News in Coral Springs
After crunching state and local data, the numbers are in: Broward County Public Schools are actually outperforming charter schools when it comes to serving students of all socioeconomic backgrounds.
VIDEO: Sunday, marked the seventh year since Coral Springs resident Robert “Bob” Levinson was kidnapped while in Kish Island, Iran. He was taken hostage on March 9, 2007, and is the longest-held hostage in American history.
Don’t miss the 10th Annual Coral Springs Festival of the Arts on March 15 and 16 which highlights some of America’s finest artisans and contemporary crafters. There will also be exciting performing arts events including fine dance, theatrical, and literary presentations.
At Doris Market and Bakery in Coral Springs, shoppers routinely forget their canes or other random items, but when a ring belonging to a US Marine was found on Tuesday, one of the owners put out an alert to try to find the owner.
By: Roy Trachtenberg – Guest Columnist
Our city commissioners, Tom Powers, and Dan Daley who are running for mayor and city commissioner filed their campaign report. This can be viewed on line Campaign Treasurer’s Report. Waste Pro and other waste management and consultant companies donated over $4,500.00.
On Tuesday night, Katie McLamore, 19, of Coral Springs died after losing control of her car after leaving work.
A Charter High School Principal was arrested on Wednesday on a rape charge for an October assault on a female employee according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
The City of Margate will not be renewing their contract for their red light cameras after their contract expires in December according to Mayor Lesa Peerman.
The Marine Industries Association of South Florida held its 37th Waterway Cleanup on Saturday, and volunteers came to help out at Riverside Park.
Calling all local teens. Get ready for the 2014 Teen Political Forum, an open mic style forum where students will address state and local elected officials and ask questions that are important to them. This is your chance to earn service hours while learning firsthand how local and state government works.
Applebee’s and Coral Springs Talk are offering one winner a $100 Gift Card good for any of their locations
A Coral Springs Resident was killed Friday night after a drunk driver hit their motorcycle while turning in front of them in Pompano Beach. The drunk driver fled the scene, and then tried to cover up the crime.
Coral Springs Police held the “Tip A Cop” fundraiser last week at a local restaurant to help ensure the Special Olympics games across Broward County are a success.
Imagine your neighbor owns a Ford dealership, however, not only will he not drive a Ford, none of his family members do either. Now imagine this: the government subsidizes his Ford dealership.
By: Sharon Aron Baron A fourteen year-old girl was sexually assaulted after a man broke into the Coral Springs home she shares with her mother. On Monday, Alfonso Mendoza, 44, of Coral Springs, broke into a home through a rear sliding glass door at the 10400 block of NW 36th Street. According to the police, […]
On November 27, 1990 a call came into the Coral Springs Police Department that there was a young female later identified as Ivelisse Berrios Beguerisse, lying on the side of the street at the 200 block of 122nd Avenue with marks on both wrists and ankles and brown packing tape was found stuck in her hair.
A campaign kickoff and fundraiser for Commissioner Dan Daley was held last Thursday at a local Coral Springs restaurant.
The setting was Tavolino Della Nonna on Sample Road, which was packed with over 130 supporters inside and outside of the Italian eatery.
Volunteers are the heart of Coral Springs, and through their caring efforts, they have given thousands of hours of service for the enrichment of our City, saving significant taxpayer dollars.
After years of waiting, Coral Springs residents that live West of the Turnpike may get relief from costly annual flood insurance bills.
Looking for something fun to do in our beautiful weather this weekend? Jump back in time to the Renaissance days and head on over to the Festival. There’s so much to do and see, as well as tons to buy.
Parents of children attending Coral Springs Elementary School can look forward to having them stay there another year, with the proposed addition of a sixth grade.
The Broward Democratic Executive Committee changed things up at their monthly meeting and featured two well-known journalists that most people are familiar with probably as much as the politicians as they cover: Anthony Man from the Sun Sentinel and Buddy Nevins from Broward Beat.
The design of the anticipated new Municipal Complex for Coral Springs is under way, and the city is looking for your input – and hopefully good taste, at a public forum.
A teacher at a Charter School in Coral Springs has been charged with battery after making a child clean a clogged urinal with his hands without proper safety equipment.
Students at Ramblewood Elementary competed in their first Lego Regional competition on February 1 at McNicol Middle School.
One resident felt that the traffic signal in the east-west direction of the intersection of Nob Hill Road and Southgate Boulevard near Coral Springs gave him very little time to make his way across, so he filmed the quick-changing light and sent it to us.
The car show and family fun day held alongside of the new Green Market turned out to be a winning combination at a new venue this year.
Formerly held at the Sportsplex, this year they moved the show to the downtown area which brought many more families out to enjoy the fun.
Know someone who is good with a video camera?
Broward county is looking for future film directors in Coral Springs and Parkland to enter a video contest to help reach young drivers and raise awareness about texting and driving.
A Coral Springs man was arrested for fondling an eight year old boy in front of his mother according to police.
Coral Springs resident Sgt. Charles Swope was recently the focus of a story about the challenges of finishing his education while being deployed. He is the son of residents Charles and Theresa Swope. Charles grew up in the city, was an Eagle Scout from Troop 246, and even graduated early from Coral Springs High School to join the Marine Corp.
