Coral Springs Top Stories
By JEFF YASTINE
February 12, 2026
POMPANO BEACH - A motorist who deputies say drove the wrong way on Dixie Highway with his headlights turned off was arrested on multiple DUI-related charges early Sunday morning.Ariel Sarabia Mendez, 23 and a resident of Deerfield Beach, was taken into custody at approximately 3 a.m., according to ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurants is expanding Valentine’s Day into a four-day celebration this week, offering food and drink specials from Thursday through Sunday at locations near Coral Springs.The promotion features an $8 SangriaRita, a layered combination of red ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs officials recently recognized six city volunteers who have made significant contributions to local youth, environmental, sports, nonprofit and arts programs, officials announced on Thursday. They were honored last weekend at a city hall ceremony with the Coral ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs Police intercepted a high-tech auto theft operation early Saturday morning, recovering two stolen vehicles and apprehending a suspect following a high-speed chase and a foot pursuit.The investigation began around 3:30 a.m. on Feb. 7, after a local resident alerted ...
COCONUT CREEKK, FL — A Florida Fantasy 5 lottery player recently purchased a winning ticket for a prize that’s more than $54,000 at a Coconut Creek Publix. The winning numbers were drawn on Tuesday evening, according to Florida Lottery public records. However, the prize remains unclaimed. The ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Nearly 500 women gathered last month for the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Lion of Judah Luncheon, a sold-out event centered on conversation, connection, and shared purpose, according to a press release.The luncheon on Jan. 14 carried the theme “Strength in ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — When 12-year-old Yair Keydar, who attends a synagogue in West Boca Raton, stepped onto Netflix's Star Search stage two weeks ago, he carried more than nerves and a microphone. He brought years of training, a lifelong love of music and a dream that has been forming since before ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs skater made his debut on Tuesday at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan in record-setting fashion.Andrew Torgashev, 24, delivered a personal best in the men’s singles short program, earning a score of 88.94 and finishing eighth overall in his first Olympic ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A 50-year-old Coral Springs man employed by the Broward County School District as a behavior technician is the fourth district employee accused of running unauthorized basketball tournaments in school gyms.Shaune Cannon is charged with organized scheme to defraud and grand theft ...
POMPANO BEACH — A late-night collision on Federal Highway claimed the life of a young man Sunday night after his motorcycle struck a pickup truck exiting a local business.The crash occurred just before 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 8th. Investigators say that Steven Evanosky, 24, of Deerfield Beach, was ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in solving a nearly 50-year-old murder case after recently identifying the woman found in a West Boca Raton wooded area, officials announced on Tuesday. On Dec. 2, the sheriff’s office cold-case detectives ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s Santo’s Modern American Buffet and Sushi recently closed permanently.The Google and Yelp listings for the local buffet eatery located in the Village Shoppes at Coconut Creek at 4690 N. State Road 7, Suite 106, both indicate the location is closed. The chain has ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Walk at University in Coral Springs announced a new live music series starting this weekend and running on select Sundays. Sunday Sessions kicks off from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15 with Dr. K & the Co-Pays, a five-piece classic rock band that plays rock and Motown ...
CORAL SPRINGS – What started as a simple desire to feed their children better bread is rising into a full-scale culinary destination. Raiz Bakery, the sourdough sensation that built a cult following at the Southwest Ranches Farmers Market, has officially announced it is expanding into a permanent ...
POMPANO BEACH – Nearly eight years after closing its doors on Atlantic Boulevard, Golden Corral is actively scouting for a comeback in Pompano Beach. Dan Doulen, the chain’s Senior Director of Franchise Business Development, confirmed that the city is a primary target in the brand's 2026 Florida ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Tarrazu Coffee Co. is marking its second anniversary this month after two years of becoming a familiar gathering place for nearby residents, students, and regulars along Coconut Creek Parkway.To thank customers, the café will offer $1 drip coffee on Monday, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 ...
POMPANO BEACH — A month-long narcotics investigation at a Pompano Beach residence lead to the arrest of a 34-year-old man last Thursday, following a BSO SWAT team raid. Reshaud A. Bowens, of Fort Lauderdale, was booked into the Broward County Main Jail early Friday morning on multiple felony drug ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Boca Raton has never lacked pizza. What it has lacked is the set of conditions required for serious specialization.For years, the city’s pizza landscape has been dominated by broadly Italian menus, delivery-friendly formats, and concepts designed to survive on volume rather than ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Frustrated by a $6,000 price tag for a specialized communication device, a local technology entrepreneur has taken matters into his own hands, coding a new artificial intelligence-powered app to help his nonverbal daughter find her voice.Edward Canale, a 20-year IT veteran and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A top administrator at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which serves parts of Coral Springs, was recognized on Friday as Broward County’s assistant principal of the year. School officials recognized Anna Koltunova, who has served in that role at the school since 2020, as ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs Commissioner Joshua Simmons on Monday officially launched his campaign for mayor, pitting him against his commission colleague and incumbent Mayor Scott Brook. “I’m running for mayor because Coral Springs needs a forward-thinking, people-centered vision for the ...
WEST BOCA RATON — The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center announced on Friday that it still has a few openings for its program that helps young adults with special needs. Participants do not need to be Jewish. Anyone can apply for Project L.I.F.E., which helps special needs young adults ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A West Boca Raton man was recently arrested after allegedly threatening his wife with a gun and attempting to set her on fire during a domestic dispute, according to a sheriff’s report.The incident occurred the afternoon of Feb. 4, when the wife of 35-year-old Carlton David ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A new city map shows that Coconut Creek has 1,317 acres of parks, preserves, and greenways, covering about 2.06 square miles — or 17.6% of the city’s total land area.The map, released by the city last week, offers a citywide view of greenspace, combining municipal parks, Broward ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs officials are set to take a closer look Monday at a proposal that could make it easier for small businesses to open — and grow — in more parts of the city.The city’s Planning and Zoning Board will review a package of zoning changes that would loosen long-standing ...
ORAL SPRINGS, FL — The City of Coral Springs is launching a new series of informal community meetings designed to bring residents face-to-face with city leaders outside of City Hall.The program, called Meet Your Municipal Team, will feature family-friendly gatherings held at local parks throughout ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The redevelopment of the former Office Depot global headquarters into a mixed-use office and residential campus in Boca Raton hit a key leasing milestone this week as concierge healthcare company MDVIP committed to moving its headquarters to the site.MDVIP signed a long-term lease ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — For Coconut Creek residents who may be looking for kitchen items, toys, books and clothes, they may be able to find them at an upcoming community yard sale.The city of Coconut Creek will hold a Spring Yard Sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 28, at the Butterfly Lot, ...
BOCA RATON, FL - An 18-year-old Boca Raton tennis coach was arrested Friday after investigators said they had enough evidence to charge him in a sexual battery case involving a minor.According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, detectives began investigating allegations against Cemal Kaya ...
POMPANO BEACH - In a brief digital "open house" video shared on Facebook, entrepreneurs Yana Yanovska and Alex Yanovsky recently offered a glimpse at the progress of their Jellyfish Museum, steadily taking shape at 199 South Ocean Boulevard. The video makes it clear there's more interior finishing ...