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Coral Springs ice cream shops hit national stage. Plus restaurant closure & crime

Three recent stories about Coral Springs highlighted a national ice cream contest, the abrupt closure of a comfort-food spot and attempted murder charges tied to a teen sleepover robbery.
Three recent stories about Coral Springs highlighted a national ice cream contest, the abrupt closure of a comfort-food spot and attempted murder charges tied to a teen sleepover robbery. mocner@miamiherald.com

From two fan-favorite ice cream shops competing on the national stage to a beloved restaurant’s closure and a teen sleepover robbery case, these three recent Coral Springs stories made headlines.

Here’s a rundown to catch up:

Sweet success: Two Coral Springs ice cream shops to compete for best in nation

Two Coral Springs favorites, Cherry Smash and Let’s Chill, are competing in The64.com’s “America’s Best Ice Cream” bracket from July 16 to Aug. 2. Fans can vote online as each shop faces a head-to-head matchup.

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Comfort food restaurant on University Drive has closed. For now, or for good?

I Heart Mac & Cheese has closed its University Drive location, with the franchise group saying it shut down for two weeks due to a manager being unavailable. The chain has faced lawsuits and widespread closures in recent years.

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Coral Springs man, teen face attempted murder charges after sleepover robbery

Detectives say a teen was set up during a Boca Raton sleepover, then shot in the leg and run over during a robbery involving stolen rifles. Two Coral Springs residents face attempted murder and other felony charges.

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