Coconut Creek News
By LUIS F. PEREZ
April 11, 2025
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A black Infinity with the driver’s side window partially rolled down was the only car on the road when a Coconut Creek police officer drove up behind and then next to it, the smell of marijuana wafting from the vehicle. It was about 3:30 p.m. on April 3 when the police officer ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — After a months-long investigation that stemmed from a tip that came from a message app company, police recently arrested a 25-year-old Coconut Creek man and charged him with possession of child pornography.Coconut Creek police arrested Casey Allen Curinton on April 1 after he ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — On deck for the Coconut Creek City Commission is a $1 million project to refurbish a sidewalk on the north side of Hillsboro Boulevard. The city’s elected leaders are scheduled to consider awarding the contract for the work to FG Construction LLC of Tamarac at a Thursday ...
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL — A man from Coral Springs died Sunday night after a crash in Deerfield Beach near Sawgrass Expressway, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the crash happened around 10:51 p.m. on April 6 at SW 10th Street and Waterways Boulevard. BSO said Erick Mardirossian, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — City leaders are scheduled to consider three major MainStreet at Coconut Creek items at a Thursday City Commission meeting, as the developers close in on all the needed approvals from city hall. Coconut Creek’s elected leaders are expected to vote on forming a community ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Recently completed renovations have brought significant improvements to the Charles Drew Family Resource Center’s media center at the Dave Thomas Education Center in Coconut Creek. The grand opening at 4690 Coconut Creek Parkway was celebrated on April 2 with a ribbon-cutting ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — City leaders are moving forward with plans to renovate the Coconut Creek Government Center with a $130,000 contract for design and engineering services to be considered at Thursday’s city commission meeting. The commission is expected to vote on awarding the contract to Miller ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek Elementary School could be renamed to Coconut Creek K-8 Academy of Excellence as part of its transformation from an elementary school to a K-8 school. The name-change proposal goes before the Broward Public Schools Board on April 15. If approved, the school will ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — It’s store No. 659 on the Sprouts Farmers Market website, and it now has an official opening date in Coconut Creek. The new store’s grand opening is scheduled for 6:45 a.m. on May 9, said Yvonne Lopez, a city spokesperson. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with city officials and ...
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL - An 81-year-old woman was sexually assaulted last week in Lauderdale Lakes, about 10 miles south of Coconut Creek.John Isom, 50, was arrested by Broward Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU) investigators on Sunday near the 4600 block of West Sunrise Boulevard in ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – In an effort to prevent prescription drug abuse and protect the environment, Coconut Creek is hosting a Drug Take Back event on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city’s Community Center at 1100 Lyons Road.Residents are encouraged to safely dispose of unwanted or ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Rob’s Bageland has long been known for its bagels — after all, it’s in the name. But under new ownership, this west Broward staple is making a bold play for your lunch order with its standout new menu item: the Bageland Burger.Available at the Riverside Square in Coral Springs, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A Miami man thought he could quietly make off with more than $800 worth of cardboard and wooden pallets from a Coconut Creek Publix — but his getaway didn’t last long.Gabino GarciaMartinez, 49, was caught in the act on March 25, loading two massive cardboard bales and a pair of ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A woman was left with severe facial injuries, including a fractured orbital bone, after an alleged kidnapping and brutal assault by her ex-boyfriend in Coconut Creek, according to a police report.The attack happened on March 29 after the woman had dinner in Miami with Donnell ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police have arrested a Boca Raton woman for driving under the influence after she jumped a curb and hit two parked cars near Planet Fitness at the Marketplace at Hillsboro, according to a police report. A witness told police that he saw Andreza Fagundescampos, 48, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL —Coconut Creek and Broward Public Schools officials have agreed to a proposed $1.5 million project to switch the parent and bus loops at Lyons Creek Middle School to address a years-long traffic headache caused by parents dropping off and picking up their children. The City ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Days after a white 2020 GX 460 Lexus was traded in at Al Hendrickson Toyota, it went missing from the dealer’s used car lot.A manager called police at around 2:50 p.m. on March 25, presuming the car was stolen, according to police reports. The car, which was traded in on March ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 13-year-old boy with a record of prior arrests and under supervised release was among four people taken into custody following a string of car burglaries that targeted two Coral Springs neighborhoods over the span of just two days in March.The boy, along with a 17-year-old and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek will hold its 25th Annual Arbor Day Free Tree Giveaway on Saturday, April 26.The event runs from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at City Hall, located at 4800 West Copans Road.Residents will receive free trees while supplies last. The event includes giveaways, entertainment and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The current fervor in Washington, D.C. over cutting back on most anything that may have a tinge of progressive politics has Coconut Creek leaders thinking about how their environmental programs can avoid becoming a target. At a recent budget workshop, City Manager Sheila Rose ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Abbott’s Frozen Custard is coming to Coconut Creek, becoming the national chain’s fifth location in the state. A sign recently went up at 6562 N. State Road 7 in the Coral Creek Shops alerting passersby that the new frozen dessert shop is coming soon. The chain has a total of 47 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As the city’s last large undeveloped parcel of land becomes MainStreet at Coconut Creek, the talk at a recent budget planning meeting turned to redeveloping older properties. City leaders plan on hiring a consultant to help them put together a master redevelopment plan. The plan ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Restaurant row in Promenade at Coconut Creek has been transformed into a visual exhibit known as ‘Pink Paradise’ — a celebration of art, style, and the spirit of Mother’s Day, organizers said. The display – which runs now through May 11 at 4467 Lyons Road – features flowing ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek city leaders continue their fight against the county’s decision to allow the expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill, filing complaints with the state and in Broward County Circuit Court. City Attorney Terril Pyburn told city commissioners at their Thursday meeting ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – With school out, the City of Coconut Creek is gearing up for its Summer Day Camp, designed to keep kids moving and learning all season long. The camp offers a blend of games, field trips, arts and crafts, sports, and special onsite events for kids ages 6 to 13. It will run ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The City of Coconut Creek will host a talent show and karaoke night for adults with special needs on Thursday, April 3rd at the Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road.Participants ages 18 and older can showcase their skills from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The event costs $10 for Coconut ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — After a bruising municipal election cycle in Coconut Creek that saw one of the candidates investigated, the city’s elected leaders on Thursday selected her to serve as mayor for the next year. The five-member city commission at its annual organizing meeting selected the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek residents should prepare for an active 2025 hurricane season, with AccuWeather forecasting 13 to 18 named storms that could threaten South Florida communities.The prediction, released by AccuWeather’s lead hurricane expert Alex DaSilva on Wednesday, warns that ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – At a recent Coconut Creek Commission meeting, 12-year-old Valerie Bookman stood before city leaders and performed two songs: the national anthem and Speechless from Aladdin. The performance was requested by city Commissioner John Brodie.“Last night I had Valerie sing two songs, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — During a budget workshop Tuesday, Coconut Creek city commissioners expressed deep concerns about potential significant increases in water rates, with some warning of two- to-threefold bill increases driven by new environmental regulations.Broward County plans to raise water and ...