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Coffee in hand, Boca Raton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Boca voters say overdevelopment and AI pushed them to the polls
  • How West Boca's football stars juggle careers and a three-peat chase
  • What Boca Raton's former mayor's win means for November's tight House race

Also on today's calendar: Public Speaking For High School Students At West Boca Toastmasters and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 95 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 81.
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Boca Raton voters turn out for Florida's 25th District race, citing overdevelopment and AI concerns (wptv.com) — Boca Raton voters turned out in strong numbers Tuesday, many casting ballots at Spanish River Library and voicing worries about overdevelopment, green space, and AI data centers. Residents described frustration with rapid growth, congestion, and statewide political direction, while the closely watched 25th District race between former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer and Rep. Jared Moskowitz continues to draw intense local interest.
   

• West Boca students balance career programs and pursuit of three straight state championships (wptv.com) — Students at West Boca High School in Boca Raton are juggling demanding career-focused Choice Programs with the pressure of chasing a third straight state football championship. Several Bulls players describe how digital design, culinary arts, and computer science classes are shaping their futures while they prepare for one of Florida's toughest schedules and a shot at county history.
   

• Moskowitz beats back primary challenge for Congress, will face former Boca Raton Mayor Singer in November (miamiherald.com) — Former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer has won the Republican primary and will face Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz in November for Florida's 25th Congressional District, a coastal seat considered a toss-up. Singer is emphasizing his years leading Boca Raton, while Moskowitz highlights a centrist record and focus on costs, antisemitism, and bipartisan cooperation as Boca residents watch a race that could shift control in Congress.
   

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