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COMPLETELY CLOSED NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND.

BY: TRAFFIC CENTER | BocaNewsNow.com

UPDATE: 12:01 p.m. — Update from Florida Highway Patrol. Read below.

UPDATE AT 9:33 a.m. — Complete advisory from Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. Read below.

UPDATE AT 8:45 a.m. — All lanes are reopening, but traffic is expected to be extremely heavy throughout the morning.

UPDATE AT 7:49 a.m. — One southbound lane now open.

BOYNTON BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The Florida Department of Transportation tells BocaNewsNow.com at 6:05 a.m. that the Florida Turnpike is closed in the area of Boynton Beach Blvd. due to a tanker fire. The closure is NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND.

Traffic is backed up on the turnpike and the closure is expected to continue throughout the morning.

There were no immediate reports of injuries. U.S. 441 northbound and I-95 are your best alternates. Rejoin the turnpike north of Boynton Beach Blvd.

We encourage you to check FL511.com for the the latest updates direct from the Florida Department of Transportation.

UPDATE FROM PBCFR:

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue Firefighters responded to the northbound lanes of the Florida’s Turnpike north of Boynton Beach Blvd. near the Hypoluxo overpass just before 6am this morning to reports of an explosion and a massive fuel tanker fire. The tanker was the only vehicle involved and thankfully, the driver of the vehicle was able to escape in time with no injuries.

The impact of the crash split the tanker open and the fuel was actively burning sending a large plume of black smoke that could be seen from far away. The semi was carrying approximately 1000 gallons of diesel fuel and 7500 gallons of gasoline. The fuel was leaking to both directions of the highway so there were flames on both sides of the Turnpike. For safety reasons, firefighters and FHP shut down the highway in both directions.

PBCFR’s Special Operations Team, which specializes in HazMat (hazardous materials) and Technical Rescues had command of the scene. Firefighters quickly built a dam to contain the fuel and keep the fire from spreading further. They attacked the flames with water and foam to blanket and smother the fire. This took some time due to the massive amount of fuel. PBCFR had 18 units/trucks on the scene with dozens of firefighters to mitigate this massive fire. Once the fire was completely out and the area was deemed safe, PBCFR worked with FHP to open the roads back up. The DEP and DOT will be on scene assessing damages. Expect delays to continue throughout the morning.

UPDATE FROM FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL:

The fuel tanker was northbound on SR 91 in the inside lane.

For unknown reasons, the vehicle collided with the concrete barrier wall on the left shoulder. The driver exited the truck and the truck caught fire. The driver is on scene and refused medical treatment. The State Warning point has been notified.

All southbound lanes opened end and southbound traffic diversion at exit 92 was cleared at 8:35 AM.

Northbound outside lane opened and northbound traffic diversion at exit 86 was cleared at 9:35 AM.

All northbound lanes opened at 12:02 PM.

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PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — If you’re planning to drive drunk in Palm Beach County this weekend, you now have another reason to reconsider your actions. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will be out in force — seeking out drivers who are under the influence. It’s part of a saturation patrol announced by the agency.

“The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a DUI Saturation Patrol on Sunday, December 10, 2023,” said a spokesperson. “Deputies will conduct high visibility enforcement of all traffic violations with an emphasis on removing impaired drivers from our roadways.”

The area to be targeted is the City of Lake Worth Beach, but deputies will also be making DUI stops in other parts of the county during the enforcement hours of 6 p.m. to midnight.

We will publish statistics — and notable DUI arrests from the enforcement action — once the data is processed.

Fans of Whole Foods Market will have to wait another year for the location coming to unincorporated Boynton Beach. The good news: Nearly a dozen other tenants have plans to open alongside the popular supermarket, including shops, restaurants and beauty services.

Boynton Beach Marketplace, which includes a 40,000 square foot Whole Foods Market, is currently under construction at the northeast corner of Boynton Beach Boulevard and Hagen Ranch Road, one of the last undeveloped properties on the populated east-west artery of Boynton Beach Boulevard.

SJC Ventures planned for the shopping center to open by the end of this year, but leaders at the Atlanta-based development firm said the opening date is now closer to late 2024.

Once finished, the shopping center will offer a more convenient option for residents who enjoy shopping at Whole Foods Market, a chain that's owned by Amazon, operated out of Austin, Texas, and based on natural and organic foods.

The closest locations are currently in Delray Beach and Wellington, both more than 10 miles from the new location coming to unincorporated Boynton beach,

"There was a hole for Whole Foods," said Justin Latone, the senior vice president of leasing for SJC Ventures.

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He said the 69,000 square-foot shopping center, including about 59,000 square feet of retail space and 10,000 square feet of restaurants, is almost fully leased with recognizable, high-end stores and services.

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Along with the Whole Foods anchor, Boynton Beach Marketplace is set to include Liquivida Med Spa, Tipsy Nail Bar, Pacific Dental Services, Madison Reed and Orangetheory Fitness.

Confirmed tenants also include Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza, Olive U Mediterranean Grill and Turning Point Breakfast Restaurant, along with Petfolk and Tide Dry Cleaners.

“It’s got a great mix of tenants," said Cori Jackson, the senior leasing director for SJC Ventures. "I would describe it as a little more upscale. It caters well to the customer of Whole Foods, and it should draw customers of all different ages.”

Giuseppe Sabella is a reporter covering Boynton Beach and Lake Worth Beach at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at gsabella@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism and subscribe today

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — At Two Georges Waterfront Grille in Boynton Beach, the water tends to come up when the rain comes down. In past storms, it's been made clear the tides and flooding combined can make for a lot of water.

Kevin Kudlinkski, the restaurant's head of operations, said Wednesday morning's high tide has him more at ease.

"We prepare (for) a lot of things," he said. "All of our electrical equipment we raise up off the ground. Sometimes the flooding will come up through the sidebar area."

He said they also monitor the water during off hours via cameras.

"We monitor it," he said.

WPTV also spoke to Chip Sheehan, another familiar face, whom WPTV's Tory Dunnan met the night of Hurricane Nicole.

"I've never seen the tide as high as it is now," he said that night. "No, it's nerve-wracking."

Sheehan is back at it, making sure his boat is protected.

"It's our livelihood," he said. "This is what we do for a living."

Sheehan, who is the owner of Chips Ahoy Charters in Boynton Beach, pointed to the rising water levels during the morning high tide.

"The water was well over here, almost onto this dock over here," he said. "I think it's just from how much wind, how much water, it is blowing in from the ocean."

Sheehan said it's a community effort.

"Kind of a cool fishing community. We kind of check on each other's boats, stay on a group chat," he noted. "I've seen boats sink here. I've seen boats get stuck under the dock."

On the residential side of the Boynton Harbor Marina, George Casey, who said he's lived here for 12 years, takes it all in stride.

"When you are by the water, winds kick up, the water gets pushed into the lagoons. It's common," he said.

The next moment to watch will be high tide. That's when Sheehan said he'll be monitoring water levels.

"You know you just have to keep an eye on everything, see what this next tide is going to be," he said.

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'We can't do this alone,' Moody says. 'We need your help.'

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Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody was in Palm Beach County on Thursday for a security briefing with state and local law enforcement leaders amid what she called "enhanced threats."

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody was in Palm Beach County on Thursday for a security briefing with state and local law enforcement leaders amid what she called "enhanced threats."

The meeting took place in Boynton Beach and included representatives from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Florida Highway Patrol.

Moody referenced a Tuesday warning by FBI Director Christopher Wray that said Hamas' attack against Israel could inspire violence and attacks in the U.S.

WATCH: AG Moody speaks in Boynton Beach amid "enhanced threats"

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"As Floridians who are charged with looking after and assuring the safety of our communities, we are united in saying we need to talk to you about being on guard and being alert when you have information about this potential threat," Moody said. "This is serious."

The attorney general said she didn't want to raise an unnecessary alarm but asked that Florida residents remain on guard and report suspicious activity.

"We can't do this alone," Moody said. "We need your help."

Moody asked residents to call 1-855-FLA-SAFE, 911 or **TIPS if they see something suspicious.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass and Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Executive Director Dave Kerner were among those also in attendance for Thursday's briefing.

Both Moody and Glass discussed the ongoing border crisis and the possibility that bad actors could make their way into the U.S. However, they said there is no specific attack that they are monitoring.

"We do not have any type of known terrorist attack that is imminent in the United States that we know of," Glass said.

Glass said he wants the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to share more information about people connected to terror groups crossing into the U.S.

"We know, without a doubt, even they admitted to us last week, of how many people are coming across that border that they don't even know about it," Glass said. "We've asked over and over again for information to help us find where these folks are going, and we keep getting stonewalled."

The Department of Homeland Security sent WPTV the following statement regarding potentially dangerous people coming into the U.S.

"Encounters of known or suspected terrorists attempting to cross the Southern Border, or encounters of those associated with such individuals, are uncommon," the statement said. "This spring we began releasing monthly updates regarding encounters at our borders of individuals with records in a database of suspected terrorists."

Meantime, Florida has provided state law enforcement protection to protect Jewish day schools and synagogues.

Some of the things law enforcement urged the public to look out for include:

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Homeowners Could Be Forced To Pay Builder.

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BOYNTON BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2023 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — In what could become a precedent-setting lawsuit, builder G.L. Homes is suing the HOA of its very own community, Valencia Sound. The issue: whether or not the HOA is allowed to institute a policy that violates the policies put into place by the builder. If the HOA loses, it could prove costly for homeowners while affirming the right of a builder to implement rules that remain long after it relinquishes control of a community.

Filing the complaint under the name “Boynton Beach Associates XXVI,” which is a working name used by G.L. Homes for construction business and litigation purposes, the builder alleges that the Valencia Sound HOA instituted a mandatory “capital reserve” fee for all homes purchased from G.L. Homes after September 1, 2023. That’s the date that G.L. Homes “turned over” the HOA to those living in the community, and G.L. Homes no longer had a representative on the Board of Directors. Despite the turnover, G.L. Homes claims that the board was still required to seek — and obtain — permission before instituting any policy that involved fees for potential owners buying directly from the builder.

BocaNewsNow.com obtained the complaint. It can be downloaded at the end of this report. Here are a few highlights:

“On September 1, 2023, the Developer emailed the Association and objected for a second time regarding the Association’s wrongful attempt to impose the Working Capital Contribution on homeowners purchasing directly from the Developer. The Developer referenced the notice requirement imposed by the Article XIV, Section 8, Paragraph D of the Declaration. The Developer has never consented to the amendment to the Declaration to add the Working Capital Contribution.

The Association not only ignored the Developer’s objection to the proposed amendment to the Declaration to add the Working Capital Contribution, but the Association did not even attempt to obtain the Developer’s consent to the proposed amendment as required by Article XIV, Section 8, Paragraph D of the Declaration. Instead, and in violation of said Article XIV, Section 8, Paragraph D, the Association procéeded to pursue the approval of the amendment by the owners in Valencia Sound.

There is a bona fide, actual and present practical need for the Court’s determination of the respective rights and responsibilities of the parties, including: i) whether the Association had the authority to amend the Declaration to unilaterally add the Working Capital Contribution to the Declaration via the Third Amended Declaration without the Developer’s express written approval, and ii) whether the Association has the authority to charge such Working Capital Contribution when all other homeowners in Valencia Sound did not have to pay such Working Capital Contribution when purchasing their homes from Developer.

The relief sought from this Court is not merely the giving of legal advice. The Developer requests that this Court take jurisdiction of the matter and determine the rights and obligations of the parties. The Developer requests that this Court enter an order declaring the Association’s addition of the Working Capital Contribution to the Declaration via the Third Amended Declaration is null and void ab initio, as such action was taken without the Developer’s express written approval as required by the Declaration.”

While HOA’s routinely impose capital contribution fees for homes that are being resold in a South Florida community, it is rare — if unprecedented– for an HOA to attempt to tack on a fee to homes still being sold by the builder. A Palm Beach County Circuit Court judge will ultimately make a decision as to whether the HOA is permitted to add a fee, or not. It was not immediately clear if G.L. Homes will seek financial damages, however, the statutory minimum for filing in Palm Beach County Circuit Court is $50,000. Experts say if G.L. Homes lost sales as a result of the HOA’s policies, the HOA — and its members — could be required to reimburse the builder, plus pay damages and legal fees.

Valencia Sound is a senior living community on Lyons Road, just north of Atlantic Ave. in Boynton Beach.

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