The City of Pompano Beach named March 1, the first Monday in March, as Victims and Survivors Memorial Day in memory of those who lost their lives due to COVID-19 amidst the global pandemic that started in 2020. The city issued a proclamation at a February city meeting. As of March 1, the COVID-19 risk
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By BSO, Miranda Grossman From ballerina to biology and forensic science, Broward Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab Director Claudine Carter Pereira is the first female Crime Lab director at BSO and the first and only Black Crime Lab director in Florida. She shares her wide experience with Sheriff Gregory Tony in celebration of Women’s History Month.
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As we honor Black History Month, here are some events for you to check out in the Pompano Beach area! These events celebrate African-American culture and are educational, fun, and a perfect way to celebrate Black History Month. Be sure to mark your calendars! African American Women Changemakers Exhibition Pompano Beach Cultural Center The exhibit
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Nov. 2 Primary Showdown: Alcee Hasting’s Congressional Seat is up The race for Alcee Hastings congressional seat is heating up. Hastings died of pancreatic cancer in April while serving in Florida’s 20th Congressional District, and 10 democratic candidates are eyeing the seat. The district is a large black and minority community within Broward and Palm
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The taxes Pompano Beach residents pay help to pay for the city’s services. The fiscal year started October 1, 2021, and showed an increase of the city’s budget from $308 billion last year to $310 billion this year. COVID-19 impacted the city negatively and resulted in deferment of new requests from city departments, including the
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