Crime · Boca Raton, FL
Kyrlo Khytrov, a Ukrainian citizen accused of causing a fatal DUI crash on Powerline Road west of Boca Raton on July 2, 2024, was extradited to the United States and taken into custody at Trump International Airport on Thursday. He appeared in Palm Beach County court Friday morning, where Judge Ted Booras held him without bond and ordered no contact with the victim's family or witnesses. The crash killed 93-year-old Audrey Milk of Boca Raton; prosecutors say Khytrov had blood alcohol levels more than three times the legal limit and fled to avoid prosecution. His arraignment is set for Nov. 9.
Public Safety · Palm Beach County
A coastal flooding advisory is in effect for parts of Palm Beach County until 8 p.m. Saturday due to lingering king tides from last Sunday's full moon. Rain chances of 30% to 50% are forecast across South Florida during Halloween trick-or-treating hours, with possible showers or thunderstorms described as "hit or miss." The flood risk is concentrated in Palm Beach County and tapers off in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. A small boat advisory is also in place from Friday through Sunday evening.
Public Safety · Boca Raton, FL
Swimming remained prohibited at Spanish River Beach, Red Reef Park beach, South Beach and South Inlet Park on Oct. 30, three days after the Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County issued a health advisory over elevated bacteria levels. The City of Boca Raton had initially hoped to resume full beach use within 24 to 48 hours, but the advisory remains in place until further notice. Parks and beaches remain open for non-swimming activities. A total of 16 beaches across Palm Beach County were placed under advisory following water quality testing. The city directed residents to check its website and the Florida Healthy Beaches website for updates.
Community News · Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County communities host Halloween weekend events from Friday, Oct. 30 through Sunday, Nov. 1, including Boca Raton's Hoot & Howl nature program at Daggerwing Nature Center (6–8 p.m.), Boynton Beach's Pirate Fest in downtown Centennial Park (Saturday noon–10 p.m., Sunday noon–6 p.m.) with road closures posted at bbpiratefest.com, and a Senior Halloween Party at the Wellington Community Center. West Palm Beach will cut the ribbon on the reopened Village Paws Dog Park at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, while Delray Beach holds its annual Fall Fest and GreenMarket. Sunday, Nov. 1 is also the last day of early voting for the Nov. 3 general election, with Boca Raton sites open 7 a.m.–7 p.m. The City of Boca Raton is collecting clean candy wrappers through Nov. 14 for the Loggerhead Marine Life Center's recycling program.
