Fire on SE 2nd Street displaces 10 from two families
A two-family house fire, a courier-scam arrest, and the summer event slate downtown.
Fire on SE 2nd Street displaces 10 from two families
Ten people — seven adults and three children from two families — were displaced after a house fire on Southeast 2nd Street on Friday, June 5, according to Hoodline. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue extinguished the blaze and reported no injuries. An American Red Cross Disaster Action Team moved in quickly with emergency financial assistance, referrals for shelter, and emotional-health services for the displaced households. The cause is still under review. Officials paired the response with the reminder that comes up after nearly every residential fire: working smoke alarms on every level of the home and a household escape plan that everyone has actually practiced are what decide whether ten people walk out unharmed. If your detectors are more than ten years old, or you have never timed a way out of each bedroom, make this the prompt to fix it.
Boynton senior loses $44K to courier scam; arrest made
A 73-year-old Boynton Beach woman lost about $44,400 to a fake tech-support and refund scheme, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest, Hoodline via WPEC/CBS12 reports. Investigators say a caller gained remote access to her computer, then used a courier pickup code to collect cash — first $30,000 withdrawn from a Delray Beach Chase branch, then another $14,400. Deputies arrested 31-year-old Jefferson Paul on June 1 on charges of organized scheme to defraud and grand theft involving a victim over 65; the charges remain allegations and the case is active. The defenses that work: never grant remote access to an unsolicited caller, verify any support number independently, and report fraud to IC3 or ReportFraud.FTC.gov.
Rock the Plaza returns to One Boynton June 25
Rock the Plaza returns to One Boynton on Thursday, June 25, from 5 to 9 p.m., with reggae act Spred the Dub on the bill, per the Boynton Beach CRA — Rock the Plaza. The free series is built to drive foot traffic to a different plaza each date, pairing live music and family-friendly activities with the shops and restaurants on site. It is one of the few no-cost evening events on the June calendar, and both parking and entry are free — an easy weeknight outing if you want to support businesses at One Boynton.
Boynton Beach Night Market set for July 24–25
Mark the calendar for the Boynton Beach Night Market, a two-night run on Friday and Saturday, July 24 and 25, from 5 to 11 p.m. at Centennial Park & Amphitheater, 120 E. Ocean Ave., according to the City of Boynton Beach community calendar. The free, family-friendly market brings vendors, food, live music, games, and a prize wheel, plus Boynton Beach Bucks deals redeemable with participating downtown businesses. It is the CRA's biggest summer activation downtown, and it is worth blocking out both evenings if you want first pick of the vendor stalls.
Free summer programs fill up at the city library
The Boynton Beach City Library keeps a rolling slate of free public programs on its LibCal calendar, and summer sessions tend to fill — several use registration or a waitlist. If you are planning around kids out of school, check the calendar a week ahead and reserve a seat rather than showing up cold. Programs run at the main library on Ocean Avenue, and registration is free. The calendar is the most reliable place to confirm dates, times, and whether a given session still has open spots.
Heart of Boynton flood project moves to consultant pick
The city is moving on flood protection for the Heart of Boynton: RFP No. 26-022R covers project-management services for the NW 3rd Street stormwater work tied to the SFWMD C-16 canal, a grant-funded flood-risk-reduction effort, per a City of Boynton Beach news flash. The evaluation committee has started its review at City Hall. Watch for the consultant selection and, with it, the first real signal of a construction timeline for one of the neighborhood's chronic flooding corridors.
Second Rock the Plaza hits Heart of Boynton Aug 22
A second Rock the Plaza lands at the Heart of Boynton Shops on Saturday, Aug. 22, according to the Boynton Beach CRA — Rock the Plaza. The band and full lineup are still to be announced, but the free format mirrors the June date at One Boynton, spotlighting local businesses with live music and family activities. Watch the CRA page for the music reveal as summer winds down.
Cause of SE 2nd Street fire still under review
The cause of the Southeast 2nd Street house fire remains under review, Hoodline reports. No injuries were reported and investigators have not released a determination. Watch for a final cause finding from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue — those findings often shape whether equipment or code issues get flagged for nearby homes.