Coral Springs Prepares Public Service for Late Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer

Flags to fly at half-staff as city hosts viewing and celebration of life for Metayer

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:15pm

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The city of Coral Springs, Florida, will hold a public viewing and celebration of life service on Friday, April 17, for Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, who recently passed away. Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff across the city in her honor. The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person, and the family has requested attendees avoid wearing certain colors.

Why it matters

Metayer's death has become the focus of a homicide investigation, and the city has sought to correct inaccurate media reports about prior calls for service at her residence. The public service is an opportunity for the community to come together and honor Metayer's legacy of public service and her values of uplifting others, making space at the table, serving with compassion, and working toward a more sustainable future.

The details

The public viewing for Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17, at Church by the Glades in Coral Springs. This will be followed by a Celebration of Life service at 12:30 p.m. The city has asked attendees to avoid wearing shades of red, burgundy, or purple, as those colors are considered disrespectful under the family's cultural traditions. Media will not be permitted inside the church, and the family has requested no photos or video be taken during the service. The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.

  • Flags will be flown at half-staff across Coral Springs on Friday, April 17, under a directive from Governor Ron DeSantis.
  • The public viewing for Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17.
  • The Celebration of Life service for Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 17.

The players

Nancy Metayer

The late Vice Mayor of Coral Springs, Florida, whose death has become the focus of a homicide investigation.

Ron DeSantis

The Governor of Florida, who has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff across Coral Springs in honor of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer.

Stephen Bowen

The husband of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, who has been arrested for first-degree murder in connection with her death.

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What’s next

The city has said the April 1, 2026 homicide investigation was the only call connected to domestic violence at Metayer's residence. The investigation into her death is ongoing.

The takeaway

Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer's passing has deeply impacted the Coral Springs community, and the public service on Friday will be an opportunity for residents to honor her legacy of public service and the values she represented, including uplifting others, making space at the table, serving with compassion, and working toward a more sustainable future.