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The Coral Springs Coconut Creek Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its next Wake Up Breakfast on Tuesday, Oct. 14, The post Chamber Hosts October Wake-Up Breakfast With Local Experts appeared first on Coral Springs Talk.

Tallahassee, Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis announced today that he plans to propose a measure at the upcoming September 30, 2025, meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund to convey a 2.63-acre parcel in Miami-Dade County for the development of the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library. The proposed site is … The post Governor DeSantis

Coral Springs, Florida – Just minutes from Coral Springs, the 4th Annual Day of Giving at Coconut Creek Auto Mall is set to return on Sunday, October 12, promising an afternoon packed with family-friendly fun and community spirit. The free event will run from 1 to 4 p.m. at 4980 N. State Road 7, offering … The post Coconut Creek

Coral Springs, Florida – Students at James S. Hunt Elementary School in Coral Springs are embracing creativity and kindness this week as part of Broward County Public Schools’ annual Choose Peace/Stop Violence Week. On Thursday at 11 a.m., the school will host a special rock-painting activity designed to encourage messages of unity, positivity, and respect … The post James S.

While most students were still on summer break, the cast and crew of J.P. Taravella High School’s drama department were already preparing for their first production of the season The post J.P. Taravella Drama to Open Season With Broadway Comedy Favorite appeared first on Coral Springs Talk.

The Coral Springs Charter girls' bowling is doing very well at midseason with a 38 – 6 record. The post Coral Springs Charter Girls’ Bowling Team Dominates the Competition appeared first on Coral Springs Talk.

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Just a few minutes from Coral Springs, the 4th Annual Day of Giving returns to Coconut Creek Auto Mall on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 4980 N. State Road 7.The free event promises plenty of family fun — trunk-or-treating, face painting, raffle prizes, and live police and fire displays. Residents can cool off

Coral Springs, Florida – Coral Springs city leaders are exploring a significant change to local regulations that could allow electric bicycles, e-scooters, and other motorized “micromobility” devices to operate on city sidewalks and pathways. The city commission is set to review the proposal at its Thursday meeting, as outlined in official city documents. Currently, the … The post Coral Springs

Tallahassee, Florida – Historic Plant City Main Street, located in Hillsborough County, has earned recognition as the Florida Main Street Program of the Month for September 2025, an honor announced today by Secretary of State Cord Byrd. The designation highlights four decades of revitalization, cultural preservation, and economic development that have transformed downtown Plant City … The post Secretary Byrd

Florida – Florida State University is poised to reshape nursing education and health care innovation in Northwest Florida thanks to a historic $10 million gift from The Fairholme Foundation. This landmark donation, the largest in the history of the FSU College of Nursing, will expand the university’s undergraduate nursing program to its Panama City campus … The post FSU receives

CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs city leaders are considering changing a local law to allow motorized “micromobility” devices to operate on city sidewalks and pathways. The city commission is scheduled to take up the issue at its Thursday meeting, according to city documents. The change is being considered due to the popularity of these devices, such as e-scooters. Under current rules, those devices

The J.P. Taravella girls' cross-country team earned 9th place out of 32 teams at the Spanish River Invitational on September 20 in Boca Raton. The post J.P. Taravella Girls Place 9th at Spanish River Invitational as Local Teams Gear Up for Northwest Championships appeared first on Coral Springs Talk.

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Students at James S. Hunt Elementary will mark Broward County Public Schools’ Choose Peace/Stop Violence Week by painting rocks with uplifting messages of kindness and unity.The school-wide activity is set for Thursday at 11 a.m., with children decorating rocks to display around campus as lasting reminders to “Speak Life. End Bullying,” the theme of this year’s

Coral Springs residents are coming together to support 18-year-old Diego Mendez, a local soccer player recently diagnosed with two brain tumors. The post Coral Springs Community Rallies Around Teen Facing Brain Cancer appeared first on Coral Springs Talk.

The Coral Springs Police Department reported numerous crimes across the city between September 1 and 7, 2025. Please note that the police have redacted the names of victims and addresses of most incidents. The post Coral Springs Crime Blotter: Aggravated Assault with Firearm Leads to Arrest in Coral Springs appeared first on Coral Springs Talk.

Somerset Academy Riverside Charter School hosts its 4th Annual Fall Festival on October 11 with food trucks, games, and family activities. The post Somerset Academy Riverside Charter School Hosts 4th Annual Fall Festival appeared first on Coral Springs Talk.

The J.P. Taravella High School boys' and girls' swim teams are improving and doing well in local meets. The post J.P. Taravella and Coral Glades Swimmers Show Steady Progress in Local Meets appeared first on Coral Springs Talk.

Coral Springs will transform into a Bavarian-style village on Saturday, Oct. 4, when the city hosts its annual Oktoberfest from 4 to 10 p.m. on the lawn of City Hall, 9500 W. Sample Road. The post Coral Springs to Host Oktoberfest Oct. 4 With German Fare, Polka Band, Family Fun appeared first on Coral Springs Talk.

The Coral Springs Craft Guild is ushering in the holiday season early with its 46th Annual Craft Show and Holiday Boutique, a community tradition celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and charity. The post Coral Springs Craft Guild to Host 46th Annual Craft Show and Holiday Boutique appeared first on Coral Springs Talk.

CORAL SPRINGS, FL – When the Youth Softball Association of Coral Springs kicked off its season on Saturday, the spotlight wasn’t only on the players running the bases. At Cypress Park, families, coaches, and city leaders gathered to celebrate the lasting legacies of two women who poured their hearts into the game and the community.Field 2 was officially renamed in memory
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In professional sports, it has become routine: athletes cross themselves before stepping on the field, point to the sky after scoring, or huddle with teammates in prayer asking G-d to help them win. Some do it as a ritual, others as a performance. Either way, it reduces the Almighty to…
A Safe City Isn’t a Barracks: Why troops on D.C.’s streets miss the point
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When Local Policing Falls Short, Federal Authority Must Protect Americans
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What People Say vs. What They Really Mean
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