Pompano Beach — Members of the Broward Sherriff’s Office work tirelessly to keep residents safe, but once in a while an officer goes above and beyond and can truly set themselves apart as a hero. That was the case for BSO deputy Brandon Marston. On January 28, Marston responded to a two-vehicle crash at the 1500 […]
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Your vote matters, your vote counts. Don’t let anyone tell you different. If you are not registered to vote, stop by E. Pat Larkins for assistance. Keep in mind these upcoming election dates for the City of Pompano Beach. General Election Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Qualifying Dates: Noon, Monday, June 10, 2024 — Noon, […]
Continue ReadingTuesday, May 28th City Commission Meeting City Commission Chambers 6:00 pm Tuesday, June 11th City Commission Meeting City Commission Chambers 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 25th City Commission Meeting City Commission Chambers 6:00 pm Tuesday, July 9th City Commission Meeting City Commission Chambers 1:00 pm
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By Kristen Hernandez Mitchell Moore Park — The effects of a father’s absence can have a negative impact on a child’s life and follow them well into adulthood. Consequently, studies have proven that adverse behavior can be passed on to the next generation. Breaking the chain of another fatherless home was the main motivation for […]
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By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach, FL – Local families and residents are struggling to buy basic household items, and Pompano Beach Middle School principal, Lisa Livingston, envisioned bringing much needed resources directly into the neighborhood. On Wednesday, April 24, the school unveiled its first on-campus food pantry that will be operated by Homeless Hearts, a […]
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By Attiyya Atkins ShotSpotter, a tool used by Broward Sherriff’s Office to track gun shots with the goal of reducing gun violence in the city, was not renewed by the City of Pompano Beach. ShotSpotter is a gunshot surveillance system that uses sensor-based technology to detect and locate outdoor gunfire in real time. Once the […]
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“If you don’t work in your community, it’ll rise up to hurt you.” By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach, FL — Annie Adderly Gillis was a local pioneer, a lover of fancy decorative headpieces, and one of the original residents of Pompano Beach, moving here in 1934. Through Gillis’ bloodline of seven children, 29 grandchildren, 47 great-grandchildren […]
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