Coconut Creek News
By ZAHRA HUBER
January 28, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A 37-year-old Coconut Creek man was arrested last Friday in connection with a shooting that left his brother injured, according to police.Officers responded to a residence around 1 p.m. on Jan. 23, where they were told that two adult brothers had been involved in a physical ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Muslim Federation of South Florida on Tuesday responded to the criticism of its annual conference, which is scheduled for this weekend in Coral Springs, a day after city officials said they’re waiting for clarification from the state following a warning issued by the Florida ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs is offering residents a financial incentive to help expand the city’s urban tree canopy through a new Street Tree Program aimed at increasing shade and improving neighborhood aesthetics.Under the program, eligible single-family homeowners can receive up to a $250 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – David Clark still remembers the exact moment music shifted for him.In 1977, when Billy Joel released The Stranger, Clark was 10 years old and already several years into piano lessons. Hearing that album changed how he wanted to play.“I didn’t want to read music,” Clark said. “I ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The mystery surrounding "Project Vernon" was solved Tuesday as quantum computing pioneer D-Wave Quantum Inc. announced on Tuesday that it will relocate its global headquarters and a major R&D facility to Boca Raton.The move follows a deal finalized by city officials earlier ...
BOCA RATON, FL - Boca Raton, home to one of the largest Turkish populations in our region, is entering a new phase in its dining scene. Turkish food has been present in the city for years, but döner kebab, once a secondary item on broad Mediterranean menus, has become the focus, supporting ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Since being appointed to the position a year ago, City Manager Catherine Givens has made the ongoing beautification of Coral Springs a top priority, leading to the creation of the municipality's first-ever “aesthetics Inspectors.”The city recently announced the appointments of ...
POMPANO BEACH — For the city's legions of pickleball players, the frustration of driving to Pompano Community Park or Sgt. Kip Jacoby Park - only to find too many (or too few) players, or courts soaked from a stray rain shower - just might be a thing of the past.The city has become the latest to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – The Women’s Club of Coconut Creek is expanding its investment in local education in 2026, opening applications for its annual student scholarship program while also introducing new educational grant opportunities for K–12 teachers within the city, club officials announced on ...
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL — The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident involving a Boca Raton man that resulted in the death of a woman who was crossing North Federal Highway outside a crosswalk. The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday when Michael Joseph Fazio, 57, was ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a warning to Coral Springs city officials, stating that “local resources” cannot be used to facilitate an upcoming conference organized by a group the state has designated as a terrorist organization.In a statement posted to social ...
POMPANO BEACH — Additional warehouses are in the development pipeline for a vacant parking lot at the northwest corner of NW 33rd Street and NW 27th Avenue adjacent to the former Festival Flea Market property, according to plans submitted to the city’s Planning and Zoning department.The proposal, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A former nurse at a Boca Raton nursing home has filed a whistle-blower lawsuit alleging she was fired after reporting severe neglect of a resident whose condition included untreated wounds and a maggot infestation, according to court records.The plaintiff, Nuella Joseph, a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Nearly a year after losing an election to Coconut Creek Mayor Jackie Railey, her former political opponent is back at it, publicly calling for yet another investigation into the mayor. Last March, Philippa Sklaar lost by a landslide to Railey, who also serves as president of the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – When Gianella Diaz first walked into what is now Sanna Wellness in Coconut Creek, she wasn’t the owner. She was a newly hired health coach, fresh out of college, eager to put her education into practice and learn how people actually navigate health, food, and lifestyle changes ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Sunday that a death discovered during a welfare check at a West Boca Raton home on Friday was the result of a homicide and that the suspect was also found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Deputies were called at 11:51 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs Police said Sunday that a missing runner whose family had been searching for him for weeks after he disappeared during a routine run has been located, and is in good health.In an update posted on social media at 9:30 a.m., police said law enforcement made contact ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - The blacked-out storefront at 7891 West Sample Road in Coral Springs does not signal “restaurant.” It suggests a vape shop or an adult video store, the kind of place most drivers pass without slowing down.Inside, that assumption collapses quickly.Trino, open for about a month, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek High School was one of seven Broward County Public Schools that saw a graduation rate increase of more than three percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. Recently released Florida Department of Education data show that Coconut Creek High’s graduation rate ...
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — A newly-released consultants' report indicated that an expanded Coral Springs Sportsplex could generate as much as $234 million in revenue over the next 20 years, with an economic impact of $20.7 million in spending on hotel stays, restaurants and other visitor-related outlays ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs Police are continuing their search for 32-year-old Thomas Patrick O’Brien, who has been missing for more than a week after leaving his home for a run.According to police, O’Brien was last seen on January 11 around 2 p.m., after leaving his home to go for a run, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church will host its annual Saint Mark Greek Festival next weekend, offering traditional food, music, dancing and activities for all ages.The four-day festival will run from Jan. 29 through Feb. 1, featuring a menu of classic Greek dishes, including ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently arrested a 67-year-old Wynmoor resident and charged him with aggravated assault and battery after he attacked a fellow resident in the community clubhouse. At around 6:10 p.m. on Jan. 16, police answered a call at 1001 Wynmoor Circle, the clubhouse, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police recently arrested a man after he fled the scene of an October Coral Springs crash that killed one person and injured another.About 5:20 a.m. on Oct. 10, Coral Springs police received an automatic crash notification from a Metro PCS mobile phone. Officers ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The death of a popular bartender at La Bamba Mexican and Spanish Restaurant is being felt deeply by her coworkers and family, particularly in Boca Raton, where she grew up and where services will be held this weekend.Zulma Camacho, 51, of Deerfield Beach, died earlier this month in ...
BOCA RATON, FL— A proposal to replace a landmark downtown retail strip with a 12-story hotel is moving forward following a key city board approval, despite growing friction from neighboring residents.The Boca Raton Community Appearance Board this week approved a landscaping review for the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs leaders continue to refine the city's safety protocols regarding electric bicycles and scooters, in the wake of recent accidents involving youths riding them. City commissioners this week threw their support behind a resolution that backs bills in the Florida ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies were investigating the death of person found inside a West Boca Raton residence following a welfare check Friday morning.According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called at 11:51 a.m. on Friday to the 6000 block of Golf Vista ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Residents can now go to a Coconut Creek Publix and complete their vehicle registration renewals faster and closer to home.The Broward County Tax Collector this week launched its first wave of self-service vehicle registration kiosks, allowing residents to complete transactions ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — The construction on an Outback Steakhouse in West Boca Raton is just about finished, and officials have set an opening date. The new location will have its grand opening on March 31, marking the restaurant chain’s latest expansion as it works to refresh its brand and dining ...