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Sale of City Property Leads to Redevelopment of Village Square in Coral Springs

By Hank McCoy on October 9, 2020 News, Politics

Sale of City Property Leads to Redevelopment of Village Square in Coral Springs
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The land where the former city hall sat on for 42 years and an outdated shopping plaza could soon be getting an overhaul as part of the Downtown Coral Springs.

Coral Springs Welcomes First Medical Marijuana Dispensary

By Hank McCoy on October 5, 2020 News, Events

Coral Springs Welcomes First Medical Marijuana Dispensary
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Medical marijuana dispensary with Gucci level style, comes to Coral Springs after a year of planning.

Surf’s Up! Coral Springs Could See Big Waves with One of a Kind Surf Park

By Hank McCoy on October 1, 2020 News

Surf’s Up! Coral Springs Could See Big Waves with One of a Kind Surf Park
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Surf’s up in Coral Springs. The city commission was presented with the ideas behind building a Surf Park near the Aquatic Center at the recent city workshop.

Former Coral Springs Resident Charged with Cryptocurrency Fraud Caught in Austria

By Hank McCoy on September 29, 2020 News, Crime & Safety

Former Coral Springs Resident Charged with Cryptocurrency Fraud Caught in Austria
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An international fugitive and former Coral Springs resident was arrested in Austria after 15 years on the run.

New Programs Slated for Coral Springs after Parks and Rec Master Plan Approved

By Hank McCoy on September 26, 2020 News, Politics

New Programs Slated for Coral Springs after Parks and Rec Master Plan Approved
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Programs to keep Coral Springs healthy and active are now covered for the next 20 years after the city commission approved the master plan. 

Coral Springs Talk Interviews Five Candidates in the Race for Commission Seat 3

By Hank McCoy on September 23, 2020 News, Politics

Coral Springs Talk Interviews Five Candidates in the Race for Commission Seat 3
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Due to term limits,  Commissioner Larry Vignola’s seat is up for grabs bringing a slew of candidates into the Seat 3 race.

Coral Springs Leaves Millage Rate Unchanged

By Hank McCoy on September 22, 2020 News, Politics

Coral Springs Leaves Millage Rate Unchanged
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The good news is that Coral Springs property owners can rest easy that millage rates won’t be increasing in 2021.

Coral Springs Talk Interviews Carter and Remy: Candidates for Commission Seat 5

By Hank McCoy on September 22, 2020 News, Politics

Coral Springs Talk Interviews Carter and Remy: Candidates for Commission Seat 5
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Vice Mayor Joy Carter is fighting for her political life against challenger and political newcomer Cathy Remy for Seat 5 of the Coral Springs City Commission.

MSD Grad and Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo Talks About Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

By Hank McCoy on September 4, 2020 News, Events, Politics

MSD Grad and Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo Talks About Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
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September has been proclaimed “Childhood Cancer Awareness Month” by the Coral Springs City Commission, and Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo says…

Coral Springs SRO’s Get Body Cameras This School Year

By Hank McCoy on September 2, 2020 News, Crime & Safety, Schools

Coral Springs SRO’s Get Body Cameras This School Year
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School Resource Officers are getting body cameras as the Coral Springs Police Department continues to expand their technological capabilities.

Calculator Thief Hit with Additional Grand Theft Charges

By Hank McCoy on September 1, 2020 News, Crime & Safety

Calculator Thief Hit with Additional Grand Theft Charges
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The charges keep adding up for one Lauderhill man first arrested for stealing calculators from a Coral Springs Target.  

The Sum of his Charge for Stealing Calculators from Target Equals Grand Theft

By Hank McCoy on August 23, 2020 News, Crime & Safety

The Sum of his Charge for Stealing Calculators from Target Equals Grand Theft
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One man’s career of stealing totals up to a Grand Theft charge in a calculator heist.

Proposed Changes Allow for Expansion of Curbside Pickup Parking in Coral Springs

By Hank McCoy on August 20, 2020 News, Politics

Proposed Changes Allow for Expansion of Curbside Pickup Parking in Coral Springs
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For restaurants and retail shops to survive the economic fallout from COVID-19, curbside pickup and to-go order parking is a vital lifeline needed for their businesses.

Sewage and Water Rates Set to Increase for the Coral Springs Water District

By Hank McCoy on August 20, 2020 News, Politics

Sewage and Water Rates Set to Increase for the Coral Springs Water District
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Sewerage and Water rates are set to increase by 3.5 percent across all consumption levels for Coral Springs resident and commercial properties on October 1 of this year.

Coral Springs Police Arrest Woman for Robbery after Snatching Cellphone from Victim

By Hank McCoy on August 17, 2020 News, Crime & Safety

Coral Springs Police Arrest Woman for Robbery after Snatching Cellphone from Victim
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A woman was arrested for robbery after stealing a cellphone from her brother’s girlfriend.

Feds Charge Coral Springs Resident in $24 Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme

By Hank McCoy on August 12, 2020 Events, Crime & Safety

Feds Charge Coral Springs Resident in $24 Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme
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A Coral Springs resident has been charged for defrauding the federal government of over $24 million from COVID relief funds

Quick-Thinking Walmart Employee Recognizes Thief from Picture Hanging in Store

By Hank McCoy on August 11, 2020 News, Crime & Safety

Quick-Thinking Walmart Employee Recognizes Thief from Picture Hanging in Store
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A man is behind bars, thanks to an astute Walmart employee recognizing him from his photo hanging in the store.

Man Arrested for Striking Wife 3 Times in Video Game Dispute

By Hank McCoy on August 9, 2020 News, Crime & Safety

Man Arrested for Striking Wife 3 Times in Video Game Dispute
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A man was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly hitting his wife repeatedly while they were drinking and playing video games.

John Ruffin, Longtime Community Leader and Philanthropist, Dies

By Hank McCoy on August 7, 2020 News, Events

John Ruffin, Longtime Community Leader and Philanthropist, Dies
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John Ruffin, the former chairman of the Coral Springs Community Redevelopment Agency, who was active with the Coral Springs Economic Development Foundation, died on July 24

Win $200 with Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce ‘Buy Local’ Campaign

By Hank McCoy on August 6, 2020 News, Events

Win $200 with Coral Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce ‘Buy Local’ Campaign
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A “Buy Local” campaign has been put forth by the Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce along with the city of Coconut Creek to spur consumer spending with local businesses during these difficult economic times.

Commission Approves $500K Funding for Coral Springs Residents Seeking Mortgage or Rent Assistance

By Hank McCoy on August 5, 2020 News, Politics

Commission Approves $500K Funding for Coral Springs Residents Seeking Mortgage or Rent Assistance
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On August 5, the city commission approved $502,500 through the Broward County Minority Builders Coalition,

Famly Creates ‘Adopt a Teacher’ to Supports Local Educators During COVID-19

By Hank McCoy on August 5, 2020 News, Schools

Famly Creates ‘Adopt a Teacher’ to Supports Local Educators During COVID-19
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To show appreciation and help teachers with supplies, a family has created an Adopt a Teacher Facebook page. 

Wiles Road Landscaping Enhancements Approved in Coral Springs

By Hank McCoy on August 5, 2020 News, Politics

Wiles Road Landscaping Enhancements Approved in Coral Springs
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A Wiles Road Trafficway Beautification between University Drive and Riverside Drive was approved on Wednesday.

Police Arrest Men for Allegedly Stealing from Lowe’s, Fleeing in Stolen Vehicle

By Hank McCoy on August 1, 2020 News, Crime & Safety

Police Arrest Men for Allegedly Stealing from Lowe’s, Fleeing in Stolen Vehicle
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What began as a single count of theft turned into Grand Theft Auto after a pair of alleged thieves were caught fleeing in a stolen vehicle.

Coral Springs 1st in Nation to Adopt Innovative ALERT Safety Software

By Hank McCoy on July 30, 2020 News, Crime & Safety

Coral Springs 1st in Nation to Adopt Innovative ALERT Safety Software
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Coral Springs will be the first municipality in the nation to adopt the ALERT software, bringing preventative security to schools and houses of worship.

Convicted Sexual Predator Arrested in Coral Springs for Exposing Himself

By Hank McCoy on July 27, 2020 News, Crime & Safety

Convicted Sexual Predator Arrested in Coral Springs for Exposing Himself
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A homeless man, registered as a sexual predator with a violent history, was arrested for failing to report in person with Broward County Sheriff’s Officer every 30 days.

Coral Springs Police Reform Task Force Works to Improve Department

By Hank McCoy on July 23, 2020 News, Crime & Safety

Coral Springs Police Reform Task Force Works to Improve Department
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Coral Springs’ Police Reform Task Force has already begun to look into changes to policing in the city after its first meeting.

Commission Votes Keeping Millage Rate the Same for 2021, but Taxes Will Still Increase

By Hank McCoy on July 23, 2020 News, Politics

Commission Votes Keeping Millage Rate the Same for 2021, but Taxes Will Still Increase
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Coral Springs homeowners can rejoice, despite a loss in revenue, the city’s budget office has managed to avoid raising Millage rates for 2021.

Pregnant Woman Charged with Domestic Battery After Attacking Boyfriend

By Hank McCoy on July 19, 2020 News, Crime & Safety

Pregnant Woman Charged with Domestic Battery After Attacking Boyfriend
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A pregnant woman, allegedly set off by her boyfriend taking too long with her car, flipped a coffee table, struck her boyfriend, then hit herself before a roommate called the police.

Coral Springs Commission Says Yes to 911 Consolidation with Coconut Creek

By Hank McCoy on July 18, 2020 News, Crime & Safety

Coral Springs Commission Says Yes to 911 Consolidation with Coconut Creek
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After several years of working on an agreement, Coconut Creek will become part of Coral Springs Police and Fire Department dispatch services.

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