OPINION: Vice Mayor Joshua Simmons Urges Residents to Vote “Yes” on Water District Ballot Question
Joshua Simmons: Residents who are paying an assessment to the Coral Springs Improvement District have an important issue on this November’s ballot.
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Women’s Rights in Iran: Coral Springs Author and Activist Takes a Deeper Look
I am Darya Hodaei, an Iranian American author and activist of Azerbaijani Turk ethnicity and a current resident of Coral Springs.
Simmons, Metayer Speak Out Against Leaked Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion
Vice Mayor Joshua Simmons and Nancy Metayer condemned the Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion of Roe v. Wade…
Heron Bay Golf Course Development Decision Deferred
On Wednesday, at the North Springs Improvement District (NSID) board meeting, selecting East Coast Builders & Developers to develop 70 acres of the Heron Bay Golf Course
Vice Mayor Simmons: “What We are Seeing Here in Florida is a Dangerous Trend”
Vice Mayor Simmons decried the state’s current political priorities, DeSantis’s influence over the legislature, and divisiveness in politics.
Vice Mayor Simmons: “Black History is American History”
Carter G. Woodson is known as the Father of Black History. He is also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated…
Do Readers Love (Or Hate) Our Local Coverage? Here’s What They Really Think
Readers completed an online poll outlining what they liked about our local coverage
Vice Mayor Joshua Simmons: The State, Not City, Regulates Short-Term Vacation Rentals
Joshua Simmons: The Florida Legislative session begins on January 11, and for 60 days, State Representatives and State Senators will…
Coral Springs Residents Speak Out This Week
We’ve gathered a few of the comments emailed to us or on social media on some of the hot issues on Coral Springs Talk this week.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Irresponsible and Out-of-Touch’ to Increase Millage Rates or Fire Fees
As a multi-year resident of Coral Springs, I write today to express my disappointment with the budget that is being proposed by city staff…
Vice Mayor Joshua Simmons: Prayers for the Champlain Tower South Victims in Surfside
Since learning of the tragic collapse of the Champlain Tower South Condominiums, I, like many of you find myself thinking of all the lives affected.
Mother of Parkland Graduate: Mixed Feelings About Joyfulness After Painful Loss of Lives
My daughter, Ella, is picking up her cap, gown, and cords, the physical reminders that she is graduating in days from Marjory Stoneman Douglas.
5 Reasons Why You Need an Attorney for Your Workers’ Compensation Injury
If you have been injured on the job and thought about hiring an attorney, here are five reasons why someone like myself should represent you
Opinion: A Retrospective of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Tragedy and How We Can Make a Difference
Each year, this being the third anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, it is important for our community to reflect on the 17 lives lost—and the promise made—that this would never happen again.
OPINION: City Commission Segregates Cypress Park
Cypress Park had the most popular basketball courts in the city. It was a multigenerational, socioeconomic diverse gathering spot.
A Gentle Plea to Stop the Profanity When Exercising Your First Amendment Rights
Joshua Simmons has a Gentle Plea to Stop the Profanity…
Vice Mayor Simmons’ Wishes Coral Springs a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
For many, 2020 has been a very difficult year — and for others, it has been a pretty good year, Vice Mayor Joshua Simmons shares with Coral Springs Talk.
State Rep Dan Daley: An Appeal to Floridians, Regardless of Party
I’m a 30-year-old Democratic state representative from Broward County. It’s no surprise that as a Democrat, I represent one of Florida’s most progressive enclaves.
Opinion: Making a Sustainable Coral Springs
Sustainability means leaving the world in a better condition than we found it.
Bullying Prevention Month: Time to Prioritize the Mental Health of Our Youth
Our thoughts play a powerful role in our lives, so much that they are behind our “good” days and our “bad” days. Our thoughts can influence our personal relationships
Commissioner Joshua Simmons: ‘Let’s Rise Above Division’
I hope you all have made the transition from the doldrums of summer to the fall schedule routines…
100 Years Later: How Are We Paying Homage to the Women’s Suffrage?
Today marks Florida’s Primary Elections — and 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment giving all women the right to vote.
Feedback and Comments from Readers of Coral Springs Talk
Since 2012, Coral Springs Talk has been providing news in the city, and thanks to our readers we are the number one news source.
Editorial: Sun Sentinel Endorses the Wrong Sheriff; Gregory Tony Deserves the Vote
First and foremost, Coral Springs Talk’s mission is to bring the community together and for that reason, we have refrained from endorsing one political candidate over another.
Opinion: Making the Case for the Coral Springs Police Department
Like many families, my family moved to Coral Springs 20 years ago in search of a better place to live.
Opinion: Get our Kids Back to School and Fall Sports Underway
I fully support opening schools 100 percent in class, on time, as well as resuming all fall sports.
Opinion: ‘It is Just Illogical to Reopen in August’ Says Coral Springs 5th Grade Teacher
Broward County Public Schools hasn’t asked me my opinion on going back to school in August, but I will go ahead and offer it anyway.
Congratulations to the Graduates of 2020: The Best Truly Is Yet To Come
Dear Class of 2020, when the year began, there was no way we could have predicted a pandemic would essentially hijack your senior year.
Commissioner Simmons: ‘You May be Done with Coronavirus, it is Not Done With Us’
I am writing to you today to share my thoughts and feelings with you. It has been a rough couple of months, and for many people, the rest of the year will continue to be rough.
With Everyone on Edge, Kids Pranking Their Neighbors May be Putting Themselves at Risk
By: Dennis Wholey “It’s 10 p.m. Do you know where your children are?” I remember seeing this public service announcement playing on local TV stations across the country back in the 70s and 80s. Providing a not so subtle reminder that parents should make sure their children are safe and not at risk. Maybe it’s […]