News for the Black community
Michael P. Desronvil, a holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial, expressed concerns about being targeted due to his identity as a Black Republican. Desronvil’s stance led to a mistrial, drawing significant attention and sparking debates across the community. Desronvil believes his political affiliation and race have put a spotlight on him, raising questions about
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3-3 vote follows debate over project transparency, bond obligations and millions in tax-increment revenue POMPANO BEACH — Pompano Beach commissioners deadlocked Tuesday over the East Community Redevelopment Agency’s proposed FY2027 budget, leaving the spending plan unresolved and raising questions about the financial consequences of a continued impasse. The vote followed hours of debate over redevelopment
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In the heart of Pompano Beach’s historically Black northwest community, the E. Pat Larkins Community Center was buzzing with hopeful job seekers in August. They gathered for a job fair hosted by Suffolk Construction, the firm selected to build the city’s new City Hall and Parking Garage. This project is a key part of a
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Thursday’s emergency hearing could determine whether Commissioner Darlene Smith remains unopposed—or whether other candidates get two days to enter the November election. By Attiyya Atkins POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — A Broward County judge will hold an emergency hearing Thursday afternoon to determine whether Pompano Beach must reopen candidate qualifying for its District 5 City Commission
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In Broward County, budding business owners from the Kauffman FastTrac® NewVenture™ program are set to showcase their innovative ideas at the annual Pitch Competition. This event, which will take place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Alan B. Levan | NSU Broward Center of Innovation, marks the culmination of an intensive training program designed
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