Car Collides into Brightline Train – Car Piece Slams into City Hall Commission Chamber. Villij News.

Brightline Crash Sends Car Debris Flying Into Pompano City Hall

By Kristen Hernandez  Villij News Writer  Pompano Beach, FL – Less than 45 minutes after a joint city commission/CRA meeting ended at Pompano Beach City Hall on Tuesday, June 17, a Brightline train collided with a car, breaking it in half, leaving the driver of the vehicle with serious injuries.   A large piece of the […]

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Talkin’ Tacos Heats Up Pompano Beach with New Location

Mexican Concept to Host Grand Opening with First 100 Guests Receiving Free Tacos POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Talkin’ Tacos, a food truck turned fast-casual Mexican eatery serving scratch-made, innovative, and Instagram-worthy dishes, will open their fourth Broward County restaurant in Pompano Beach located at 431 S Federal Hwy. on Friday, June 13. To celebrate, the restaurant […]

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Pompano’s Black Residents Fear the Fate of Beloved E. Pat Larkins Building

By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach, FL – What’s going on with the E. Pat Larkins building? Will it be torn down? Will it be moved? But most of all, will it continue to be a community cornerstone for the residents of the northwest community. After years of planning and months of discussion, the northwest community […]

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Haitian Woman Dies in ICE Custody at Pompano Beach Facility

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — A 44-year-old Haitian woman, Marie Ange Blaise, died while in federal immigration custody at the Broward Transitional Center (BTC) in Pompano Beach on the evening of April 25, 2025. Her cause of death is currently under investigation. Blaise, a Haitian national, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after being […]

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DETECTIVES SEARCH FOR MISSING 16-YEAR-OLD FROM POMPANO

Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help to locate a 16-year-old missing from Pompano Beach.  According to investigators, Alberto Touetbon was last see at approximately 8 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 21, near the 1000 block of Southwest 46th Avenue. Touetbon was wearing a black hooded sweater and […]

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Drink Less Alcohol This World Cancer Day

Focus on Prevention and Risk Awareness Every year on February 4, World Cancer Day serves as a global initiative to raise awareness, improve education and inspire action against cancer. The day highlights the importance of prevention, early detection and treatment, empowering individuals to take proactive steps toward reducing their cancer risk. “Cancer prevention starts with […]

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Celebrate Black History Month at Pompano Beach’s Tiger Trail Festival 2025

By VillijNews.com Staff POMPANO BEACH, FL – This February, the Tiger Trail Festival 2025 invites you to immerse yourself in the rich history, culture, and community spirit of Pompano Beach. Whether you’re a long-time resident or a visitor seeking a deeper connection to Pompano Beach’s vibrant history, the Tiger Trail Festival offers something for everyone. […]

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