Coral Springs Top Stories
By ZAHRA HUBER
March 4, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs Middle School teacher Seema Naik has been named the Rookie Teacher of the Year by Broward County Public Schools in the district’s 3rd Annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher of the Year Awards.Naik, who teaches biology, computer coding, and robotics, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Dozens of Coral Springs police officers and paramedics rushed to Coral Springs Charter School on Tuesday afternoon after the school was placed on lockdown.Shortly after 12:30 p.m., officers armed with rifles were seen running toward the school at 3205 University Drive, while ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Could a "Coconut Creek fast pass" be the solution to local residents waiting in long ride lines at the Butterfly Festival?That idea was discussed at the City Commission meeting last week, as officials reflected on the festival’s popularity. About 14,000 people attended the Feb.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police provided an update Monday regarding a significant police presence near Forest Hills Elementary School on Sunday afternoon.Police said officers responded to a report of a possible theft in progress at 2733 Forest Hills Boulevard around 1:10 p.m. That prompted ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — With the inventory of trees and shrubs along the Coral Springs Improvement District’s rights-of-ways along 22 miles of canals now completed, officials are considering cutting down maybe 150 trees at critical junctures. About two years ago, the original plan was to clear-cut much ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Every Tuesday, the team at Tarrazu Coffee Co. gathers behind the counter in Coconut Creek, mixing coffee blends and testing flavors, always searching for the next great drink to add to their menu. As owners Gabriela and Jeff Marder see it, this commitment to creativity has ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police responded to a suspicious incident on Sunday afternoon near Forest Hills Elementary School, leading to the discovery of a stolen car, police said. At around 1:10 pm., police searched on the ground, as well as in the air, in the area of 2733 Forest Hills ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs is considering spending up to $800,000 on rugged laptops for its police force to improve efficiency and durability in the field. If city commissioners approve the plan on Wednesday, the purchase will provide 143 specialized laptops for officers who spend most of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – History comes alive at the Museum of Coral Springs History, where a series of monthly events are set to offer hands-on experiences and a deeper dive into the city’s past.The event series kicks off on March 29 with a hands-on creative activity where visitors can design their own ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs has given the green light for the construction of a showroom dedicated to kitchen and bath design at the northern edge of the city's corporate park.Studio 75 is planning a showroom, conference room, and office at 12362 Wiles Road, according to the city’s ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Hawaii Fluid Art in Coconut Creek recently celebrated its first year, offering a creative space where anyone can create beautiful artwork, regardless of age or ability.Owner Maritza Sosa said she opened the studio to share the joy of art with everyone in the community. For those ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The “Chill Room” that opened about a month ago at Monarch High School in Coconut Creek has been so popular that some students are reluctant to leave when their time is up. The new sensory room, which took about a year to set up with community support and donations from Calvary ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Turtle Run Park is getting a series of upgrades as part of a $150,000 improvement project.The city, working in partnership with the School Board of Broward County, is also planning future renovations to the athletic fields at Forest Glen Middle School.According to the city’s ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs woman was arrested for allegedly hitting her relative in the face with a broomstick, leaving her with injuries that sent her to the hospital, after they got into a fight over washing the dishes.The arrest happened after 19-year-old Bepolane Cadeus got into a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The number of trees in good, fair, or poor condition is in for the Coral Springs Improvement District as officials move forward with a pared-down plan to keep the district’s canal system free of fallen debris and flooding. With the new data, the district now plans to solicit ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A suspect remains at large after an armed robbery outside a CVS in Coral Springs on Saturday night, where $172 was stolen from the victim, police said Wednesday.According to police, the robbery occurred at 7:29 PM near the CVS at West Atlantic Boulevard and Coral Ridge ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Broward Health Coral Springs has opened a new medical-surgical and step-down intermediate recovery unit on the fourth floor of its south tower, the hospital announced on Wednesday.The new unit adds 28 private rooms to the hospital at 3000 Coral Hills Drive. Of those, 16 are for ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A new coffee and health-focused eatery is set to open on State Road 7 in Coconut Creek this summer. The Seed, a South Florida-based chain, is planning a new location at 6742 State Road, Suite 103 – a few storefronts down from where coffee shop Foxtail Coffee Co. tried to open ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs Improvement District plans to hold a customer appreciation event at its facilities on Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., district officials announced Wednesday.The district facilities are at 10300 NW 11th Manor in Coral Springs. At the event, district ...
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — After years of delays, the Broward County Commission on Tuesday approved the expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill just outside of Coconut Creek, despite continued vehement opposition and threats of legal action. The landfill’s owner, Waste Management or WM, applied to the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A quick-thinking business owner pursued two suspected mail thieves after catching them in the act at a Coral Springs business condominium complex, ultimately leading to their arrest following a chase on the Sawgrass Expressway.According to an arrest report, Ulrick Brooks, 29, of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking a page out of President Donald Trump’s playbook, creating the Florida State Department of Government Efficiency, he announced on Monday. It’ll mirror the efforts of Elon Musk to reform the federal government at the local level. “It will eliminate ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Wings Plus in Coral Springs is organizing a fundraiser on Tuesday to assist Hunter, a nearly 3-year-old boy facing an undiagnosed medical condition. It’s scheduled for 5 to 9 PM, during which 20% of all sales will be donated to cover the child’s medical expenses.Hunter's health ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A school resource officer at J.P. Taravella High School in Coral Springs heard a “pop” in his knee as he tried to detain a student who was resisting arrest earlier this month. The student, identified as 19-year-old Isaiah Johnson, was found with several bags of marijuana and a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Coral Springs and the surrounding area as a low-pressure system pushes through South Florida, bringing heavy rain and thunderstorms later Monday. Residents can expect between one to two inches of rain, and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – One person suffered minor injuries during an armed robbery on Saturday night at the intersection of Coral Ridge Drive and West Atlantic Boulevard in Coral Springs, according to police.Police reported that the victim did not require hospitalization following the attack.The ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs residents can receive free health services, including blood pressure and blood glucose screenings, during the upcoming Health & Wellness Fair at Royal Palm Christian Church. Organized by Nova Southeastern University’s Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A man who allegedly shoplifted from a Home Depot store in Coral Springs returned the next day to steal more merchandise, but this time, authorities caught him in the act and arrested him.Adonis Perez Gutierrez, 48, of Hialeah, was taken into custody on Feb. 12 after police ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs police confirmed that an armed robbery occurred Saturday night at the intersection of West Atlantic Boulevard and Coral Ridge Drive.Shortly after 8 p.m., residents reported a heavy police presence and an ambulance at the CVS located at the intersection. A Broward ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A woman narrowly escaped an attack in her Coral Springs apartment building’s elevator after a drunken neighbor physically restrained and assaulted her earlier this month, according to a police report. The victim was walking from the parking lot to her apartment around 1 AM on ...