Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Coconut Creek

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Will your school’s drop-off lane get speed cameras next year?

Coconut Creek, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good day Coconut Creek! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your school’s drop-off lane get speed cameras next year?
  • Which Coconut Creek neighborhoods saw the most serious crimes last week?
  • How will FPL’s 2026 grid upgrades affect Coconut Creek streets?

Also on today's calendar: The Kid Officer (A must see new film!) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 90, low: 77.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Coconut Creek School Zone Speed Cameras Issue Hundreds of Citations During Last Week of School, Expansion Planned (tapinto.net) — Coconut Creek’s new school zone speed cameras have shifted from warnings to about 400 tickets in the final week of school, with $100 fines for drivers 11 mph over the limit. After clocking hundreds of violations near Coconut Creek High and local elementary schools, the city plans to expand cameras to more school zones next year.
   

2. Coconut Creek Crime Blotter: Gunpoint Home Invasion Leaves Resident Tied Up, Robbed (coconutcreektalk.com) — Coconut Creek Police handled a busy week of calls, including a gunpoint home invasion in Vista Verde, a construction trailer burglary, a structure fire, and several thefts and assaults. From Coco Parc to Wynmoor, the blotter details when and where incidents occurred, plus arrests ranging from DUIs to domestic violence and drug charges.
   

3. FPL Targets Coral Springs, Parkland and Coconut Creek for Major Grid Upgrades (coconutcreektalk.com) — Coconut Creek neighborhoods are slated for six new underground power line projects, extensive tree trimming, and 550 power pole inspections as FPL hardens the grid for future storms. These upgrades, part of a broader regional effort, aim to cut outages and speed restoration for local homes and businesses while keeping bills stable.
   

4. Pompano Beach has a new Postmaster, Nicole Lovett (thewestsidegazette.com) — Mail service for Coconut Creek residents is now overseen by new Pompano Beach Postmaster Nicole Lovett, who manages delivery to 453,000 addresses across several nearby cities. Her 619-person team runs hundreds of routes and handles about 100 million pieces of mail a year, aiming to maintain strong service, safety, and reliability.
   

5. Monarch High Senior Steven Strong Earns National Merit Scholarship (coconutcreektalk.com) — Monarch High School senior Steven Strong, from Coconut Creek’s own public high school, has earned a prestigious College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship to attend the University of Florida. He’s one of 26 Broward seniors honored, joining a countywide group recognized for top academics, leadership, and community involvement, with awards supporting up to four years of college.
   

📸 Around Coconut Creek

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Coconut Creek

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Coconut Creek Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • The Originals & Early Birds (Enterprise Group)
    Greater Pompano Beach Chamber Athena Greek Street Diner (formerly Jukebox Diner) 2771 E. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
    8:00 am
  • Open Studio →
    Painting with a Twist, 700 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach
    2:00 pm
  • Remember the Times 2026 →
    Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach
    7:00 pm
  • Peaceful Sunset at the Beach →
    Painting with a Twist, 700 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach
    7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Sunny, a cat who went missing in Coral Springs, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 38 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please be on… (Nextdoor Sunrise Estates)
  • I have helped 5 people now in the last week that had “SCREENCONNECT” installed on their computers.
    This is a program that lets people get into your computer without your knowledge. Please be careful on your computers. Check to make sure that this… (Nextdoor Lakewood East)
  • Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Coconut Creek. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment (T2092) in Deerfield Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coconut Creek here.

Ok Coconut Creek! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Coconut Creek

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Coconut Creek

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.