New Fire Academy at Blanche Ely High School

Students who want to pursue a career as a firefighter can sign up for the fire academy at Blanche Ely High School. The curriculum is taught by City of Pompano Beach firefighters. The academy focuses on real-world training, hazardous material management, fire suppression, incident command systems, and rescue operations. The class will include hands-on simulations, […]

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The 4th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway was a Success Despite Rain

By China Boynton Local businesses came together on August 19 to give away food, backpacks, and school supplies at Apollo Park. This year’s event started at 10 a.m. when cars lined up to receive food distributed by Farm Share Food Bank. Over 500 families were fed while Humana offered health advice and Demesmin and Dover […]

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The ReaXtion Band Turns Up the Heat at Soulful Sundays

Funky, High-energy Soulful Band Returns to Ali Cultural Arts Center Pompano Beach Arts is excited to present South Florida favorite the ReaXtion Band for another superb Soulful Sundays concert! Performing the best in classic top 40, disco, funk, old school, R&B and Motown, the band will take the stage at Ali Cultural Arts Center on […]

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Dangerous Summer Lightning Strikes Again – Local Walgreens Pharmacy Left Dark for Several Days

Lightning Bolt Hits Pompano Beach Walgreens Causing Power Outage By Kristen Hernandez Caroline Moore and her husband sat on their front patio watching Sunday’s late afternoon storm roll in from the west. At around 4:45 p.m. the sky began to darken, and thunder boomed overhead. Moore watched as a bright lightning bolt zigzagged up Atlantic […]

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