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In the heart of South Florida, where the tropical climate can sometimes invite unwelcome guests, Dr. Craig Harrison of Broward Health Medical Center is stepping up to educate the community on dengue fever—a mosquito-borne illness that poses a significant health risk to residents. Dr. Harrison, an experienced emergency physician, emphasizes the importance of awareness and
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POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — After nearly a decade representing District 4 on the Pompano Beach City Commission, incumbent Commissioner Beverly Perkins is asking voters for another term, pointing to neighborhood improvements residents encounter in their everyday lives — from parks and recreation to traffic and access to government services. Perkins was first elected to the
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A 50-year-old man has been arrested after a Friday night shooting in Pompano Beach left one man dead and another injured, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. BSO identified the suspect as Rau Lee Davis Jr., 50, of Margate. He faces one count of second-degree murder and one count of attempted second-degree murder. Detectives said
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Former state representative and Lauderdale Lakes commissioner Patricia Hawkins-Williams is running for Pompano Beach City Commission District 4, arguing that Northwest Pompano needs greater investment, stronger communication from City Hall and a meaningful role in the city’s redevelopment. POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Patricia Hawkins-Williams has spent 16 years in elected office, but as she campaigns
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The Broward Healthy Start Coalition and Broward Behavioral Health Coalition, Inc. have introduced a countywide awareness campaign. This campaign aims to connect residents with essential maternal and behavioral health resources, ensuring that every family has access to the support they need. The Connect Program, a cornerstone of this effort, serves as Broward County’s Coordinated Intake
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