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Child predator sting, fatal crash and crime: The week that was in Coral Springs

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Coral Springs will chlorinate its water system for two weeks starting July 13.
Coral Springs will chlorinate its water system for two weeks starting July 13. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

From an undercover child trafficking sting at a hotel and an upcoming flush of the city’s water system to a double-fatal car crash, Coral Springs saw a flurry of news this week.

Missed the headlines? Here’s a roundup of the top stories from your city:

  • Predator sting: A Coral Springs man was arrested at a hotel after arranging to meet a 14-year-old who was actually a detective. The 32-year-old faces charges of using a computer to lure a child.
  • Water system flush: Coral Springs will chlorinate its water system across all four districts starting July 13. Residents may notice a mild chlorine taste, lower pressure and temporary discoloration.
  • Fatal crash: Two Coral Springs residents were killed when their car struck a traffic pole on Sample Road in Coconut Creek. Investigators believe speed was a factor.
  • Motorcycle collision: A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after allegedly running a red light and colliding with a Lexus near the Shoppes at Heron Lakes.
Two Coral Springs residents died after their 2023 Hyundai collided with a traffic pole near Tradewinds Park, police say.
Two Coral Springs residents died after their 2023 Hyundai collided with a traffic pole near Tradewinds Park, police say. Miami Herald file photo
  • Fentanyl arrest: A 24-year-old was charged with child neglect after a 2-year-old in her care ingested fentanyl. The toddler became unresponsive but did not suffer great bodily harm.
  • Paralegal charged: A woman was arrested after an investigation into alleged theft from her employer. Roughly $3,100 in fraudulent Zelle transfers went to an account under her maiden name.
  • Domestic battery: A 38-year-old is accused of hitting her boyfriend with a bottle during an argument. The cut was deep enough that officers applied a tourniquet before he was hospitalized.
Located on Riverside Drive, Jaycee Park is scheduled to undergo a $140,000 basketball court renovation.
Located on Riverside Drive, Jaycee Park is scheduled to undergo a $140,000 basketball court renovation. Allison Beck abeck@coralspringsflnews.com
  • Park upgrade: Jaycee Park on Riverside Drive is set for a $140,000 basketball court renovation. Bids are due by the end of July, with work starting in September and finishing by late November.
  • Lottery winner: A Fantasy 5 ticket sold at the Publix on North University Drive hit a jackpot prize. The Coral Springs winner will split the roughly $100,000 prize with three others.
  • Schools earn A: Broward County Public Schools earned an A grade for the third straight year despite budget cuts, layoffs and school closures.

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