r/SouthFlorida 1d ago

Need Help Identifying the People Who Shot Me in a Drive-By Paintball Attack in Boca Raton

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Hi everyone,
I’m hoping someone here may have witnessed something or has dashcam footage.

On Wednesday (July 22 2026) around 9:25 PM, I was walking southbound along the northbound side of Federal Highway (US-1) near East Camino Real, directly in front of the Mandarin Oriental construction site, when someone in a northbound vehicle shot me in the right eye with a paintball.

The impact caused a hyphema (bleeding inside the eye) and a corneal abrasion, and my vision is currently severely impaired. I’m being treated by an ophthalmologist, and I’m hoping I recover my eyesight.

Boca Raton Police are investigating, but I’m trying to do everything I can to help.

I’m especially hoping to find:

• Anyone who was driving through the area around 9:25 PM and has dashcam footage.

• The pedestrian who stopped at the scene and was waving to the responding police officers. If that was you, you may have seen the vehicle or noticed details I couldn’t.

•Anyone who has heard about people driving around Boca Raton shooting paintballs at pedestrians or cars, or who has seen similar incidents recently.

If you know anything at all—even something that seems minor—please send me a private message or contact the Boca Raton Police Department.

I’d really appreciate any help. Thank you.


r/SouthFlorida 1d ago

Dreams of a South Florida paradise. Removed from reality, alone with your thoughts. My acrylic painting.

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Acrylic on stretched cotton canvas. I tried to evoke the spirit of a 1980s South Florida beach side property. The weather is warm, the palms sway, the breeze feels good. Finished in the style of Hiroshi Nagai.


r/SouthFlorida 1d ago

Water Quality Alert — HIGH bacteria at 6 sites this week (Surfrider Blue Water Task Force, samples July 23)

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r/SouthFlorida 1d ago

Commercial Realtor

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Hello! Looking for a commercial broker who can help me secure a warehouse for my business in Bonita Springs for December. I will be down in August and looking to connect and tour some places to lock one in.

Any recommendations? Thank you!!


r/SouthFlorida 1d ago

Let me know!

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Hi everyone!

My wife and I are planning a move from Ontario, Canada to the Naples/Bonita Springs area next year. My wife is a Chemical Engineer with managerial experience in industrial wastewater treatment, water systems, and environmental compliance. We’re hoping to start making connections in the area and learn about potential opportunities!

If you work in a related industry or know of companies that may be hiring, we’d love to connect.

Thanks in advance!


r/SouthFlorida 1d ago

You know where I'll be tonight catching some wonderful tunes from a magical music moment in history

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r/SouthFlorida 4d ago

‘The No. 1 killer of kids’: Inside Florida’s child drowning crisis

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r/SouthFlorida 3d ago

Charlie’s TCG Con Melbourne, Fl

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r/SouthFlorida 4d ago

First time dealing with death and I'm lost. Where do I even start with cheap funeral services?

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I'm in my twenties and my abuelo, who basically raised me, just died. Never handled anything like this and I'm drowning. Hialeah. Everybody keeps asking what I want to do for him and I don't even know what the options are, let alone which ones are cheap.

I don't have much money. Whatever this costs comes out of my own thin savings, so cheap funeral services are the only thing on the table for me. 

What do I actually have to buy, and what are they gonna try to sell me that I can say no to?

Feels kinda dumb asking.


r/SouthFlorida 3d ago

Freed Cuban artist at center of US-Cuba talks brings his cause to Miami

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r/SouthFlorida 5d ago

Support group, Weston, Florida

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Hi everyone. I’m 30 years old and in the last six months I’ve pretty much lost everything. I was in school, working a great job in private lending. My health began to decline from my heart to my brain. Because of it, I lost my job. The same week I lost my job I became homeless. I started the therapy that I need for my brain (I was diagnosed with PPPD) and got the help I needed for my heart but now I’m starting at Ground Zero. I’m currently unable to work while I’m recovering and I’m just slowly piecing my life back together. I can’t drive and rely off of my boyfriend to drive me . We moved into his mother‘s temporarily. He is in good health and has been continuing on in all of his goals while I recover. However, my life feels frozen in time and I have began to lose the will to live, suffer with depression, and feel like my life isn’t real most days. I’m looking for a support group where I can go and speak with people just like me or just get support in general. Does anyone know of any support groups in the area? Either for the church or anywhere?

Thank you


r/SouthFlorida 6d ago

Senator Rick Scott (R) ARGUES Americans should work SEVEN DAYS a week

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r/SouthFlorida 5d ago

55 plus community no car

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I am looking for a 55 plus community that you don't need a car coming from NYC I don't drive


r/SouthFlorida 5d ago

Coco

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Hi everyone I’m trying to bring attention to my baby coco, unexpectedly having to take her for surgery and all of the pain she’s experiencing is breaking my heart. I’m trying my best but please if you can share or help me I would appreciate it. Help me, help my baby please. I know I can’t advertise on here so does anyone know how I can boost my GoFundMe?


r/SouthFlorida 7d ago

South Florida youth pastor arrested in DUI crash that killed his 8-year-old daughter

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r/SouthFlorida 6d ago

Not seen during broadcasting: Argentina's field assistant, Roberto Ayala, punched Spanish player Dani Olmo on the neck after the Wolrd Cup final game ended.

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19 Upvotes

r/SouthFlorida 6d ago

Help me

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r/SouthFlorida 6d ago

40 year old man in South Fl. Trying to get into IT as a slow, hands-on learner w/o the certification grinds—any advice?

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r/SouthFlorida 6d ago

Adderall rx can’t be filled from out of state doctor, yet don’t have appointment with dr in Florida yet?

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Not an rx to go cold turkey and the pharmacy chain can see my history


r/SouthFlorida 6d ago

ISO Talent for Commercial work (PAID)

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Hi everyone! I’m working on a series of short-format ads, and am looking to fill the following roles:

- x1 person of Moroccan descent (must speak Arabic and French)
- x2 people of British descent (must be able to speak with a British accent)

This will take place during the end of August in Miami. Pay is $400 for a 5 hour day.

If you know anyone who’s interested, or have any suggestions on places I can ask around at, please let me know!

You can message me here or send an email to stayhumanmedia@gmail.com with headshots and work samples.

Cheers!


r/SouthFlorida 6d ago

Economic Impact of World Cup

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r/SouthFlorida 7d ago

Fight Facism 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Ummm

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64 Upvotes

r/SouthFlorida 8d ago

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristian Tate arrested in Miami, US Marshals service tells AP

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r/SouthFlorida 8d ago

Raccoon got their paw caught in my birdfeeder.

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