Coral Springs Top Stories
By LUIS F. PEREZ
February 4, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Global Defense, a provider of export services and consulting for the firearms industry, has relocated its corporate headquarters to Coral Springs, the company announced in a press release. The company, which was located in Pompano Beach, offers export services and consulting for ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – An 18-year-old Monarch High School student has been arrested on multiple child pornography charges following an investigation by local and federal authorities. Marlon Miranda was taken into custody on Jan. 22 at his home in Coconut Creek. He faces 10 counts of possession of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — When Anthony Moore first arrived at Imagine Charter School at Broward in Coral Springs nine years ago, the school’s band program consisted of just two working instruments. Today, thanks to his dedication, it has grown into a thriving music curriculum with annual concerts and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Broward County Commission’s indecision on the request to expand the Monarch Hill Landfill just outside of Coconut Creek may soon hit county residents’ wallets. At the commission meeting last week, county administrators and representatives of the landfill owners, Waste ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The Coral Springs Community Redevelopment Agency is considering hiring a consultant to evaluate ideas for improving gathering spaces as the city works on its downtown development.Last week, CRA board members agreed to seek outside expertise to assess potential projects, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A woman was arrested last week after allegedly shoplifting nearly $2,000 worth of high-end fragrances from Macy’s at Coral Square Mall. According to the arrest report, police responded on Jan. 27 to the store, where loss prevention officers observed on surveillance cameras ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police were searching Saturday for a 17-year-old who has been reported missing and is considered endangered.Jahmar Adme was last seen on Friday in the area of NW 57th Drive and Riverside Drive in Coral Springs, according to a social media post by the city police.He ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The developer of the planned City Village project updated Coral Springs’ redevelopment agency this week, discussing progress on the project and the possibility of seeking the agency’s assistance for public improvements such as sidewalks and a linear park.Amera, which has ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A late-night police pursuit through the streets of Coral Springs ended with the arrest of a 31-year-old man after he attempted to evade officers on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, a police report said. David Schlissel was taken into custody early Saturday morning following a ...
MARGATE, FL – HCA Florida Northwest Hospital is among 14 HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals named to America’s 250 Best Hospitals list for 2025, hospital officials announced Friday. The list recognizes the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for overall clinical performance.The best hospitals' ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for more than 30 years, but until recently, city leaders didn’t know the exact number of trees on public property or city-maintained land.The answer came last year thanks to a U.S. Forest Service ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs man was arrested last week after allegedly showing his gun during a road rage incident, a police report said. Eric Johnston, 64, was taken into custody on Jan. 23 and charged with aggravated assault with a firearm following a confrontation in the 2500 block of ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police are looking for the public’s help in finding a Fort Lauderdale man they say may have information related to a murder in the Coco Parc Condominiums. Police want to talk with John-Ronard Cedieu about the shooting death of a 19-year-old Coconut Creek man late ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs code enforcement office issued 66% more code violations in the 2024 fiscal year than it did two years prior. In the 2022 fiscal year, the city had 3,650 code compliance cases. The following year, that number jumped to 4,898 and then again to 6,067 in 2024, a ...
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - A motorcyclist was killed this week after crashing into another vehicle in Deerfield Beach.The crash took place at around 2:45 p.m. on Jan. 27 at the intersection of SW 10th Street and SW Sixth Avenue, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.BSO said 28-year-old Joseph Wirag ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — In the wake of the pandemic, Coral Springs received $20 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, money that is now all spent or has been accounted for, administrators recently told the city commission. City leaders decided to spend a sizable chunk of money mostly on ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Through the recently formed Broward County Solid Waste Authority, Coconut Creek rallied municipal neighbors in its fight against the expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill and won a victory of sorts on Thursday when the decision was once again delayed. After a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Park Springs Elementary School in Coral Springs is set to unveil its newly renovated art and music rooms to the public, following $355,277 in upgrades that students have been using since early this school year, according to Broward County Public Schools.The renovations at the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A consultant hired by Coral Springs to explore upgrades to the city’s Sportsplex area has released a rendering outlining possible projects.The proposal, obtained by TAPinto Coral Springs, includes plans for an indoor sports and fitness complex featuring eight basketball ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Even as city officials have been meeting with Broward County school officials about the traffic tie-ups around Lyons Creek Middle School, one Coconut Creek gun owner’s frustration prompted a police investigation into comments about shooting drivers.On Jan. 15, a 48-year-old Coco ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A slice of Paris is set to arrive in Coral Springs as Paris Baguette plans to open a new location at the Cornerstone development on University Drive and Sample Road, according to a city official.Known for its pastries, breads, cakes, and brewed beverages, Paris Baguette will be ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — While Tuesday is the day the Broward County Commission is expected to decide on the expansion of Monarch Hill Landfill just outside of Coconut Creek, the much-anticipated vote may be put off yet again. The Broward County Solid Waste Authority penned a letter asking for a delay, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Residents can enjoy an evening of music and entertainment at the Coral Springs Community Concert, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8.The event, taking place from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM on the City Hall Lawn at 9500 W. Sample Road, will feature The Landsharks Band, known for their ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs resident Scott Lepper has earned the nickname “Michelangelo of platters” for his skillful arrangements of meats, desserts, and fish that stand out for their precision and presentation. As the catering maestro for Schmear Bagel Co. in Coral Springs, Lepper, 60, aims ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The Coral Springs Parkland Community Emergency Response Team program encourages Coral Springs residents to take part in disaster preparedness training designed to equip them with skills needed to assist their communities during emergencies.The training covers key topics such as ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - What began as a minor driving mishap outside the Home Depot store in Coral Springs earlier this month turned into a confrontation involving a gun.According to a police report, on the afternoon of Jan. 17, a 38-year-old resident of Boca Raton was in the parking lot of the store ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Get ready to shine! Coral Springs is hosting its first-ever "Let’s Glow Crazy Glow-in-the-Dark Party" on Friday, Feb. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. This family-friendly event at Coral Springs Gymnasium at 2501 Coral Springs Drive will feature glowing games, music, and fun, officials ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs Charter School student was arrested this week after the 18-year-old was accused of making online threats to shoot up the school, according to media reports.Diane Varela Gomez appeared before a judge on Wednesday after she was arrested and charged with one count ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A 59-year-old Windsor Coconut Creek Apartments resident was the victim of a bank fraud that saw her lose $30,000, according to a police report. The victim told police that on Jan. 13 she received a call from a man claiming to be a fraud specialist with Wells Fargo, who told her ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - On most days at Westchester Elementary School in Coral Springs, you can find Zoey - a 5-year-old mini Goldendoodle - wandering the hallways, tail wagging, as she greets students with gentle enthusiasm. Zoey, a certified therapy dog, has become a trusted companion to many, ...