By China Boynton Pompano Beach – The first small biz pop-up shop by the Smallbiz Community and Economic Development Corp (CEDC) was held on August 24 at the E.Pat Larkins Center in honor of National Black Business Month. The Small Biz CEDC is a non-profit organization established to promote economic development and self-sufficiency by providing
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By China Boynton Pompano Beach – Pompano Beach residents have raised concerns over the conditions of some schools operating within Broward County. There have been numerous reports to the Broward County School District of unclean and unsanitary bathrooms, mold, flooding, and a list of other repairs that have been overdue at the public schools in
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By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach, FL – During a tense city commission special meeting in September, commissioners voted 3-2 to raise property taxes by 10% starting this fiscal year. Additionally, the Pompano Beach Emergency Medical Services District tax, or EMS tax, was also raised to 11.21%. The proposed tax increase is based on the general
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In today’s world, where substance abuse has become a pressing concern, it’s crucial to be aware of the signs and symptoms of a potential drug overdose. Drug overdoses can happen to anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstances. Being able to recognize the warning signs could mean the difference between life and death. Here are
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A shooting in Oakland Park left one dead and another wounded, and detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding this fatal incident. The shooting occurred shortly before 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, near the 3000 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard. According to investigators, BSO Oakland Park District
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