Local Politics · Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton City Manager Mark Sohaney resigned from his post, the city announced Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, to take a new role serving the military community; his employer and last day were not disclosed. The City Council will determine interim leadership and the process for selecting a permanent replacement, with no timeline set. Sohaney's departure comes amid active policy work, including Oct. 13 council briefings on ballot language for a proposed $125 million bond to replace police headquarters and an Oct. 14 town hall at Spanish River Library. A retired U.S. Navy captain with nearly four decades of experience, Sohaney previously commanded Naval Air Station Key West and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Local Politics · Broward County
The Cook Political Report moved Florida's 25th Congressional District race between Democrat Rep. Jared Moskowitz and Republican Scott Singer, former mayor of Boca Raton, from toss-up to lean Democratic on Friday. The shift follows $14 million in Republican spending since Labor Day per AdImpact, yet Moskowitz maintained his edge. Analyst Erin Covey cited South Florida Hispanic voters swinging back toward Democrats and Moskowitz's support among Jewish voters as key factors. Sabato's Crystal Ball also moved the race to leans Democratic on Oct. 8, while Inside Elections still lists it as a toss-up. The article also notes the 22nd District contest in western Broward (Weston, Parkland) remains a toss-up and the Florida Senate race between Ashley Moody and Angie Nixon shifted from solid to likely Republican.
Community News · Broward County
A cold front will bring widespread showers and thunderstorms across Broward and Palm Beach counties Saturday, with possible flooding, according to Anthony Duarte of the National Weather Service in Miami. Highs Saturday are near 87°F before temperatures drop into the low-to-mid 80s through midweek as drier air arrives. Rain chances ease to 40–50% early next week, with breezy northeast winds around 23–25 mph expected Sunday through Tuesday.
Social Events · Broward County
Cities throughout Broward County and parts of Palm Beach County are hosting family-oriented Halloween events from Oct. 17 through Oct. 31, including trunk-or-treats, pumpkin patches, costume contests, haunted attractions, pool parties, and pet-friendly gatherings. Venues span Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Margate, Oakland Park, Parkland, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Tamarac, and Boca Raton. Most events are free or low-cost ($5–$25), with specific registration requirements noted for select activities.
Public Safety · Broward County
Three South Florida restaurants received emergency closure orders from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for violations including roach excrement on shelves, dozens of live flies, temperature-abused food, and improper hand-washing practices. La Union Restaurant of Florida in Margate (44 violations) reopened Oct. 6; an unnamed restaurant at 15711 Sheridan St., Davie (15 violations) closed Oct. 8 and reopened Oct. 9; and Buccaneer Waterfront Bar and Grill in Palm Beach Shores (nine violations) reopened Oct. 8. All three required follow-up inspections after their reopenings.
