Coconut Creek Top Stories
By MISSY DIAZ
May 23, 2025
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The famed private swingers club Deenie’s Hideaway is officially being razed after decades as a local landmark of sorts. Though the Hillsboro Boulevard property has been closed for years — and morphed into a dilapidated eyesore — permitting issues got in the way of a speedy ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Police are looking for two women who they believe have hit at least two Coconut Creek businesses recently, and stolen thousands of dollars’ worth of baby formula. In the latest incident, the women walked into the Publix at 6570 N. State Road 7 around 12 p.m. on May 17, according ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton’s celebrations honoring the city’s 100th birthday will be in full force over Memorial Day weekend, featuring a sold-out Weezer concert and a dazzling drone show.The bands, Weezer and Fountains of Wayne, will play at the Mizner Park Amphitheater at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Get ready to soak up the sounds of summer during a free concert series in Boca Raton.Boca Raton is turning up the volume with its Summer in the City concert series, kicking off June 29 with a performance by the FAU Summer Concert Band at Mizner Park Amphitheater. Doors open at 4:30 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A tar trailer spill in the area of University Drive on the Sawgrass Expressway in Coral Springs snarled rush-hour traffic Thursday afternoon, but no injuries were reported, according to fire officials.The fire began when a tar trailer detached from a vehicle, overturned, and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A 52-year-old man recently strangled his wife during a fight in her Coconut Creek home, which was witnessed by their teenage daughter, according to a police report. On May 15, around 6:30 AM, Derek Sanderson forcefully grabbed the victim’s wrist, pulled her to the ground, and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A taste of Jamaica is coming to Coconut Creek with the arrival of Juici Patties, a popular island-based restaurant chain known for its patties, soups, and fried chicken.The new eatery is opening at 6572 N State Road 7 in the Coral Creek Shops plaza next to Publix. An opening ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As hurricane season quickly approaches, Florida Power & Light on Wednesday announced plans to upgrade the electric grid in Coconut Creek to help reduce outages and restore power faster after storms.The company said in a press release that it will strengthen four main power ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Even as Coconut Creek city officials continue to fight the future expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill, city residents and business owners will have the opportunity to weigh in on how Broward County handles solid waste and recycling over the next four decades.The Solid Waste ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – In a special meet-the-author event, Coconut Creek resident and author Eugene Arnone will discuss his second novel “Across the Seine” at the North Regional/Broward College Library on Tuesday, May 27.Arnone will share insights into his life and writing journey. Originally from ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — After undergoing three lumpectomies by age 21, Tracy Milgram of Coconut Creek wanted answers about her future risks, so she turned to genetic testing. This was years before actress Angelina Jolie announced to the world that she’d tested positive for the BRCA1 mutation and made ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A new Coconut Creek dining spot is offering flavorful hibachi without the high prices or formal table service.Koto Asian Bistro -- located at 5463 Lyons Road in the plaza with Publix and LA Fitness -- opened earlier this month with a focus on affordable, high-quality Asian ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - A young child found wandering alone outside a Coconut Creek gym earlier this month prompted a police investigation into possible child neglect. A woman dropping off her son at a Planet Fitness, located at 4913 Coconut Creek Parkway, noticed a toddler running unattended in the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek pet parents can take advantage of a Broward County Animal Care Pet Wellness Clinic to held on Friday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic will be held at 3100 NW 19th Terrace in Pompano Beach.The clinic will offer free rabies shots and microchips to pets ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek families with students in Broward County Public Schools will need to apply for free or reduced-price lunches starting in the 2025-2026 school year.For the last two years, all students have received free lunch. This was due to special funding from the federal ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Officers responding to a report of a suspicious person found a Coconut Creek man disoriented and in possession of fentanyl and Xanax without a prescription at his apartment complex on Antigua Terrace.When officers arrived at Wynmoor Village on May 8, they saw Randy Schwartz, 49, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Broward County Public Schools officials recently recognized one graduating senior at Coconut Creek’s Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School for not missing a day of school — ever. Jayden Celestin is one of six students whom Broward school officials honored for not ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – More than 20 local business owners gathered this week at 360F Specialty Coffee Roasters in Coral Springs for the first Advertiser Appreciation Meetup hosted by TAPinto Coral Springs and Coconut Creek -- an event designed to thank advertisers, encourage networking, and support ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek police say a Boca Raton woman assaulted her girlfriend during an argument in the bedroom over a lack of affection.The dispute between Victoria Danchak, 31, and her girlfriend of nearly three years started after the couple returned from a birthday celebration on May ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek continues its fight against the expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill — even though Broward County approved it months ago. Mayor Jackie Railey recently sent a letter to Broward County Vice Mayor Mark Bogen asking the county to consider buying the approximately 24 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Two house cleaners from Coral Springs are accused of stealing jewelry, cash, and other items while working in area homes, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said on Wednesday.Detectives arrested Oscar German Munoz, 61, and Martha Cecilia Molano, 57, after a search of their home on May ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek Elementary students are preparing for a flight experience — no passport required.The Broward County Public Schools program, Autism in Flight, celebrates its 10th year of preparing students with autism for air travel with a full mock airport and flight ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - A 16-year-old student was arrested after pepper spraying an 18-year-old classmate during a fight at the Dave Thomas Education Center in Coconut Creek.The younger student used a 0.5-ounce pepper spray keychain to spray the older student directly in the eyes on April 29 at 4690 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Schools in Coconut Creek and across Broward County will soon become the first schools in Florida to offer three distinct methods to rapidly alert first responders in case of an emergency.School officials unveiled new wearable badges last week that, with a push of a button, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Police are investigating after two women stole about $1,225 worth of baby formula from a CVS Pharmacy last week.Two women walked into the store, at 4550 Lyons Road in Coconut Creek, around 9:36 a.m. on May 4, and took several containers of baby formula before ...
TAMARAC, FL – Raising Cane’s is bringing its famous chicken fingers and Cane’s Sauce closer to Coconut Creek.The popular fast-food chain is opening a new location Tuesday at 5600 N. University Drive in Tamarac at the intersection of Commercial Boulevard — a short drive for Coconut Creek residents ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL —Coconut Creek police have arrested a 33-year-old mother for child abuse for “punishing’ her daughter by striking her with a leather dress belt and a black cord.In the early evening of May 2, Vonteria Georkisha Bradley was upset with her daughter for repeatedly sneaking her ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek made its way to the checkered board this past week on a nationally televised game show as the answer for the category of “Food for Thought.” During Wednesday’s edition of Wheel of Fortune, most of the letters for Coconut Creek, Florida appeared on the board before ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Sprout Farmers Market Store #659 — on Lyons Road in Coconut Creek — held its grand opening ceremony on Friday morning. To mark the occasion, the store is offering 20% off to customers all weekend. The market at 1019 Lyons Road offered the first 200 in-store customers a free, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – The Women’s Club of Coconut Creek awarded $13,000 in scholarships this week to three local students during its annual scholarship ceremony, capping off a record-breaking year of fundraising and community support.This year’s recipients are Hailey Quinn and Serena Ruff, who each ...