Coral Springs Top Stories
By LEON FOOKSMAN
May 12, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A routine traffic stop turned into a drug arrest in Coral Springs after a driver threw out a container of cocaine disguised as “Krazy Glue,” according to a police report. Dontavius Wimberly, 32, of North Lauderdale, was pulled over just after midnight on April 30 after allegedly ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A man who told police he was drunk after a breakup with girlfriend was arrested in Coral Springs after crashing his Jeep and being found with cocaine, according to a police report.Richard Ceballos, 41, of Pompano Beach, was arrested April 29 after officers found his damaged ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL —Coconut Creek police have arrested a 33-year-old mother for child abuse for “punishing’ her daughter by striking her with a leather dress belt and a black cord.In the early evening of May 2, Vonteria Georkisha Bradley was upset with her daughter for repeatedly sneaking her ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek made its way to the checkered board this past week on a nationally televised game show as the answer for the category of “Food for Thought.” During Wednesday’s edition of Wheel of Fortune, most of the letters for Coconut Creek, Florida appeared on the board before ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs man was arrested after breaking into cars and trying to get away by swimming across a canal -- but was tasered and taken into custody, a police report said. Ross Bernard Stephens, 20, is facing burglary charges after a series of car break-ins on April 26. The ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The School Board of Broward County is expected to consider an agreement with the city of Coral Springs next week to allow the city to refurbish the tennis courts at Forest Glen Middle School. The board is expected to vote on the agreement at its Tuesday meeting. The city has set ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Residents will have a unique opportunity to explore one of Coral Springs’ last remaining natural habitats during a free guided tour of Sandy Ridge Sanctuary on Saturday, May 10, at 9 a.m.Tucked between neighborhoods and apartment complexes, the 38-acre preserve -- located at ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Sprout Farmers Market Store #659 — on Lyons Road in Coconut Creek — held its grand opening ceremony on Friday morning. To mark the occasion, the store is offering 20% off to customers all weekend. The market at 1019 Lyons Road offered the first 200 in-store customers a free, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Student performers from Coral Springs area high schools are receiving top recognition this year, with dozens of nominations for the 23rd Annual Cappies Awards, celebrating excellence in high school theater across South Florida.Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School led the Coral ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL. — Coral Springs police working with law enforcement partners across the country contributed to the arrest in Brooklyn, New York, of a suspect accused of making false active shooter calls to schools in Coral Springs and Uvalde, Texas, police said.At Wednesday’s Coral Springs City ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Lyons Creek Middle School in Coconut Creek was placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after a student claimed to have a weapon in their backpack, according to a message sent to parents by Principal Leena Itty.The school’s administration and law enforcement responded quickly to ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – More than 20 businesses in Coral Springs are offering special deals this week to thank teachers as part of National Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs through Friday.The city of Coral Springs helped organize the effort, encouraging local businesses to recognize educators with ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - For more than 20 years, Coral Springs resident Jeff Adelman has established himself as a leading figure in personal injury law. A Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Adelman said his career has been marked by a commitment to his clients, his community, and the legal ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs man was arrested last week after allegedly setting his family’s home on fire using gasoline and a lighter, a police report said. Jacqulin Oneuil, 29, was taken into custody on May 1 and charged with first-degree arson of an occupied structure.He was arrested at ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek has paused on a proposed agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would allow city police officers to enforce the nation’s immigration laws. The city’s five elected leaders were scheduled to consider the agreement at their 7 p.m. Thursday city ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A covert surveillance operation near Ralph Diaz Memorial Park led to the arrest of a 34-year-old Coral Springs man who allegedly fled from police and was later found carrying Percocet pills without a prescription.According to a police report, Brandon Hill was spotted on April 25 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Students and a staff member from five Coral Springs schools will be recognized on Thursday night during the 25th Annual Kids and Staff of Character Awards, hosted by Broward County Public Schools at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.The event, organized by the BCPS ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A mother with two daughters who had a restraining order against her abusive former husband is suing Coral Springs and the police department for releasing her address to him, resulting in further abuse, according to court records. A lawyer representing Rashonda Hackshaw and her ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Saul Dreier, a resident of Wynmoor Village in Coconut Creek, has lived through some history — 100 years of it, to be exact, including surviving the atrocities of the Holocaust. Dreier recently celebrated his 100th birthday with a visit from Mayor Jackie Railey and Coconut Creek ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — When a large alligator takes a stroll around a Coral Springs neighborhood, people notice — even if it’s in the wee hours of the morning. That’s what happened around 3:45 a.m. on April 23 when someone called the Coral Springs police to report an alligator in the area of Coral ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – For Carol Sjursen, volunteering isn't a hobby — it’s a part of who she is. A Deerfield Beach resident and longtime real estate agent, Sjursen has spent more than two decades serving with the Coral Springs-Parkland Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), helping Floridians ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A new commercial and residential complex proposed for the former City Hall site in Coral Springs could bring in an estimated $63 million in tax revenue over the next three decades, according to developers. The planned City Village project, located at the northwest corner of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs city commissioners on Wednesday will consider awarding up to $50,000 in grant funding to help renovate a small retail plaza along West Sample Road.The proposed recipient, Lara Coral Pilgrim, Ltd., owns the plaza at 10190–10200 W. Sample Road. The company is seeking ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A popular community gathering is coming back to Coral Springs on Friday, May 9, as Bites-N-Sips takes over the City Hall Lawn from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.The free event, hosted by the city of Coral Springs, will feature a wide range of food trucks, offering everything from seafood and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Broward Health Coral Springs has earned an “A” grade for hospital safety from an organization that evaluates hospitals across the country, hospital officials announced on Thursday. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit group that checks how safe hospitals are. It gives ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s first microbrewery, Rule G Brewing Co., has closed its doors after a brief run at West Creek Plaza.In a message to customers, the owners said the brewery was making its “final stop,” referencing its railroad-themed branding. The closure followed a sendoff event ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A Coral Springs Police officer assisted a stranded motorist who had fallen on hard times by purchasing gas with his own money.In a Facebook video posted on the Coral Springs Police page this week, Officer Dominick Salvemini was responding to a disabled car call when he found a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Before sunrise on Saturdays, Mo Jeannot is already in the kitchen at Bageland on Wiles Road in Coral Springs, preparing dozens of knishes—just as he’s done for decades.A traditional baked pastry dish originating from Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Ukrainian and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – “I am here today because of bravery, luck, and faith,” Holocaust survivor and Coral Springs resident Eric Lipetz told the City Commission recently at city hall, as he recounted his remarkable journey of survival through war, displacement, and loss. During an April 17 meeting, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Last Friday, April 25, Coral Springs city officials learned that paperwork from 2007 confirming the installation of a grate over a drain was missing at Cypress Water Park. That forced them to shut down the pool as a precautionary measure until further notice, said Paula Rubiano, ...