George Bush Boulevard bridge stays closed through July 20
The George Bush Boulevard bridge stays closed for weeks, plus Juneteenth at Old School Square and the golf club overhaul.
George Bush Boulevard bridge stays closed through July 20
The George Bush Boulevard bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway closed to vehicles and pedestrians on June 1 and is scheduled to stay shut through Monday, July 20, while Palm Beach County completes essential deck repairs. The closure began at 7 a.m. and runs continuously: the bridge will not reopen overnight or for partial access at any point during the work. County engineering staff reviewed whether they could keep part of the span open or reopen it overnight and found no way to do so safely. Drivers and pedestrians are routed via Federal Highway, Atlantic Avenue and Ocean Boulevard. The Coastal Star notes the nearest crossings are Atlantic Avenue to the south and Woolbright Road in Boynton Beach to the north. Boat traffic on the Intracoastal is not expected to be affected. The 1949 bascule bridge has needed this work for a while, and the county is separately studying whether to repair, rehabilitate or replace it, with public hearings anticipated in 2028 and a study completion targeted for 2029. Anyone crossing between the mainland and the barrier island here should plan extra time and follow the posted detour. George Bush Boulevard Bridge To Close June 1 Through July 20
Utility Billing Office closes July 21–27 for system upgrade
The Delray Beach Utility Billing Office will close from July 21 through July 27 for a system upgrade, and online services will be down during that window. Payments can be dropped in the box in front of City Hall (no cash) or mailed to the processing center at P.O. Box 288242, Tampa, FL 33630-8242. No other payment forms will be accepted until the upgrade is finished. All office operations and online services resume July 28. If your water bill is due in that stretch, plan the drop box or mail ahead of the closure. City of Delray Beach
Police arrest four in auto-theft probe tied to 14 thefts
Delray Beach Police arrested four people, three of them juveniles, after serving search warrants at four homes in an investigation into auto burglaries and at least 14 auto thefts, the department said. Officers seized an AR-15 pistol, several loaded extended magazines with 9mm ammunition, five forms of ID belonging to burglary victims and other stolen property. The department pushed back on claims that officers hit the wrong house, saying the warrants were served at the intended locations. Chief Darrell Hunter called it a successful operation and said the investigation is ongoing. Police reminded residents to lock vehicles, remove valuables and never leave keys or firearms inside. Charges are allegations unless proven in court. Delray Beach Police Arrest Four In Auto Burglary Probe
Municipal beach earns Blue Flag for fourth straight year
The Delray Beach Municipal Beach earned its Blue Flag designation for a fourth consecutive year, the city announced. The Blue Flag program is an international certification awarded to beaches that meet standards for water quality, safety, services and environmental management. For beachgoers, the renewal is a marker that the city's main public beach continues to clear those benchmarks. City of Delray Beach
FAU student charged in Delray minor-sex sting
Christian Joseph Walden, 21, of Boynton Beach, was arrested the night of May 26 at the Home Depot on West Atlantic Avenue after police say he traveled there to meet someone he believed was a 13-year-old boy, according to a probable cause affidavit filed in Palm Beach County. Police said the decoy profile was part of an undercover operation tied to the volunteer group 561 Predator Catchers, and that Walden continued communicating after the profile identified itself as underage. He was held at the Palm Beach County Jail in lieu of $25,000 combined bail on two charges. The charges are allegations, and Walden has not been convicted. FAU Student Charged In Delray Beach Minor-Sex Sting
Juneteenth Celebration at Old School Square
The city-hosted Juneteenth Celebration runs Saturday, June 20, starting at 10 a.m. at Old School Square. The day includes a Think Tank Workshop and Forum at the Vintage Gym, followed by Jazz in the Park at the Amphitheater with live music, a DJ, food vendors and community booths. Juneteenth Celebration
Guy Davis in concert at Arts Garage
Guy Davis performs at Arts Garage, 94 NE 2nd Ave, on Friday, June 19. The Pineapple Grove venue runs ticketed concerts; check the event page for door time and pricing. Guy Davis In Concert
Art & Jazz on the Avenue returns to Pineapple Grove
Art & Jazz on the Avenue is set for Wednesday, July 22, at 6 p.m. in Pineapple Grove, with live music, live mural art, kids activities, dancing and dining in the street. Art & Jazz on the Avenue
What's in the $30M Delray Beach Golf Club overhaul?
A Patch newsletter raised questions about what is changing in a $30 million Delray Beach Golf Club overhaul. The specifics, scope and timeline are not yet confirmed, so the overhaul remains a developing project rather than a settled set of facts. Delray Beach Patch