PARKLAND, FL- Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie proposed today that Broward schools reopen their doors for in-person learning on Monday, October 5.

The date is sooner than many have been expecting, yet the drop in COVID-19 cases appears to have had an impact on making the decision to get back to campus sooner rather than later.

"The criteria is ...

PARKLAND, FL- As Broward County heads toward reopening, a clearer picture is beginning to emerge of what it could look like. A Broward County School Board forum to discuss the reopening is scheduled for next Tuesday, September 22.

Among the topics to be discussed are two important items; the opportunity for five days per week schooling and the need for teachers to be on campus for the ...

PARKLAND, FL- In an upbeat press conference late Tuesday morning, Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie announced that schools are on pace to reopen during the month of October if the current trend of COVID-19 cases and infections continues.

"If the current trend continues, we are on schedule to open schools sometime in October," Runcie said.

The current ...

PARKLAND, FL- Parkland residents are moving to Phase 2 of reopening on Monday, September 14. Governor Ron DeSantis has given Broward County the green light to move into the second phase of reopening, though local residents won't notice a significant difference from what's open today.

Movie theaters, restaurants, and bowling alley are already open on a limited basis, ...

PARKLAND, FL- Labor Day is the unofficial kickoff of fall for many Americans. For others around the country, it's the official start of the school year. For sports fans, it means the beginning of the NFL season.

Here in Parkland, Broward County, and around the United States of America, today is a day we pause and celebrate the workers of our country on a day of rest and celebration.

But ...

CORAL SPRINGS, FL- After the fires blew out and debris hauled away from the former World Trade Center site in New York City, Gina Orlando vowed to make sure she – and all of Coral Springs – never forget the horrors of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001.

And so, the former New Yorker-turned-Coral Springs resident set out to create a permanent memorial and annual ceremonies in Coral ...

PARKLAND, FL- Registration is now open for the 20th season of the Parkland Redhawks Lacrosse League. Parkland Lacrosse's number one goal is to provide the highest quality coaching and support to provide a fun, safe and positive experience for their players and families!

Parkland Redhawks Lacrosse is offering half off registration fees for the 2021 season due to the ...

PARKLAND, FL- Flag Football returned to Parkland Tuesday night. After much consideration by the board, it was decided to continue with the season despite the pandemic.

The Board spent countless hours developing protocols to keep the players and coaches safe during the season. Parents were required to sign waivers adhering them to following the guidelines put in place to ensure ...

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Shortly after the World Trade Center came crashing down on Sept. 11, 2001, New York City police officers Irving and Maria Rodriguez went to patrol the areas around “Ground Zero,” doing their part to ease the chaos.

The future owners of the Gyroville restaurant in Coral Springs ended up staying connected to the recovery efforts for weeks and months to ...

PARKLAND, FL- Stoneman Douglas student Reuben Zuckerman was quarantined at home this past spring, just like everyone else. Zuckerman was finishing his junior year and wanting to find a way to use his time and energy to be helpful while the Coronavirus pandemic was turning life upside down for so many in his community.

"I wanted to give back to my community during this tough ...

PARKLAND, FL- The Greater Broward Chapter of The Pap Corps is gearing up for our 10th Anniversary Celebrate, Sip & Shop Event on Thursday, September 10, 2020, 7:00 PM. Even though we can’t be together physically, we hope you’ll join us for the virtual event. 

We will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary Women of Excellence Honorees: Lori Margolis, Michele McMahon and ...

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Shortly after two cars were broken into outside a Publix near Parkland last Saturday, Coral Springs police spotted the car suspected in the burglaries, a police report said.

Officers followed the rented Cadillac as it drove behind a nearby L.A. Fitness and then a nearby Walmart, possibly casing the areas for more cars to break into.

Finally, officers approached the ...

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Shortly after the World Trade Center came crashing down on Sept. 11, 2001, New York City police officers Irving and Maria Rodriguez went to patrol the areas around “Ground Zero,” doing their part to ease the chaos.

The future owners of the Gyroville restaurant in Coral Springs ended up staying connected to the recovery efforts for weeks and months to ...

CORAL SPRINGS, FL- After the fires blew out and debris hauled away from the former World Trade Center site in New York City, Gina Orlando vowed to make sure she – and all of Coral Springs – never forget the horrors of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001.

And so, the former New Yorker-turned-Coral Springs resident set out to create a permanent memorial and annual ceremonies in Coral ...

CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A truck filled with diapers, detergent, and other essential household items had just pulled up at Parkridge Church in Coral Springs on Friday morning, and Pastor Daryl Brown was quickly covered in sweat as he helped unload a mountain of boxes.

The church’s adults/mission pastor joined other staff in preparing for Saturday’s free community distribution of ...

CORAL SPRINGS, FL- A Trader Joe’s store being built in The Walk of Coral Springs is expected to open this fall, the city’s economic development director said this week.

The store under construction in the former Barnes & Noble building at 2790 N. University Drive is expected to open in October or November, said Kristi Bartlett, economic development director for City of Coral ...

PARKLAND, FL- Campaign season is ramping up, and local elections this year are hosting competitive fields in nearly every race.

The Parkland Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Candidates' Forum on Wednesday, October 7, at 8:30 a.m. via Zoom. 

All candidates from the City Commission and Mayoral races are expected to attend, which will make for excellent discussion.

The event ...

PARKLAND, FL – Runyon’s Restaurant in Coral Springs has been a part of Kevin O’Connor’s life for decades – the place where he celebrated big life events as a child, worked as a teenager and young adult, and now owns with his wife whom he met there.

It’s fair to say the upscale eatery on Sample Road is his passion.

“When you find something you love ...

PARKLAND, FL- Florida daily cases slightly increased on Tuesday. The percent of positive results ranged from 3.86% to 6.19% over the past 2 weeks and was 4.22% on Monday, September 14, 2020. This percentage calculated is for people that test positive for the first time and does not include people that had previously tested positive.

Here are the current numbers according to the ...

PARKLAND, FL- Florida daily cases dropped below 2,000 on Monday. The percent of positive results ranged from 4.26% to 6.67% over the past 2 weeks and was 4.26% on Sunday, September 13, 2020. This percentage calculated is for people that test positive for the first time and does not include people that had previously tested positive.

Here are the current numbers according to the ...

PARKLAND, FL- Florida daily cases stayed in the 3,000's on Saturday. The percent of positive results ranged from 4.44% to 6.67% over the past 2 weeks and was 4.44% on Friday, September 11, 2020. This percentage calculated is for people that test positive for the first time and does not include people that had previously tested positive.

Here are the current numbers according to the ...

PARKLAND, FL- The Greater Broward Chapter of The Pap Corps is gearing up for our 10th Anniversary Celebrate, Sip & Shop Event on Thursday, September 10, 2020, 7:00 PM. Even though we can’t be together physically, we hope you’ll join us for the virtual event. 

We will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary Women of Excellence Honorees: Lori Margolis, Michele McMahon and ...

PARKLAND, FL- The first holiday weekend of the new school year is here, yet many Parkland residents will remain around home in this uncertain season.

If you are looking for a good reason to do some "fall cleaning," there is none better than finally getting rid of the household items that can't be thrown in the regular trash.

The next Household Hazardous Waste Disposal ...