Parkland News

This page brings together Boca Post’s reporting tied to Parkland — from breaking incidents and police activity to traffic crashes, weather alerts, and issues involving city leadership.

Stories appear here when Parkland is where something happened, where residents are affected, or where the city plays a role, even when county or regional agencies are involved.

DETOUR: Loxahatchee Road To Close Between Parkside Drive And US-441

by News Desk | Jan 12, 2026 | Public Safety, Parkland

A full closure of Loxahatchee Road between Parkside Drive and U.S. 441 begins today as crews start roundabout construction, with detours in place through fall 2026.

About This Page

The Parkland category serves as an ongoing record of news connected to the city and the people who live here. Some days that means a police response or a serious crash. Other days it’s severe weather, a lawsuit filed in court, or a decision made by city officials that affects daily life.

Some coverage begins inside city limits. Other stories involve broader Broward County activity but belong here because Parkland is central to the situation or directly impacted.

Family Launches Mental Health Fund After Parkland Graduate Dies By Suicide

by News Desk | Dec 22, 2025 | Parkland

The family of Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer, 26, says they’re creating a mental health fund in his name after he died by suicide following a years-long battle with schizophrenia.

Wedge Preserve Park Takes Shape As Construction Continues In Parkland

by News Desk | Dec 7, 2025 | Parkland, Parks & Outdoors

Parkland’s future Wedge Preserve Park at Hillsboro and Nob Hill is quickly taking shape, with buildings, utilities, and courts already rising on the 36-acre site.

Deputies Seize Illegal E-Bikes as Complaints Surge

by News Desk | Dec 2, 2025 | Parkland, Boca Raton Archive

Broward deputies say they’ve been writing citations, towing illegal bikes, and warning parents after a wave of risky e-bike riding in Parkland, drawing both support and concern from residents — and calls for similar enforcement in West Boca and Boca Raton.

How Boca Post Covers Parkland

Boca Post covers Parkland with a focus on clear, factual reporting built on verified information. Stories rely on official records, public documents, and on-the-record statements from the agencies and officials responsible for what happened.

The goal is straightforward: explain what occurred, who is involved, and why it matters locally — without speculation or commentary. When new, confirmed information becomes available, stories are updated to reflect it.