Delray Beach Open director named one of top in the nation
Ivan Baron started playing tennis when he was 7 years old, so his 35-plus years of experience more than qualifies him to run one of the biggest tennis tournaments in South Florida – the Delray Beach...
View ArticleBoy, 3, dead after he and sister, 2, wander into canal
A 3-year-old boy died Wednesday after he was pulled from the bottom of a canal behind his family's Coral Springs home. Police say the incident happened around 12:30 p.m. in the 8500 block of NW 40th...
View ArticleMagnet plan aims to draw Coconut Creek students to namesake school
With its namesake high school billed a low performer, Coconut Creek has joined with the School Board aiming for the school's makeover.The city has set up an online forum to get ideas for turning...
View ArticleCoral Springs residents to vote on $18M public safety bonds
Coral Springs voters are expected to vote on a bond referendum in March next year, seeking approval for $18.1 million in general obligation bonds to fund several public safety projects. If approved by...
View ArticleCoral Springs extends pilot program to assist local businesses
Coral Springs has decided to extend a pilot program that was introduced to expedite approvals for projects, thereby stimulating economic development. The program, which was introduced in September...
View ArticlePot possession akin to speeding under Broward pot-ticket proposal
Pot possessors will be treated more like drivers caught speeding and less like drug criminals, under a proposal pushed forward by Broward County commissioners Tuesday. Commissioners voted unanimously...
View ArticleBaseball cap-wearing Coral Springs bank robber arrested, FBI says
The man authorities say robbed two Coral Springs banks in two days while wearing a University of Miami baseball cap as a disguise is in federal custody. The FBI arrested Daniel Michael, 41, for his...
View ArticleCoral Springs to host Vietnam wall replica this month
A replica of the Vietnam Veterans wall is coming to Broward County.The Moving Wall, a half-size version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be on public display 9 a.m. to 10...
View ArticleMore Coral Springs High School students overcome by heat
Students at Coral Springs High School were evacuated to the football field on the campus Friday morning because of what police describe as "power issues." Additionally, some of the students who were...
View ArticleTrial set to begin for South Florida trio accused of $80M Ponzi scheme
Investors poured more than $80 million into what sounded like a great South Florida enterprise — "virtual concierge" machines or kiosks dispensing services at hotels, sports venues and casinos. But...
View ArticleGirl Scouts fight to save Parkland's Camp Telogia
Girl Scouts, volunteers and troop leaders flocked to Parkland City Hall last week, imploring city officials to ask the County Commission not to agree to a request from the Girl Scouts of Southeast...
View ArticleVeterans bring Vietnam War Moving Wall to Coral Springs
Coral Springs will honor those who served in the Vietnam War, including more than 58,000 Americans who gave up their lives for the country in the war, when it welcomes the Moving Wall, a half-sized...
View ArticleCities plan Halloween events
Cities in northwest Broward are attempting to make this Halloween a memorable one for people in the community by organizing several spooky festivities, suitable for children, as well as the child...
View ArticleCoral Springs Center for the Arts kicks off new season
Coral Springs Center for the Arts is known for bringing A-list entertainment to the local community. Everyone from Jason Alexander and Vonda Shepard to Russell Brand has appeared there. The 2015-2016...
View ArticleDay-long camp walks children through mourning process
Grieving children and their families can now benefit from a new partnership between Tomorrow's Rainbow and TrustBridge Health Bereavement Centers. The two nonprofit agencies – one offering on-going...
View ArticleShabbat rock concert is temple's opening anniversary event
Congregation Kol Tikvah of Parkland are inaugurating their 25th anniversary with a series of events, starting on Friday with a unique Shabbat Rock concert service outdoors at the Amphitheatre at Pine...
View ArticleBeth Orr plans Wild West Extravaganza
Line dancing, a mechanical bull and country music will be featured at Temple Beth Orr in Coral Springs at its fund raising event Wild West Country Extravaganza taking place Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. "We are...
View ArticleBroward College professor ranked nation's best
Melinda Shoemaker, associate professor of behavioral science at Broward College North Campus in Coconut Creek, calls her exams cocktail parties — cocktail parties that are, of course, BYOB: bring your...
View ArticleBreast cancer survivors gain fitness at Coral Springs hospital
A specialized class is helping breast cancer survivors in the community improve their quality of life by staying fit. Lisa Callahan of Coral Springs uses her skills as a fitness instructor and massage...
View ArticleParkland cancer survivor says early detection critical
With no family history of cancer, Jodi Gold believed that it was unlikely that she would get the disease. That, however, did not stop her from getting mammograms every year after she turned 40. As it...
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