Fee hikes and new trash plan coming to Coral Springs. Plus a brutal family fight
Three recent stories about Coral Springs highlighted upcoming fee hikes for permits and recreation, a regional push to address Broward’s waste crunch and an arrest after a family fight.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Home renovation and recreation fees to increase in Coral Springs
Coral Springs is raising a range of fees starting July 1, from home-improvement permits to field and facility rentals, after consultants found many charges weren’t covering actual costs. Officials say the goal is full cost recovery.
Coral Springs joins regional plan to tackle Broward waste crisis
City commissioners voted to join an amended Solid Waste Authority master plan aimed at boosting recycling, composting and landfill diversion as Broward facilities near capacity. Leaders also highlighted late Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer’s role.
Man accused of biting off part of brother-in-law’s lip arrested in Coral Springs
Police arrested a 53-year-old after a dispute during which he’s accused of choking and striking his brother-in-law, then biting off part of his upper lip, causing severe injury. The man claimed self-defense and denied biting.
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