(CBS12) — Demonstrators gathered at Boca Raton City Hall and across Florida Saturday as part of a series of protests targeting the Trump administration and labor rights hundreds of Floridians are making their voices heard once again Organizers scheduled 21 separate protests across the state with notable turnouts in Palm Beach County including Boca Raton and Palm Beach Gardens where demonstrators lined intersections holding signs and banners The demonstrations were part of a worldwide movement timed to coincide with May Day which commemorates labor movements around the world and calls for improved rights and protections for working people In a post announcing the protest organizers wrote that demonstrators are making their voices heard to reclaim power from corporate elites and their fellow profiteers are trying to create a race to the bottom—on wages on dignity itself," organizers wrote on the Boca Raton event page notable protester signs read "Resist Trump Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. Sign up for our newsletter to get the day's top headlines delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video — Southern Palm Beach County residents now have a new store to shop for their groceries Publix announced Thursday that a new store at The Greens located at 19595 S State Road 7 west of Boca Raton The 33,679 square-foot store offers departments for grocery meat and fresh produce as well as a full-service bakery “We are excited to welcome customers to their new Publix," Publix media relations manager Lindsey Willis said in a statement "We look forward to introducing (customers) to an array of new offerings and providing them with the service and quality products they know and love This new store also features a seating area for customers to stop and enjoy their favorite Publix finds!" Publix said it handed out commemorative reusable bags to the first 95 customers in line at Thursday's grand opening The store pharmacy is open the following hours: Publix currently operates 1,402 stores in Florida A driver's roadside outburst landed him in handcuffs Friday after he allegedly yelled at firefighters (CBS12) — A driver's roadside outburst landed him in handcuffs Friday after he allegedly yelled at firefighters officers with the Boca Raton Police Department (BRPD) responded to W Palmetto Park Road and I-95 for a call that a vehicle was forcing people off the road Officers say the caller was a Boca Raton Fire Rescue (BRFR) firefighter a driver in a black Hyundai Sonata was traveling South on I-95 while BRFR was clearing an unrelated crash later identified as 40-year-old Christian Di Orsini One firefighter approached Di Orsini to see if any assistance was needed when the suspect allegedly yelled "don't block me in!" before backing into the fire engine and speeding off Officers reported tracking down the suspect using traffic cameras and locating him stationary in the Northbound lanes of Dixie Highway just south of NE 28th Street and Di Orsini admitted that he may have "hit something," according to the criminal probable cause affidavit and reportedly spoke inconsistently with both his reasoning and logic The suspect told officers that he was coming from Deerfield where he "was hearing sirens," and when he saw BRFD and became "triggered" to the point he felt he needed to yell at them Though officers believed Di Orsini may be under the influence a breathalyzer failed to detect any alcohol though a urine sample was taken for testing Officers found probable cause to book Di Orsini on counts of DUI with property damage and leaving the scene of an accident Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news. Sign up for our newsletter to get the day's top headlines delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the biggest stories and can't miss video 🍕 Ah-Beetz is opening a brand new 3,300 square feet flagship restaurant – their second in Delray Beach—and they’re celebrating big 🔥 Recently named one of the Best apizza in South Florida by Dave Portnoy with a massive 8.4 rating (and over 1 million views on his review!) this is the New Haven–style pizza everyone’s talking about 🍕 FREE slice from 11:30 AM–4 PM (limit one per guest) ❤️ 10% of all dine-in sales donated to @ChefsFeedingKidsOfficial stay for the flavor—and feel good doing it #AhBeetz #PortnoyApproved #BestPizza #DelrayBeetz #NewHavenPizza #OneBite #GrandOpening #PizzaWithPurpose #ChefsFeedingKids #FlagshipOpening #SouthFloridaEats by Sam Kerrigan BOCA RATON, Fla. (CBS12) — This week’s "Hometown Heroes" are dedicated to making their community a better place for everyone to live and together they have volunteered thousands of hours going above and beyond to help those in need Francine Lang and Donna Caparelli are 74-year-old identical twins who share a passion for giving back the pair has volunteered at dozens of nonprofits in Boca Raton Both are currently members of the Junior League of Boca Raton where they chair different committees to provide specific support to those in need in the community They also like to spend their time volunteering at Boca Helping Hands packing boxes of food for kids who are food insecure to take home over the weekend “If you're a mother and you know you can't feed the children and you're at wits' end and you know that you have Boca Helping Hands to help you and it's going to be able to feed your child there's nothing better than that,” Donna says “To know that you're helping another family saying it fills their hearts knowing that these children who are food insecure over the weekend have healthy meals to eat She also volunteers with Boca Helping Hands on the weekends “We distribute pantry bags that are filled with meats and produce and groceries and the cars pull up and we meet them and we fill their cars with the food,” Francine says very humble and very appreciative and I look forward to doing this because you get to meet them Boca Helping Hands has been providing food to underserved families and individuals in Palm Beach County for almost 30 years and the organization's staff are sounding the alarm about a dire need for food donations so they can continue to help feed the community it has received 40% fewer year-to-date donations of food If you’re interested in learning more about the nonprofit or how you can help, whether it be dropping off supplies or volunteering your time, head to the Boca Helping Hands website Separate memorial services took place April 29 in Delray Beach for Gerald and Thelma Levy and in the Toledo suburb of Oregon The couples died the night of April 21 when a Ford Taurus struck Genesis sedan on South Military Trail The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office reported that charges are pending against a 20-year-old Auburndale woman who was driving the Taurus as it approached the Polo Club Shops Fatal wreck: Man, 78, faces vehicular homicide charges in crash that killed Babe Ruth baseball leader Arlene Rose nearly married 65 yearsAccording to a family-placed obituary had been married for 64 years and would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in July The obituary remembered them as "a devoted couple who left an indelible mark on the lives of everyone they touched." studied pharmacy at the University of Toledo and began a career in that field before founding a company that manufactured industrial cleaning products married James in July 1960 and the couple raised two children She was remembered as a woman of "remarkable wit and warm heartedness." The couple shared a love for sports and Arlene was a competitive bridge player Palm Beach County: Sandy Hook mother praises PBSO deputies for foiling suspected massacre were laid to rest with honor at the South Florida National Cemetery in suburban Lake Worth Beach Navy from 1955 to 1957 as a dental technician petty officer third class 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren 2025Cops say a driver became "triggered" by a fire truck blocking him in along I-95 and wound up crashing into it and speeding off Firefighters were clearing an unrelated crash near Palmetto Park Road when Boca Raton Police say 40-year old Christian Di Orsini yelled at them and backed into the fire engine before leaving the scene He would later be tracked down using traffic cameras He told officers that he was hearing sirens and became "triggered" to the point that he felt he needed to yell at them but a urine sample was taken for testing and cops found probable cause to charge him with DUI and leaving the scene of an accident (CBS12) — A crash with injuries on I-95 South in Deerfield Beach is impacting Boca Raton drivers on Wednesday morning officials said that the four left lanes have been blocked The Florida Highway Patrol said that the crash does involve injuries A new car wash coming to suburban Boca Raton will employ as many as 40 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities according to the agent representing El Car Wash Don Hearing said the car wash, which will be opening its 14th location in Palm Beach County, will work with the Jewish Association for Residential Care to hire adults with developmental disabilities that are under the care of JARC Florida. said in his letter of support “that business partnerships such as this strengthen social relationships stimulates the senses and allows care-recipients to develop a sense of purpose and confidence.” County Commissioner Maria Sachs said she was pleased to learn that the business and the nonprofit will work together to help those with developmental disabilities Car wash news: Miami-based company plans 10 new car washes in Palm Beach County about 430 feet west of the Lyons Road intersection County commissioners unanimously on April 24 approved a variance for El Car Wash LLC to build the 3,429-square foot car wash and a 116,770-square-foot self-storage building El Car Wash bought the 4.2-acre parcel from Christ Fellowship Church in August 2024 for $6 million The company needed a variance because the site was required to be 5 acres Hearing said his client was unable to purchase additional land to comply with the 5-acre requirement Boca Raton: Tax collector plans to build new service center west of Delray without a public hearing Hearing said it will have a minimal demand on public services He noted that safety will be insured through the use of high-definition cameras Entry will be controlled with real-time monitoring Hearing said there is a demand for another car wash and self-storage Christ Fellowship buildings on the parcel will be demolished to make way for redevelopment “The variance request is designed to ensure that the proposed development will be compatible with surrounding land uses,” the applicant said in documents filed with the county Landscaping and buffering will mitigate any potential impacts has been expanding its footprint in Palm Beach County it bought Motor City Car Wash’s three sites in the county for $10.2 million and also has added new locations BOCA RATON — Aden Perry was 17 years old when he heroically died trying to save a man from drowning is doing what she can to prevent anything similar from happening again every other child that has lost their life in the water About two years ago, Perry started an initiative to install life rings in waterways to prevent drownings, a move inspired by her son. Through her, the Aden Perry Foundation has since donated close to 500 life rings across South Florida The latest was installed at Boca Raton's South Inlet park May 1 "I didn't invent the life ring," Perry said Delray Beach: City's annual Pride Festival will go on, but officials worried about finances The installation of the life ring buoy station at South Inlet Park comes through a partnership between the Aden Perry Foundation and the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department At the May 1 unveiling, Ocean Rescue personnel performed a mock rescue in the inlet It included a jet-ski deployment with a victim and a rescue swimmer on standby while another guard demonstrated the proper use of the ring buoy station by throwing the life ring to assist the victim can be easily accessed by people of any age 'We're all in this together': Live Spanish translation the star of this 'High School Musical' production from the youngest child to grandma or grandpa can use one of my life rings to save a life," Perry said We install them at a height where they are easily accessible to a child or an adult instructions at the buoy stations encourage people to dial 911 And they state that the rescue rings are for emergency use only "It's important that somebody can grab them and go," Perry said emphasizing the instructions for people to throw the life rings rather than jump into the water themselves "Every second counts in a water emergency." 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First, ‘something’s got to change,’ director says South Inlet Park's buoy station isn't the only one residents in Palm Beach County will see this summer Three more of the stations were recently installed at Ocean Inlet Park in Boynton Beach Phil Foster Park in Riviera Beach and Jupiter Beach Park The initiative supports National Water Safety Month observed annually in May to raise awareness about water safety and drowning prevention Drowning is the primary cause of injury-related deaths in kids between the ages of 1 and 4 but it really means adult supervision at all times in some form," Fox-Levine said Fox-Levine suggests that parents enroll children older than age 1 in swim lessons she recommends a four-sided fence surrounding the pool with an automatic locking gate that should always be closed Fox-Levine also encourages all parents to learn CPR "You could really just Google 'CPR classes,'" she said 'City knew this was wrong': New 8-story Boynton affordable housing complex rankles neighbors was walking her dog with her son the night he died He had jumped into a lake where a driver had just landed "He had a heart to give back and make a difference Perry described Aden as the type of kid who always wanted to help others It's a prestigious honor given by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission for civilian acts of heroism in the United States and Canada Perry hopes to see her life ring initiative expand far beyond South Florida "I would like to take this anywhere and everywhere that I possibly can," Perry said has been closed for two weeks after a kitchen fire Wednesday The fire started in the early evening April 16 Boca Raton Fire Rescue responded to calls about a potential structure fire at the Hyatt Place hotel located on the corner of East Palmetto Park Road and Federal Highway Hotel residents and restaurant-goers were already in the process of evacuating The fire originated in the kitchen of the restaurant Boca Raton Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Michael LaSalle said the cause of the fire was an uncleaned smoke stack attached to an over-the-oven exhaust hood which is not an uncommon fire source in restaurants The fire spread onto the space above the restaurant ceiling The fire report notes no injuries or fatalities but estimates that the recovery cost could be as much as $500,000 RESTAURANT NEWS: Best waterfront restaurant near you? 10 Florida favorites for great food, drinks and views barren aside from ladders and other construction materials occupying the interior There are signs on the still-open doors reading “Danger: Hard hat required in this area.” Two sets of heavy stone sink units lie against the front of the restaurant According to Facilities Manager Eliana Martinez they are working to obtain new permits from the city adding to its already popular original Las Olas Boulevard location It has been a popular weekend brunch and dinner spot in both locations steaks that have been dry-aged on premises pasta that’s made onsite with the help of a fancy Italian extruder Louie Bossi’s Boca filled its dining spaces with retro Italian décor and vibe RESTAURANT NEWS: Best of the best! 9 Palm Beach County restaurants earned Michelin Guide awards a chef born in New York to an alcoholic father who left the family when Bossi was seven years old Bossi found himself following his father’s path getting heavily addicted to heroin and putting his family in a tough position Louie Bossi’s first opened 10 years ago in Fort Lauderdale with the Boca Raton location following in 2017 and a sister restaurant in Delray Beach a culinary festival at Old School Square in downtown Delray Beach where guests enjoyed live entertainment and food samples from neighboring restaurants Home » Faces of Philanthropy: Boca Raton Historical Society & The Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum The Boca Raton Historical Society was founded in 1972 as a private membership organization headquartered in historic Town Hall The Society owns and operates the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum which opened in 2021 with state-of-the-art History Alive exhibits showcasing Boca Raton’s rich history The Historical Society and the Museum serve the community by collecting preserving and sharing its history through exhibits school programs and activities for children and families Please contact us at: 561.395.6766 | bocahistory.org This post is from the Faces of Philanthropy section from the 2024-2025 Boca Raton Charity Register. 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(CBS12) — Grief fills the halls of Atlantic Community High School, where students are mourning 17-year-old Brooke Stark — a senior killed in a devastating plane crash with her dad and grandfather last week “It’s just extra sad because she made it so far and right when she’s about to make it to the finish line things happen and it’s really unfortunate,” said classmate Jason Timothee who wore a blue jacket Monday in her memory Students wore blue on Monday as part of a tribute called #BlueForBrooke “She was kind and outgoing,” added Ryan Monestime but they really don’t encapsulate everything that she was Grief counselors were on campus throughout the day Brooke was one of three people on board a twin-engine Cessna 310 that crashed Friday morning near the Town Center Mall 81-year-old Robert Stark — both certified private pilots — also died in the crash The plane had just taken off from Boca Raton Airport around 10 a.m. Radar tracking shows the plane began circling multiple times before crashing onto train tracks just west of I-95 A driver on Military Trail tried to swerve around the fireball and falling debris — lost control — and hit a tree Officials say he survived with minor injuries Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are working to determine what caused the crash Many are speculating that a mechanical issue — possibly a stuck left rudder — could have contributed to the plane’s repeated turns and inability to climb “The flight path is consistent with it,” said Dan Brauser a pilot who has owned and flown a Cessna 310 “If you did have full deflection of the left rudder The plane is going to want to yaw to the left.” Brauser noted that the plane never gained altitude “Your option set is much thinner because there's just not as much room for error.” While federal investigators piece together what happened the emotional toll of the crash is being felt deeply at Brooke’s school in Delray Beach “It’s crazy how one day someone can just be gone a lot of people are just really sad about the situation,” said Timothee sent a message to families over the weekend informing them about the tragedy and the availability of mental health resources on campus A preliminary report from the NTSB is expected within 30 days A full final report could take up to two years Several major roadways were closed after the crash — including I-95 at Glades Road and sections of North Military Trail with attendees on floats and boat decks under clear skies Law enforcement maintained an increased presence on the water, but no major incidents were reported as of late Sunday, April 27. Boca Bash which has drawn criticism in the past for safety concerns once again brought visitors from across the region for a day of music Diamond Walker is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at dkwalker@gannett.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today Home » (Not So) Fun With Flags in Boca Raton Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer finally waved the white flag For months, Singer had fixated on the idea of a new flag for Boca Raton’s centennial The city will mark it on the 25th of this month but events are taking place throughout the year Boca Raton has hired an outside firm to market the centennial A “flag redesign” page was on the city’s website After consulting with the North American Vexillological Association—”the largest association of flag enthusiasts and experts in the world”—Singer offered prototypes emphasizing colors and designs to highlight the ocean According to the Boca Raton Historical Society Singer is right that the flag misrepresents the city It features a Spanish galleon and “Boca de Ratones.” That’s Spanish for a craggy inlet (or It supposedly represents the Boca Raton Inlet But the original “Boca de Ratones” was not here Singer had no more success in building support for a new flag than Sheldon Cooper did in getting people to watch his “Fun With Flags” videos during episodes of “The Big Bang Theory.” Residents speaking on other topics at council meetings would gesture toward the proposed redesigns and add that they were lousy during last week’s council workshop meeting Singer asked his colleagues for their opinions Councilwoman Yvette Drucker said a new flag was “not a priority.” She said some residents saw the March 31 post as “an April Fools’ Day joke.” Deputy Mayor Fran Nachlas and Councilman Marc Wigder said residents seem to take pride in the current flag Because the city is hawking centennial-related merchandise Singer suggested that his campaign helped to “sell a lot of swag Two current council members will run against each other in March to become mayor of Boca Raton three-year term in Seat B; Wigder and Nachlas use the same consultant A poll has been out for several weeks testing support for Thomson against other incumbents I would expect multiple candidates to file for it Drucker also must leave her seat in 2026 to run for the Florida Senate Though an April 21 status check was postponed, the case of the man accused of murdering two people last September in Boca Raton is proceeding De’Vante Moss also is accused of attempted first-degree murder in the incident that happened at an oceanfront hotel Boca Raton police investigators have turned over their findings to the state attorney’s office Prosecutors have said they will not seek the death penalty even though Moss is charged with premeditation in all three shootings One reason for the status check being delayed until July 27 likely was a motion Moss filed himself with the Florida Supreme Court The writ of mandamus—which I am quoting as Moss wrote it—asked the justices for “all government staff on my case … on the behave of collecting all personal files unit assignment referring to Boca Raton Police Department of disciplinary action found sustained or unsustained and will also like to get (BWC) of Boca Police Department and any other government involved in my case.” Moss filed the request under the state law covering complaints against law enforcement officers “due to incarceration.” The public defender’s office is representing him The justices sent it back to the trial judge Former Delray Beach City Commissioner Ryan Boylston has been named CEO of a company that wants to help people grow their own food installation and maintenance for produce gardens He served on the commission from 2018 until 2024 but he had been looking for something new and happened to be speaking with Jayson Koss Koss had been considering an investment in Urban Abundance But he’s excited about spreading the word that food doesn’t come from a store he’s gone to Career Day at his children’s school On the agenda for tonight’s meeting of the Boca Raton Planning and Zoning Board is a proposed townhouse project on two adjoining lots near Silver Palm Park The developer wants to build seven units on the vacant properties at 450 and 468 E Though single-family homes are on either side the staff report calls the project “contextually sensitive” to the residences In recommending approval to the city council the staff also notes the proposed 30-foot setbacks Another multi-family project is across the street Because the developer seeks a land-use change from residential low to residential medium-high approval by the council would require four votes Last year’s gathering in Lake Boca featured criminal charges against two juveniles for dumping trash from their boat as it went through the Boca Inlet May 27 is the next status check in the case of a man accused of strangling his girlfriend at Boca Bash 2022 has been a South Florida journalist since 1974 He worked for The Miami Herald until 1976 and for The Palm Beach Post from 1976 until 2014 where he served as managing editor and editorial page editor commentaries and other articles for Boca magazine His writing has earned first-place awards from the Florida Magazine Association and the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors Randy has lived in Boca Raton with his wife daughter-in-law and their three children also live in Boca Raton — What once was a private birthday party in the early 2000s has now turned into one of the most anticipated and talked-about gatherings in southern Palm Beach County The "Boca Bash" launched Sunday at Lake Boca Raton The last Sunday of April has traditionally brought in thousands of boaters across the state to Boca Raton WATCH: Boaters gather on Lake Boca Raton for 'Boca Bash' "Boca Bash" faced criticism after a viral video on social media showed a group of people on a boat dumping trash into the ocean The video was posted on YouTube by Wavy Boats which takes videos of boats riding through rough inlet waters The video showed two people on the boat grab two large trash bins and dump the contents overboard The boat was then seen driving away while all the trash was left floating in the wake One of the teens was a 15-year-old from Gulf Stream and the other was a 16-year-old from Boynton Beach Arrest reports for both teens stated they each face a third-degree felony of causing pollution so as to harm or injure human health or welfare The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) took over the investigation WPTV reached out to FWC about this year's safety protocols "Bad decisions can quickly turn a fun day on the water into a tragedy," said Maj "Our officers will be out monitoring activity to help ensure everyone makes it home safely." (This story was updated to correct typographical errors.) The four people who died in a two-car crash on South Military Trail near Boca Raton late on April 21 were all at least 87 years old according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office The four were riding in a 2017 Genesis G90 driven by James Rose Palm Beach County Fire Rescue pronounced them dead at the scene Charges are pending against the driver of the 2013 Ford Taurus that hit the Genesis the sheriff's office said in its crash report Her passenger was a 22-year-old Delray Beach man Both were in serious condition on April 22 at Delray Medical Center BOCA RATON PLANE CRASH: Some 911 callers were alarmed even before plane crashed, killing 3 on the 17900 block of South Military Trail James Rose was driving north on Military and was in the left turn lane for entering the Polo Club Shops parking lot The Taurus was traveling at a high rate of speed in the inner lane of South Military approaching the entrance to the shopping plaza BOCA RATON PLANE CRASH: Aviation expert says pilot 'really fought that airplane' The speeding vehicle hit the passenger side of the Genesis causing significant damage and sending the car into a concrete utility pole The Taurus came to a final rest in the bushes where fire engulfed its engine compartment It was the second multi-death crash in the Boca Raton area this month. On Friday, April 11, a six-seater Cessna 310 plane crashed moments after taking off from the Boca Raton Airport BOCA RATON PLANE CRASH: Three family members from Boca, Delray killed shortly after takeoff Early reports indicate a mechanical issue happened, and that a rudder issue would explain the plane's flight path, which, according to the airline tracking website Flightradar24.com showed the aircraft making multiple left loops over Boca Raton before crashing along Military Trail The victims in the plane crash were Robert Stark BOCA RATON — Boca Bash is returning April 27, and despite its popularity among party-goers the annual boating event has taken quite the beating in terms of negative publicity the past few years faced felony charges following an investigation launched by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) One of their parents apologized through a spokesperson saying the family was “extremely saddened” by the incident and encouraged community service as a punishment for the teens However, the controversy surrounding the Boca Bash doesn’t stop there stemming from a website invitation in 2007 that got out of hand Officials are still dedicating numerous resources to attempt to police the event the city spent nearly $45,000 on police monitoring on an event that is not sanctioned and really in any way related to the city,” City Councilman Andy Thomson said Both the Coast Guard’s boat crews and law enforcement partners will be monitoring this year’s Boca Bash “We are committed to preserving and protecting our environment and want everyone to have a safe and fun time,” a Coast Guard spokesperson wrote The Boca Raton Police Department will also be in attendance and asks party-goers to make things a bit easier on them this year “We encourage all attendees to conduct themselves in a safe and lawful manner throughout the event,” wrote Boca Raton spokesperson Dylan Huberman on behalf of Boca Raton police Even with the significant effort that Boca Raton put into monitoring the Bash A 32-year-old man drowned in the shallow depths of the Intracoastal Waterway just hours into the event Former City Councilwoman Andrea O’Rourke expressed grief and frustration over the death “One life lost for this event is too much,” she said the Boca Police issue over a dozen boating under the influence (BUI) citations FWC issued six BUI citations and 16 boating violations Boca Police issued seven uniform citations along with nine warnings and seven juvenile referrals according to Palm Beach County court records Boca Bash takes place on the last Sunday of April each year. The party on Lake Boca returns April 27 Four people were killed following a horrific two-car crash just west of Boca Raton late Monday night According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) following reports of a two-car crash with one vehicle on fire One vehicle was found in the bushes with its engine compartment on fire Two people were able to exit the vehicle and Fire Rescue was able to extinguish the flames The driver and passenger were both transported to a local trauma center The other vehicle had collided with a utility pole and all four people in the car were pronounced dead on scene by paramedics PBSO closed the southbound lanes of Military Trail between Champion Blvd and Clint Moore Road for crash investigation PBSO will be the lead investigating agency The roadway will be closed for an extended period of time Names of the victims have not been released yet It was the second multi-death crash in the Boca Raton area this month. On Friday, April 11, a six-seater Cessna 310 plane crashed moments after taking off from the Boca Raton Airport Early reports indicate a mechanical issue and a rudder issue would explain the plane's flight path, which, according to the airline tracking website Flightradar24.com BOCA RATON, Fla. — The 911 calls from last week's fatal plane crash in Boca Raton that killed three people have been released The Cessna 310 went down at about 10:20 a.m on Military Trail near Glades Road after departing the airport The plane took off from the Boca Raton Airport LISTEN: Frantic 911 calls released by the Boca Raton Police Department “Something just dropped from the sky!” exclaimed a caller WPTV reporter Michael Hoffman sat down with with Matthew Buckley a graduate of the Navy’s elite TOPGUN aviation school With more than four decades of military and commercial aviation experience and CEO of the No Fallen Heroes Foundation Buckley's daughter was on a cheerleading team with Brooke Stark and their families have been close for 15 years “It’s absolutely devastating,” Buckley said Showing Buckley videos of the plane moments before the crash Buckley said he thinks the plane had an issue with the rudder causing it to lose control “The aircraft is on the edge of being out of control,” said Buckley “I'm beyond impressed that they stayed airborne for 11 minutes." Buckley believes the issue pertains to the rudder "So when you zoom in and look at the rudder "If a rudder is hard over in one direction Airplanes aren't designed to fly sideways like this and I can tell both of these guys have their hands full." Buckley said both Robert and Steven Stark have decades of combined experience The National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the crash looking to release its preliminary report in the coming weeks “What I see is two guys fighting in uncontrollable aircraft they're fighting to save Brooke,” Buckley said BOCA RATON — The three members of a Palm Beach County family killed Friday morning, when a six-seater Cessna 310 plane crashed in Boca Raton were headed to Tallahassee for a college visit The victims were identified Friday night by Boca Raton police as Robert Stark The elder Starks were the grandfather and father of Brooke Stark, the teenager on board, said Matthew "Whiz" Buckley of Boca Raton, an F/A-18 fighter pilot and former commercial pilot for American Airlines. Both also were certified pilots, Federal Aviation Administration records show was considering attending Florida State University and the family was taking a trip to visit the school for the weekend she was an Honor Society girl," said Buckley who added that Brooke was a cheerleader with his daughter The Boca Raton Hurricane All Stars, Brooke Stark's cheerleading team, called her "a beacon of light," in a Saturday Instagram post "She not once ever entered the gym without a smile," the post read positive and her cup is always nothing but full Her spirit and energy will shine on forever and never be forgotten." students showed support by wearing blue and creating the hashtag #BlueforBrooke as a way to honor of their classmate and support the Stark family Florida plane crash: Memorial on the side of the road grows for victimsThe Tallahassee-bound plane had departed from Boca Raton Airport at about 10 a.m and was in the air for about eight to 10 minutes before it hit the ground a National Transportation Safety Board investigator and witnesses said it was dangerously close to the ground before it crashed onto Military Trail near Glades Road where — remarkably — it only affected one driver These two fellows were capable and knew what they were doing." BOCA RATON PLANE CRASH: NTSB says plane was built in 1977 and was in air 8-10 minutes BOCA RATON PLANE CRASH: A bizarre flight path ends in tragedy with three killed The aircraft hit the ground and immediately erupted into flames sending up large plumes of smoke visible from nearby homes The crash did not directly hit anyone on the ground but it forced a northbound driver of a 2017 Toyota Prius was able to exit the car and find safety despite being surrounded by fireballs and smoke Buckley described Stephen Stark as a kind local business owner He is survived by his wife and a younger daughter "Everybody loved him and and his dad," Buckley said of the Stark family "Everybody in the aviation community is just so sad." a makeshift memorial of flowers and pictures at the scene of the crash was building on the side of the road northbound on Military Trail NTSB is leading an investigation into the crash The standard procedure for NTSB is to issue a preliminary report within 30 days followed by a 12-24 month report that will offer final analysis and probable cause for the crash The event is known for its floating crowds Boca Bash is traditionally held on the last Sunday of April as the event draws large crowds and an increased law-enforcement presence How did Boca Bash start?Boca Bash began in 2007 as a birthday celebration for local resident Rockey Rossi organized by his friends Brad Geisen and Scott McCure Despite an initial cancellation by the city the event proceeded and has since grown into a massive gathering Boca Bash is known for its lively atmosphere with the event being described as "boozing and bikinis" Boca Bash safety concerns: is it legal to drink on the water?While drinking on the water is legal in Florida operating a vessel under the influence is not the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission made 16 arrests during the Boca Bash Law-enforcement agencies emphasize safety due to the high risk of accidents and altercations during the event The 2024 Boca Bash faced criticism after a video surfaced showing attendees dumping trash into the ocean highlighting concerns about environmental damage and the importance of protecting Florida's waterways More: 'The world is watching this' top Florida wildlife official says about Boca Bash trash dumping and water in many parts is only knee- or shoulder-high it is not easy to anchor because boats often find nothing to grip except soft sand The inlet leads to a channel of more active water which eventually flows into the Atlantic Ocean A 32-year-old man attending the water party drowned in 2018 West Palm Beach's Francis Roselin had gone missing that Sunday afternoon and another swimmer noticed him at the bottom of a shallow part of the Intracoastal Waterway at about 5 p.m Authorities pulled Roselin from the water and placed him in a marine-unit vessel Medics attempted CPR as Roselin was transported to the boat ramp The annual Boca Bash is on Lake Boca in Boca Raton popular sandbar area and is known for boating DELRAY BEACH — For the third consecutive year, Delray Beach has earned the prestigious Blue Flag designation, and Boca Raton's Spanish River Park joins it They are two of just three beaches in the United States to receive the recognition The Blue Flag designation is a national award given to beaches that meet a set of criteria ranging from safety to environmental standards the international jury that selects the award's winners chose the Delray Beach Municipal Beach from Tower 18 to the southern boundary of the park "This is not just an honor," said Tina Batoh-Jennings "It's a reflection of the passion and hard work our team invests in maintaining our natural coastal resources Being awarded on our very first application is an extraordinary achievement for the city and our community as a whole." A Blue Flag beach has earned one of the most coveted voluntary awards for beaches marinas and sustainable tourism boats in the world a beach must comply with a series of more than 30 stringent environmental A full list of requirements can be found here The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association launched the Blue Flag USA Program in 2021 at the National Coastal Conference in New Orleans with Delray Beach being one of them and Westward Beach in Malibu communities recognized for exceeding national standards and providing additional ways to connect with their unique coastal habitats," said Annie Mercer "Beaches are the top tourist attraction in the U.S. attracting 3.4 billion visitors annually." BOCA / DELRAY NEWS: Boca Raton's eco-friendly shuttle service expanding to the beach marinas and tourism boats across 51 countries that have earned a Blue Flag There are only three beaches in the United States that have earned the designation — Delray Beach Municipal Beach Boca Raton's Spanish River Park and Westward Beach in Malibu How long is a Blue Flag up?The Blue Flag will fly in Delray Beach and Boca Raton from May 1 new information boards will be installed at the beach at Spanish River Park’s central pavilion They'll share details about local conservation efforts all Blue Flags are awarded for one season only program coordinators can ensure that the beaches they are rewarding are consistent with living up to their criteria BOCA / DELRAY NEWS: Florida Atlantic dorm construction leaves its mascot - the burrowing owl - with fewer homes This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.