Local High Schools Make 2017 “America’s Most Challenging Schools” List
The results are in and Broward County Public Schools have earned their place as 2017’s “America’s Most Challenging High Schools.”
Park Trails Elementary’s Newest Principal: ‘I’m Not Going Anywhere’
Nova Blanche Foreman Elementary Principal Charles McCanna has accepted a position to become the newest principal at Park Trails Elementary School.
Parkland Chamber of Commerce Holds Happy Hour Event
On Tuesday, the Parkland Chamber of Commerce held a happy hour event at Angelo Elia Pizza, Bar, Tapas in Coral Springs.
Attempted Home Burglary Foiled by Impact Glass
A suspect tried to gain entry into a unoccupied Parkland home, but his efforts may have been thwarted due to the impact glass on the windows.
Parents Say School Board Member Blocks Seats for Friends at Graduation Ceremony
When a parent is waiting for that special moment to see their son or daughter graduate from high school, they want an equal chance just like anyone else to get the best seats at the ceremony.
National Merit Scholarship Finalists Announced
Broward County Public Schools has just announced that 23 students have been named by The National Merit Scholarship Corporation as scholarship finalists and six of them are from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Eagle Award Recipient Credits Those that Helped Him Along the Way
To earn the honor of the Eagle Award at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, it takes a very special student. Not only are they successful in several subjects….
Baseball Camp in Parkland is Open for Summer Registration
Baseball camp in Parkland is now open for registration for all kids between the ages of 6-13.
Join Broward Animal Care for “Just One Day” to Save Pets’ Lives
On Sunday, Broward County Animal Care and Adoption asks shelters across the country to pledge not to euthanize any non-suffering animals that day – but rather, help find them homes.
Unprovoked Raccoon Attacks, Bites, 13-Year-Old Girl
A typical father and daughter stroll turned into an emergency room visit after an unprovoked raccoon bit the girl, prompting quick action with anti-rabies vaccinations.
Stoneman Douglas Teacher Receives Special Recognition for NASA Mission to the Arctic
Traveling to the far outreaches of Greenland to participate in the largest airborne survey of the Earth’s polar ice, one teacher conducted live classroom discussions across the United States and with her very own students at Marjory Stoneman High School.
Parkland’s Mayor of the Day Proclaims “Ice Cream for Everyone”
If looking the spiffiest qualifies a person to be the leader of a city, then Max Levine would be elected in a landslide. As Mayor for a Day, he was ready for business arriving to the job on Thursday in a black tuxedo and a perfectly coiffed hairstyle.
Parkland Man Loses Life in Motorcycle, Car Accident
A Parkland man has lost his life in a motorcycle accident in Coral Springs on Monday.
Photos From the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Parkland Library
The Parkland Library honored Memorial Day by presenting a slideshow of inspirational photographs and poetic narration.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Student Wins JROTC ‘Cadet of the Year’
For the second year in a row, the top cadet in Broward County was awarded to a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High school.
City of Parkland Hosts 43rd Annual Pioneer Day Event
More photos here: 43rd Annual Pioneer Day in Parkland By: Sharon Aron Baron The City of Parkland played host to the 43rd Annual Pioneer Day event last Saturday at City Hall. Pioneer Day is an opportunity for individuals to be recognized for contributions they have made to their communities. This annual event celebrates the men […]
Property Appraiser’s Office Helps Parkland Residents File for Exemptions
By: Sharon Aron Baron If you have recently purchased a home and would like to file Homestead, or other exemptions, you don’t have to drive far: the Broward County Property Appraisers office will come to you through their community outreach program. Each month, their offices visit cities around Broward County where staff helps residents file for […]
Stoneman Douglas Drama Students Recognized for Cappies Awards
By: Sharon Aron Baron The Critics’ Awards Program, or Cappies for short, celebrated outstanding achievement in high school theater when students from 25 public and private schools throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties vied for top honors. Top nominee was Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School with 24 nominations, including 19 for its musical production of […]
Parkland Holds Memorial Day Observance Ceremony May 24
Each year, Memorial Day marks the day that we honor all Americans who made the supreme sacrifice with their unselfish devotion in order to defend our freedom.
Broward County Public Schools Opens School Choice Window Through August
By: Sharon Aron Baron Broward County Public Schools has opened Phase II of the School Choice application window where parents can apply online for general reassignments and magnet programs for the 2017/2018 school year. During the window from May 1, 2017 through September 1, parents and guardians may submit applications for schools with available seats from the initial […]
Friends of Music Seeks to Honor Outstanding Volunteers
By: Chris Brunner The Friends of Music, Inc. invites community organizations to honor their outstanding volunteer at the Working in Harmony Volunteer Luncheon on Sunday, May 21. Working in Harmony has become a popular tradition in Coral Springs with honorees from a variety of groups such as churches, school and sport groups, women’s and men’s clubs, […]
Local Students Win Junior Achievement’s Coveted Company of the Year
By: Sharon Aron Baron Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School took home two coveted awards at JA Fellows business and leadership program for high school students. Winner of Company of the Year was Team Wov-In from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School which also received awards for Best Commercial and Best Annual Report. Team Hydrowalkers […]
Parkland Residents Notice Water Bills Doubling – Even Tripling
Caryn Nesser was shocked when she opened the April water bill and discovered it was $956.
Hurricane Impact Windows Thwart Home Burglary in Parkland
By: Sharon Aron Baron They may have been expensive, but the hurricane impact windows were one good investment that kept a pair of hooded burglars from trying to break into a Parkland home. Around 9:45 p.m. on April 1, the pair was caught on home surveillance at the 8700 block of Valencia Court heading into the […]
Local High Schools Nominated for Theater Awards
The Critics’ Awards Program, or Cappies for short, will celebrate outstanding achievement in high school theater when students from 25 public and private schools throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties, including Coral Springs and Parkland, will vie for top honors at the 15th Annual Cappies Awards Gala.
Local Students Named National Corporate-Sponsored Merit Scholarship Winners
Samantha Bishop and Nicholas Sileo By: Sharon Aron Baron Two Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School students are named National Merit Scholarship recipients by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. In its first group of winners announced in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program, students Samantha Bishop and Nicholas Sileo both won Motorola Solutions Scholarships. “These […]
District Employee of the Year Finalist from Marjory Stoneman Douglas
By: Sharon Aron Baron A local school employee is one of six finalists for School Related District Employee of the Year at Broward County Public Schools. This award recognizes outstanding education support personnel for the significant contributions they make to BCPS and its students. Teresa Basilone, Office Manager/Confidential Secretary is a finalist from Marjory Stoneman Douglas […]
Alligator Pays Unexpected Visit to Family’s Parkland Home
It was a typical Monday evening for Elena Avello, that is, until she received a phone call from her next door neighbor telling her that an alligator was sitting on her front porch.
Grammy Nominee Cassadee Pope Performs in Parkland April 29
By: Sharon Aron Baron Grammy nominee and music sensation Cassadee Pope will headline at a triple header concert at the Parkland Amphitheatre on Saturday, April 29. Pope’s recent Grammy nomination came as no surprise as her career has taken off since winning season three of NBC’s The Voice. Her debut solo album, Frame by Frame, […]
Coral Springs Tennis Center Defeats Parkland in Senior League Championship
By: Chris Brunner Congratulations to the Coral Springs Tennis Center Senior Team who defeated the Parkland Country Club in the 2017 Northwest Broward Tennis League Championship Playoff Match. Played at the Coral Springs Tennis Center, the Senior Team is captained by Len Okyn and the Parkland Country Club is captained by Lorne Katz. Doubles Coral […]
Rise Biscuits Donuts To Open First Florida Location
Photo Courtesy Rise Biscuits Donuts. By: Sharon Aron Baron Rise Biscuits Donuts, featuring both sweet and savory breakfast and lunch options, announced the August opening of Rise Coral Springs, its first location in the state of Florida at The Walk in Coral Springs. “We are excited to bring this creative, chef-driven concept to South Florida” says […]
