Coral Springs Top Stories
By LUIS F. PEREZ
June 10, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs officials are on the hunt for a partner to come in and build a new youth center in the city — at no cost to taxpayers. The city issued a request on June 2 for letters from parties who may have an interest in building the youth center and outlining their ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Jeff Adelman, a longtime resident and lawyer, has officially entered the race for Coral Springs City Commission Seat 4.Commissioner Joshua Simmons, who currently sits in that seat, is term-limited, and cannot run for the seat again. Adelman, 49, said his family moved to the city ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Don’t be alarmed if you hear gunfire-like sounds around Florida Atlantic University’s Boca Raton campus this summer.The Boca Raton Police Department will be conducting active shooter training exercises at Glades Park Towers (GP 92), using simulated ammunition as part of realistic ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The optics of raising a local business tax on Coral Springs businesses last week were just too much, even though the 5% increase amounted to about an $8 increase for most. So, the Coral Springs City Commission decided against moving forward with the increase during its regular ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Crave Poké, a Hawaiian-inspired eatery in Coral Springs, is introducing new specials that include one of Hawaii’s most beloved snacks: Spam musubi.The new lineup features Spam musubi, bubble tea, and a combo deal priced at $9.95.In addition, the shop is offering half off all ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – David Moskowitz’s path to launching Broward Bark, a fast-growing online hub for dog lovers, didn’t begin in a boardroom -- or even a classroom.A lifelong entrepreneur, Moskowitz built a career on hustle, curiosity, and reinvention -- despite never finishing high school.Now ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Parents at Maplewood Elementary in Coral Springs are raising concerns after learning that music will no longer be part of the school’s regular specials rotation next year. In a widely shared social media post, many parents were update that students at 9850 Ramblewood Drive will ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Two Coral Springs police officers ended up in the hospital after a man high on THC gummies violently resisted arrest during a chaotic domestic violence call last month.According to an arrest report, 44-year-old Kelvin Denis had allegedly attacked his wife earlier in the day on ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — José “Joe” Morera sat in the audience at a Coral Springs commission meeting earlier this week as city leaders called his name to receive one of the city’s signature recognitions.Morera, a longtime volunteer and leader in the city, was honored as the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr.
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A man with a prior theft conviction is facing new charges after he allegedly stole more than $1,000 in merchandise from a Kohl’s in Coconut Creek – and planned to flip it for cash, according to a police report. Brandon Lurry-Connors, 28, was arrested on May 27 after loss ...
BOCA RATON – When they first opened in West Palm Beach, Delray and Boca Raton, getting a table at El Camino was close to impossible. Every new location was booked out weeks in advance. Now that the buzz has subsided, it’s much easier to get a table and the food is worth the wait. Airy and lush with ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – After months of heartbreak, surgeries, and sleepless nights, Coral Springs residents Kiara and Matthew Miranda finally found hope for their medically fragile infant daughter at Extended Kids Care -- a new pediatric care center in their own community.Their daughter Sophia, born ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Sanjay Singh of Coral Springs told investors his trucking business was doing well. It was not.A federal judge has sentenced Singh to 23 years in prison for running a $158 million Ponzi scheme through his company, Royal Bengal Logistics, Inc., the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the ...
BOCA RATON – There is a popular Hebrew proverb which states that he who gives in abundance shall receive abundance in return. And healthy, hearty Israeli dining has arrived in Boca Raton and West Boca Raton in abundance.Café Landwer, a chain founded in Tel Aviv in 1919, opened this week at 9858 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A new spot for all things pickled is opening in Coral Springs on Friday.New York Pickles & Company will open its doors at 10261 Sample Road, the shop announced on social media.It’s offering jars of sour, garlic, hot, horseradish, and bread & butter pickles — all made in ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Twenty-four high school seniors from Coral Springs have been chosen to receive the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship for the 2025-2026 school year.The Coral Springs Martin Luther King Jr. Committee gives the award to students who need financial help and who show service, unity, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Three Coral Springs high school graduates have been selected to receive a prestigious National Merit college-sponsored scholarship as part of the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. The scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 — renewable annually for up to four years of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Get ready, Coral Springs — the heat is coming. Dave’s Hot Chicken, the wildly popular fast-casual chain known for its fiery Nashville-style hot chicken, is opening a new location at 2558 N. University Drive in Royal University Plaza.While the opening is still in the planning and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Where does a South Florida Hall of Fame NFL quarterback go when he has a hankering for ice cream? Apparently, Larry’s Ice Cream & Café in Coral Springs. The ice cream shop posted a picture on social media earlier this week of Dan Marino, the former Miami Dolphins legend, in ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A nonprofit founded in the wake of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting has awarded a $25,000 grant to Coconut Creek High School to improve campus safety for the 2025-26 school year.The funding comes from Make Our Schools Safe, established by Lori and Ilan ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Lazy Sunday mornings were made for coffee, leafing through the paper and a little bagel with your schmear. If you prefer a heavier cream cheese to bagel ratio with your breakfast, New York City transplant H&H Bagels at 2200 Glades Road in Boca Raton has you covered. A New York ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – With graduation season upon us, four Broward County public high schools serving Coral Springs students are honoring their highest-achieving seniors who have excelled academically and made their mark through research, leadership, and community involvement.Coral Springs 2025 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — What’s it going to take to bring back the Coral Springs Festival of the Arts? Well, first, a study. That’s what the city commission decided at a recent meeting.“In response to the commission's direction, staff will conduct a feasibility study during fiscal year 2026 to evaluate ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Mama Asian Bistro, a longtime fixture at the Promenade at Coconut Creek, has closed its doors after 15 years in business.The restaurant served its final meals on May 25, after announcing that its lease at 4437 Lyons Road would not be renewed.In a farewell note posted on the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Pedestrians attending city events will soon have a safer stroll following the recent approval by the Coral Springs City Commission to spend up to $100,000 per year on mobile barriers to block vehicle traffic from closed roads.The Community Engagement and Emergency Preparedness ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Boca Raton now has a new source for original, objective and around-the-clock local news with the launch of TAPinto Boca Raton.The newly launched free site is a partnership between veteran journalist Leon Fooksman and software innovator Matt Tabin, founder of 2am.tech, one of the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A dated office building on one of Coral Springs’ busiest corridors could soon get a major facelift -- with help from the city government.City commissioners on Wednesday will consider awarding up to $50,000 in grant funding to the 2801 Professional Building Condominium ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Before Coral Springs police officers enter a dangerous building, a drone might soon go in first.The police department is proposing to buy state-of-the-art indoor tactical drones — known as LEMUR 2 — for $84,996, aiming to boost safety during SWAT operations, hostage situations, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs businesses may soon be paying more in business taxes, as city elected officials consider approving a five percent increase this month. The City Commission is scheduled to review the proposed hike during a first reading on Wednesday.According to a city memo, the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – At least 200 graduating seniors from Coconut Creek High School took part in a heartfelt tradition Friday morning, walking nearly a mile from their campus to Coconut Creek Elementary School in full cap and gown.Escorted by Coconut Creek police officers who stopped traffic along ...