Coral Springs Top Stories
By LUIS F. PEREZ
November 5, 2024
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Joseph McHugh on Tuesday won his bid to become Coral Springs' next city commissioner, taking over the seat being vacated by Joy Carter, who is stepping aside due to term limits. He beat Jose “Joe” Morera by three percentage points with 52 percent of the vote. He got 26,547 votes ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs has completed a $74,500 upgrade to the playground at Paul Barre Memorial Park, adding new equipment and a safer play surface.The playground, at 4351 North Rock Island Road near Forest Glen Middle School, now features a climbing structure with slides, a triple bay ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - The reviews are in for the new cell phone and wireless device ban that started at the beginning of the school year in Coral Springs and in public schools across Broward County. The verdict: Students don’t like it. Parents mostly like it. And school staff really like it. That’s ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police raided a suspected drug house in a residential neighborhood near University Drive. According to a police report, officers discovered a cache of drugs, firearms, and cash.On October 24, around 10 a.m., members of the SWAT team, along with the Vice ...
PARKLAND, FL — Authorities have identified the motorcyclist killed in a collision on Friday in Parkland as 65-year-old Boris Katz, a resident of the area. The fatal crash occurred around 1 p.m. near the intersection of Loxahatchee Road and Parkside Drive, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Four utility boxes along University Drive in Coral Springs could soon be transformed into works of art as part of a new proposal being considered by city officials. This initiative is part of the city's Public Art Program, which has long aimed to enhance the community with ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A heated dispute between two men over a girlfriend erupted into gunfire at a Coral Springs apartment complex last month. The fighting, which began with a series of threatening messages, ended with one man in police custody facing multiple charges on Oct. 23.According to a police ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FLA. — A Coral Springs mom was arrested on domestic battery charges after spraying the father of her child in the face with a water bottle. On Oct. 19, Coral Springs police responded to a domestic battery call involving a mom, her partner and her older son. According to a police ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Travelers in Coral Springs should prepare for detours this weekend as the southbound Sawgrass Expressway entrance and exit ramps at Atlantic Boulevard will be closed until Monday at 5 a.m. The closure is part of the $72 million construction to improve road capacity and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A dump truck struck a Comcast utility line in Coral Springs on Friday, leading to traffic disruptions as well as internet and phone outages. The collision occurred at the intersection of Wiles Road and University Drive, prompting Coral Springs police to close northbound, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - These are busy times for Prem Mirpuri, a Coral Springs community leader and entrepreneur who is preparing for the upcoming Diwali Festival of Lights, a major event celebrating Indian culture in South Florida.As president of the Indian Regional Cultural Center, Mirpuri is helping ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - This week, I’m spotlighting some standout dishes and exciting menu updates that are too good to miss in Margate and Coral Springs. From seasonal dumplings to a new taqueria menu at a classic luncheonette, here’s what’s been catching my attention:- Julian’s Bagel Place (Coral ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 35-year-old Coral Springs resident has been charged with sexually battering a woman at a Halloween house party held earlier this month.According to a police report, the victim, whose age remains undisclosed, attended the Halloween gathering on Oct. 18 and had several drinks ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs City Commission voted this week to appoint Deputy City Manager Catherine Givens as the next city manager, making her the first woman to hold the role in Coral Springs’ history. Givens will succeed Frank Babinec, who announced his retirement following a 31-year ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — State education officials named two Coral Springs elementary schools and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland as schools of excellence for the last school year, school district officials announced Wednesday.It’s Stoneman Douglas’s sixth year in a row to earn the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The assistant manager of an AutoZone in Coral Springs admitted to stealing money from the store because he was “financially struggling," according to police. Twenty-eight-year-old Shawn Celestin of Lauderdale Lakes confessed to police that he stole from the cash registers at ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce awarded $8,000 to support business programs at local schools, including five high schools in Coral Springs and Parkland.Coral Springs High School, Coral Glades High School, Coral Springs Charter School, J.P. Taravella High ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - When Michelle Patton and Andrew Cody’s six-year-old child didn’t get into two private schools, they decided to homeschool on the Coconut Creek farm they recently purchased. Patton and Cody bought the property in February that once was home to Gods Little Acres at 4551 NW 39th ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department’s annual Cancer Awareness Pasta Dinner, held earlier this month, raised more than $6,000 to support a critical cause for first responders, organizers said.All proceeds from the event on Oct. 19 at Fire Station #80 at 2825 Coral Springs ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – When a fire broke out at the Ramblewood Publix plaza construction site in 2023, Jennifer Dow didn’t hesitate to rush over.But she wasn’t there to battle the flames. Instead, she and her team were providing much-needed relief to the firefighters. Equipped with water, snacks, and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce honored five businesses during its annual fundraiser on Friday, including naming an insurance agent as small business leader of the year in Coral Springs. The community leaders and organizations were recognized for ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - The U.S. Postal Service recommends Coral Springs voters get their mail-in-ballots in the mail by Tuesday to ensure they get to the election office on time. The Broward County Supervisor of Election requires that ballots arrive no later than 7 p.m. on Election Day, which is Nov.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Weeks ago, when Andy Pompili was hired to run the kitchen at Schmear Bagel Co. in Coral Springs, he was given one big task: turn the eatery into an authentic New York-style deli.Since then, the 61-year-old Brooklyn native with decades of experience in running delis has made his ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – As the trend of micro-schooling sweeps the nation, Iman Alleyne is at the forefront with Kind Academy, a personalized learning institution that she founded and leads in Coral Springs. Since establishing the school in 2016, the longtime Coral Springs resident said she has ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Coral Springs was well-represented at the 2024 Broward County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony held last week. The event, presented by the Broward Education Foundation, honored seven individuals — three with long-time Coral Springs connections — who have made significant ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Get ready for an evening of food, fun, and family festivities in Coral Springs.The popular Bites-N-Sips food truck festival is back on Friday, Nov. 8, from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Coral Springs City Hall Lawn, 9500 W. Sample Road. This year’s event will feature live music from The ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A new state law that makes camping or sleeping on any public property illegal has at least one Coral Springs resident imploring city officials to use it. Keith Roberts told the city’s elected leaders at a recent Coral Springs City Commission meeting that he believes a well-known ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Broward County Commission this week set the date for a public hearing on the request to expand the Monarch Hill Landfill, despite vehement opposition from Coconut Creek. City Commissioner Joshua Rydell asked the county’s elected leaders to wait three months so that the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs and Coconut Creek offer a variety of quick-service restaurants that focus on healthy eating. This includes regional and national chains and unique local spots serving fresh, nutritious meals. Whether you’re in the mood for a poke bowl, hearty salad, or a quick ...
COCONUT CREEK, Fla. — The city of Coconut Creek will hold its Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Sabal Pines Park from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include live performances, food, and activities for all ages.The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show will take place at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., and ...