Coral Springs Top Stories
By ZAHRA HUBER
April 9, 2026
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A new program is launching at Coral Springs High School, giving students a direct path into high-demand careers in the aerospace and aviation manufacturing industries.The NCATT Aerospace/Aircraft Assembler Innovative Program, open to incoming eighth graders and current ninth ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — City leaders recently started the process to find a design and engineering firm for the planned Coral Springs Sportplex project, which has an estimated budget of up to $100 million. The city issued a request for letters of interest from experienced and qualified firms on March ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Nearly 1 in 5 teenagers in the United States is obese, according to new research from Florida Atlantic University, highlighting growing health concerns for adolescents nationwide.The study, conducted by researchers at the university’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Children will be able to climb into trucks, press horns and get a glimpse of what it’s like to be a police officer or firefighter or drive a big rig as they explore the vehicles that serve the city at a Touch-A-Truck event in Coconut Creek.The event is set to run from 10 a.m. to ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Police are investigating a homicide that occurred in downtown Boca Raton overnight, the city announced Wednesday. At around 1:45 a.m. police found Arman Motiwalla, 37, of Plantation dead next to his vehicle in the parking lot at 350 Camino Gardens Boulevard, police said in a ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 25-year-old Pompano Beach man is facing a string of charges, including a felony, after authorities say he led deputies on a high-speed chase in a Maserati SUV that ended in a crash and a failed getaway attempt in a secondary vehicle.Jordan Jaquan Green was arrested early Saturday ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Jobseekers who are formerly incarcerated, or are facing other barriers to employment such as gaps in work history, or limited resources, will have an opportunity to connect directly with employers at an upcoming “second chance” job fair. The event, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs man accused of orchestrating a six-figure construction fraud scheme turned himself in to authorities last week after a warrant was issued for his arrest.Eric Mills, 47, surrendered at the Broward County Main Jail around 7:46 p.m. on March 30 on a charge of grand ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Since operations began in December in Mizner Park, Boca Raton’s MiCa autonomous shuttle has received high marks from both riders and engineers. As a result of its success, the fully electric, autonomous shuttle extended its service as of April 1, Boca Raton's Public Works and ...
POMPANO BEACH — A $5,000 reward is now being offered for information regarding the fatal shooting of a Pompano Beach man, who was found dead on North Dixie Highway early Sunday morning.Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) investigators previously identified the victim as 40-year-old Rayon Sanchez.
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — In West Boca Raton, the sound of rides and the sight of sliced fruit will fill a park as a watermelon festival takes over for three days this weekend.The South Florida Watermelon Festival will run April 10, 11 and 12, at Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, 12551 Glades ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut City leaders are moving to change a local law to close a loophole targeting so-called “puppy mills” by clarifying the definition of hobby breeders. The city commission is set to consider a new ordinance that will limit a breeder to no more than one litter per adult ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A public Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, as the community continues to mourn her death.Metayer’s family will host the service at 12:30 p.m. on April 17 at Church by the Glades, 400 Lakeview Drive, City of Coral Springs announced ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A car accident involving a Coral Springs police officer last year has resulted in a lawsuit that could cost the city more than $100,000. A lawyer representing Louis Scinta filed a lawsuit on Friday, April 3, accusing the city of negligence, and it claims the city is liable since ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police recently arrested a woman who was speeding on West Sample Road and had 7.35 grams of crack cocaine in her car that stopped in front of Coral Springs High School. They charged Danielle Jordanne Darras, 42, of Fort Lauderdale with cocaine possession with ...
BOCA RATON, FL — From packing supplies to reading in classrooms, members of Junior League of Boca Raton spread out across the community last month for their ninth annual Week of Impact, delivering hands-on support to local children and families.Over six days, volunteers packed more than 14,000 ...
POMPANO BEACH - A 50-year-old man died Sunday night after being pulled from the water near Pompano Beach Boulevard, according to local authorities.In a statement from the city, Pompano Beach Fire Rescue officials said emergency dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a swimmer in distress at ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Coconut Creek city leaders prepare for what property tax reform may bring to the Butterfly Capitol of the World, they’re trying to find a way to keep funding local nonprofits possibly by working with the Community Foundation of Broward County. Community foundation officials ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton–based pickleball standout Sofia Sewing has been named the first player signed by the Palm Beach Royals, a new franchise in Major League Pickleball, according to a news release from the team.Sewing, currently the top-ranked women’s singles player on the APP Tour, is ...
BOCA RATON, FL— The sixth annual Battle of the Bands competition will return to the Mizner Park Amphitheater this summer and organizers are accepting applications for the event, which brings an evening of live music, competition and cash prizes to Boca Raton.The event, scheduled from 7 p.m. to ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Police shut down Mullins Park Sunday night after a large, unsanctioned gathering of teens – organized on social media – created what authorities described as a public safety hazard.The initial call came in just after 8:00 p.m. on April 5, with officers clearing the park, at ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A petition is gaining momentum to preserve the long-standing RC track at Richard D Petrillo Park in Coral Springs, as community members push back against the possibility that the site could be removed amid park-related decisions.The Coral Springs RC Track at the park – at 10050 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A former hostage held in Gaza for more than two years will share his story during an upcoming event at the Chabad Jewish Center in Coral Springs.Bar Kupershtein is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the center, 11325 W. Atlantic Blvd., recounting his experience ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Fire Rescue recently held a special training session that involved a few special guests — five snakes.The training session was for members of the Coconut Creek Community Emergency Response Team to learn about venomous snakes in South Florida, and the Miami-Dade ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton area residents will have an opportunity to learn about the role of coastal restoration in protecting local shorelines during an upcoming installment of a free lecture series at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.The event, part of the center’s EcoWatch lecture series, is ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Forget the grass — this egg hunt happens underwater.Boca Raton’s Spring Egg Dive is set for Sunday, April 12, at Meadows Park Pool, where children will dive in to collect eggs scattered across the bottom of the pool and trade them in for prizes.The event runs from 12 p.m. to 2 ...
POMPANO BEACH — Authorities closed a major stretch of Federal Highway Sunday afternoon after a minivan driver lost control and struck multiple utility poles and traffic equipment at the Federal Highway/SE 7th Street intersection.BSO investigators continue to work the scene of the accident, but the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Two new Indian restaurants have opened weeks apart on the same stretch of road in Coral Springs — both aiming higher than anything the local dining scene has seen before.It’s not the kind of thing you expect here.But it’s happening.Jalsa Indian Modern Kitchen and Harmony Indian ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marty Kiar, the Broward County Property Appraiser, at a meeting last week gave the Coral Springs City Commission a look at the possible impacts on the city due to property tax reform proposals under consideration in Tallahassee. State lawmakers are considering changes to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police made some out-of-the-ordinary stops in the South Creek neighborhood on Thursday, giving drivers a friendly reminder as they got home from work to lock their car doors at night. The effort is part of the police departments Home Safe Home Program, which is ...