Coconut Creek News
By JEFF YASTINE
November 6, 2025
POMPANO BEACH — The Broward Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a 43-year-old man reported missing from Pompano Beach.Detectives said Bayron Procel was last seen around 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, near the 200 block of Northwest 12th Street.Procel is described as 5 feet, 11 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Neighbors in Coconut Creek’s South Creek community say they are frustrated and concerned about alleged squatters who have refused to leave a rental home, including a man with a past child abuse conviction, according to police and public records.Posts circulating on several ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Area residents can join the Tradewinds Park & Stables naturalist in Coconut Creek to learn how to reduce the amount of trash they create and send less to landfills at an upcoming event called “Reducing Our Waste: Upcycle-It.” The event, which is open to all ages, is ...
BOCA RATON — The Boca Raton City Council is moving ahead with plans to expand and modernize the city’s Public Works and Engineering Complex, approving a design contract worth more than $815,000 during this week's meeting.City officials said the plan calls for demolishing an existing ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Smalls Sliders is coming to Coral Springs, the company announced on Wednesday.A South Florida restaurant group, Stacked Hospitality, signed an agreement to bring the fast-growing cheeseburger slider franchise to Broward County. They are on the hunt for locations in Coral Springs ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 26-year-old woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning at the intersection of Wiles Road and Coral Springs Drive, according to Coral Springs Police.The crash, which took place around 6:26 a.m., involved a Toyota driven by the woman and a Ford F-250 driven ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Dozens of Broward County schools are operating without full-time nurses this year, prompting concern from parents of students with medical conditions who say they were not notified of the change.In a statement, Broward County Public Schools confirmed that 49 of its schools ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A Coconut Creek woman repeatedly hit her boyfriend in the head and face with her fists, a blow-dryer and a tablet, leaving him with a deep gash to his nose that could cause permanent disfigurement, according to a police report. The man called police on to a home on NW 55th Drive ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 15-year-old boy was treated at West Boca Medical Center after he told deputies he was attacked on Halloween by a group of about 20 people near the clubhouse at The Oaks of Boca Raton, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to the hospital ...
POMPANO BEACH — Another person was struck and killed by a Brightline train Monday evening in Pompano Beach, authorities said.According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the area of 300 South Dixie Highway. Deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue crews responded ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Long Island Bagel Café is bringing its New York-style bagels to Coral Springs, co-founder Randy Narod confirmed Tuesday. The popular café, which has 10 locations in New York and recently expanded into Boca Raton, is now adding Coral Springs to its South Florida lineup.The café ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Plans for a proposed surfing complex at North Park were scrapped Monday night after strong neighborhood opposition led the Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District to end consideration of the project.The District’s board voted 3-2 to halt all discussions about the proposed Boca ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Florida Department of Health Palm Beach County on Monday found elevated levels of bacteria at the beach at Spanish River Park in Boca Raton, closing it to swimmers.Health officials found high levels of enterococci bacteria, which are normally found in the intestines of animals and ...
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL — The air inside Dalsimer Atlas Floral & Event Decorators is cool and sweet, touched by the scent of hundreds of roses waiting to be arranged. In the back of the shop, florists move quickly, cutting stems and matching shades, while in another room a team tests lighting rigs ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – City of Coconut Creek is inviting residents and businesses to spread some holiday cheer through exterior light displays as part of its annual holiday light contest.Participants can showcase their festive spirit by decorating their homes or storefronts for a chance to win ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Promenade at Coconut Creek will transform into an outdoor art showcase this month for the 2nd Annual American Craft Endeavors Arts & Craft Festival.The event planned for Nov. 15 – 16 will feature a selection of handmade creations from both local and national artisans, ...
WEST BOCA RATON — Tri-County Animal Rescue says its shelter is at capacity in West Boca Raton, while noting a troubling trend - people are leaving cats and puppies outside their building even when it's closed, in makeshift boxes.Tri-County emphasized that its facility currently has no more ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A pedestrian was rushed to the hospital in critical condition Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in the 3800 block of North University Drive, police said.The crash happened around 4:45 p.m. near NW 40th Street, shutting down all southbound lanes of University Drive ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Siblings Maya and Itay Regev — both kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas terrorists following the October 7, 2023 attack on the Nova Music Festival — will share their story of survival, courage, and faith during an evening program hosted by the Chabad Jewish Center in Coral ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As millions of Americans fear going hungry due to potential delays in SNAP food assistance payments — even after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release funds — Coconut Creek is stepping up its efforts to help local families put meals on the table this ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A Pompano Beach man hit his fiancée with a metal cane during an argument at a bus stop in Coconut Creek, shortly after she tried to return her engagement ring but was met with threats.A witness told police he saw Anthony, 50, hitting the woman several times while the two were ...
BOCA RATON — Boca Raton’s microtransit program, BocaConnect, has seen steady growth since launching in 2024, even as the city begins limited testing of an autonomous vehicle shuttle downtown, officials said this week. Public Works Director Zach Bihr said that rides on BocaConnect nearly doubled on ...
POMPANO BEACH — A developer has filed plans with Pompano Beach land-use planners to redevelop a portion of East Atlantic Boulevard, across the street from the city's planned McNab House & Botanical Gardens project.If approved, the development would demolish an existing row of storefronts at ...
COCONUT CREEK — Broward County Public Schools is warning parents and students in Coconut Creek and across the region about a dangerous TikTok trend that encourages teens to post the date they plan to harm themselves.District officials said the trend, known as “I Picked a Date,” has gained traction ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Sea turtle nesting season officially ended Friday, with Boca Raton conservationists reporting a modest increase in nests compared to last year.According to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton, a total of 1,083 nests were documented along the city’s shoreline in 2025 — up from ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs may dedicate a combined $68,000 from its Public Art Fund for two separate mural projects at the new Cornerstone development at University Drive and Sample Road.The proposals — set for City Commission votes this week — include a $30,000 contribution for two interior ...
FORT LAUDERDALE — A Pompano Beach woman and her partner were arrested after investigators said both of their young children suffered severe, non-accidental injuries while in their care.According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Kourtney Denshel Walton, 37, of Pompano Beach, and Andrew Wilson, 37, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A 41-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after a crash in Coconut Creek, during which officers said she appeared disoriented, laid down inside her car, and told police she needed “a minute,” according to an arrest report.Officers responded to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A new Burlington store is now open in Coconut Creek — and it marked its grand opening with a gift to support local students.The national retailer opened Friday at 4847 Coconut Creek Parkway, in the former Big Lots space that closed last year. The event included a ribbon-cutting ...
BOCA RATON — The torrential storm that drenched Boca Raton on Sunday night was among the most intense rainfall events the city has seen in half a century, Public Works Director Zach Bihr told city officials this week.Speaking at a City Council workshop after the storm ended, Bihr detailed his ...