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From tragedy to triumph (and lots in between): The week that was in Coral Springs

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Coral Springs made headlines this week with stories ranging from tragedy and crime to business and community milestones.
Coral Springs made headlines this week with stories ranging from tragedy and crime to business and community milestones. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

Coral Springs saw a week filled with tragedy, crime, business deals and community bright spots.

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

  • Fatal crash: Two Coral Springs residents killed in Coconut Creek crash have been identified as Jermaine Antonio George, 30, and Khayla Darchelle Jennings, 26. Their car struck a light pole near Tradewinds Park late last month.
  • Sleepover robbery: A 21-year-old and a 17-year-old, both Coral Springs residents, face attempted murder charges after an April sleepover setup in Boca Raton. The victim was shot in the leg and run over by an SUV, according to investigators.
  • Police crash lawsuit: A driver is suing Coral Springs over a May 2025 collision he says a police officer caused on Royal Palm Boulevard. The lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $100,000 for injuries and property damage.
  • Kitten rescue: Coral Springs-Parkland firefighters saved five kittens from a car’s engine compartment. The vehicle owner kept two, while three other cats were taken to a rescue.
Three Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department members pose for a photo after rescuing five kittens from a vehicle.
Three Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department members pose for a photo after rescuing five kittens from a vehicle. Photo courtesy of the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department
  • Domestic battery arrest: A 20-year-old is charged with domestic battery by strangulation after choking his ex-girlfriend and dumping a backpack of feces on her. He told police the act was “payback” for suspected cheating.
  • Gun threat charge: A 33-year-old faces aggravated assault charges after allegedly pulling a gun on his girlfriend’s ex-husband during a July 2 altercation. Witnesses said the man threatened to kill the ex-husband after their fight was broken up.
  • Bomb plot acquittal: A Miami jury found a Coral Springs man not guilty of charges in an alleged plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange. Public defenders successfully argued the government entrapped him.
  • Shopping center sale: The Plaza at Coral Springs, anchored by Paragon Theaters, sold for $18.3 million to a company tied to Maven Real Estate. The sale represents a $5 million jump from its 2005 price.
The Plaza at Coral Springs, anchored by Paragon Theaters, Tulum Prime Tequila Lounge and AMO Pizzeria, sold for over $18 million.
The Plaza at Coral Springs, anchored by Paragon Theaters, Tulum Prime Tequila Lounge and AMO Pizzeria, sold for over $18 million. Courtesy: Broward County Property Appraiser
  • School grades released: Nearly all Coral Springs public and charter schools earned A rankings in the most recent school year. James S. Hunt Elementary, serving nearly 90% economically disadvantaged students, has climbed a letter grade every year since 2024.
  • Ice cream showdown: Local shops Cherry Smash and Let’s Chill will compete for national title in The64.com’s America’s Best Ice Cream tournament. Voting runs July 16 to Aug. 2.

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