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Heartbreak for 2 Coral Springs families. Plus police lawsuit, kitten rescue

Three recent stories about Coral Springs highlighted a deadly crash that claimed two residents, a lawsuit over a reported collision involving a police officer and firefighters rescuing kittens from a car engine.
Three recent stories about Coral Springs highlighted a deadly crash that claimed two residents, a lawsuit over a reported collision involving a police officer and firefighters rescuing kittens from a car engine. mocner@miamiherald.com

From a deadly crash that claimed the lives of two Coral Springs residents and a lawsuit over a reported collision involving a police officer to firefighters rescuing kittens from a car engine, these three recent stories made headlines in Coral Springs.

Here’s a rundown to catch up:

Family, friends mourn 2 Coral Springs residents killed in Coconut Creek crash

Police identified the two Coral Springs residents killed in a late-night single-car crash in Coconut Creek. Loved ones shared tributes and funeral details, and a GoFundMe was started to help cover costs.

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Driver sues Coral Springs over reported crash with police officer in 2025

A driver filed a lawsuit alleging a Coral Springs police officer merged into his lane and hit his car on Royal Palm Boulevard in 2025. He’s seeking more than $100,000; the city declined to comment on the suit.

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‘Rescues come with whiskers’: Coral Springs firefighters save 5 tiny stowaways

Coral Springs-Parkland firefighters rescued five kittens found tucked inside a car’s engine compartment. The owner kept two, while three were taken to a rescue; officials also shared tips to check for stowaways.

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