News in Parkland

Parkland Crime Blotter: Masked Egg-Throwing Vandal Targets Home, Causes Damage
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Parkland responded to various incidents between Aug. 11 and August 17, 2026.

Randy Ruiz Adds Summer Championship, Rookie of the Year to Memorable 2026
Marjory Stoneman Douglas graduate Randy Ruiz capped off a memorable year on the baseball field, celebrating a state championship with the Eagles in May before following it up with a South Florida Collegiate Baseball League championship this summer with Palm Beach Xtreme.

MSD Grad Sam Fisher Helps Israel Lacrosse Make History on World Stage
Sam “Sammy” Fisher’s lacrosse career began in seventh grade with a borrowed jersey, a coach in need of a last-minute substitution, and a game at Pine Trails Park that would launch her on a history-making journey to Israel’s national lacrosse program.

Parkland’s Back-to-School Splash Bash Brings Water Slides, Games and Family Fun
The City of Parkland is giving families a chance to cool off and celebrate the new school year with its Back to School Splash Bash.

2 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Flag Football Players Honored By FACA
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas flag football team had two more players recognized as Honorable Mentions on the FACA All-State Team.

Parkland’s Congregation Kol Tikvah Welcomes Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein as Interim Rabbi
Congregation Kol Tikvah in Parkland has welcomed Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshein as its interim rabbi as the Reform Jewish congregation begins a year of transition and prepares to select its next long-term spiritual leader.

Alex and Christian Rodriguez Highlight Big Summer With Commitment, Championship
It has been quite the summer for the Rodriguez family, with Alex Rodriguez earning another opportunity to play Division I baseball and his cousin Christian Rodriguez winning a summer league championship.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Football Drops Kickoff Classic Against Boyd H. Anderson
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas football team was in action for the Kickoff Classic on Friday night, falling 14-0 against Boyd H. Anderson High School.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Names Robert Lucky New Boys Basketball Coach
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas boys basketball team has officially named Robert Lucky as its new varsity head coach.

Parkland Crime Blotter: Jogger Targeted by Indecent Exposure, $5,000 Stolen From Vehicle
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office in Parkland responded to various incidents between Aug. 4 and August 10, 2026.

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Duo Earns Florida All-State Honorable Mention
A pair of Marjory Stoneman Douglas flag football standouts have been recognized as among the state's top receivers, with Audrey Haltiwanger and Avery Shah named Florida All-State Honorable Mention wide receivers for the 2026 season.

Bomb Threat Reported at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on First Day of School
A report of a bomb threat prompted a law enforcement response at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland on the first day of school, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.