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Officer reunites with teen he helped during Coconut Creek suicide attempt

A South Florida father was in tears while hugging the officer who he says saved his daughters life.

Police: 2 chihuahuas treated at vet hospital after being rescued from house fire in Coconut Creek

A fire investigation is underway after flames erupted inside a home in Broward County.

Company that brings therapy dogs to visit assisted living facilities provides positive, loving experience for residents

With the holidays here, many of us relish extra time and celebrations with our friends and family, but sometimes our loved ones live in nursing homes are away from the ones they miss the most.

Man, 71, accused of bringing gun to Coconut Creek technical college

A 71-year-old man was arrested on Monday after being found with a holstered gun on school property at Atlantic Technical College in Coconut Creek, according to police.

November, December 2025 community events calendar

Here are some of the events in South Florida that you, family and friends can attend in November and December.

Coconut Creek-based nonprofit accepts donations for Jamaicans dealing with Hurricane Melissa

Food For The Poor, a Christian nonprofit organization based in Coconut Creek, was accepting donations on Monday for Jamaicans dealing with Hurricane Melissa.

Police: Man with ‘health challenges’ wanders away from Coconut Creek home

Coconut Creek police are searching for a 69-year-old man who they said has “some health challenges” and wandered away from home this week.

‘We thought it was going to eat her’: Senior survives dog mauling in Coconut Creek

What began as a peaceful Sunday outing quickly turned into a nightmare for an 80-year-old Coconut Creek woman who was attacked by a pit bull mix while in her wheelchair, authorities said.

High school coach accused of violence towards students says nothing as he bonds out of Broward jail

An assistant high school football coach arrested after deputies said he had a violent encounter with students bonded out of the Broward County jail early Thursday evening.

Missing Child Alert canceled for 13-year-old girl from Coconut Creek

A Missing Child Alert was canceled Friday morning for a 13-year-old girl from Coconut Creek.

Coconut Creek 3-year-old with Down syndrome up for prestigious award

Jayce Kelly of Coconut Creek will be three years old in a couple of weeks.

Many Florida high school girls struggling with mental health, report says

A new report shows that high school-aged girls in Florida are struggling with their well-being, with more than half reporting persistent sadness or hopelessness.

Coconut Creek commissioners vote to settle lawsuit, Monarch Hill landfill expansion will happen

An extended fight over expanding the controversial Monarch Hill Landfill may soon finally be over.

What’s new this year at Broward County Public Schools

Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn was at Coconut Creek High School Monday morning, welcoming students and staff members back to school.

Teachers at 4 Broward schools prepare for new era: Their elementary schools are now K-8

Broward County teachers are getting their classrooms ready as they prepare to welcome students back on Monday.

Caught on Camera: Thieves target Sephora stores in Broward County

Police have released video of suspected thieves who they believe targeted at least two Sephora stores in Broward County.

Broward man admits to stealing plane from Georgia hangar, flying across states without license

A South Florida man could spend a decade behind bars after pleading guilty Wednesday to stealing a plane in Georgia and then flying it to North Carolina without a license, prosecutors said.

Man won’t face charges in fatal shooting of 19-year-old in Coconut Creek, police say

A man who shot and killed 19-year-old Bryce McFadden during a drug deal gone wrong at the Coco Parc Condominiums last November acted in self-defense and will not face charges, according to the Coconut Creek Police Department.

Man accused of sexually abusing girl when she was 12 and 13 in Broward

A 43-year-old man who used to own the Bonbagay Tax Group in North Lauderdale was at the Broward County Main Jail Wednesday accused of sexually abusing a girl.

Job fair brings relief to displaced Salt 7 team after restaurant’s sudden closure

What started as heartbreak for Salt 7 employees has taken a hopeful turn. Days after being abruptly locked out of their workplace, former staffers gathered at the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek on Friday for a job fair created just for them.

Seminole Casino Coconut Creek to host job fair for employees of shuttered Salt 7

In response to Local 10 News’ investigation into the eviction of Fort Lauderdale restaurant Salt 7 and its ongoing payroll issues, Seminole Casino Coconut Creek has announced a special job fair aimed at assisting displaced employees.

Woman accused of spitting at school campus monitor in Coconut Creek

A woman was arrested last week after she spat in the face of a school campus monitor in Coconut Creek, authorities said.

Legal battle brews over Coconut Creek homeschool facility

A zoning dispute has turned into a fight about school choice.

Broward commission approves Monarch Hill Landfill expansion amid opposition

Despite strong opposition from some residents and officials, Broward County commissioners have approved Waste Management’s plan to expand the Monarch Hill Landfill, adding about 10 stories in height and extending it by 24 acres.

North Miami Beach man dies after Turnpike crash in Coconut Creek

A 30-year-old North Miami Beach man was killed early Tuesday morning in a crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Coconut Creek, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Sanctuary in Broward aims to heal both animals and humans from trauma

Blair Barone, a licensed clinical psychologist, founded The Lucky Horse Sanctuary, about 12 years ago, in Broward County.

Long lines continue at DMV centers across South Florida, causing residents to wait in line for hours

Long lines continue to create a disaster at DMV centers all across South Florida.

Father charged with DUI after crashing in Coconut Creek High parking lot while picking up child

A Broward man was arrested for DUI after crashing his car at Coconut Creek High School.

Man sought for questioning in fatal shooting of 19-year-old in Coconut Creek

The Coconut Creek Police Department is looking to speak with a man who they believe has information about the shooting death of 19-year-old Bryce McFadden.

1 dies after car crashes into palm trees in Coconut Creek

One person has died after a car plowed into at least two palm trees in Coconut Creek, authorities confirmed.

Broward cities join forces to push back against expansion of Monarch Hill Landfill

The trash talk is heating up across parts of Broward County, ahead of a controversial request to expand the Monarch Hill Landfill, both vertically and horizontally.

Principal speaks about former student killed in Coconut Creek neighborhood

Coconut Creek police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday in the Coco Parc condominium community.

Police investigate homicide in Coconut Creek neighborhood

Coconut Creek police are conducting an investigation Tuesday night in the Coco Parc community, authorities confirmed to Local 10 News.

Here’s how to help victims of hurricanes Milton, Helene

Charities are asking for your help as Florida recovers from two devastating hurricanes.

South Florida nonprofit launches aid drive for Hurricane Milton, Helene relief

As South Florida braces for the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the nonprofit organization Food For The Poor has sprung into action to support the region’s most vulnerable communities.

Extra police on campus after threat made against Broward school

More police are on the campus of one Broward County public school Friday after they were alerted about a threat Thursday night, authorities confirmed.

1 horse dead, another injured after fire erupts at Coconut Creek ranch

One horse has died and another was injured Thursday morning after a fire erupted at a property in Coconut Creek.

Broward letter carrier admits to stealing mail, selling it ‘on the street,’ feds say

A letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service appeared in Fort Lauderdale federal court on Tuesday after authorities busted him stealing mail during a surveillance operation, court documents state.

Coconut Creek police warn of scammers posing as officers

Scammers are impersonating Coconut Creek police officers, asking for personal information and money, authorities warned Thursday.

Broward School Board delays vote on suspension or termination of mother of transgender athlete

In a lengthy discussion Tuesday, the Broward County School Board postponed the vote on whether to suspend or terminate a Broward Schools employee and mother of a transgender athlete.

Bob Marley’s daughter aids in hurricane relief efforts for Jamaica and Caribbean nations

Bob Marley’s daughter, Cedella Marley, joined Food For The Poor in Coconut Creek Friday to aid in relief efforts for Jamaica and surrounding island nations devastated by Hurricane Beryl.

Rocky’s Sweet Treats owner arrested again for alleged drug dealing in Broward

At 5-foot-1-inch tall, a 25-year-old woman who enjoys baking looks harmless, yet detectives from two police departments in Broward County have described her as a drug dealer.

Teen reported missing in Coconut Creek found safe, unharmed

Police asked for the public’s help Tuesday in locating a 15-year-old girl who they say was reported missing in Coconut Creek.

Broward teacher arrested; mother says he slammed son’s head on desk

A Broward County Public Schools teacher stands accused of abusing a student in Broward County.

Speeding Broward driver had THC in system when she killed pedestrian, fled, police say

A Coconut Creek woman was speeding down Lyons Road with THC in her system when she struck and killed a man crossing the street and fled the scene, according to police.

Debate over ‘Mount Trashmore’ landfill proposal: Expand or pay more

The Monarch Hill Landfill, also known as “Mount Trashmore,” is about 210 feet tall. Trucks collecting Broward County’s garbage started to make dropoffs in 1965.

Broward murder suspect was armed with ‘pistol capable of fully automatic fire’

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were holding a murder suspect on Wednesday who marked his 20th birthday at the main jail in Fort Lauderdale.

Hidden South Florida gem boasts 20,000 exotic butterflies, birds under one roof

There is a very special place right in our South Florida backyard that you may forget about due to your day to day work and school flow, but with summer around the corner, you may have more time on your hands to grab your munchkins and visit some of our hidden gems that get all the tourist attraction attention.

15-year-old dies after being stabbed at Coconut Creek park

A 15-year-old boy died over the weekend, a week after being stabbed at a park in Coconut Creek, authorities confirmed Monday.

Broward court: Probation officers give up on man and recommend ‘maximum prison sentence’

Adam Joseph Stone, who was at the Broward County main jail on Wednesday, has a history of violence, according to court records. Broward County judges gave him a chance for years, but the Florida Department of Corrections recently had enough.

Police: Search for suspect who stabbed man in Coconut Creek continues

A helicopter, K-9 units, and police officers in tactical gear carrying long rifles were searching for a suspect on Saturday night after a stabbing in Coconut Creek, police said.

With 6-year-old in tow, pregnant, road-raging mom pulls gun in Coconut Creek, police say

Authorities said a woman’s morning commute turned scary in Coconut Creek Wednesday when a 25-year-old mother — with her 6-year-old daughter sitting next to her and another child on the way — brandished a gun after the woman honked at her.

Coconut Creek man had ‘dozens’ of files of child sexual abuse material, cops say

A Coconut Creek man is facing nearly a dozen felony charges after police said he uploaded child sexual abuse material online.

Driver stopped on side of Turnpike in Broward County killed in crash

A fatal crash shut down the northbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike Thursday morning near Coconut Creek Parkway.

Father accused of engaging in ‘excessive violence’ against 9-year-old son in Broward

Shandel Bryan appeared in Broward County court on Wednesday accused of child abuse in Coconut Creek.

Coconut Creek man arrested following investigation into sexual battery of underage girls

Police arrested a man on some starting allegations, calling what he did a pattern of predatory behavior.

Former Dolphin Damien Williams arrested after alleged fight with pregnant woman over dog food

A former Miami Dolphins running back is facing domestic abuse charges after police said he got into a dispute with a pregnant woman over their dog’s food.

Coconut Creek cops seek women seen stuffing pricey perfume up their skirts at Sephora

Police said two women operated like a “NASCAR pit crew” at a Coconut Creek Sephora store, but this pit crew was clad in long skirts — and not as a fashion statement.

Broward’s Monarch High School gets fine, probation over transgender athlete on girls team

State athletics officials have fined a Broward County high school for allowing a transgender athlete to play on its girls volleyball team, contravening Florida law and athletics policies.

Mother of transgender Monarch High School athlete issues statement amid probe, fallout

The mother of a transgender student-athlete at Broward’s Monarch High School released a statement to Local 10 News Tuesday amid the fallout over a district investigation into her participation on the girls’ volleyball team.

Students stage second walkout at Broward’s Monarch High School amid transgender athlete probe

Students at a Broward County high school staged a second walkout Wednesday as fallout continues on the campus over the district’s decision to reassign its principal and several staff members amid an investigation into a transgender athlete being allowed to play on the girls’ volleyball team.

Students at Broward’s Monarch High School walk out after staff shakeup over transgender athlete

Students at a Broward County high school walked out of the classroom Tuesday, one day after the district announced it was reassigning the school’s principal and several other staff members amid a probe into a transgender athlete.

Walkway roof collapses at Atlantic Technical College in Coconut Creek

A roof covering a walkway collapsed Tuesday morning at the Atlantic Technical College campus in Coconut Creek. No one was hurt.

Broward principal, others reassigned amid investigation into transgender athlete, sources say

The principal and multiple staff members at a Broward County high school have been reassigned amid an investigation into “allegations of improper student participation in sports,” a district spokesperson said Monday morning.

The Cheesecake Factory opens in Coconut Creek

The Cheesecake Factory will be opening its newest location in South Florida in Coconut Creek.

Brush fire ignites in Coconut Creek

Firefighters rushed to the scene of a blaze in Coconut Creek on Monday.

Car hits, pins woman against pole at Publix in Coconut Creek

A driver appeared to be unconscious as his car veered and pinned a woman walking out of Publix.

Here’s what’s causing those hazy South Florida skies

From as far north as Vero Beach, the haze can be seen.

Broward Sheriff gives Local 10 inside look at Real Time Crime Center aimed to make schools safer

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony gave Local 10 News an inside look Wednesday at BSO’s Real Time Crime Center, which was designed in part to mitigate the threat of school violence.

Police search for woman caught on camera stealing from customer’s wallet at nail salon

Police in Coconut Creek are searching for a woman caught on surveillance video stealing from another customer at a nail salon.

Coconut Creek firefighters trained in new life-saving technique

Every second counts in a trauma situation.

Food for Thought: Broward college students benefit from on-campus pantry

The Food for Thought campaign and Publix Super Markets volunteers recently stopped by a special food pantry that is helping students have one less worry, as they focus on their education at Broward College.

Woman accused of stealing from disabled adult in Broward

A 33-year-old woman was at the Paul Rein Detention Facility on Friday night in Pompano Beach, as she faced 20 charges in Broward County.

Broward student accused of bringing gun on first day of school

A 15-year-old student was arrested on the first day of school in Broward County Monday after he brought a gun to school, authorities said.

WATCH: Boat bursts into flames at Coconut Grove marina

Authorities responded to a boat fire at a marina in Coconut Grove Friday night.

Woman robbed, sexually assaulted while walking trail in Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek police are searching for a man who they said robbed and sexually assaulted a woman Thursday afternoon.

Police: Mother crashes while driving drunk with 7 unrestrained kids; last DUI was with 3 kids

A 38-year-old woman had been caught driving while under the influence of alcohol with children in the car before, but this time there were seven kids, and one of them was injured when she crashed, records show.

Tribute to Teachers: Dale Beames teaches a tough subject but his style makes physics a breeze

Dale Beames is more than a high school physics teacher. He’s a quick-witted, compassionate and trustworthy friend, who after more than 40 years in education, is retiring at the end of this school year.

Man arrested for kidnapping woman, baby in Broward

A man is facing charges behind bars on Monday morning in Broward County after detectives arrested him for kidnapping a baby and a mother.

New store named in honor of Parkland victim helps foster kids get clothes, toys

A new store opened in Coconut Creek Wednesday to help foster children pick out their own clothes and toys.

VIEW RESULTS: Broward County municipal election

Broward County voters headed to the polls Tuesday for the municipal election for Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, Hillsboro Beach, Miramar, North Lauderdale and Pembroke Park.

Officials: Missing Coconut Creek teen found safe

A missing teen from South Florida has been found safe, according to authorities.

Bloodhound ‘Liberty’ serves in Coconut Creek in memory of child murder victim

Officer Sean Feisthammel is training the Coconut Creek Police Department’s new recruit. The Jimmy Ryce Center donated a bloodhound man tracker to the Coconut Creek Police Department and a group of elementary school students recently named him “Liberty.”