Florida Vice Mayor Found Dead

Nancy Metayer Bowen, the Vice Mayor of Coral Springs, Florida, was found dead at her home on Wednesday morning. Police responded to a welfare check at approximately 10 a.m. and discovered the 38-year-old deceased.

Husband in Custody, Investigation Underway

Stephen Bowen, 40, the husband of Nancy Metayer Bowen, was taken into custody in connection with the incident, according to Coral Springs Police Chief Brad Mock. Authorities are investigating the case as a domestic violence-related matter.

Police have stated that no other suspects are being sought at this time, and the investigation remains active. The cause of death has not yet been released.

A Rising Political Star

Nancy Metayer Bowen was first elected in 2020, making history as the first Black woman and Haitian American to serve on the Coral Springs city commission. She was a dedicated public servant and a prominent figure in the community.

Family Statement

Metayer Bowen’s family shared a statement on Instagram expressing their grief. “While many knew her as a leader and advocate, we knew her as a sister, a daughter, and a friend whose warmth and laughter filled every room,” the statement read. They added that her legacy would live on through her policies and the lives she touched.

Background and Heritage

Metayer Bowen was a proud Haitian American, with both of her parents immigrating from Haiti. In a 2019 interview, she shared that her father is from Gonaives and her mother is from Port-au-Prince. She grew up in Coral Springs and often spoke of her heritage.