Boynton Beach, Florida, the “Gateway to the Gulf Stream,” is a 16.25-square-mile coastal city located in Palm Beach County. Boynton Beach's name honors Major Nathan S. Boynton, a Civil War hero, who founded the city. Major Boynton was so impressed by the area, with its year-round sunshine, sub-tropical climate and pristine beaches, that he built the famous Boynton Beach Hotel to serve as his family's summer residence.

The first settlers in Boynton Beach, FL grew an unlimited assortment of fruits and vegetables in the thriving, fertile climate. The newly built Florida East Coast Railroad carried the produce across the country. Until World War II, Boynton remained a fairly unknown tropical paradise. Soldiers returning home from the war discovered the small town located only 50 miles north of Miami. The once unknown area on Florida's Gold Coast has grown steadily ever since.

There were 62,389 persons living in Boynton Beach, Florida in 2007 (U.S. Census Bureau). There were 26,000 households in Boynton Beach, FL with an average household size of 2.3 people. Families made up 55 percent of the households. The median income of households in Boynton Beach was $44,515.

Boynton Beach, FL is easily accessible by auto via Interstate 95 and the Florida's Turnpike. US Highway 1 runs through downtown Boynton Beach, and State Route A1A, the oceanfront highway, is a scenic alternative roadway. For visitors arriving by air, the Palm Beach International Airport and the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport are each located within 30 minutes of the city.
Boynton Beach's public education needs are served by the School District of Palm Beach County. Local colleges and universities include: Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University in Boca Raton; and Palm Beach Community College and Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach.
The Boynton Beach area is home to three state-of-the-art health care facilities: the Delray Medical Center in Delray Beach, the JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, and Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Boynton Beach.

The Boynton Beach Police Department provides law enforcement services to the city. The Marine Unit of the Boynton Beach Police Department responds to maritime accidents or distress calls and works diligently to prevent narcotics smuggling and illegal immigration from reaching Boynton Beach's coastline.

Boynton Beach, FL, in Palm Beach County is part of the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida. The 15th Judicial Circuit covers all 2500 square miles of Palm Beach County. Courthouses include the Main Judicial Complex in downtown West Palm Beach, the North County Courthouse in Palm Beach Gardens, the South County Courthouse in Delray Beach, the West County Courthouse in Belle Glade, and the Criminal Justice Complex in suburban West Palm Beach.

Court divisions include criminal, civil and family court. Family court covers all domestic matters including divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, domestic violence and visitation. A Unified Family Court approach is used in Florida. This is a fully integrated approach to handling all cases involving children and families. It prevents duplicate hearings while resolving family disputes in a fair and timely manner. Coordination of multiple cases involving one family leads to more informed judicial decision making and decreases the potential for conflicting court orders.