Coconut Creek Top Stories
By LUIS F. PEREZ
October 28, 2024
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The city of Coconut Creek will host a free family movie night on Friday, Nov. 22, at Lakeside Park. The featured film is “Inside Out 2,” a story that takes audiences back into the mind of Riley, who is now a teenager. The film explores how Riley’s emotions—Joy, Sadness, Anger, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - For more than four decades, the Matheric family’s window repair business has served Coconut Creek, Coral Springs and surrounding communities with quality craftsmanship and a personal touch. Originally founded by Walter Matheric's father in 1978, the business has become a trusted ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek leaders awarded a contract this week for improvements to two small parks on the city's south end — Sunshine Drive Park and Donaldson Park. The two parks are about half a mile apart. So, the city awarded the project to one vendor to work on both of them. For ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs city commissioners have scheduled a special meeting next week to select the next city manager as they praised Frank Babinec, who is retiring from the post. In his latest job performance, Babinec received the highest possible rating, which the commission approved at ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Broward County Commission this week set the date for a public hearing on the request to expand the Monarch Hill Landfill, despite vehement opposition from Coconut Creek. City Commissioner Joshua Rydell asked the county’s elected leaders to wait three months so that the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek and Coral Springs offer a variety of quick-service restaurants that focus on healthy eating. This includes regional and national chains and unique local spots serving fresh, nutritious meals. Whether you’re in the mood for a poke bowl, hearty salad, or a quick ...
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. — The city of Coconut Creek will hold its Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Sabal Pines Park from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include live performances, food, and activities for all ages.The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show will take place at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Last weekend, Coconut Creek officers used a new device for the first time called the BolaWrap to safely take a suicidal man into custody. The man had been running into traffic near the Florida Turnpike overpass, close to Tradewinds Park, when officers deployed the device, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – An 88-year-old Coral Springs man was killed last week in a single-car crash in North Lauderdale.Joinvil Rodriguez died as a result of the crash on Oct. 16 near the 1200 block of Rock Island Road, Broward Sheriff’s Office said in a news release this week. The preliminary ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 23-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday when she fell out of a car on Sawgrass Expressway in the area near University Drive in Coral Springs, police said Wednesday.The woman, whose identity was not released, was a passenger in the car.Police said they are not looking to bring ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - The dangers of drugs affecting kids, particularly marijuana edibles and fentanyl, will take center stage at a free community event next Tuesday at Monarch High School in Coconut Creek."Drug Awareness and Dangers – A Community Conversation," hosted by Broward County Public ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Broward County Public Schools have updated the 2024-25 school calendar following closures caused by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Instead of an employee planning day, Jan. 6 will now be a regular school day, school officials announced in a press release.The first ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Banks Road between West Atlantic Boulevard and Coconut Creek Parkway was temporarily closed on Tuesday in Coconut Creek after a traffic crash knocked down a utility pole, police said. No injuries were reported.The crash prompted police to block the road for cleanup and repair ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police said Tuesday they were investigating the death involving a woman at Sawgrass Expressway and University Drive. Police provided the information as the department posted on social media that all northbound lanes on the Sawgrass Expressway at Coral Ridge Drive ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A Coral Springs man was arrested in connection with last week’s fatal hit-and-run in Pompano Beach.Willian Beltran Velasquez, 31, was driving a Nissan Rogue at around 4:15 a.m. on Oct. 13 when he hit a man and drove off, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. The ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - For Coconut Creek's youth as well as young at heart who are looking to get their Halloween spooky fix, there are plenty of scary options locally. Some are free or low-cost and intended for children. Others come with a higher ticket price, VIP experiences and are enough to spook ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek voters started going to the polls on Monday — the first day of early voting — to cast their ballots for this fall’s election. They can either drop off their mail-in ballot or cast their votes in-person at the North Regional Library at 1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard ...
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. — A woman's car was burglarized last week in the Coco Bay neighborhood, and three juveniles were later arrested, according to a Coconut Creek local police bulletin.A woman reported the burglary on Oct. 10. Her car was parked on the 4100 block of NW 62nd Drive when the crime ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - The Coconut Creek City Commission is set to recognize police Officer Terra Johnson at its Thursday meeting for finding a suicidal man before he could hurt himself. On Sept. 17, Johnson responded to a request that came in from the Boca Raton Police Department after they tracked ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek police arrested a man after he allegedly stole a car from homeowners who once hired him to work on their house, police said. Police arrested Robert Hauselt, 39, of Coconut Creek, early Thursday and charged him with grand theft auto, burglary, and driving on a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - As South Florida's stone crab season kicks off in 2024, Coconut Creek seafood lovers face high prices and limited availability due to rising costs, environmental challenges, and hurricane-related supply chain disruptions. Stone crabs are sustainably harvested by removing their ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - A dispute over a missing State Farm check escalated into violence in Coconut Creek.On Oct. 8, Antonio Evans, 32, walked into a family member's room to confront her about the missing check, according to a police report. After she denied having it, he left the room, grabbed a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - The Coconut Creek Recreation Complex playground is in line to be replaced with a new nature-themed design that’ll be accessible to all children, including those with disabilities.City commissioners are expected to award the contract to begin work at its upcoming Oct. 24 ...
MARGATE, FL - This week, I’m spotlighting a few standout dishes and deals that are too good to miss in Margate and Coral Springs. From an all-you-can-eat sushi deal to Cuban classics and Vietnamese favorites, here’s what’s been catching my attention lately.Pho Gia Vi (Margate): 1799 State Road 7Pho ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - The Florida Department of Transportation plans to start work on resurfacing Hillsboro Boulevard through Coconut Creek starting next month. The road construction on Hillsboro, from State Road 7 to Powerline Road, is estimated to take about a year, and it’s expected to be ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek police are investigating after mailboxes were broken into at the Banyan Bay Apartments on West Atlantic Boulevard.The theft was reported to police at 4:51 a.m. on Oct. 6. A police bulletin said that about $1,000 worth of items were stolen from the mailboxes. Police ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek police are investigating a drowning that occurred last week in Wynmoor, according to a police bulletin. The call came in at 1:35 p.m. on Oct. 9 about the death of a white male at the Wynmoor pool located on the 1300 block of Avenue of the Stars. Police are ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - As Coconut Creek plans its Veteran’s Day commemorations, work on upgrading the city’s park that honors those who fought for this country has been making strides with new plaques and banners.Six new bronze plaques have already been added along a walkway in Veterans Park at 3550 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek offers a variety of dining experiences, from casual eateries to upscale restaurants. From authentic Italian flavors to Mexican cuisine, the dining landscape has something for every palate. With many standout eateries, we’ve curated this best-of list based on ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - The Broward County Commission is expected to set Nov. 12 as the date for a public hearing on the request to expand the Monarch Hill Landfill, which is adjacent to Coconut Creek. The landfill’s owner, formerly known as Waste Management and now called WM, wants to expand the ...