Coral Springs Top Stories
By LEON FOOKSMAN AND ZAHRA HUBER
September 6, 2024
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The 45-year-old woman accused of killing her husband last weekend in Coral Springs shot him dead because they were fighting and he was planning to leave for Port Saint Lucie with his friends, a police report said.Before fatally shooting Rohan Malcolm on Aug. 31, Denise Malcolm ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs’ newest taqueria, Cartel De Tacos, has quietly opened its doors on West Sample Road, where Toscana Pizza once stood. While the space still retains remnants of the former pizzeria — including a soon-to-be-removed pizza oven — the flavors here are distinctly Mexican, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs elected official has requested data on the diversity of the city’s public arts, following concerns raised by a longtime city couple that sculptures, murals, and other art installations aren’t reflective of the city’s multi-racial population. City Commissioner ...
COCONUT CREEK, Fla.— A fire broke out at a horse barn in Coconut Creek early Thursday, killing one horse and injuring another.Firefighters from Coconut Creek Fire Rescue were called to the 4500 block of NW 39th Avenue at 5 a.m. in the area of the city known as Vinkemulder.The fire was at Red Stone ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Treating the most common type of heart arrhythmia — atrial fibrillation — has evolved with doctors now working to move irregular heartbeats back to normal instead of just trying to slow them down. And that has a profound effect on health outcomes for patients, according to Neil ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - In the Coral Springs and Coconut Creek areas, the coffee culture is thriving, and a variety of independent cafés and bakeries exist that are more than just places to grab a quick bite. These spots are vibrant community hubs where you can enjoy unique flavors, whether you're in ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The pizza fritta has just come out of the specialty wood-fired oven at Scuola Vecchia Pizza E Vino in Coral Springs.The Italian fried pizza is crispy, golden, and topped with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil leaves.“Nobody has this in town,” said Sharon Aloisio, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs is offering SAT/ACT prep workshops for local students heading to college, city officials announced Tuesday. The one-day Test Prep Workshops are $20 per student throughout the 2024-25 school year, according to a news release. Open to high school students who live in ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs has a busy schedule of events planned for September -- catering to a wide range of interests and age groups, from Tai Chi lessons to computer workshops to Tarot classes. Here’s what is coming up at the library at 3151 University ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Mark your calendar for Coral Springs Family Fun Night on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Coral Springs Gymnasium. This free event will have activities, entertainment, and a chance to explore the many offerings of the city’s Parks and Recreation ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Coconut Creek city leaders have enlisted the help of U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz to address problems with the local post office delivery service. “It is apparently really bad. Yes, really bad,” City Manager Sheila Rose said at a recent City Commission meeting. “In fact, even ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police took two people into custody following an unrelated murder and an attempted robbery with a gun on Saturday evening.In the first incident, shortly after 6:30 p.m., police responded to a house in the 10500 block of NW 43 Street, just south of Wiles Road and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs city leaders have approved adding more fuel pumps at Costco Wholesale as well as reworking the store exit onto Coral Ridge Drive to prevent car crashes. Last week, city commissioners gave the members-only warehouse at 4621 Coral Ridge Drive permission to add ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police urged residents to stay clear of two neighborhoods on Saturday evening as they conducted “active investigations,” according to police social media posts. Police didn’t offer any information on what happened in the 10500 block of NW 43 Street, which is ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - The rich, smoky aroma of authentic Southern barbecue has returned to Coral Springs, as Fat Boyz Barbecue reopened Friday at its new location. The restaurant now occupies the former Sample Road site of the short-lived Juana La Cubana Café, which closed in December. This ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs has approved $50,000 for a new restaurant going into the location of the former Tavolino Della Notte to improve its exterior appearance. The funds -- approved unanimously by city commissioners this week -- are part of the city’s Economic Development Incentive ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Recent court documents released new details about an 11-year-old cold case involving the death of a 4-year-old boy in Coral Springs. The case of Antwan Hope Jr. has remained unsolved since 2013. However, on Aug. 23, his mother, Destene Simmons, was arrested and charged ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - An elementary school in Coral Springs is celebrating 50 years with a special assembly and anniversary bash. Forest Hills Elementary, an “A” rated school at 3100 NW 85 Avenue, opened in 1974, and it will turn 50 on Sept. 6., according to Broward County Public Schools. "We ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Starting next month, Sample Road is expected to get a facelift along a part of Coral Springs. Construction on Sample between University Drive and Belmonte Boulevard will “extend the service life of the pavement, enhance roadway safety, and improve operating characteristics of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A new eco-friendly playground is now open at a small park in northern Coral Springs, city officials announced Tuesday. The playground is at Paul Britton Park at 11400 Wyndham Lakes Boulevard, next to Eagle Ridge Elementary School. The original playground was installed in ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - Just days before swearing in a new police chief, Coconut Creek city leaders received word that they’ll need to look for a new fire chief as well. Coconut Creek Fire Rescue Chief Jeff Gary submitted his resignation letter on Aug. 1 to City Manager Sheila Rose. “The time ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Keith and Denise Roberts have lived in Coral Springs for decades. They are both Black. And they have a demand for city officials: make the city’s public art more representative of people like them. They said many of the city's statues, sculptures and other public art do not ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Looking for a job? Meet recruiters and apply for jobs on Tuesday at Northwest Regional Library in Coral Springs. The library at 3151 University Drive is hosting a job fair from 11 am – 2 pm. It’s organized by the employment service Broward Jobs. Learn more ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police solved an 11-year-old cold case into the killing of a 4-year-old boy, officials announced Monday. Detectives arrested Destene Simmons, 34, for the murder of her son, Antwan Hope Jr. who lost his life in 2013, according to a news release. She was ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A group of young men arrived in Coral Springs from Miami to break into cars. Before the police caught up to them, they stole a car from a community on West Atlantic Boulevard and one of the suspects pointed a gun as they moved through the area. According to a police ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – An Olympic medalist and an Olympic competitor have been hired as swimming coaches at Coral Springs Aquatics Complex, city officials announced this week. Bruno Fratus, a bronze medalist, and Michelle Lenhardt were brought on to provide professional swim coaching services for ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Construction could start as early as next year on a new auditorium at Coral Glades High school in Coral Springs. This week, the Broward County school board approved $36.9 million to move ahead with the design and construction of a state-of-the-art auditorium at the school, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - After a fatal crash involving a six-year-old in May, Coral Springs administrators asked Broward County and state transportation officials to review the safety of the intersection at Sample Road and 85 Avenue, where the crash occurred. City staff from development services and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – In the past three years, there have been 18 car crashes at the intersection of North Wyndham Lakes Boulevard and Wyndham Circle in Coral Springs – the spot where city officials are now proposing to build a two-lane roundabout. Coral Springs police provided the crash data on ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL - 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Coral Springs is raising funds for children to receive critical medical treatment and care – and you can help out. The restaurant at 2660 University Drive has set up the Compassionate Care Fund, which supports Nemours Children's Health . When ...