Coconut Creek News
By LUIS F. PEREZ
November 25, 2024
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Construction crews are making progress on a new development in the southern part of Coconut Creek that will include a grocery store, a drive-through coffee shop, and a self-storage facility.Strada CC Development LLC is building a Sprouts Farmers Market, which will be about ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A 22-year-old woman violently resisted arrest during a domestic disturbance call earlier this month in Coconut Creek, allegedly elbowing and kicking officers as they attempted to take her into custody, a police report. The incident began on Nov. 15 when Coconut Creek officers ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - A motorcyclist involved in a severe crash on Wiles Road in Coconut Creek on Saturday has survived, and was receiving treatment at a local hospital, police said Sunday. The crash between a motorcyclist and a car at 6:59 p.m. in the 5000 block of Wiles Road prompted the temporary ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek police responded to a series of vehicle thefts and break-ins that took place between Nov. 11-14. The incidents involved stolen vehicles, motorcycle thefts, and burglaries of cars in several locations across the city.Here is a breakdown from the police department’s ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Wiles Road was temporarily closed in both directions between Lyons Road and Banks Road in Coconut Creek on Saturday night as police investigated a serious traffic crash between a car and a motorcyclist.The crash occurred at 6:59 PM in the 5000 block of Wiles Road next to Monarch ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Students and parents in Broward County have the chance to shape the 2025-26 school year by providing feedback on three proposed calendar options, which affect key dates such as start and end times, holiday breaks, and semester schedules, officials said. A school district survey ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - The Coconut Creek versus Margate hardwood battle is on, featuring city commissioners, police officers, firefighters, and city staff competing against each other on a basketball court — all for a good cause. Coconut Creek is hosting its inaugural charity basketball game between ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Parkway at Broward College was shut down for a couple of hours on Thursday evening following a crash involving a fire rescue vehicle and a lawn service truck in Pompano Beach.The collision – just east of Coconut Creek near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and NW ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – The Promenade at Coconut Creek will buzz with activity this weekend as it hosts the Arts & Crafts Festival.The free, family-friendly event takes place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4467 Lyons Road.Organized by Howard Alan Events, the festival ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Federal authorities have arrested a Coral Springs man accused of planning to bomb the New York Stock Exchange in an anti-government plot aimed at causing mass destruction. Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 30, was taken into custody on charges of attempting to use an explosive device to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Two workers were evaluated for possible exposure to carbon monoxide on Tuesday evening following an incident at the Promenade at Coconut Creek, police said. Around 5:12 p.m., emergency responders received a 9-1-1 call reporting the smell of gas near the Sleep Number store and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs-Parkland fire officials are urging residents to take precautions with their vehicles as cooler weather approaches after rescuing a kitten trapped in a car engine last week.Firefighters responded to a call about a distressed cat inside the engine compartment of a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A 74-year-old Coconut Creek man lost money in a Facebook scam that has prompted a warning from police.The man told police on Nov. 13 that he was contacted on Facebook by someone using the name "Minyard Cole." Cole claimed the man had won a large sum of money. He was instructed ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek residents will feel a chill in the air over the next few days as the first major cold front of the season sweeps through South Florida on Wednesday night, bringing cooler air and showers to the region. Forecasters said the front will interact with leftover ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Toward the end of a long, and at times contentious, public hearing last week on the proposed expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill next to Coconut Creek, a county commissioner asked about costs if they turned down the expansion. The answer: County residents would end up paying ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - For more than three decades, Evan Kraham has been the mastermind behind one of Coral Springs’ most creative and beloved ice cream shops, Cecilie’s Gourmet Italian Ices, on Wiles Road.At 52, the self-proclaimed “premature curmudgeon” with a love for travel, cooking, and indie ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – This year’s Fall Harvest Festival at Sabal Pines Park drew about 3,500 visitors, matching attendance numbers from previous years, officials said Monday.The family-friendly event on Saturday featured an array of activities, including hayrides, pumpkin decorating, and a petting ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Cinnaholic, the plant-based bakery chain known for its customizable cinnamon rolls, has closed its Coral Springs location at 2560 University Drive.The store, which opened in 2020, was found empty on Monday, with its website indicating a “temporary closure.” Meanwhile, Yelp lists ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek is set to host a Senior Expo on Friday, Dec. 6, from 9:30-12:30 p.m. at the Community Center at 1100 Lyons Road. This free event will provide seniors and their caregivers with access to a wide range of resources, information, programs, and services tailored to the ...
MARGATE, FL - As HCA Florida Northwest Hospital in Margate marks its 40th year, hospital officials are celebrating the anniversary with a community event while looking forward to future expansions and new services. “It's an anniversary that we're very proud of, just to see our continued growth in ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Promenade at Coconut Creek will come alive next weekend with art, handcrafted goods, and live entertainment as it hosts Arts & Crafts Festival. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24 from 10-5 pm, this family-friendly event is free to attend at 4467 Lyons ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek Police Department is stepping up efforts to protect children with a new program offering free child safety seat checks for local families. The initiative aims to address widespread issues with improperly installed car seats, which can put young passengers at risk, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - After nearly two decades of leadership, Cindy Brief, president and CEO of the Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce, is stepping down, the chamber announced Friday.Brief’s retirement marks the end of an era for the nonprofit business organization, as she has ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - For those seeking the best in local sandwiches and hot dogs, these Coconut Creek-area spots are delivering bold flavors, each with its own unique twist. Here are places I’ve visited recently, each offering must-try mouthfuls around our area.- Cheesesteaks at Jesse’s Xtreme ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - After a long wait on what’s been happening at the old Lorenzo’s Pizza building in the Coconut Creek Shopping Plaza, area residents will soon start to see some changes. “The Fifth Third Bank is in at the [development review committee], and the demolition of Lorenzo's is going ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — This week, a customer at Schmear Bagel in Coral Springs approached Tricia Lovett with a smile, calling her the “queen of bagels.” For Lovett, it was a familiar greeting from an old friend, a reminder of the decades she’s spent in the Coral Springs bagel scene. “You’re a real ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - As the Broward County Schools continues its restructuring process, which includes potential changes at Coconut Creek Elementary, district officials have planned another public meeting next week at the school. They’re holding three regional public meetings next week, including ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Police recently assisted the Broward Sheriff’s Office in arresting a suspect in a burglary incident at Northern Tool in Pompano Beach. On Nov. 6, police identified a suspect, Jesus Manuel Regueiro, linked to a recent burglary in Coconut Creek.According to the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek Youth Theater Program will bring the classic Alice in Wonderland Jr. to life with a free performance on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Recreation Complex at 44455 Sol Press Boulevard. The show begins at 1:30 p.m., with doors opening to the public at 1 p.m.This ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A Native American storyteller will give a glimpse into the heritage of the Chinook Tribe on Saturday at Tarrazu Coffee in Coconut Creek.Coconut Creek resident and storyteller Tomikaus Saiya, known as “Yellow Flower,” will share history, traditional storytelling, and drumming at ...