This New BBPD Task Force Is Hunting Child Predators Online—And It's Already Working
26 Cases Solved: Inside the team protecting Boynton Beach kids from internet dangers
The Boynton Beach Police Department has established a new task force to address crimes against children. The Human Exploitation Task Force is designed to intercept predators online and to begin intervention before children can be harmed. A recent case from November 2025, that eventually led to an arrest, shined a light on the continual dangers of internet child solicitation. That online predator presence leads to in-person meetings and the eventual harm of children.
Partnering with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the BBPD takes aim at stopping the process before it advances, by intercepting these solicitations before they reach an unsuspecting youth. Saving children and their families the grievous consequences of these crimes is paramount. Local law enforcement is putting our children first by raising awareness and stopping predators before they strike with this new task force. It’s already working and thus far officers have closed 26 cases since its inception began.
Pence Park In East Boynton Is Getting A Modern Makeover
Pence Park at 600 SE 4th Street in Boynton Beach is set for a major renovation under a redevelopment plan being reviewed by the City Commission. At a joint meeting on January 8th, officials discussed plans to expand the park with multi-purpose fields, pickleball courts, walking paths, and meeting rooms, plus expanded lighting and fencing. The main debate centers on adding a splash pad for children. Commissioners must weigh high maintenance costs against community benefits, with a decision expected in coming weeks.
🎉This Week’s Featured Events
There will be an adult coloring event at the Boynton Beach City Library at 100 E. Ocean Ave in Boynton Beach on Wednesday, January 14th. It’s called Color and Calm, and the program runs from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. All supplies will be provided. It’s a great way to de-stress and relax, and express your creativity. Registration is required, so go to bbflpl.libcal.com to save your spot. Limited seats are available, so don’t wait.
A candlelight concert celebrating Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey will be held on Saturday, January 17th, at the Boynton Beach City Arts & Cultural Center. The address is 125 E. Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, and the concert begins at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. It’s an instrumental string performance and it is being presented by Fever. FREE parking is available in the area nearby, and at Boynton Beach Blvd and Seacrest Blvd. Tickets and details are available by visiting boynton-beach.org
The South Florida Fair is back this week beginning Friday, January 16th at the Fairgrounds. The address is 9067 Southern Blvd, West Palm Beach. The fair runs through February 1st. This year’s theme is “Party with the Pirates”. With a variety of activities, food, rides, and attractions, the fair has something to offer for all ages. Opening ceremonies begin on Friday, January 16th at 11:00 am. Hours vary day-to-day. Kids 10 and under are FREE. Go to southfloridafair.com for scheduled events and more info.
🤔 Did You Know?
Boynton Beach has a remarkable founding story: on September 26, 1898, published author and journalist Byrd Spilman Dewey and her husband Fred filed the city's original plat, making her one of Florida's pioneering female city founders.
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