Coconut Creek News
By ZAHRA HUBER
July 10, 2025
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A Coconut Creek man recently chest bumped a senior security guard at his apartment complex during a medical emergency involving a friend.Coconut Creek Fire Rescue responded to 35-year-old Javed Ayube’s apartment building just before 11 p.m. on July 2 for a medical issue ...
POMPANO BEACH, FL – A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Tuesday morning in Pompano Beach, about two miles east of Coconut Creek.According to the Broward County Sheriff, an adult male pedestrian, whose identity has not yet been released, was hit by a vehicle heading southbound near the 600 ...
BOCA RATON, FL – The sounds of classic rock will fill the air at Mizner Park Amphitheater in Boca Raton this Friday as the “Summer in the City” concert series rolls on with a free tribute to Santana and the Steve Miller Band.Gates open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. Admission is free and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Lucky has had a good run as a Coconut Creek police dog, and he’s now moving on to become a family dog after his retirement. The city commission at its Thursday meeting is expected to consider selling the dog for $10 to his handler for the last nine years, Officer Brian ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — For the first time since the Florida Department of Education started grading public schools in 1999, all Coconut Creek schools earned an A or B grade. The state education department on Monday released grades for the 2024-25 school year for schools across the state. State, county ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs is turning 62 — and the city is inviting residents to celebrate its birthday at the very place where its story began: the Museum of Coral Springs History.The event takes place Thursday, July 10, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the museum, at 10250 NW 29th Street in ...
BOCA RATON, FL — It all started with a pre-planned interview with Newsmax about Boca Raton. Soon thereafter, Mayor Scott Singer found himself — and the city he leads — in the national spotlight, touting its quality of life and business climate. But to what end? How does all the attention benefit ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Police in Coconut Creek recently found crack cocaine and a loaded gun during a traffic stop involving a man who turned out to be a convicted felon.Coconut Creek police pulled over Ira Rushing, 46, of Pompano Beach, on June 24 near 4500 Winston Park Boulevard for an obstructed ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek is about to get a major culinary upgrade. From bagels and tacos to frozen custard and Jamaican patties, six new restaurants are preparing to open their doors across the city.1. Jeff’s Bagel RunJeff’s Bagel Run, an Orlando-based hot spot for handcrafted bagels and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — For the second year in a row, Coral Springs Fourth of July fireworks show ended in a kind of dud. There was no grand finale to the show, as is usual with fireworks displays. “Due to the heavy rain, the fireworks show experienced a technical malfunction,” said Paula Rubiano, a ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Lynn University is preparing to raise the curtain on another season of Live at Lynn, the university’s celebrated annual performing arts series. Kicking off this September, the 2025–26 season promises a lineup of student, faculty, and guest performances.Hosted by Lynn’s Conservatory ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The residents of South Creek in Coconut Creek are in line for two major construction projects in the coming years, which could tear up neighborhood roadways twice. But city leaders are trying to avoid that by working with the City of Margate, which provides water and wastewater ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Free family and fitness events are planned across Coconut Creek during July for families and residents of all ages.The city is offering games, fitness classes, outdoor fun, and craft activities at local parks and community centers. All events are part of a month-long series of ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - A 17-year-old was arrested after police said he was involved in a carjacking and armed robbery that cost a 20-year-old man more than $20,000.The crime happened late on the night of June 24, sometime between 11:15 and 11:45 p.m., according to Coconut Creek police.The victim told ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs has seen nearly a 260% increase in smoke and vape shops across the city since 2020, prompting concern from at least one city commissioner. Coral Springs was home to seven such businesses before 2020.Since the pandemic, another 18 smoke and vape shops have sought a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Move over, big cities — Coral Springs is becoming a national ice cream destination.Two local favorites -- Let’s Chill Homemade Ice Cream and The Magic Cow -- have been named to Yelp’s Top 100 Ice Cream Shops in the U.S. for 2025, drawing national praise and putting Sample Road ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police are investigating a burglary at a Wynmoor condo unit in which the resident lost an estimated $102,000, according to a police bulletin. The 88-year-old victim reported the theft to police around 1:30 p.m. on June 26. She told police that the thief or thieves ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A birthday disagreement in Coral Springs nearly turned violent when a Miramar woman allegedly tried to run over the father of her child during a heated argument over party expenses, according to an arrest report.Latoya Melton, 34, became enraged after the man objected to her ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Eleven citations were issued last weekend as the Boca Raton Police Department conducted a recent enforcement and education initiative targeting illegal and unsafe electric bike use.Sgt. Robert Coronado, who spoke in a social media video, said the operation was launched in response ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Police recently recovered a blue 2025 Land Rover Range Rover worth $160,000 stolen from Palm Beach County in Coconut Creek’s Banyan Bay Apartments. At about 11:45 a.m. on June 27, the Lake Clarke Shores Police Department contacted Coconut Creek police about the stolen vehicle ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer is getting his moment in the national conservative media spotlight, recently appearing on some of the country’s most prominent right-leaning news outlets. Singer has been touting Boca Raton as a haven for New Yorkers who may fear policies proposed by ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Cities in South Florida, including Coconut Creek, are bracing for a soggy Fourth of July weekend, with a mix of thunderstorms, steamy heat, and the possibility of a developing tropical system all in the forecast.Whether you're traveling, hosting a barbecue, or planning to watch ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Promenade at Coconut Creek has named Nick Barrett as its new general manager, bringing in a veteran of the retail and commercial real estate industry with more than 20 years of experience.Barrett will oversee all management, maintenance, and financial operations at the shopping ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs elementary school physical education teacher — who called himself the “pervert teacher” — was arrested for sharing child porn to other users on a social media platform, police announced on Wednesday. Craig Rogers, 60, was employed by Broward County Public Schools ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Every Monday morning, a group of Wynmoor residents fills the backroom of Tarrazu Coffee in Coconut Creek with conversation, coffee cups, and community spirit. They call themselves Monday Morning Coffee — and now they’re rallying to collect school supplies for children attending ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A slice of pizza can go a long way – especially when it’s bringing families and first responders together.This Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m., Coconut Creek’s “Slice of Safety” will be held at Amici's Pizzeria Café in West Creek Plaza, offering children a free slice of cheese pizza ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A long-standing expense for Coconut Creek businesses is finally being phased out. Beginning October 1, Florida will no longer collect sales tax on commercial lease payments—a move that local business leaders say will provide real financial relief.The repeal of the Business Rent ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Joan “Joni” Skeegan was known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family. On Friday afternoon, her life was tragically cut short when she was struck by a vehicle in a Coral Springs shopping plaza.Coral Springs police on Tuesday identified the 74-year-old ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — While the legal wrangling continues between Coconut Creek, Broward County, and Waste Management over the lateral expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill, the company has started the process for it to pile debris higher. Waste Management (WM) recently submitted an application for ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A major lighting upgrade is coming to Lyons Road in Coconut Creek, where crews plan to install pedestrian-scale lighting from Atlantic Boulevard to the Sawgrass Expressway.The project will bring new sidewalk-level lighting to the west side of the corridor, improving visibility ...