Eyes of the World - Astronomy in Chile, at Parkland Library, July 23

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Late one night, Brunna Martins was scrolling through Facebook when she came upon a plea from a City of Coral Springs employee who was looking for a kidney donor.

Something about the man’s eyes spoke to the Fort Lauderdale pediatric nurse.

“He had a kind soul,” she said.

And just like that, Martins, 36, decided to offer the 59-year-old father one of her kidneys.

The ...

PARKLAND, FL- There were 8 new cases of COVID-19 between April 4 - April 10 according to the latest data posted by the Florida Department of Health on April 16. There are now a total of 227 cases in Parkland schools through April 10. 

Total Cases According to the Florida Department of Health's Latest Data Through April 10:

- Heron Heights Elementary: 18 cases (+0)

- Marjory Stoneman ...

PARKLAND, FL- Florida reported 7,296 new cases of COVID-19 and 92 deaths on Wednesday.

Florida has vaccinated a total of 7,823,859 and 4,910,971 have completed the series. Broward County has vaccinated 713,850 and 436,355 have completed the series.

To pre-register for the vaccine click here.

The percent of positive results ranged from 6.37% to 8.14% over the past 2 weeks and was 6.83% on ...

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – As of this week, no appointments are required at 10 Florida Department of Health – Broward County Covid-19 vaccination sites to receive the Pfizer vaccine, the department has announced.

-- Vaccination sites are at:

- Coral Square Mall, 9469 W. Atlantic Blvd. Coral Springs. (Walk-up)

- Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. (Drive-through)

- Markham ...

PARKLAND, FL- The Westglades Girls basketball team continues its march through the county playoffs. The Wolves defeated Sunrise Middle School on Wednesday by a score of 34-30 in a hard fought battle.

"It was by far our toughest challenge yet," said Coach Marc Kiar. "The girls never gave up and came back from a 6 point deficit going into the 4th quarter to win the game." 

The girls have now ...

PARKLAND, FL- When Broward County public schools reopen this August, students will return to old-fashioned, class-based learning, Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie said Wednesday.

The 2021-2022 school year will open “with 100 percent, in-person, traditional, face-to-face instruction at all schools this coming fall,” he said in a short video to parents.

Despite the pandemic ...

PARKLAND, FL- Florida reported 6,772 new cases of COVID-19 and 45 deaths on Wednesday.

Florida is temporarily pausing all Johnson & Johnson vaccines per the recommendation of the CDC and FDA.

Florida has vaccinated a total of 7,584,736 and 4,678,987 have completed the series. Broward County has vaccinated 686,375 and 411,945 have completed the series.

To pre-register for the vaccine ...

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Since she was 2 years old, Alana Scheuerer has performed on a stage as a dancer, winning over crowds with her jazz, ballet, and tap skills.

Now 23, the Coral Springs resident is soon going to bring her dancing abilities, as well as a passion for helping others through the arts, to a much bigger stage: the Miss Florida competition.

In front of judges, fans, and many ...

PARKLAND, FL- The Terramar Park playground is getting updated. Terramar Park, one of Parkland's two major public parks, will see a number of improvements to its playground area, which will be temporarily closed beginning April 19. The update will take a few months, and the City of Parkland expects the playground to reopen in the late summer.

Additionally, according to the City of Parkland, the ...

PARKLAND, FL- Florida reported 1,613 new cases of COVID-19, the lowest in six months with 35 deaths.

Florida has vaccinated a total of 7,291,420 and 4,447,965 have completed the series. Broward County has vaccinated 658,865 and 391,966 have completed the series.

To pre-register for the vaccine click here.

The percent of positive results ranged from 6.13% to 8.00% over the past 2 weeks ...