Coconut Creek News
By JASON PERLOW
February 9, 2026
BOCA RATON, FL – Boca Raton has never lacked pizza. What it has lacked is the set of conditions required for serious specialization.For years, the city’s pizza landscape has been dominated by broadly Italian menus, delivery-friendly formats, and concepts designed to survive on volume rather than ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A top administrator at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which serves parts of Coral Springs, was recognized on Friday as Broward County’s assistant principal of the year. School officials recognized Anna Koltunova, who has served in that role at the school since 2020, as ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Frustrated by a $6,000 price tag for a specialized communication device, a local technology entrepreneur has taken matters into his own hands, coding a new artificial intelligence-powered app to help his nonverbal daughter find her voice.Edward Canale, a 20-year IT veteran and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Tarrazu Coffee Co. is marking its second anniversary this month after two years of becoming a familiar gathering place for nearby residents, students, and regulars along Coconut Creek Parkway.To thank customers, the café will offer $1 drip coffee on Monday, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A West Boca Raton man was recently arrested after allegedly threatening his wife with a gun and attempting to set her on fire during a domestic dispute, according to a sheriff’s report.The incident occurred the afternoon of Feb. 4, when the wife of 35-year-old Carlton David ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs officials are set to take a closer look Monday at a proposal that could make it easier for small businesses to open — and grow — in more parts of the city.The city’s Planning and Zoning Board will review a package of zoning changes that would loosen long-standing ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A new city map shows that Coconut Creek has 1,317 acres of parks, preserves, and greenways, covering about 2.06 square miles — or 17.6% of the city’s total land area.The map, released by the city last week, offers a citywide view of greenspace, combining municipal parks, Broward ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The redevelopment of the former Office Depot global headquarters into a mixed-use office and residential campus in Boca Raton hit a key leasing milestone this week as concierge healthcare company MDVIP committed to moving its headquarters to the site.MDVIP signed a long-term lease ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - As Valentine’s Day approaches, a father-and-son team at Big Boss Jewelry & Pawn is preparing for one of the year’s busiest gift-buying periods.The Coral Springs store sells engagement rings, wedding bands, diamond studs, and watches, while also offering custom jewelry design ...
BOCA RATON, FL - An 18-year-old Boca Raton tennis coach was arrested Friday after investigators said they had enough evidence to charge him in a sexual battery case involving a minor.According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, detectives began investigating allegations against Cemal Kaya ...
POMPANO BEACH - In a brief digital "open house" video shared on Facebook, entrepreneurs Yana Yanovska and Alex Yanovsky recently offered a glimpse at the progress of their Jellyfish Museum, steadily taking shape at 199 South Ocean Boulevard. The video makes it clear there's more interior finishing ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — On Super Bowl Sunday, the work inside Wings Plus will be loud, fast, and nonstop.Wings will be flying out of the kitchen by the tens of thousands as all 13 fryers run without a break and nearly 40 employees move in a tightly choreographed rhythm. Phones will ring constantly, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — For Coconut Creek residents who may be looking for kitchen items, toys, books and clothes, they may be able to find them at an upcoming community yard sale.The city of Coconut Creek will hold a Spring Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 28, at the Butterfly Lot, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Visitors to The Shops at Boca Center this Saturday can take part in a free, walk-up fragrance experience that lets them create a personalized perfume to take home.A complimentary Custom Fragrance Bar will be set from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Boca Center, 5150 Town Center ...
BOCA RATON, FL— Mo Cookies, a Florida-based cookie startup known for serving warm, doughy desserts, is planning to open a new location in Boca Raton, expanding its footprint in South Florida.The shop will be located at 144 NW 20th St. and will offer cookies along with coffee, ice cream, milkshakes ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Inside the Museum of Coral Springs History, visitors can walk a path through old photos and tools showing how a city began and follow the story of land, homes and people who built a place from open fields as officials hold monthly tours.The museum will next host guided tours ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently arrested a husband and accused him of raping his wife of six years after the couple fought about a 1-year-old child he had with another woman. Police charged Sir P N Fearon, 30, of Coconut Creek with sexual battery, domestic battery by ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Fire hoses spray water, a police dog waits for a signal and a fire engine stands parked as families walk closer to meet the people behind the calls for help.That’ll be the scene when the City of Boca Raton police, firefighters and paramedics will host the 2026 First Responder Expo ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The landscape along Yamato Road is poised for a major shift as developers' plans for a walkable, mixed-use project could radically transform the area around the Boca Raton Tri-Rail station.Link at Boca, an eight-story residential and retail development, is scheduled to break ground ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A 37-year-old Pompano Beach man is accused of impersonating a Bank of America fraud investigator and stealing $40,000 from a woman during a multi-day phone scam, according to Coral Springs police .Juvenson Sudney is charged with grand theft, organized scheme to defraud and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Twenty-three teachers from Boca Raton public schools will be honored next month by the Rotary Club of Boca Raton Sunrise, in partnership with the Golden Bell Education Foundation of the Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.The educators were selected as the 2026 Rotary Teachers of the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek leaders recently moved to hire the city’s own mechanic to repair fire trucks as needed, a move that’ll cost about $345,000 but will allow equipment and firefighters to stay on active duty longer. Coconut Creek Deputy Fire Chief Michael Rodriguez told the city ...
POMPANO BEACH — City officials say a preliminary investigation indicated a lithium battery sparked a fire at a scrap yard off Powerline Road on Monday afternoon, sending thick plumes of smoke across the area and drawing a heavy response from Pompano Beach Fire Rescue.Firefighters were called to the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton, long synonymous with the city’s pink-hued luxury, is seeking to pivot from its hospitality and recreational roots toward a future as a residential hub.At this Thursday's Boca Raton Planning and Zoning Board meeting, the resort is seeking permission for a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police recently found a 21-year-old suspect hiding on the roof of a home after hours of refusing to comply with commands during a SWAT search tied to a robbery and shooting investigation, according to police. Officers with the Coral Springs Police Department and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Ross-anchored retail center in Coral Springs has sold for $19.5 million, according to property records and a sales announcement released Monday.Turtle Run Shoppes, at 6221-6371 West Sample Road, also houses other retailers such as America’s Best, Cycle Gear, My Salon Suite, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A dispute over pickleball noise and governance has moved to court, with two Boca Raton families suing their community association over the conversion of tennis courts they say was done without proper approval and has disrupted nearby homes.Joseph and Ivy Sullivan and Drs. Richard ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Pura Vida Miami has opened a new location in Boca Raton, expanding the health-focused café brand into the Boca Park Place shopping center.The restaurant, which opened on Friday, Jan. 30, announced the opening on social media, inviting residents to visit the new café at 5570 N ...
POMPANO BEACH — A small aircraft suffered a minor mechanical failure during takeoff preparations at Pompano Beach Air Park on Wednesday afternoon, forcing officials to temporarily close one of the runways. No injuries were reported.The plane, bright yellow with red accents, had a large black “3” ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Florida state lawmakers grapple with proposals to slash property taxes, which could severely impact Coconut Creek’s municipal budget, city leaders recently grappled with fallout hitting local nonprofits, even though it’s unclear what may ultimately come out of the state ...