New Spirit Routes to Birmingham  

Spirit Airlines will offer the only nonstop flight from Birmingham (BHM) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) starting October 10. Spirit’s launch in Birmingham will mark the first time the airline serves the state of Alabama and will provide low-fare flight options to the Sunshine State and one-stop connections to Latin America and the Caribbean.  “We can’t […]

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Tragedy and Outcry: Illinois Mourns Sonya Massey, Protests Erupt Against Chicago Police 

APECC WIRE  CHICAGO, IL – The community of Illinois is in mourning following the untimely death of Sonya Massey, sparking widespread protests demanding justice and accountability from the Chicago Police Department. Massey, a 34-year-old mother of two, was found dead under mysterious circumstances on July 6, triggering shock, anger, and calls for a thorough investigation.  […]

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Peking Duck House Restaurant Reopens with Elevated Menu  

Peking Duck House is reintroducing Pompano Beach to authentic Chinese cuisine  By Kristen Hernandez  Pompano Beach – It may be at the same location, but this isn’t the same Peking Duck House that has been a Pompano Beach staple since 1985.   The iconic restaurant at 1200 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, reopened in February, after […]

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Broward High School Students Must Pass Through Metal Detectors This Year

IMPORTANT SECURITY UPDATE Submitted by Broward County Public Schools Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) students, parents and staff, continues to prioritize the safety and security of its schools, students and staff. As an added layer of security this year, metal detectors have been installed in all BCPS high schools.   Starting on the first day of school, August […]

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As I See It: Amazing Things are Happening in Collier City District 5 

By David Miller  Well, what happened?   Since 2021, there has been a lot of construction work being done on the streets of Collier City, a predominantly African American subdivision in the City of Pompano Beach. Thirty years! Long anticipated infrastructure has been taking place on NW 27th avenue, and now we finally see some results […]

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Imagination Unchained – A Three-Day Juneteenth Celebration by Black Genius in Flight 

By Kristen Hernandez  Lauderhill, FL – Black Genius in Flight’s Juneteenth celebration showed South Florida what it means to be Black and unchained. The three-day event was presented at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, located at 3800 NW 11th Place, Lauderhill.   “Black Genius in Flight brings the message through the music,” said Stichiz, featured R&B artist […]

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