Boca Raton

Anti-Trump activists protested Saturday morning near the Boca Raton headquarters of GEO Group, one of the country’s largest private prison contractors, demanding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ends its business ties with companies housing immigrants.

An approved downtown Boca Raton redevelopment plan is facing major pushback from long-time residents who are pushing for more changes and public input before the project is finalized.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces a new college accreditation consortium called the Commission for Public Higher Education to tackle "idealogical fads."

As Boca Raton experiences rapid expansion, residents weigh the pros and cons of more shops and homes, fewer green spaces and full classrooms.

Boca Helping Hands, which serves 35,000 people a year with food, job training and financial assistance, was already feeling the pressure from earlier federal budget cuts and a significant drop in food donations.

As Boca Raton celebrates its 100th anniversary, the legacy of Pearl City — a historic Black neighborhood established before Boca — offers a powerful reminder of the area's humble agricultural beginnings. Just a mile from today’s bustling downtown, the neighborhood's enduring spirit continues to shape Boca Raton’s story.

Chasing your dream can be terrifying. That was the case for aspiring singer-songwriter Justin Koolik. The 22-year-old from Boca Raton traded in a future in Wall Street for a life behind the microphone. WLRN spoke to him about taking the big leap into music and why he’s taking part in NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest.

The public university in Boca Raton could be the first to enter such an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which lists the campus police department as one of 75 entities that have submitted paperwork for consideration.

The City of Boca Raton voted to move forward with a major downtown redevelopment project. But some residents are expressing concerns about overdevelopment, increased traffic and the loss of recreational spaces.

Festival of the Arts BOCA's 'Centennial Celebration' at the Mizner Ampitheater on March 9 is a multimedia tribute to the city's rich history.

This year’s festival includes a live-orchestra screening of “Back to the Future” on Saturday night and a grand finale celebrating a century of culture and community.

The Boca Raton City Council has chosen a developer to revitalize the aging downtown area near the Brightline station, transforming it into a dynamic mixed-use complex with parks, hotel, rental, and office spaces.