Coral Springs Top Stories
By ZAHRA HUBER
January 14, 2025
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Brad Mock has been named the new chief of police for Coral Springs, succeeding Brad McKeone, who has been promoted to deputy city manager.City Manager Catherine Givens offered Mock the position on Jan. 10, according to city spokeswoman Lynne Martzall. A formal transfer of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A popular Greek eatery in Coral Springs is moving to a larger location.Chef Nikol Zarbalas of Hellenic Republic announced this week the restaurant’s relocation from its spot at The Walk of Coral Springs.“As we say goodbye to 2024, we’re also closing an important chapter for ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – South Florida, including Coral Springs, is set to experience another wave of cooler weather this week.The National Weather Service predicts temperatures will dip into the lower 50s late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, with these cooler conditions persisting through ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs Middle School has won a $2,500 technology prize pack in a national STEM competition.The school is one of nine schools in Florida – and 300 in the nation - to be named state finalists in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition, according to a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — After several months of delay, the massive MainStreet at Coconut Creek project got back on track last week when the City Commission approved the developer’s roadway master plan for the project.A decision on the road plan had been delayed several times toward the end of 2024 as ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — For Eric Luban, the kitchen has always been more than just a workplace — it's a space where creativity and tradition meet. Now, the 46-year-old chef, with nearly 30 years of experience, is bringing his expertise to Schmear Bagel Co. in Coral Springs as their new line chef.Born ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A Coral Springs woman was recently arrested after allegedly striking her boyfriend in the head with a baseball bat during a heated argument about suspected infidelity, a police report said.Police found her boyfriend bleeding badly from a head wound in the parking lot of a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Broward County Library invites Coral Springs residents to join its 2025 NEA Big Read events, part of a nationwide initiative to encourage meaningful conversations, celebrating local creativity and building stronger connections, officials said in an announcement last week. The ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police are seeking to spend $249,828 to get a new SWAT truck to replace its aging vehicle and improve the department’s emergency response capabilities. The current SWAT vehicle, originally a 2001 model rescue truck converted for tactical use about 17 years ago, has ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A Coconut Creek police hostage negotiator was able to help a young mother get her two-year-old boy back after the child’s father forcibly took him earlier this week, according to police and court records. Two days later, Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives found and arrested ...
MARGATE, FL – Meet Gibson, an adorable Labrador Retriever mix dog who is ready to bring love, laughter, and companionship to a lucky family. He’s available for adoption at UFAR Animals Rescue, a nonprofit organization in Margate. Gibson is up-to-date on vaccinations, neutered, and ready to start a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs High School is among five Broward County high schools that achieved a notable increase in graduation rates for the 2023-2024 school year -- with a three-percentage-point jump. The school’s graduation rate rose from 95.1% in 2023 to 98.1% in 2024, according to new ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - The 33-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in the Coral Square Mall parking lot last month has a long criminal history and was supposed to be confined to his Coral Springs home when he approached the girl two days before New Year’s Eve.Hosea Smith Jr.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Chabad Jewish Center in Coral Springs will host a live concert featuring renowned Israeli singer and Broadway performer Dudu Fisher on Saturday, Feb. 8.The event celebrates the expansion of the Chabad Jewish Center, which is a Jewish education and community organization, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs Police have expanded their Aggressive Driving Unit, adding another officer to address reckless driving in the city.The addition of Officer John Daddino brings the unit’s total to three officers- a move prompted by increasing traffic concerns voiced by residents, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs is urging eligible residents to sign up for Meals on Wheels South Florida, a program aimed at providing meals and support to seniors and people with special needs. The city is one of two in Broward County to have a direct partnership with Meals on Wheels.The ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Live music returns to the Walk of Coral Springs starting Wednesday and continuing through April 30. The Walk on Wednesday Live Music Series offers free, live performances every Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the courtyard, at 2750 University Drive, between BurgerFi ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A Coral Springs man was arrested after hitting a 71-year-old woman with a shopping cart during an alleged shoplifting attempt in Coconut Creek, leaving her injured, police said. It happened on Friday at 12:01 p.m. in the parking lot of Publix at 4849 Coconut Creek ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Broward County Animal Care on Tuesday announced a new program called Tags for Life, which makes it easier for Coral Springs pet owners to comply with the county law requiring that they register their dogs, cats and ferrets. The new program eliminates the need for pet owners to ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A new and powerful fiber network is being built across Coral Springs, Florida, getting ready to connect communities to fast, reliable Internet from Comcast. Once completed, thousands of homes and businesses will be able to access Xfinity and Comcast Business ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs residents with family and friends who live in the northeast and mid-Atlantic states may hear of blizzard-like conditions, but at home they’ll be dealing with South Florida’s brand of winter. Temperatures are expected to dip into the upper 40s and mid-50s for ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Two days before New Year’s Eve, a 14-year-old girl and her friend were dropped off at Paragon Theaters in Coral Springs and later denied entry. The pair then decided to walk through the parking lot of Coral Square Mall shortly after 7:15 p.m.It was there, according to a police ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The ritual of picking up and dropping off students at the proposed location for the new Coral Springs Charter School winds parents through Mullins Park, according to an architectural rendering. The entrance for the quarter-mile or so trip will be off of Royal Palm Boulevard with ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — While Hurricanes Debby, Helene, and Milton did not make landfall in Coral Springs, city residents will feel the storm’s direct impact on their wallets in the new year. Florida Power & Light customers will see a temporary surcharge on their 2025 electric bills to cover ...
MARGATE, FL - Simon, a sweet and lovable 2-year-old Belgian Shepherd/Malinois is looking for his forever home. This loving dog is currently at UFAR Animals Rescue, a nonprofit organization in Margate. This pup is full of energy and affection, making him the perfect addition to an active family or ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 64-year-old Coral Springs man was recently found hiding in a trash container after stealing from a store and then fleeing from police, a police report said.Thomas Vaughan was charged with grand theft after trying to steal merchandise valued at more than $1,000 at Home Depot at ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – 360F Specialty Coffee Roasters, a locally-owned business with roots in Colombia’s coffee industry, has expanded its Coral Springs operations to include an additional storefront at 10722 Wiles Road. The new space, added last month, will allow the business to increase production ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs man is facing multiple charges after allegedly striking and killing a scooter operator on New Year’s Eve in Pompano Beach before driving off and then trying to get away in an Uber.The fatal crash happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday near the 3000 block of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The architectural firm hired by the city of Coral Springs to design the new Coral Springs Charter School building recently presented preliminary renderings of what the new school may look like. It’s slated for vacant city-owned land between the Coral Springs Gymnasium at 2501 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Tradewinds Park’s $24 million redevelopment project is entering its third phase, with construction set to begin this spring. The plan focuses on turning the north-side Educational Farm & Gardens into a hub for community activities and family-friendly amenities while ...