Fort Lauderdale officials and first responders gathered for a special ceremony at Fire Station 2 to welcome a new ambulance to the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue (FLFR) fleet. The event featured a classic fire service push-in ceremony, symbolizing the vehicle’s readiness to serve the community’s needs. The new ambulance, a collaborative effort between Broward Health
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By Attiyya Atkins POMPANO BEACH — Pompano Beach is growing. The question facing voters this November may be what kind of growth they want — and who gets to benefit from it. Candidates seeking seats on the Pompano Beach City Commission laid out competing visions for the city during a Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of
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FOOD SAFETY ALERT: A Salmonella outbreak linked to imported cantaloupe has officially ended after sickening at least 70 people across 25 states, according to the CDC. The outbreak was traced to cantaloupe imported from Guatemala by Ayco Farms Inc. of Pompano Beach. Federal investigators say the contaminated fruit is no longer on the market, and
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With South Florida’s strong cruise culture and growing summer travel season, health officials are urging residents to stay informed after a rare hantavirus outbreak linked to an international cruise ship sickened several passengers. According to the Florida Department of Health, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome can begin with flu-like symptoms before becoming severe and affecting the lungs.
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Pompano Beach is considering reviving its police force after 25 years of relying on the Broward Sheriff’s Office, sparking debate over cost and community safety.
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