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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs residents are bracing for a historic chill this weekend as an Arctic front threatens to plunge temperatures to record-breaking lows for South Florida.

The National Weather Service has signaled that a powerful cold mass moving through the peninsula will bring the region its coldest air in over a decade. Forecasters expect temperatures to dip into the low 30s.

That's still a bit warmer than the January 20, 1977, event that plunged temperatures to 28 degrees with brief snow flurries in Broward County. But this weekend's cold spell is still a rare event that has local authorities and residents scrambling to prepare.

For Coral Springs residents, the transition begas Friday, setting the stage for a frigid 48-hour period:

Saturday, Jan. 31: Expect a high of only 62°F with a 30% chance of lingering morning showers. However, the real story begins after sunset, when the mercury is predicted to plummet to a record-matching 33°F.

Sunday, Feb. 1: Skies will be clear and sunny, but the air will remain biting. Daytime highs will struggle to reach 48°F, and Sunday night could see temperatures drop further to 32°F, bringing a rare possibility of frost to the area.

Local emergency management officials are urging residents to follow the "Four P's" of cold weather safety: People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes.

Protecting People: With South Florida homes often built to release heat rather than trap it, staying warm indoors is a priority. Officials advise using towels or other materials stuffed into the base of doors and windows to keep the cold air out and preserve warmth inside the home. Wear loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in several layers.

Safe Heating: If using an electric space heater, keep it at least three feet away from curtains, bedding, or furniture. Never use a charcoal grill or gas oven to heat your home, as this creates a deadly carbon monoxide risk.

Caring for Pets: If it is too cold for you, it is too cold for your pets. Domestic pets should be brought indoors. For outdoor animals that cannot come inside, provide a draft-free enclosure with extra bedding that stays dry.

Safeguarding Plants: Tropical landscapes are highly vulnerable to temperatures below 45°F. Give your plants a good soak in the morning. Moist soil absorbs more solar heat during the day and radiates it back at night. Cover Up: Use fabric "frost cloths," old blankets, or burlap to cover sensitive species like crotons and palms. Avoid using plastic, which can trap cold and damage leaves.

Check on Neighbors: Ensure elderly neighbors and those with chronic illnesses have adequate heating.

Managing Pipes: While a hard freeze (below 28°F) is unlikely, be aware that a prolonged chill can still stress home systems. If you have a pool, run the pump overnight to keep water moving and prevent potential damage to the filtration system.

Residents are encouraged to monitor local weather updates through the weekend as the exact timing of the front’s peak intensity may shift.

CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs residents will soon be able to complete vehicle registration renewals faster and closer to home.

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the Broward County Tax Collector will launch the first wave of self-service vehicle registration kiosks, allowing residents to complete transactions in minutes without visiting a traditional office.

The kiosks will be available outside normal business hours and placed in convenient community locations.

The self-service kiosks will be located in 10 Broward County Publix stores, including the Coral Springs location at 1400 Coral Ridge Drive and another in Coconut Creek, according to the tax collector’s website.

Not all vehicles are eligible for renewal at a kiosk.

Registrations may be completed using the kiosks if they do not require a new license plate; do not have insurance, a driver's license, or toll suspensions; and do not require a Florida Certificate of Insurance or IRS Heavy Vehicle Use Tax Form 2290.

Vehicles not eligible for kiosk renewal include autonomous vehicles, boats, government vehicles, IRP registrations, mobile homes, National Guard license plates, personalized license plates, and parking permits or placards.

The rollout marks the completion of the tax collector’s first year of operational modernization as a constitutional office.

Officials said the initiative reflects a broader focus on accessibility, efficiency, and customer service under the office’s “Serving with Excellence” mission.

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL - With 2026 now in progress, Coral Springs nonprofit founder Tamara Lobban is encouraging local business owners to rethink what growth and success really mean — and to put service at the center of their work.

Lobban, the founder of TLC4Teachers, said the coming year presents an opportunity for businesses to align purpose with impact, rather than focusing solely on expansion or hustle.

A former middle school teacher at Lyons Creek Middle School, Lobban now owns a local real estate brokerage and leads the Coral Springs–based nonprofit that supports educators facing financial hardship.

“For me, true success isn’t measured by how hard we grind,” Lobban said. “It’s measured by how intentionally we live, lead, and serve.”

TLC4Teachers works to assist teachers and other school employees through supply drives and direct support, including distributing gas cards, collecting free meal coupons, and sharing words of encouragement.

Lobban said those efforts stem from firsthand experience in the classroom and a belief that educators often carry unseen financial burdens.

Outside her nonprofit work, Lobban volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, an experience she said continues to shape her perspective on leadership and community responsibility.

“When business, service, and impact are aligned, they can coexist naturally,” she said.

“Volunteering reminds me that growth doesn’t have to come at the expense of giving back.”

As the new year begins, Lobban is encouraging fellow business owners and residents to focus on collaboration rather than contraction, and on strengthening what already works within the community.

She said meaningful progress can happen when people support one another and commit to long-term impact.

“How do we grow together?” Lobban said. “How do we create peace in the process, help those in need, and build legacies that truly matter?”

Lobban said she plans to share ideas in the coming months on collaboration, intentional giving, and ways communities can work together to support teachers and others facing challenges — principles she believes can guide both businesses and individuals in the year ahead.

Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will launch the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season on Jan. 12, bringing back longtime favorites and debuting a new rocky road ice cream–inspired treat.

The annual cookie season runs through Feb. 15 and invites the public to support local Girl Scouts as they build business and leadership skills through the nation’s largest girl-led entrepreneurial program.

New this year is Exploremores, a sandwich cookie inspired by rocky road ice cream and filled with chocolate, marshmallow, and toasted almond–flavored crème. The name and design reflect the curiosity and sense of adventure at the heart of the Girl Scout experience. The 2026 lineup also includes fan favorites such as Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs.

Proceeds from every box sold stay local and directly support programming across Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and surrounding counties. Funds help underwrite service projects, outdoor adventures, travel opportunities, and hands-on experiences that encourage girls to explore new interests and build confidence.

The Girl Scout Cookie Program emphasizes goal setting, decision-making, money management, people skills and business ethics, skills that organizers say are especially important given ongoing academic challenges. According to the Girl Scouts of Florida Association’s State of the Florida Girl Report, 46% of female K–12 students in Florida are not performing at grade level in math, and 13% fewer girls met grade-level math standards in the year following the pandemic.

“Every cookie season reminds us of the limitless potential within every Girl Scout,” Lisa Johnson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, said. “The Cookie Program is a powerful, hands-on learning experience that builds confidence, leadership, and essential life skills. At a time when girls need strong support systems more than ever, we are proud to provide opportunities that help them grow into the leaders our communities and our world need.”

To encourage goal setting, Girl Scouts who sell at least 100 boxes during the 2026 season will receive free membership for the following year. High school seniors who reach the same milestone will earn a fully funded lifetime membership as they transition to Girl Scout alumnae.

Cookies can be purchased directly from a Girl Scout, at local booths found through the Cookie Finder at gssef.org, or online beginning Jan. 12, with direct-to-home shipping available for customers who do not know a Girl Scout.

Community members can also participate in the 18th annual Cookies for the Military program, which allows customers to donate cookies to service members at home and abroad. Last year, 44,947 boxes were donated. Since the program’s launch, more than 858,000 boxes have been shipped through partnerships with organizations including Forgotten Soldiers, Operation Homefront, the American Legion, and Soldiers’ Angels.

Donations to Cookies for the Military can be made by purchasing a box for $6 or a case for $72 through a Girl Scout or at cookiesforthemilitary.org. More information about the 2026 cookie season is available at gssef.org.

CORAL SPRINGS, FL - When life got complicated, Jews didn’t stop asking questions — they wrote to rabbis.

That idea is at the heart of a new adult education series launching this month at the Chabad Jewish Center in Coral Springs, where a six-week course will explore the real, often urgent questions Jewish communities asked during moments of danger, uncertainty, and change — and the rabbinic responses that followed.

The course, “JLI: From the Ages. For the Sages.”, begins Tuesday, Jan. 13, and runs for six Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Participants can attend in person at 11325 W. Atlantic Blvd., Coral Springs, or join via Zoom. Lesson recordings and summaries will be emailed to all registered students after each session.

Instead of abstract religious theory, the class zeroes in on everyday dilemmas pulled straight from history.

Can you pray in a bathhouse when your city is under siege? How do you observe Passover while living under the watchful eyes of the Inquisition? If Jews are taken hostage hundreds of miles away after a blood libel accusation, are you obligated to help pay their ransom?

“These are the kinds of questions people asked when there was no easy answer,” said Rabbi Yankie Denburg of Chabad Coral Springs. “What you discover is that Jewish law isn’t frozen in time. It responds to real people, real pressure, and real life.”

Each week, the class unpacks a different layer of how rabbinic responses were formed — not just by citing texts, but by weighing facts on the ground, human dignity, emotional realities, and the consequences of a ruling.

One session looks at who asked these questions and what they reveal about daily Jewish life across centuries.

Another follows rabbis as they gathered information from across regions before issuing a decision.

Later classes examine moments when unusual rulings weren’t loopholes, but reflections of deeper values like peace in the home or protecting human dignity.

The series also looks forward, asking how Jewish law handles modern questions its authors could never have imagined — from artificial intelligence to lab-grown meat, Rabbi Denburg said.

The course is open to adults of all backgrounds and levels of Jewish knowledge.

More information and registration details are available at: https://www.mychabadcenter.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/3539882/jewish/JLI-From-the-Ages-For-the-Sages.htm

Rabbi Yankie Denburg, who grew up in Coral Springs, is a graduate of the Rabbinical College of America. He studied in Israel and spent several years after his studies assisting in the communities of South Africa, Zimbabwe, India, and China.

Rabbi Denburg is the spiritual leader and director of the Chabad Jewish Center at 11325 W. Atlantic Boulevard in Coral Springs. His dynamic personality and warm, humorous style, have made him a popular speaker and teacher on a variety of topics. The Chabad is well-known for its non-judgemental welcome of all. Through interactive programming and engaging social activities, there is something for all at the Chabad Jewish Center including an active Culinary Club, Mom to Moms, Men's Club, and Book Club, all complement the array of Services and Adult Classes offered at Chabad each week.