Progress in Pompano Project Called Out by Concerned Citizens, Again By Kristen Hernandez The traffic on Atlantic Blvd. is a nightmare, residents say. Frustrated residents spoke up during the January 24 Pompano Beach city commission meeting, opposing the city’s beautification project for the Atlantic Blvd. and Dixie Hwy intersection. It doesn’t matter that voters helped
Continue ReadingBoy oh boy, 2022 was a year! We thought we were done with COVID-19, sike… it was still messing with us, even more strains wanted to pop up. Will Smith smacked the hell out Chris Rock on live TV. Kevin Samuels, the irreverent and unlicensed relationship therapist, passed away; and rappers PNB Rock and Takeoff
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Lauderdale By The Sea Pier Waters Deemed Unsafe for Swimming or Snorkeling – “Steer Clear of the Pier,” said Lauderdale By The Sea Mayor Chris Vincent By Kristen Hernandez Tourists who have stayed in Lauderdale by the Sea for decades are instead flocking over to discover all that’s changed in Pompano Beach. The growing popularity
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Long-time principal Karlton Johnson has moved on from Blanche Ely to another school. After a summer long search, spearheaded by Vice Mayor Perkins and Blanche Ely Vice Principal Malcolm Spence, Principal Tavures Williams was hired. He is 33 years old and graduated from Blanche Ely in 2007. He is the first Blanche Ely alumni to
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Pompano Beach Vice Mayor Beverly Perkins is accused of financial misconduct during her November 2020 campaign. A preliminary report released by the Broward County Office of the Inspector General on November 16, 2022, validated an allegation that Perkins and her campaign treasurer Robert Holmes used funds earmarked for pre-election purposes for post-election activities and services
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