South Florida Radio Legend Celebrates the Grand Opening of His Second Location for The Krazy Vegan

Free burger for the first 100 guests on Saturday, January 27 Miramar, FL – A good burger can be good for you. That’s one concept that radio personality and vegan restauranteur Alex “Big Lip” Chisholm, believes in. Chisholm will celebrate the grand opening of his second Krazy Vegan restaurant, a plant-based burger spot on Saturday, […]

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POMPANO BEACH MAN ARRESTED ON SECOND-DEGREE MURDER

A 34-year-old man has been arrested for second degree-murder after fatally shooting his roommate in Pompano Beach. Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident. At approximately 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, BSO deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded to a shooting call near the […]

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Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and C.O.R.E. Foundation Present Mack Harper with New 2024 Honda CR-V LX

POMPANO BEACH, FL — On Thursday, December 14, Mack “Bear” Harper became the proud, appreciative owner of a new 2024 Honda CR-V LX, courtesy by Holman, Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Eta Nu Education Foundation, Inc. and C.O.R.E. Foundation, Inc. Harper won the 1st place, grand prize of the annual car […]

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Magic, Mirth, And Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood, an Art Exhibit to Highlight the Plight of Black Mothers

Magic, Mirth, And Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood is a thought-provoking exhibition at the Young at Art Museum, 800 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation, inside of the Broward Mall. The collection of work is inspired by the lived experiences of BIPOC artists and celebrates the resilience of Black mothers through visual and literary art. The exhibit […]

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Interactive Map Showing off Broward County’s Black History Features Many Pompano Beach Locations

By Attiyya Atkins What do the Blanche Ely Museum and Attucks Middle School have in common? They are stops on Broward County’s interactive map called Threads. Threads is a joint project between Broward County Transit and the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC). The interactive map showcases the rich black history throughout Broward […]

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Jazz Fest is Beach Bound!

Pompano Beach Music Fest Features A-list Headliners, Amazing Food, and Art Experiences Jazz Fest Pompano Beach is bringing a tidal wave of talent to South Florida. To accommodate the festival’s growing audience, Friday and Saturday night’s concerts will be staged directly on the City’s beautiful beach. Grammy® Award-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis leads a stellar lineup […]

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Christmas Shooting Takes the Lives of Two

Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that killed two men on Christmas evening in Pompano Beach.  At approximately 7:21 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 25, Broward Sheriff’s Office Pompano Beach District deputies responded to the 400 block of Northwest 27th Avenue in regards to a large crowd of people and cars […]

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Broward Health Shares How to Avoid a Trip to Hospital During the Holidays

Submitted by Broward Health The holiday season is a time for joy, love and togetherness. It can also be a time of indulgent meals, late nights, busy schedules and other activities outside of our normal routine that can pose health risks. To stay safe while enjoying this special time of year, Dr. Edmara Nieves, M.D., […]

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Excitement Grows for the 2023 Exit 36 Poetry Slam

By China Boynton This year the sixth annual Exit 36 Poetry Slam Festival will take place at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd., from December 7 to 9. On Thursday, December 7, the first and second rounds of competition will take place and Terriona ‘Tank’ Ball from the Grammy-nominated musical group […]

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Filming of WE TV’s Dining Divas Season 4 Kicks Off at Smitty’s Sistrunk – A Nite of Glamorous Gastronomy and Sizzling VIP’s

By Kristen Hernandez The Dining Divas spiced up Fort Lauderdale with the debut of WE TV’s popular, ultra-chic foodie reality show. The red-carpet event at Sistrunk’s historical Smitty’s Wings, located at 1134 NW 6th Street, had all the right ingredients. It was a fusion of local celebrities, Florida politicians, food enthusiasts garnished with stars. Dining […]

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December’s Old Town Untapped—The perfect excuse to “Make Merry”

By Zenzele Clark For Pompano Beach residents and visitors in search of merry rendezvous, this month’s Old Town Untapped street festival supplies a wide range of communal holiday activities—that is, for one night only. Hosted in the heart of Downtown Pompano Beach on Dec. 1st (6PM-10PM), the lively street fair is free for all ages to attend. On […]

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Broward Sheriff’s Office Invests Nearly $900,000 into 88 Local Non-Profit Organizations

By Kristen Hernandez and Attiyya Atkins Broward County, FL – Crime does pay. Thanks to the dirty work of the county’s criminals, and the hard work of the Broward Sheriff’s Office, 88 non-profits now have additional funding to push their initiatives forward. Through the Broward Sherriff’s Office’s Law Enforcement Trust Funt (LETF), BSO is able […]

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McNab House and Botanical Gardens Awarded $1.5 Million in Grants

By City of Pompano Beach The McNab House & Botanical Gardens project continues to blossom! This future Pompano Beach destination recently received two prestigious grants totaling $1.5 million. The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) announced that the Cultural Facilities Program Grant has awarded $500,000 for the construction of the botanical gardens and children’s classroom, […]

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Old Town Untapped Summer Sizzle Keeps It Hot

This August’s Old Town Untapped Summer Sizzle features the edgy Americana sounds of SOSOS and the compelling modern stained glass artwork of Kandy G. Lopez. Join us on Friday August 4, 2023 from 6-10 pm for the popular street festival and participate in the opening reception and artist talk for the new exhibition (in) visible: pair-a-dice. Lopez’ new body […]

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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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Black Genius in Flight Celebrates Juneteenth with An Ode to 50 Years of Hip-Hop

By Kristen Hernandez Black Genius in flight showcased an unforgettable Juneteenth “edu-tainment” event, “An Ode to 50 Years of Hip Hop,” at L.A. Lee YMCA/Mizell Community Center, 1409 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. This unique celebration involved not only the progression of hip-hop throughout the past five decades, but also raised awareness of Juneteenth and the […]

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Rapper YNW Melly Stands Trial for Second Week of Testimony

By Kristen Hernandez The second week of trial for Jamell Demons, aka YNW Melly, continued with expert testimony presented by state prosecutors. Demons is accused of two counts of premeditated, first-degree homicide, as is co-defendant Cortland Henry, aka YNW Bortland, who will be tried separately once Demons’ concludes. If convicted, Demons and Henry both faces […]

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“Stay Woke” Tour Begins to Encourage Voter Registration in Black Communities

Don’t sleep on voting. Our ancestors, the NAACP, and a few other progressive groups are encouraging Black people to vote in their fifteen-city “Stay Woke” tour this month. The tour started in Jacksonville on June 19, and runs north to Tallahassee, west to Tampa, south to Miami and back along the state’s east coast, ending […]

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Blanche Ely Alumni Class of 1966 Challenges Other Alumni to Give Back

By China Boynton The Blanche Ely high school alumni class of 1966 recently continued their efforts to provide financial assistance to students from their alma mater. Ta’Niya Saunders and Ashleigh Battle were the two Ely graduates that received $1000 from the alumni class. The class has been giving away financial assistance for local students for […]

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Pompano Beach Arts is proud to celebrate Black Music Month with a free concert by the extraordinary Melton Mustafa Jr.

Ali Cultural Arts Center Hosts Free Concert with Melton Mustafa Jr. and Friends Celebration of Black Music Month Shines Spotlight on Jazz Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to welcome back musician Melton Mustafa Jr.to the Ali Cultural Arts Center as we celebrate Black Music Month. The grammy-nominated saxophone player will be performing with a group […]

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2nd Annual Kodak Black Day: Car Edition is Set for Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Pompano Community Park

Pompano Beach Native Rapper Kodak Black hosts Family-Centric Day. One-of-a-kind cars are set to be on display. Pompano Beach, Fl – Pompano Beach native Rapper Kodak Black is inviting the South Florida community to his second annual Kodak Black Day: Car Show Edition event on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 12noon-6 pm at the Pompano […]

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Pompano Beach BSO Partners with Local Pastors to Announce PPP Initiative at an A.D.A.M’s Challenge

How Residents Are Taking Back Their City and Their Safety By Kristen Hernandez Mitchell Moore Park – Trusted Pompano Beach pastors and members of BSO have formed the People Pastors Police, or PPP Initiative, in direct response to the deadly wave of gun violence that’s recently washed over the entire city. PPP will include the […]

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Girl Power Activated: GIRLfessionals Helping Women Achieve Their Business Goals

Celebrates 10 years this month By Attiyya Atkins It’s not true that girls just want to have fun. Girls want to have fun, grow their businesses, network, and look great while doing it. GIRLfessionals Network Inc., a Pompano Beach-based business sisterhood, is here for just that. The organization will celebrate 10 years of uniting Black […]

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The Fight for Westview Continues: House Passes a New Bill to Protect Abandoned and Historic Cemeteries

By China Boynton On Tuesday, April 25 the Florida House Representatives passed bill HB 49 which protects abandoned and historic cemeteries in the state. The bill passed unanimously, and the main purpose of the bill is to create a historic cemeteries program within the division of historical resources of Department of State (DOS), create a […]

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Residents Rally to Change the Name of McNair Park to Tommy Hunter Park

Coach Tommy Hunter, a Living Legend By Attiyya Atkins Coach Tommy Hunter, 67, has been a coach at Ronald McNair Park for more than 40 years. He has trained thousands of Pompano Beach’s youth in football, track, and field. In fact, he’s one of the original coaches left from the first Collier City Cowboys team […]

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New Housing Popping Up, But Are Northwest Residents Being Priced Out of Town?

By Attiyya Atkins Vacant lots in Pompano Beach’s northwest corridor are disappearing. Now “New Homes Coming Soon” signs and privacy fences set the lots apart from the ATV stunt sites and neighborhood shortcuts they used to be. While investors and developers are happy about the billion-dollar growth, residents and business owners fear that those who […]

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Residents Tips Led to Arrest of 18-year-old in Collier City Triple Drive-by Shooting

By Kristen Hernandez Collier City – Tips from the public and relentless detective work all came together and led to the arrest of Damian Wastene Charmant, an 18-year-old man who was just 17 at the time of the February shooting, according to a press conference held by the Broward Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. Critical Crime […]

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The New Senior Activity Center Leaves Senior Residents Guessing When They Will Be Able to Move In

By China Boynton The new Senior Activity Center located on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Ninth Street has been built for almost a year and local seniors are concerned, as they haven’t been able to meet inside. The new center sits on four-and-a-half acres with four activity rooms, a fitness center, a warming/prep kitchen, […]

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The Story of Superbowl Champs: Pompano Chiefs 6U

Forget the Kansas City Chiefs, Pompano Beach has its own Super Bowl championship team. The Pompano Chiefs 6U youth football team has a year of bragging rights as Florida Youth Football League’s (FYFL) Super Bowl champs. The Chiefs beat the Lauderdale Lakes Vikings in November. The Vice Tribe of approximately 20 kids, some not old […]

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Florida Panthers To Host ‘White Out’ Night on Thursday, March 21

Players to don white away jerseys at home, encourage fans to wear white Author: Press Release SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers announced today they will host ‘White Out’ Night on Thursday, March 21 at Amerant Bank Arena. For the first time since 2003, the Florida Panthers will don their white away jerseys when they […]

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Horses, Pumpkins and Hayrides, Oh My! Sand and Spurs Fall Event Welcomed Residents from the NW Community

By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach – Residents from the northwest section of Pompano received an autumn surprise when local equestrian park, Sand and Spurs, extended an invitation to their first Fall Festival organized to unite the two communities. Horse owner, Nancy Olson, took initiative and worked with Reverend Tim Griff to bring the autumn season […]

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Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and C.O.R.E. Foundation Present Mack Harper with New 2024 Honda CR-V LX

POMPANO BEACH, FL — On Thursday, December 14, Mack “Bear” Harper became the proud, appreciative owner of a new 2024 Honda CR-V LX, courtesy by Holman, Eta Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Eta Nu Education Foundation, Inc. and C.O.R.E. Foundation, Inc. Harper won the 1st place, grand prize of the annual car […]

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Pompano Beach Cultural Center Presents Timeless Tidings: A Holiday Concert Stellar Songstress Ebony Carlson Celebrates the Season

Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to present Timeless Tidings: A Holiday Concert. This seasonal showcase at Pompano Beach Cultural Center will feature award-winning artists celebrating decades of festive music, with a modern twist. Experience the magic of the season as featured vocalist Ebony Carlson and friends take the stage to perform a sparkling selection of […]

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Tank and the Bangas frontwoman, Tarriona “Tank” Ball to Appear at Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival Grammy-Award Nominee to Share Poetry from Her Acclaimed Book

Pompano Beach Arts is excited to announce that the 6th Annual Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival will feature Grammy-nominated artist Tarriona “Tank” Ball. The fiery powerhouse lead singer of Tank and The Bangas is also an accomplished spoken word artist, who will read from her first book of poetry, Vulnerable AF, the real-life story of […]

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Kappa League of Pompano Beach and Kodak Black Host Turkey Drive for Golden Acres Residents

“This Is the Best Day of My Life!” By Kristen Hernandez Pompano Beach – In a collaboration with former Golden Acres resident and rapper Kodak Black, the Kappa League of Pompano Beach and volunteers helped pack grocery bags and turkeys into the back of a U-Haul truck parked in front of Golden Acres Complex, located […]

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AVOID A TRIP TO THE HOSPITAL DURING THE HOLIDAYS

The holiday season is a time for joy, love and togetherness. It can also be a time of indulgent meals, late nights, busy schedules and other activities outside of our normal routine that can pose health risks. To stay safe while enjoying this special time of year, Dr. Edmara Nieves, M.D., associate medical director of […]

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