Coral Springs Top Stories
By LEON FOOKSMAN
November 26, 2024
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A new café has opened in Coral Springs, offering a mix of Latin and French-inspired flavors in a cozy setting. Downtown Espresso, owned by Juan Carlos “JC” Fernandez, has taken over the space at 3111 N University Drive, previously occupied by Lady in the Mug.The café serves ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - The Coral Springs Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee has opened nominations for the 2025 Coral Springs MLK Monument Award. The prestigious honor is presented annually to an individual or organization within the Coral Springs community that embodies the principles of Dr. Martin ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The first phase of the City Village development planned for the northwest corner of Sample Road and University Drive will bring 300 apartments and restaurant and retail space, but it will not degrade the roads if traffic improvements are made, according to a traffic study. Coral ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Riverside Elementary School in Coral Springs will unveil its $450,000 newly renovated media center next month, funded by the school district’s SMART Bond program.The state-of-the-art media center features significant upgrades, including ADA-compliant restrooms, new flooring, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - The developer of the Cornerstone complex in Coral Springs is set to receive $753,000 in incentives through the Coral Springs Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The funding, classified as tax increment financing, will be awarded to La Boca Partners, led by Rod Sheldon, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A student was arrested last week at Coral Glades High School in Coral Springs following an incident in the courtyard that involved a fight with several adults, including a police officer.According to a message to parents from Principal Mark Kaplan, the trouble began after the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs police seized nearly 400 grams of marijuana during a routine traffic stop last week, leading to the arrest of a local man on multiple drug-related charges, according to a police report. The driver, identified as Terrell Dabady, 24, of Pompano Beach, faces ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Wiles Road was temporarily closed in both directions between Lyons Road and Banks Road in Coconut Creek on Saturday night as police investigated a serious traffic crash between a car and a motorcyclist.The crash occurred at 6:59 PM in the 5000 block of Wiles Road next to Monarch ...
MARGATE, FL - Topaz, a lovable mixed-breed puppy, is searching for his forever family through UFAR Animals Rescue, a nonprofit organization in Margate. Described as "the cutest little puppy" by the rescue agency, Topaz is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and charms everyone with his ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Students and parents in Broward County have the chance to shape the 2025-26 school year by providing feedback on three proposed calendar options, which affect key dates such as start and end times, holiday breaks, and semester schedules, officials said. A school district survey ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A popular splash pad at Betti Stradling Park in Coral Springs is closed as city officials work to address technical problems. The closure of Splash-N-Play at 10301 Wiles Road started on Monday and was prompted by a malfunction in the timer controlling the pump, which led to ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – As an 81-year-old great-grandmother, Barbara Ojago has spent her life helping others, and she hasn’t stopped in retirement. The former registered nurse, who worked at John Knox Village in Pompano Beach before retiring at 77, now volunteers with the Coral Springs Community ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – The Promenade at Coconut Creek will buzz with activity this weekend as it hosts the Arts & Crafts Festival.The free, family-friendly event takes place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 4467 Lyons Road.Organized by Howard Alan Events, the festival ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A 74-year-old Coconut Creek man lost money in a Facebook scam that has prompted a warning from police.The man told police on Nov. 13 that he was contacted on Facebook by someone using the name "Minyard Cole." Cole claimed the man had won a large sum of money. He was instructed ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs City Commission has approved land changes for the long-planned City Village project, granting the developer, Amera Downtown Development Company, the necessary special exceptions to move forward with constructing the housing and commercial complex.During a nearly ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Federal authorities have arrested a Coral Springs man accused of planning to bomb the New York Stock Exchange in an anti-government plot aimed at causing mass destruction. Harun Abdul-Malik Yener, 30, was taken into custody on charges of attempting to use an explosive device to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Two workers were evaluated for possible exposure to carbon monoxide on Tuesday evening following an incident at the Promenade at Coconut Creek, police said. Around 5:12 p.m., emergency responders received a 9-1-1 call reporting the smell of gas near the Sleep Number store and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs’ sandwich scene has been long overdue for an upgrade. While Publix and LaSpada’s dominate with their quick, reliable options, both lean heavily on Boar’s Head—a brand recently subject to recalls. That’s where Schmear Bagel Co. in Coral Springs, best known for its ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – After four years of serving the Coral Springs community, Gyroville, the Greek-inspired, fast-casual restaurant, has closed its doors.Operated by former NYPD officers Irving and Maria Rodriguez, the restaurant at 1750 University Drive opened during the challenges of the COVID-19 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A Coral Springs teacher is among the five finalists vying for the title of Broward County Public Schools 2025 Teacher of the Year. Deanna Waters, a literacy coach at Sawgrass Springs Middle School, has been recognized for her 27 years of dedication to education and her efforts ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs-Parkland fire officials are urging residents to take precautions with their vehicles as cooler weather approaches after rescuing a kitten trapped in a car engine last week.Firefighters responded to a call about a distressed cat inside the engine compartment of a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs resident Joseph McHugh stepped into his latest role as City Commissioner this week, after being a police officer for nearly three decades.McHugh’s journey to public office reflects his love for the city he has called home since 1993 – a place he wants to make sure ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Toward the end of a long, and at times contentious, public hearing last week on the proposed expansion of the Monarch Hill Landfill next to Coconut Creek, a county commissioner asked about costs if they turned down the expansion. The answer: County residents would end up paying ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs residents will feel a chill in the air over the next few days as the first major cold front of the season sweeps through South Florida on Wednesday night, bringing cooler air and showers to the region. Forecasters said the front will interact with leftover ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Berman Law Group is hosting its annual turkey giveaway on Tuesday, Nov. 26, providing over 200 turkeys to families in need. The event will take place from 4-7 p.m. in Coral Springs, the hometown of the firm's founders, Russell and Theodore ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - For more than three decades, Evan Kraham has been the mastermind behind one of Coral Springs’ most creative and beloved ice cream shops, Cecilie’s Gourmet Italian Ices, on Wiles Road.At 52, the self-proclaimed “premature curmudgeon” with a love for travel, cooking, and indie ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Cinnaholic, the plant-based bakery chain known for its customizable cinnamon rolls, has closed its Coral Springs location at 2560 University Drive.The store, which opened in 2020, was found empty on Monday, with its website indicating a “temporary closure.” Meanwhile, Yelp lists ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Families are invited to bring their young artists to the Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs for a Thanksgiving craft event on Thursday. The event for children ages 10 and up -- sponsored by the Coral Springs Woman's Club -- will take place in Room 133 from 2-4 p.m. in ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs elected leaders are set to vote this week on granting special exceptions for building an updated version of the City Village development on the northwest corner of Sample Road and University Drive. Amera Downtown Development Company is planning to build a mixed-use ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Promenade at Coconut Creek will come alive next weekend with art, handcrafted goods, and live entertainment as it hosts Arts & Crafts Festival. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24 from 10-5 pm, this family-friendly event is free to attend at 4467 Lyons ...