Kevin Deutsch

6 days ago | coralspringstalk.com | Kevin Deutsch

7 5SharesBusinesses in Coral Springs would pay five percent more in taxes annually under a proposed tax hike being weighed by the city commission, records show. Commissioners are scheduled to take up the proposed ordinance for the first time at their Wednesday meeting. If approved, the ordinance would have to be passed by commissioners a second time to become city law.

1 week ago | coralspringstalk.com | Kevin Deutsch

7 19SharesA major development project in Coral Springs is moving forward with a new phased approach after initial plans that included a Whole Foods store were rejected by city officials. The 12-acre site on the northwest corner of Sample Road and University Drive, which has been in development planning for several years, is now proceeding with what developers and city officials call City Village. A first phase, City Village West, focuses on the western four acres.

1 week ago | tamaractalk.com | Kevin Deutsch

6 16SharesA North Lauderdale man who allegedly extorted a teenage girl for nude photos was arrested Tuesday, authorities said. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the agency’s Internet Crimes Against Children detectives arrested Ygremerley Murat, 20, on charges of extortion and solicitation of a child using a computer or device. On Tuesday morning, detectives said they served a search warrant at Murat’s residence and found several videos of underage girls involved in sexual acts.

1 week ago | coralspringstalk.com | Kevin Deutsch

6 22SharesA dump truck overturned on the northbound University Drive on-ramp of the Sawgrass Expressway Wednesday morning, causing major traffic delays, authorities said. The Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department posted photos from the scene on Facebook, with one photo showing the dump truck rolled onto its side shortly before 7 a.m.No one was injured in the crash, said CSPFD Deputy Chief Mike Moser. One lane of the Sawgrass Expressway on-ramp remained open after the accident.

1 week ago | tamaractalk.com | Kevin Deutsch

6 0SharesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks in Jerusalem Monday with a U.S. congressional delegation that included Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick. The bipartisan delegation, led by U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), voiced support for Israel as its military renews its campaign against Hamas terrorists in Gaza, where 59 hostages are still being held by the U.S. and E.U. designated terrorist group.