CORAL SPRINGS, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Coral Springs is rolling out a new public-facing webpage designed to address what city leaders describe as a growing problem: rumors and misinformation spreading quickly online, then bleeding into neighborhood conversations, city meetings, and day-to-day civic trust.
The site is called “Rumor Has It,” and the city is positioning it as a centralized place for residents to verify what they’re hearing and reading, with direct yes-or-no answers and written explanations tied to common questions about development, schools, public safety, and planning.
“By addressing issues directly, the city aims to reduce confusion, prevent the spread of false information, and strengthen trust through open, proactive communication,” City Manager Catherine Givens said.
City officials described the effort as a commission-driven initiative aimed at transparency and accountability. The page is also set up as a two-way intake: residents can submit rumors or questions they want the city to address, using a submission tool built into the webpage. The city’s message is simple. If something is making the rounds and residents don’t know what to believe, this is where the city wants them to check first.
The early content on the page reflects the kinds of topics that generate the most heat locally: downtown redevelopment, school planning, traffic, incentives, and big-picture projects that tend to spark speculation when details are incomplete or moving behind the scenes.
One of the most prominent sections focuses on Downtown Coral Springs development and repeated claims about what is and isn’t being built into the area.
On green space, the city states a rumor that “the city did not plan for green space in the downtown corridor” is false. The city points to the Great Lawn at City Hall as an existing downtown gathering space and says it recently purchased land adjacent to Cornerstone to add outdoor features. The city also says developers are required to include open space and landscaping in projects, and cites a comprehensive plan requirement for at least three acres of open space within the Community Redevelopment Area, which can include things like squares, greenways, playgrounds, and parks.
The page also tackles the perception that traffic is being ignored as the downtown area grows. The city labels that rumor false and says downtown development is governed by a Development Order tied to the Downtown Development of Regional Impact, including thresholds and Level of Service standards. The city says each project undergoes a traffic impact study and engineer review, and it describes coordination with Broward County Traffic Engineering and the Florida Department of Transportation on signals, roadway improvements, and longer-term planning. The city frames the goal as a walkable downtown with crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, and signal optimization as part of the package.
Another recurring rumor addressed on the page is money. The site says the claim that the city is “giving away money to downtown businesses” is false, and draws a line between general city funds and Community Redevelopment Area revenues. The city says CRA support comes from revenues generated within the CRA tied to increases in property values, and describes reinvestment through infrastructure, redevelopment grants, and tax increment financing, along with matching grant programs and reimbursements after work is completed. It also describes a separate Economic Development Incentive Plan with matching programs, and notes a Commercial Rental Assistance Program being piloted in 2026 to assist new or expanding businesses with lease payments.
Not every entry is a denial.
In the Schools and Education section, the city lists as true that it is identifying a new location for the Coral Springs Charter School, which it says is currently operating in a converted mall. The city describes a goal of building a campus with expanded amenities including a theater, a football field, and improved recreational space, and it says planning is still underway and updates will follow.
In Projects and Planning, the city also labels as true that it is planning development in the Sportsplex area. The page says the city awarded a contract to Sports Facilities Development, LLC for facility optimization and recreation master planning tied to vacant land behind the Aquatics Complex on Sportsplex Drive, with a concept described as a state-of-the-art gymnasium facility including basketball courts, a track, bleachers, a fitness center, and locker rooms. The city says it intends to share updates and opportunities for public input as planning continues.
Other entries cover routine flashpoints that typically flare up when construction ramps up or policy debates hit social media. The city says it is not opening a city-run food pantry, describing that as outside the city’s governmental structure and pointing instead to existing local pantry and service organizations, along with a Meals on Wheels partnership supported through Community Development Block Grant-COVID funds that will run until the grant is expended.
On public safety, the city says the Coral Springs Police Department does not have a traffic citation quota system and never has. The site also says the rumor that crime is rising in Coral Springs is false, and lists year-to-date decreases in several categories.
The city’s pitch is that the page will evolve as new questions circulate, and that residents should use the site both to review what has already been addressed and to flag what is starting to spread next.
For residents, the practical takeaway is where to go when a claim starts moving fast. The city’s “Rumor Has It” page is live now, and submissions are open.
See the City’s official website for more information.
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