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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Nicky Friday and Larenz Tate and family at American Black Film Festival. Photo credit. Aaron J. Thornton / ABFF

ABFF 2025 Kicks Off in Miami Beach with Star Power and Short Film Brilliance  

ABFF 2025 Kicks Off in Miami Beach with Star Power and Short Film Brilliance Nicole Friday and Larenz Tate Welcome Filmmakers, Fans, and Legends to Opening Night Celebration  By Villij News Staff  MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The 29th annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) set it off in style Wednesday night, June 11, with an electric opening ceremony led […]

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Best of the Best Miami 2025: A Celebration of Music, Culture & Nostalgia

By Attiyya Atkins Miami’s Best of the Best music festival, the world’s largest Caribbean music event, made a triumphant return to Bayfront Park on May 25, 2025. After a two-year hiatus, the festival did not disappoint, bringing together over 12,000 music lovers from across the diaspora for a day filled with legendary performances, cultural pride, […]

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Best of the Best Music Fest officially sponsored by Grabba Leaf

Best of the Best Miami is gearing up to be the Caribbean music festival of a lifetime. On Sunday, May 25th, 2025 at Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida, get ready for good music and irie vibes. Grabba Leaf, a leading name in the premium natural tobacco industry, is sponsoring the event underscoring a commitment to celebrating […]

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Letter from the Editor: Smell the Season. Feel the Moment

By Attiyya Atkins  It’s Women’s History Month and the first breath of Spring—what a divine time to be alive. There’s something sacred about this season. The world is blooming, the air is shifting, and life is reminding us to pause… and really take it in.  I don’t know about you, but I can’t get over […]

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Soul Beach Music Festival Returns to St. Maarten with Star-Studded Lineup Featuring Charlie Wilson, Muni Long & Cedric the Entertainer 

An Unforgettable Blend of Music, Comedy, and Caribbean Luxury This Memorial Day Weekend  By June Atlas  The Soul Beach Music Festival is making a return to St. Maarten this Memorial Day Weekend (May 21-26, 2025) with an electrifying lineup featuring Charlie Wilson, Muni Long, and Cedric the Entertainer. Known for its unparalleled fusion of music, […]

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