Coral Springs Top Stories
By LUIS F. PEREZ
July 7, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — For the second year in a row, Coral Springs Fourth of July fireworks show ended in a kind of dud. There was no grand finale to the show, as is usual with fireworks displays. “Due to the heavy rain, the fireworks show experienced a technical malfunction,” said Paula Rubiano, a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A recent routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a Boca Raton man after Coral Springs Police discovered a loaded handgun and a large quantity of cannabis in his vehicle.Kevin Demaj, 22, was pulled over just after 9 p.m. on June 27 in the area of West Sample Road and North ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - A 17-year-old was arrested after police said he was involved in a carjacking and armed robbery that cost a 20-year-old man more than $20,000.The crime happened late on the night of June 24, sometime between 11:15 and 11:45 p.m., according to Coconut Creek police.The victim told ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — When a Coral Springs police officer recently stopped a 17-year-old Pompano Beach resident on the 900 block of West Sample Road, he smelled marijuana and noticed a backpack on the backseat floor. A July 1 court filing shows police are now asking a judge to order the seizure of ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police are investigating a burglary at a Wynmoor condo unit in which the resident lost an estimated $102,000, according to a police bulletin. The 88-year-old victim reported the theft to police around 1:30 p.m. on June 26. She told police that the thief or thieves ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton is getting national attention again this week — not just in the headlines of conservative media, but also in the black-and-white grid of The New York Times crossword puzzle.The clue for 63-Across in Thursday’s puzzle? “Home to Florida Atlantic Univ.” The correct answer: ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Move over, big cities — Coral Springs is becoming a national ice cream destination.Two local favorites -- Let’s Chill Homemade Ice Cream and The Magic Cow -- have been named to Yelp’s Top 100 Ice Cream Shops in the U.S. for 2025, drawing national praise and putting Sample Road ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A late-night car break-in spree in a Coral Springs neighborhood ended in an arrest last week — thanks to multiple Ring cameras and quick calls from residents.Just before 2:40 a.m. on June 24, a homeowner on NW 78th Way was alerted by his Ring system to someone approaching his ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Police recently recovered a blue 2025 Land Rover Range Rover worth $160,000 stolen from Palm Beach County in Coconut Creek’s Banyan Bay Apartments. At about 11:45 a.m. on June 27, the Lake Clarke Shores Police Department contacted Coconut Creek police about the stolen vehicle ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A birthday disagreement in Coral Springs nearly turned violent when a Miramar woman allegedly tried to run over the father of her child during a heated argument over party expenses, according to an arrest report.Latoya Melton, 34, became enraged after the man objected to her ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Promenade at Coconut Creek has named Nick Barrett as its new general manager, bringing in a veteran of the retail and commercial real estate industry with more than 20 years of experience.Barrett will oversee all management, maintenance, and financial operations at the shopping ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer is getting his moment in the national conservative media spotlight, recently appearing on some of the country’s most prominent right-leaning news outlets. Singer has been touting Boca Raton as a haven for New Yorkers who may fear policies proposed by ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Lynn Lessell knows what it’s like to hit rock bottom – and come back stronger.Years ago, she was living in New Jersey, juggling shifts at Starbucks during the day and CVS at night, and barely sleeping. “I took care of everyone, but no one was there for me,” she said. “No one ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Cities in South Florida, including Coral Springs, are bracing for a soggy Fourth of July weekend, with a mix of thunderstorms, steamy heat, and the possibility of a developing tropical system all in the forecast.Whether you're traveling, hosting a barbecue, or planning to watch ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs has seen nearly a 260% increase in smoke and vape shops across the city since 2020, prompting concern from at least one city commissioner. Coral Springs was home to seven such businesses before 2020.Since the pandemic, another 18 smoke and vape shops have sought a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Every Monday morning, a group of Wynmoor residents fills the backroom of Tarazzu Coffee in Coconut Creek with conversation, coffee cups, and community spirit. They call themselves Monday Morning Coffee — and now they’re rallying to collect school supplies for children attending ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs elementary school physical education teacher — who called himself the “pervert teacher” — was arrested for sharing child porn to other users on a social media platform, police announced on Wednesday. Craig Rogers, 60, was employed by Broward County Public Schools ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Get ready for a star-spangled night in Coral Springs as the city throws its annual Independence Day bash this Friday, July 4, at Mullins Park.The celebration begins at 5 p.m. with a performance by The Remix Band on the main stage. Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty stilt walkers will be ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — While the legal wrangling continues between Coconut Creek, Broward County, and Waste Management over the lateral expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill, the company has started the process for it to pile debris higher. Waste Management (WM) recently submitted an application for ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Joan “Joni” Skeegan was known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family. On Friday afternoon, her life was tragically cut short when she was struck by a vehicle in a Coral Springs shopping plaza.Coral Springs police on Tuesday identified the 74-year-old ...
BOCA RATON, FL – A Boca Raton man is accused of helping run a motorcycle theft operation that crossed county lines, involved late-night parking garage stakeouts, and ended with police finding stolen bikes, surveillance photos, and chopped ignition wires, according to a police report. Henry ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Starting October 1, 2025, Florida will eliminate its sales tax on commercial lease payments – a policy change that Coral Springs and Coconut Creek business leaders say will relieve a financial burden and simplify operations for thousands of companies across the state.The repeal ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A major lighting upgrade is coming to Lyons Road in Coconut Creek, where crews plan to install pedestrian-scale lighting from Atlantic Boulevard to the Sawgrass Expressway.The project will bring new sidewalk-level lighting to the west side of the corridor, improving visibility ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A pizza chain that started with flour-covered countertops and a backyard oven in Boca Raton is now expanding across South Florida and the nation — and Coral Springs is included. How Ya Dough’n, known for its sourdough crust and creative toppings, was launched by Garett and Gabby ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Florida Atlantic University President John Kelly is stepping down after more than 10 years of service, capping a tenure that saw the once-struggling institution rise to national prominence. His retirement is effective on Monday.Appointed in 2014, Kelly inherited a university with ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – After decades of transforming hair and mentoring stylists from Jamaica to New York to South Florida, Loraine Badaloo has opened the doors to her very own salon, ProHairTextures, in Coral Springs — and she’s on a mission to take her clients “from drab to fab.”Located at 4641 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – After years of serving wings, cold drinks, and laid-back vibes, Hurricane Grill & Wings has closed its doors at 6240 Coral Ridge Drive in Coral Springs.In a message posted on social media, the team announced the decision with “heavy hearts,” calling the closure difficult and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 51-year-old man was arrested earlier this month after threatening his ex-wife with a hammer outside her Coral Springs home during a late-night confrontation, according to a police report.Andrew Orr was taken into custody around 2 a.m. on June 20 and charged with aggravated ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Coconut Creek police assisted in the arrest of a man wanted on charges related to child pornography and sexual activity with animals, according to a department bulletin.The arrest took place on June 20 at the Elliot Cocoplum apartment complex, located at 3740 Cocoplum Circle, ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Florida Atlantic University’s men’s basketball program has reached a historic milestone: Guard Alijah Martin became the first FAU player ever selected in the NBA Draft, going 39th overall to the Toronto Raptors last week.Martin’s selection marks a new era for FAU basketball, which ...