Coconut Creek News
By LEON FOOKSMAN
February 17, 2025
TAMARAC, FL – The man at the center of a statewide Amber Alert out of Tamarac on Sunday is now facing charges for the killing of three people, including his daughter’s mother and grandfather.Nathan Gingles, 43, who was violating a court order prohibiting contact with his daughter and her mother, ...
TAMARAC, FL – The mother of a four-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert on Sunday morning was found dead in Tamarac, and her father has been arrested.According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, Mary Gingles, 34, was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound inside a home on Plum Bay ...
TAMARAC, FL — An Amber Alert issued earlier on Sunday for 4-year-old Seraphina Gingles has been resolved, Broward Sheriff's Office said. Both Seraphina and 43-year-old Nathan Gingles have been located. Shortly before 11 a.m., Broward Sheriff's Office V.I.P.E.R. (Violence Intervention Proactive ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s elected leaders supported last week creating a special district in MainStreet at Coconut to help cover the cost of some of the proposed public projects within the massive new development. Last year, the city commission raised the property tax rate, in part, to ...
TAMARAC, FL — Authorities issued a statewide Amber Alert on Sunday for 4-year-old Seraphina Gingles, who was taken from a Tamarac residence following a fatal shooting.At 6:02 a.m. on Sunday, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting in the 5700 block of Plum Bay Parkway, where they ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A minor accident last year involving a Coconut Creek police officer hitting a car stopped in front of him has resulted in a lawsuit that could cost the city more than $100,000. At around 5:40 p.m. on Jan. 22, 2024, Coconut Creek police Officer Jefferson Rodriguez was on West ...
WEST BOCA, FL - If you're seeking a top-tier Italian sandwich in South Florida, head to WhatSub Deli, located inside a Mobil station in West Boca, just up the road from Coconut Creek. Owned by former New Yorker and Westchester County resident Anthony Spadaro, who hails from Rome, Italy, this ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Titan is an 18-month-old German Shepherd — a big goofball who loves nothing more than lying on his back for belly rubs, that is until it’s time to put on his police uniform and go to work. Police Officer Justin Capaldi and K-9 Titan hit the road to patrol for the first time ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Episcopal Church of St. Mary Magdalene and St. Martin in Coral Springs is planning a $2.7 million expansion project to modernize its campus, improve safety, and accommodate its growing congregation and community programs.Reverend Lee Davis said this week that the church at 1400 ...
MARGATE, FL – Local crafters may need to stock up on supplies, as Joann, the fabric and craft retail chain, has announced plans to close its Margate location along with more than half of its stores across the United States.The company stated this week that it will be shutting down "approximately ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Charinus Davis has officially stepped into the role of CEO at Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce, bringing more than 30 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a focus on expanding opportunities for local businesses. She took over the position on Jan.
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently arrested a juvenile at Winston Park Elementary School who was found with a knife, according to a police bulletin. On Feb. 4, school authorities called the police to report a weapon on school property between 8 a.m. and around 1 p.m., the bulletin ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The pavilion at Sabal Pines Park in Coconut Creek is set for renovations as city leaders prepare to vote on a contract of up to $330,000, according to city documents.City commissioners on Thursday are expected to award the contract to Miami-based FSV Construction Company for ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A police pursuit that began in Coral Springs later ended in Fort Lauderdale, where two men were arrested after attempting to evade officers by hiding in a yacht marina.According to police reports, on Jan. 30, officers stopped a silver Mercedes-Benz for driving 75 mph in a 40-mph ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek city leaders are getting ready for a court fight if the Broward County Commission votes to approve the expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill. The city’s five-member commission is expected to vote at its Thursday meeting on a measure to start the state’s conflict ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – For Russell Justin, owning That’s A Wrap restaurant in Coral Springs was not always part of the plan.His path took him from military service to entrepreneurship, shaped by global experiences and a family background in the restaurant industry.Born in Plantation and raised in ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The MainStreet at Coconut Creek developers are seeking approval on Wednesday from the city’s planning and zoning board for another set of townhomes and the development’s much-anticipated parks plan. City leaders have already approved at least five other townhome projects within ...
PARKLAND, FL – A New Jersey man has been arrested for allegedly making a series of hoax emergency calls that triggered unnecessary police responses in Parkland, authorities said.Justin Flavien, 22, of Maywood, allegedly made multiple fraudulent 911 calls in August 2024, falsely reporting violent ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day with an enchanting evening of live music at Promenade at Coconut Creek.On Friday, from 6-8 PM, enjoy a romantic live guitar performance by Juan Carlos Bueno, right next to Ethos Greek Bistro.Promenade at Coconut Creek is an outdoor shopping ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Al Hendrickson Toyota recently reported to police that an employee stole $21,400 from the business, according to a police bulletin. The car dealership at 5201 W. Sample Road told police that the theft happened between Jan. 1 and Jan. 23. The company reported the theft on Jan.
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A 28-year-old man who got off the bus recently on Coconut Creek Parkway was attacked by a stranger who accused the bus rider of following him, according to a police report. At around 5 p.m. on Jan. 28, a Pompano Beach man got off Broward County Transit Bus Number 31 at 4550 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Politics in Coconut Creek can be a rough and tumble affair as Mayor Sandra Welch recently encountered while canvassing and three loose dogs ran at her, causing her to fall, according to police reports. Around 12 p.m. on Feb. 2, Welch was out knocking on doors and handing out ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Three suspected shoplifters who took $2,004 worth of merchandise from Kohl’s in Coconut Creek fled the store - only to return later, where they were identified and arrested, police reports said. On Jan. 15, Norma Denisse Rocamattos, Alessandra Zevallos, and Juan Martinezcamones ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – An overturned 18-wheeler disrupted traffic on the Sawgrass Expressway on Saturday afternoon, forcing police to shut down the northbound lanes at the Atlantic Boulevard exit.The crash occurred shortly after 4 p.m., and no injuries were reported, according to Mike Moser, deputy ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek’s Annual Butterfly Festival will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22, at Sabal Pines Park from 2-8:30 PM. The event will feature live performances, a Business Expo, and various activities for children and adults. Event schedule:Business expo featuring more than 75 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police arrested a 25-year-old Pembroke Pines man last week for having sex with a 17-year-old, according to a police report. On Feb. 1, police arrested Wilson J. Martinez and charged him with sexual battery of a minor older than 12. He pleaded not guilty, court ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police have provided new details regarding the body discovered Thursday afternoon in a canal near Riverside Drive and Sample Road.Police confirmed on Friday morning that the deceased is a 47-year-old male. While the cause of death remains under investigation ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – An Israeli art dealer who closed his shop in Jerusalem due to the Israel-Hamas war will be in Coral Springs this weekend, showcasing and selling a selection of contemporary Judaic art.Yisrael Marchant will exhibit more than 40 pieces at the Chabad Jewish Center (11325 West ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Last month, the Coconut Creek City Commission agreed to hire a law firm to sue Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise over the highway’s expansion -- the second time in recent years the city has turned to outside lawyers in its years-long fight against the projects. From June 2023 to ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, Wings Plus in Coral Springs is gearing up for its busiest day of the year. The family-run restaurant, known for its signature wings and blue cheese, is preparing to serve an astonishing 45,000 wings across its two locations.At the center of the ...