
Donors send Boynton boys to nationals Jul 18, 2009
Donors' give-and-go play sends Boynton Beach to nationals ... Donors' give-and-go play sends Boynton Beach to nationals ... BOYNTON BEACH In late June, the Boynton Hoops Ballers youth basketball team had far more hope than money. (The Palm Beach Post)
LexisNexis Warns 13,000 of Possible Data Breach Jul 16, 2009
Lee Klein, of Boynton Beach, Fla. was among a group of people indicted in May on charges they ran a South Florida racket for New York's Bonanno family. (ABC News -- Wire)
Mattoon apartment robbery suspect arrested in Fla. Jul 15, 2009
Devon S. Gibbs, 18, of Chicago was arrested Thursday by police in Boynton Beach, Fla ... Gibbs also will likely be charged with obstructing justice for allegedly giving police in Boynton Beach a false name and date of birth in an attempt to avoid being arrested on the armed robbery warrant from Mattoon, Branson said. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
News, blogs, more Jul 13, 2009
Health news and resources for Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast. Your guide to better living from PalmBeachPost. (The Palm Beach Post)
Palm Beach County's first swine flu victim was new mom; pandemic expected to worsen Jul 11, 2009
"I'm concerned," said Rosie Jimenez of Boynton Beach, a mother of three. "I'd have to look into it.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Best in Florida Jul 8, 2009
Boynton Beach's The Links named Florida's best municipal golf course by 'Golf Digest ... Boynton Beach's The Links named Florida's best municipal golf course by 'Golf Digest ... The Links at Boynton Beach has been named the best municipal golf course in Florida by Golf Digest. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hurricane Football Players to Perform Community Outreach Jul 7, 2009
" Team members will host events for youth teams with approximately 15-20 players attending each gathering. In addition to the host teams, the events are open to youngsters up to and including the eighth grade. The outreach events will focus on football and life skills and last approximately 45 minutes at each site. Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt added, "Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties are all very supportive of and important to our athletics program. The 2009 Football Summer Tour... (Hurricanesports.com)
'Top 6' gang in Lake Worth and Boynton Beach featured on History Channel's 'Gangland' series Jul 3, 2009
Top 6' gang in Lake Worth and Boynton Beach featured on History Channel's 'Gangland' series ... Top 6' gang in Lake Worth and Boynton Beach featured on History Channel's 'Gangland' series ... The gang, most active in the Lake Worth and Boynton Beach area, attracted major law enforcement attention and media coverage after a series of high-profile attacks in late 2006 and early 2007. (The Palm Beach Post)
Nearly 80 sex offenders scratch out a life under Miami's Julia Tuttle Causeway Jul 2, 2009
Boynton Beach expanded its buffer zone to 2,500 feet and Mayor Jerry Taylor says he is glad it did. "I have no sympathy for these guys," he says. (The Palm Beach Post)
SEC: N.Y. investment firm misled S. Fla. seniors Jul 1, 2009
The SEC s Division of Enforcement alleges that Prime Capital Services and its parent company recruited the elderly investors by luring them to seminars offering free lunches in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Melbourne, according to a news release ... The SEC alleges that Eric J. Brown of Highland Beach, Matthew J. Collins of Boynton Beach, Kevin J. Walsh of Viera, and Mark W. Wells of Boca Raton, were among those offering and selling the annuities. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
