Coconut Creek Top Stories
By MISSY DIAZ
February 11, 2026
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A 50-year-old Coral Springs man employed by the Broward County School District as a behavior technician is the fourth district employee accused of running unauthorized basketball tournaments in school gyms.Shaune Cannon is charged with organized scheme to defraud and grand theft ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs skater made his debut on Tuesday at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan in record-setting fashion.Andrew Torgashev, 24, delivered a personal best in the men’s singles short program, earning a score of 88.94 and finishing eighth overall in his first Olympic ...
POMPANO BEACH — Along the tangled mangrove shoreline of Exchange Park, a recent nautical “visitor” has become the talk of boaters on the Intracoastal Waterway - and in the chambers of Pompano's city commission.A derelict, single-masted sailboat sits grounded on the sandy shallows, a partially ...
COCONUT CREEKK, FL — A Florida Fantasy 5 lottery player recently purchased a winning ticket for a prize that’s more than $54,000 at a Coconut Creek Publix. The winning numbers were drawn on Tuesday evening, according to Florida Lottery public records. However, the prize remains unclaimed. The ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Walk at University in Coral Springs announced a new live music series starting this weekend and running on select Sundays. Sunday Sessions kicks off from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15 with Dr. K & the Co-Pays, a five-piece classic rock band that plays rock and Motown ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Raiz Sourdough Bakery, the farm-to-table artisan brand known for its fermented loaves and "no seed oil" philosophy, is expanding its footprint with a new location at 1955 University Drive in Coral Springs.While the bakery has not indicated an opening date, it has posted “coming ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in solving a nearly 50-year-old murder case after recently identifying the woman found in a West Boca Raton wooded area, officials announced on Tuesday. On Dec. 2, the sheriff’s office cold-case detectives ...
POMPANO BEACH — A late-night collision on Federal Highway claimed the life of a young man Sunday night after his motorcycle struck a pickup truck exiting a local business.The crash occurred just before 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 8th. Investigators say that Steven Evanosky, 24, of Deerfield Beach, was ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – The Women’s Club of Coconut Creek is stepping in to eliminate $503.50 in outstanding student lunch debt across eight public schools in the city, a move members hope will relieve burdens on students, families and schools before balances grow larger.The total represents unpaid ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s Santo’s Modern American Buffet and Sushi recently closed permanently.The Google and Yelp listings for the local buffet eatery located in the Village Shoppes at Coconut Creek at 4690 N. State Road 7, Suite 106, both indicate the location is closed. The chain has ...
POMPANO BEACH – Nearly eight years after closing its doors on Atlantic Boulevard, Golden Corral is actively scouting for a comeback in Pompano Beach. Dan Doulen, the chain’s Senior Director of Franchise Business Development, confirmed that the city is a primary target in the brand's 2026 Florida ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs Commissioner Joshua Simmons on Monday officially launched his campaign for mayor, pitting him against his commission colleague and incumbent Mayor Scott Brook. “I’m running for mayor because Coral Springs needs a forward-thinking, people-centered vision for the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Florida Atlantic University recently announced that it had secured $4 million in federal funding to support three programs focused on defense readiness, semiconductor workforce development and neurological disease research.The largest award is $2 million from the U.S. Department of ...
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 ...