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Broward County schools now hiring bus drivers, offering $500 sign-on bonus

Broward County Public Schools is giving a $500 sign-on bonus to new school bus operators.

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Thieves steal trailer filled with expensive tools in Pompano Beach

Alarms, security devices and cameras did nothing to stop a pair of thieves from stealing a trailer with thousands of dollars' worth of tools from a local contractor in Pompano Beach.

Concerns raised that Pompano Beach casino expansion may harm threatened owls

A group of ex-employees has raised concerns that a Pompano Beach casino expansion project may displace threatened burrowing owls living on the property’s soon-to-be-developed race track.

Suspect in Pompano Beach triple shooting dies in separate shooting before he could be arrested in murder

A man suspected of killing a 20-year-old woman in Pompano Beach in a triple shooting at a gas station last year died before he could be arrested, so the case was closed by the Broward Sheriff's Office.

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Grieving family meets while deputies search for slain woman’s remains

After a 53-year-old woman vanished in May in Pompano Beach, her family is still waiting for authorities to find her remains, so they can hold a funeral.

Convicted felon wanted for woman’s murder in Broward dies before arrest

The 35-year-old suspect in the murder of a 20-year-old woman last year in Pompano Beach died before Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were able to arrest him, authorities said on Tuesday evening.

Is the case of a 20-year-old’s death closed or not? Family is not sure

It's been 16 months since a 20-year-old died after a gun went off. Her family says they still have no answers.

Prosecutors drop 1 of 5 cases against Ukrainian family accused of hate crime

Prosecutors announced Thursday they are dropping one of five cases related to a brutal beating last year in Pompano Beach that left a gay man partially blind.

New DNA testing implicates man found not guilty of 1990 Broward murder

New DNA testing implicates a man in a 1990 Pompano Beach murder case, even though he was previously found not guilty of the crime, according to a news release from the Broward County State Attorney’s office.

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Pompano woman disappeared in May. Deputies arrested her husband and are searching Intracoastal for her body

Officials are searching the Intracoastal Waterway from Hillsboro Inlet to Pompano Beach for Irene Lanning Xeniti, whose husband has been arrested and charged with murder for her death.

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BSO finds ‘extensive amount of evidence’ that missing woman was murdered inside home

The Broward Sheriff’s Office held a news conference Tuesday morning to provide the latest updates on a murder case involving a husband and wife from Pompano Beach.

Friends of missing wife express shock, sadness as husband remains jailed on murder charge

Investigators are continuing to search for the body of a missing woman that officers believe was murdered.

Pompano Beach husband charged with murder following wife’s disappearance

Police are still looking the body of the victim in this case, but her husband is now facing a murder charge.

Coast Guard finds body of man who disappeared after boat capsized near Pompano Beach

The Coast Guard found the body of a man whose boat capsized off the South Florida coast. He was found near Port St. Lucie.

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Pompano Beach home suffers major damage from downed tree

A large tree fell on a mobile home in Pompano Beach Saturday, displacing five people living in the home.

What’s closing because of the weather this weekend?

With a storm on the way, Broward County and Miami-Dade County are taking precautions by announcing closures.

Pedestrian stood on tracks as Brightline train approached, police say

Authorities have provided new information regarding a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a Brightline train earlier this week.

Pedestrian struck and killed by Brightline train in Pompano Beach

According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, reports began coming in at approximately 4:20 p.m. that a person had been hit by a train.

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Bicyclist killed in Pompano Beach

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies investigate a fatal crash leaving one bicyclist dead.

Clean Plate: Restaurants with zero violations in Broward County in April, May

Numerous restaurants in Broward County had no violation the past two months.

Man struck by cargo train in Pompano Beach had been lying on tracks, deputies say

New details were released Thursday, a day after a man was fatally struck by a Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway cargo train in Pompano Beach.

FHP: I-95 northbound lanes closed in Pompano Beach following fatal car crash, fire

The northbound lanes of Interstate 95 were shut down in Pompano Beach after a car burst into flames after crashing into a pole near the Atlantic Boulevard exit, killing two people inside, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Shots fired at BSO prisoner transport vehicle in Pompano Beach

A BSO detention deputy was shot at while driving a prisoner transport vehicle near the 1200 block of South Dixie Highway.

Adult fatally struck by freight train in Pompano Beach

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a freight train Wednesday morning in Pompano Beach.

Broward neighborhood on alert for boat bandits stealing expensive items

Residents in a Pompano Beach neighborhood are on heightened alert after several neighbors reported a rash of boat burglaries.

Victim identified following alleged murderous crime spree of man who was arrested while naked

Loved ones told Local 10 News Elizabeth Carmona was the woman killed inside of a unit at a Coral Springs apartment complex.

Naked man accused in deadly Broward County crime spree makes first court appearance

Deputies said a man left a trail of tragic events on Friday in Broward County. A woman died. A child suffered a head injury. A man was injured in a hit-and-run crash. There were crime scenes in Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, and Coconut Creek.

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Rosalind Osgood facing challenge from fellow Democrat for Senate re-election

By Anne GeggisRep. Patricia Hawkins-Williams of Pompano Beach is seeking to challenge Osgood in the August Primary. A Democratic Representative has filed to represent Senate District 32 — challenging an incumbent Democratic Senator who was elected only earlier this year. Rep. Patricia Hawkins-Williams of Pompano Beach had announced she would not run for a fourth term in the Florida House. The shifting boundaries put Senate Democratic Leader Lauren Book in the same district as Osgood. And now she’s facing a challenge from a fellow Democrat in that district, Senate District 35.

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Surveillance video released of vandal targeting Pompano Beach church

Surveillance video has been released of a man throwing a brick at a church in Pompano Beach, and police say this wasn't the only spot he vandalized.

Deputies swarm Pompano Beach neighborhood after reports of a shooting

A large presence from Broward Sheriff's Office deputies converged on the 100 block of Southeast 12th Avenue sometime around 4 p.m.

Suspect jailed for vandalizing Pompano Beach church returns to inflict more damage after being released

Mark Andrew Jones, a pastor at St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Pompano Beach, showed Local 10 News the damage to the building.

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*Haitian Evangelical Baptist Church, 153 NW 12th St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060. Food Pantry Each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.*Our Father’s House Soup Kitchen, 2380 Martin Luther Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33061. Food Pantry: Mon, Wed, Fri from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.*Gateway Community Outreach, 291 SE First Terr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. Homeless Prevention & Food Program Food Pantry—Must call before coming to Food Pantry location. *Parkway United Methodist Church, 100 NE 44th St., Pompano Beach, FL 33064.

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Teenage girl testifies during ex-deputy’s child abuse trial

A teenage girl testified on Tuesday in Broward County court about the day a deputy used force to knock her to the ground on Sept. 25, 2019, while at Cross Creek School, a therapeutic day school in Pompano Beach.

Scooter rider dies when she hits Brightline train in Pompano Beach

A scooter rider died when she went around lowered crossing gates and struck a passing Brightline train in Pompano Beach.

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Woman riding scooter dies after crashing into side of Brightline train

A woman on a scooter has died after she was involved in a collision with a Brightline train over the weekend in Pompano Beach, authorities confirmed on Monday.

Drivers identified in two deadly crashes with Brightline trains

The drivers in this week's two deadly Brightline train crashes have been identified, according to officials. One was a 27-year-old man and the other was a 52-year-old man.

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Florida man captured after 178 mph chase from Orlando south down Turnpike

A 20-year-old man drove a stolen Mercedes SUV as fast as 178 mph during a chase Monday night that began in Orlando and traveled through six counties along Florida’s Turnpike and Interstate 95, authorities said.

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Jeep driver is second man in two days to die in crash with Brightline train

A man who tried to beat a Brightline train across the tracks Tuesday in Hollywood died from his injuries. The accident was the second fatal crash in two days caused by someone trying to beat a Brightline train across the tracks.

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Catalytic converter thefts soaring in South Florida

The owner of Ted Conner Landscaping in Pompano Beach said the crime happened fast.It only took one min for a thief to crawl under a car and saw off its catalytic converter, a round canister that connects two pieces of piping in the exhaust.

BSO investigating after shots fired at vehicle

Broward sheriff's deputies responded to a report of shots fired at a vehicle Monday night, possibly on Interstate 95.

South Florida men arrested in 2021 murder of woman, deputies say

Jonelle Coleman was shot to death in the middle of the day in March 2021, left lying on a sidewalk in Pompano Beach. More than a year later, two men have been arrested and charged in her death, the Broward Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.

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Brightline, FEC, state seek millions in federal money help to cut down on rail deaths

Brightline is teaming with the Florida Department of Transportation to apply for federal help that would provide $45 million in joint funding for a rail crossing safety project along the Florida East Coast Railway line. The project is designed to cut down on the proliferation of train-vehicle collisions between Miami-Dade and Brevard counties. If approved, work could start by as early as August.

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South Florida brewery sells special beer to raise funds to support Ukraine

A special brew is being canned for the first time in South Florida, to support the war efforts in Ukraine.

Young father dies following crash involving Brightline train in Pompano Beach

The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash Monday morning involving a train.

Family displaced after flames erupt inside Pompano Beach home

The fire was seen burning inside the home along Southwest Seventh Street.

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BSO: 12-year-old boy arrested for making school shooting threat

A 12-year-old boy was arrested Tuesday on accusations that he threated to shoot up his middle school, authorities said.

Caught on camera: Deputies arrest man accused of shooting at them

A suspect was taken into custody Thursday night after shooting at Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies in Pompano Beach, authorities said.

Deputies investigating 2 juveniles injured in Pompano Beach drive-by shooting

According to the Broward Sheriff's Office, a 911 call came in regarding a shooting at approximately 3:11 p.m.

Ukrainian family claiming innocence, now facing hate crime charges for alleged beating of gay man

Prosecutors say they have filed hate crime charges against the family members accused of severely beating a man because of his sexual orientation.

Prosecutors: Ukrainian family faces hate crime charges in attack on gay man in Pompano Beach

Prosecutors say they have filed hate crime charges against three family members accused of severely beating a man because of his sexual orientation.

Owners devastated after therapy dog killed by neighborhood dogs

Dog owners are devastated after their therapy Yorkie was attacked by neighborhood dogs and died.

11-foot hammerhead shark washes ashore in Pompano Beach

Many questions remain after a hammerhead shark washed ashore Wednesday morning in Pompano Beach.

Video shows thief stealing trailer with tools inside worth more than $7k

Anyone with information is urged to call Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477

‘They are 100% innocent’: Ukrainian family fears Broward case could end in deportation

The American dream turned into a nightmare for a Ukrainian family who has lived in Pompano Beach since 2016 after they were accused of crimes their loved ones say they didn’t commit.

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Fort Lauderdale bus shooting victim Danny Colon remembered as being ‘all about family’

Danny Colon, one of two people killed in the March 17 shooting in Fort Lauderdale on a Broward County Transit bus, was celebrated Saturday during his funeral. Family members recalled Colon as a family man.

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Sleep experts weigh in on debate over keeping daylight saving time

The U.S. Senate voted to make daylight saving time permanent year round but according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine that's a bad idea for our overall health.

FBI releases photographs of a bank robbery in Pompano Beach

The FBI released photographs of a bank robbery that happened on Wednesday at a PNC Bank branch.

BSO: Pompano Beach woman missing from assisted living facility

A Pompano Beach woman has gone missing from an assisted living facility, according to BSO.

Moldy ketchup along with rodent droppings, nesting materials and bait found in South Florida restaurant

See a list of South Florida restaurants ordered shut last week by inspectors with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Federal contractor delivers sand to eroded beach in Broward

Trucks full of sand lined up on Wednesday in Pompano Beach as part of a federal project to fight beach erosion.

Miya Marcano’s father hopes new law will prevent tragedies

Marlon Marcano said Tuesday he hopes a new Florida law named after his slain 19-year-old daughter, Miya, will prevent other fathers from suffering as he has.

Professional Apprenticeship Career Tract (PACT) Seaman Justin Estupinan, from Pompano Beach, Fla., serves as a signalman

ADRIATIC SEA — Professional Apprenticeship Career Tract (PACT) Seaman Justin Estupinan, from Pompano Beach, Fla., serves as a signalman aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) during a replenishment-at-sea with the Supply-class fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE-6), Feb. 26, 2022. Mitscher is deployed with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa.

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Victim speaks out after violent encounter on South Florida golf course

A man is facing charges after police say he drove onto a golf course in Pompano Beach Thursday and got into a fight with an employee.

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Man killed in Pompano Beach shooting

A man was killed in a shooting Saturday in Pompano Beach, Broward Sheriff's office said.

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A 31-year-old woman is missing from Pompano Beach. Deputies are asking for help.

The Broward Sheriff's Office Missing Persons Unit is searching for a 31-year-old woman whose last known contact with anyone was in October 2021, deputies said. She was last seen in Pompano Beach.

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Of 13 who qualified, 8 recommended for Broward schools superintendent

The School Board plans to review the list on Jan. 24 and possibly hire a new superintendent in February.

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A Glance From The " EPIC RETURN"

Pompano Beach CRA Wins 2021 FRA Award for McNab House and Botanical Gardens Project Recognized in Prestigious “Out of the Box” CategoryLocal News

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Pompano Beach CRA Wins 2021 FRA Award for McNab House and Botanical Gardens Project Recognized in Prestigious “Out of the Box” Category

The Pompano Beach CRA is proud to announce the McNab House Restoration and Botanical Gardens is the 2021 winner of the “Out of the Box” category in the annual Florida Redevelopment Association Awards. “We are honored to have received this prestigious recognition,” said Nguyen Tran, Pompano Beach CRA Director. “The McNab House and Botanical Gardens is an innovative mix of historic preservation and future visioning. The goal of the McNab House and Botanical Gardens project is to continue economic growth with the East CRA and Atlantic Boulevard corridor. In the coming months, we look forward to announcing the restaurateur who will be operating the venue and to finalizing the configuration of the botanical gardens.”

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Ali Cultural Arts Center Presents The Melton Mustafa Orchestra

Ali Cultural Arts Center is thrilled to welcome The Melton Mustafa Orchestra to the stunning outdoor covered courtyard venue in Pompano Beach. The orchestra, started by the late Grammy® Award-winning artist Melton Mustafa, is now led by his son, Melton Mustafa, Jr., a renowned saxophone player. Mustafa also wrote and received a grant to start a community band at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center. The department programs and manages the City’s premiere cultural arts venues including the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Ali Cultural Arts Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, and the Blanche Ely House Museum. The department also oversees the City’s Public Art Program and the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts’ Our Town grant awarded to the Pompano Beach Crossroads place-making arts initiative.

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Hoping to win coveted seat in Congress, candidates pour millions of their own money into campaigns

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has put $2.1 million of her own money into her campaign to win a vacant South Florida congressional vacancy and Barbara Sharief has put in $926,000 of her own into her campaign. Both candidates are leaders of home health care companies. One result of the money: lots of TV ads. The other candidates have far less money to spend.

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Early voting turnout in special Congress election abysmal — just one voter every 15 minutes

Turnout so far for in-person early voting in the special primary elections that will determine Florida’s next member of Congress has been exceedingly low. The 11 early voting sites in Broward and Palm Beach counties have averaged about one voter an hour. Broward is planning to reduce staffing at the sites.

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Ali Cultural Arts Center is Proud to Present Dance-An Esther Rolle Inspired Exhibition

Artworks Honor Dance Roots of Iconic ActressAli Cultural Arts Center is honoring the dance career of iconic actress and Good Times star Esther Rolle with a new juried exhibition. Dance-An Esther Rolle Inspired Exhibition runs from October 29 through February 9. We are honored to celebrate her dance legacy with this vibrant new exhibition,” said Phyllis Korab, Director, Cultural Affairs Department. Capturing the spirit of Esther Rolle and her love of the dance medium were key components that the jurors looked for. Ali Cultural Arts Center Hours of Operation Tuesday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Ali Cultural Arts Center is located at 353 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Boulevard, Pompano Beach.

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Investigators discover body in the brush off I-95

A body has been found in wooded area near the Sample Boulevard exit of Interstate 95. Could it have been catapulted deep into the woods from a crash in Pompano Beach?

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Commuter rail might finally come to the coast. Here’s where it would run.

Coastal Link, a commuter rail line along the Florida East Coast corridor, would include stops in five Broward County cities as well as at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, according to a plan outlined by the Florida Department of Transportation.

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The Beacon College of Bishops has bestowed the title of Bishop upon Dr. Louis Sanders, Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Pompano Beach

The Beacon College of Bishops has bestowed the title of Bishop upon Dr. Louis Sanders, Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church in Pompano Beach. At the Consecration Ceremony, Sanders and his wife, First Lady Ophelia Sanders, kneel at the alter as they receive prayers and the Laying of Hands by officiants Bishop Dr. Philip London, Apostle Dr. John L. Mohorn, Bishop Dr. Debron W. Eastwood, Bishop Dr. Gary McLeod & Apostle Clothel P. London.

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Fuel truck crash closes all lanes on I-95 near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach

All lanes of Interstate 95 are shut down in both directions between Atlantic Boulevard and Sample Road in Pompano Beach after a fuel truck crash, authorities said.

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Boat with 11 immigrants comes ashore in Pompano Beach

Eleven immigrants from Jamaica, Dominican Republic and Haiti have been detained after their boat came ashore in Pompano Beach in what Border Patrol is calling a "maritime smuggling event."

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Habitat for Humanity of Broward Hosts 2nd Annual CEO Build

POMPANO BEACH, FL —Florida CEOs showed up to give time, funds, and voice in support of affordable workforce housing during Habitat for Humanity of Broward’s 2nd annual CEO Build on Saturday, May 15. “These CEO Build participants collectively lead more than 430,000 employees,” said Nancy Robin CEO and Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Broward. “Now, more than ever, we are in desperate need of affordable housing, as families get back on their feet following the global pandemic,” said Burns. Investment in affordable workforce housing helps families build wealth and stimulates growth necessary for a healthy, equitable society. The success of the Habitat Broward model has provided hundreds of families with the economic empowerment that comes with home ownership.

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A traffic mess in Broward as I-95 is shut down for 7 hours by a fuel spill

The tanker collided with a car at about 7 a.m. Tuesday just north of the Cypress Creek Road exit, with both drivers being treated for minor injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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South Florida’s latest unwelcome visitor? An invasive mosquito new to mainland Florida

After the mosquito’s discovery in mainland Florida late last year, UF/IFAS researchers collected 121 Aedes scapularis specimens between Florida City and Pompano Beach. They combined that data — along with information on where the mosquito had been observed, as well as humidity and temperature values — in order to predict the insect’s potential for spread to other regions in the southern United States. The research also pinpointed the areas most likely for such expansion.

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Six guns and a cache of ammunition seized during arrest of attempted murder suspect

Christopher Barnard Lindsey, 27, is accused of shooting at a man in a car in the 2800 block of Northwest Fourth Street in Pompano Beach on March 7. The man was shot twice in his left shoulder. Bullets also struck the car he was in, investigators said.

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Mary R. Thomas, 84, Retired Food Service Supervisor

Mary R. Thomas, 84, Retired Food Service Supervisor, died March 3rd. Public viewing will occur on Thursday March 11; Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 12th at 11 a.m. at Brown’s Temple F.B.H. Church, 1081 North Powerline Road, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069

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Video voyeur had pictures of naked child on his cellphone, cops say

James Joseph Browne, 33, of Pompano Beach, was found and arrested Thursday on charges of video voyeurism that date back to June 2019, according to the arrest report.

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Pilots faced dramatic race to save those stranded on an island for 33 days

“Departing was not easy to do, but we left telling them that someone would be coming to help — whether it was a cutter or aircraft — we let them know that they are going to be in good hands as well,” Dougherty said.

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Woman charged in deadly DUI crash had her kids in the car, deputies say

POMPANO BEACH — Five months after a pedestrian was hit and killed, a 27-year-old mother of two is facing a DUI manslaughter charge in his death. The woman had her 5-year-old and 2-year-old in the car at the time of the crash, the Broward Sheriff’s Office said.

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La historia del café juega un papel estelar en Costa Rica

The Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Pompano Beach, Florida announces the appointment of Rev. Branden Jones as the new pastorReligion

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Carjacking from Boca to Pompano ends with body found in car and one suspect arrested

Exantus was freed from prison in June and began his probation Sept. 23 for a 2017 carjacking in Margate. He was convicted of stealing a BMW SUV that was left running outside a post office with a 9-month-old girl in the back seat. The infant was safely recovered in the SUV, which was stopped blocks away.

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Esther Rolle 100 A Virtual Celebration Honoring Her Centennial Birthday

BROWARD COUNTY, FL – Join the African American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC) November 7th & 8th for a virtual celebration on Facebook Live honoring the centennial birthday of Emmy Award-winning actor and Pompano Beach native Esther Rolle. Born November 8, 1920, Rolle excelled on stage and screen and is best known for her role as matriarch Florida Evans on the 1970s sitcom “Good Times”. The Esther Rolle 100 virtual celebration is a two-part, online weekend program, which starts on Saturday, November 7 at 7 p.m. and includes an educational and entertaining tribute showcasing pivotal scenes from the original play, Let the Good Times Rolle: The Life and Legacy of Esther Rolle at 100 followed by a special after talk with special guests. Esther Rolle 100 events are made possible by the collaboration of Broward County Libraries, Broward County Cultural Division, Destination Sistrunk, Arc Labs Media, LLC, and is supported by Bank of America and Friends of African American Research Library and Cultural Center. These events are free and accessible via Broward County Library’s Facebook Live.

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Pier 1 Imports files for bankruptcy; two stores in South Florida are closing

Callers to the companys store at 1981 N. Federal Highway in Pompano Beach were greeted with a recorded message stating that the store was closing and all inventory has been marked down 40% to 60%. An employee who answered the phone said she has not been given a final closure date.

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Miami's Best Zero-Proof Mocktails for Dry January

With the region's best bartenders creating drinks made with herbal and fruit notes, you don't even notice the absence of alcohol. Or go the more classic route with a watermelon mojito ($10), made with fresh lime juice, watermelon juice, and a splash of club soda. Photo by Ruben Cabrera / @RubenPicturesEmber Miami 151 NE 41st St., Miami786-334-6494embermiami.com 151 NE 41st St., Miami786-334-6494Enjoy Embers special menu thats so flavorful alcohol isnt required. Photo courtesy of Le JardinierLe Jardinier 151 NE 41st St., Miami305-402-9060lejardinier-miami.com 151 NE 41st St., Miami305-402-9060Enjoy large-format mocktails fit for sharing at the Design Districts Le Jardinier. Photo courtesy of OsakaOsaka 1300 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami786-627-4800osakanikkei.com 1300 Brickell Bay Dr., Miami786-627-4800Brickell newcomer Osaka offers four mocktails.

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Fort Lauderdale sewer pipe leak stopped, but the damage is still being tallied

The spill could be on par with one that occurred in January in Pompano Beach, when a contractor cut into a sewer line and sent sewage flowing into the nearby C-1 Canal. It took Pompano crews six days to stop that leak. It cost the city $2.8 million to pay for the repairs and clean-up. A total of 52 million gallons was released into the canal, which county officials say is the largest spill on record in the county.

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The Seven Best Things to Do in South Florida This Weekend

Yes, John Travolta, now 65, and Olivia Newton-John, who's 71, will drop in at the West Palm Beach venue for a "Meet 'N' Grease" movie singalong. 7 p.m., Friday, December 13, Coral Sky Amphitheatre, 601-7 Sansbury Way, West Palm Beach. A scene from the musical Once, playing at the Lauderdale Performing Arts Center. Photo by Denise S. TrupeThe Tony Award-winning Once continues its run at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; 2 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday through December 22, Lauderhill Performing Arts Center, 3800 NW 11th Pl., Lauderhill.

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Terry A. Williams Edden

Ms. Terry A. Williams Edden has been in the fight for Civil and Human rights for over 39 years. She began her journey with her mother Mrs. Mattie B. Slappy Williams and her father the late Mr. Joseph (JD) Williams. Her father would have his young daughter accompany him at the Lombos Fish Market in Pompano Beach off Hammond Ville Road, which is now called Martin Luther King Blvd. She helped form programs and meetings regarding students being arrested in our school system along with North Broward NAACP based in Pompano Beach and former School Board Member Benjamin Williams. The groups organize meetings with Terry walking throughout neighborhoods speaking to residents and inviting them to participate.

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South Florida strip club again giving away 3,000 Thanksgiving turkeys

The annual giveaway of frozen birds will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, in club parking lots at 100 Ansin Blvd. in Hallandale Beach; 497 NW 31st Ave., Pompano Beach; and 3342 Shawnee Ave. in West Palm Beach, according to a news release.

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Pedestrian on tracks killed by Brightline train in Deerfield Beach

Max Coulanges, 52, of Pompano Beach, was on his way to pick up his children to take them to school when he saw what happened.

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Deputy fired for punching handcuffed man in hospital, adding to growing list of Sheriff Tonys dismissals

Deputies are required to notify a supervisor if force is used while arresting or detaining someone. Sobrino did that. A full report on the incident in March said the force was within departmental guidelines. The case was closed, but reopened after the Public Defenders Office sent a letter to Tony saying, Punching a restrained individual who is not physically aggressive is unacceptable.

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Pompano Mayor Broke Campaign Finance Laws, Watchdog Report Shows

A campaign promotional image of Rex Hardin after his victory in Pompano Beach's mayoral race. Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin repeatedly broke campaign finance laws during his 2018 run for office, according to a Broward Office of Inspector General (OIG) report released Wednesday. Hardin, 48, is a longtime resident of Pompano Beach and owns Cypress Printing Center, a commercial print shop. The findings released Wednesday mark the second time Hardin has come under scrutiny for campaign finance violations. An OIG investigation of Hardin's 2014 commission reelection campaign resulted in an FEC fine.

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Blanche Ely House Museum Reflects on the High School Years

Ceremony: An Exhibition of Community CelebrationsThe Blanche Ely House Museum in Pompano Beach is proud to present Ceremony: An Exhibition of Community Celebrations. Homecoming is an especially significant and emotional time for the alumni of Blanche Ely High School, said Phyllis Korab, Cultural Affairs Director. These former students and the entire Pompano Beach community are passionate about preserving her legacy and having the next generation of students understand the significance of her influence. The Blanche Ely House Museum is one of Citys newest cultural venues, having reopened in March 2019 under the auspices of the Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department with the guidance of a team of curatorial consultants. The Blanche Ely House Museum is located at 1500 N.W.

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The Eight Best Restaurants in Pompano Beach

The following eight standouts represent the best dining experiences in Pompano Beach. Photo by Chris CarterBeach House Pompano270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach954-607-6530beachhousepompano.com 270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach954-607-6530Beach House Pompano is kind of restaurant you should go to with family and friends, order as many dishes from the menu as you can, try various creative cocktails, and stay longer than youd planned, enjoying its live music and rooftop seating with panoramic oceanfront views. Photo courtesy of Cafe MaxxCafe Maxx2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach954-782-0606cafemaxx.com 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach954-782-0606Nineteen eighty-four is the year Oliver Saucy and partner Darrel Broek came together to helm this fine-dining destination on Atlantic Boulevard, which has been going strong since the beginning. Photo By Jessie L O'Donnell MeldrumThe Foundry2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach754-205-6977thefoundryfl.com 2781 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach754-205-6977The Foundry offers a raw bar and flame-cooked delectables in a space that is not only handsome but also historical. Photo by Anthony GentileGianni's1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach954-942-1733giannisitalianrestaurant.com 1601 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach954-942-1733Since 1989, Gianni's has been paying homage to its owners' Italian roots through the traditional bounty of the boot-shaped nation.

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The Seven Best Things To Do This Weekend in South Florida

Theres also a cash bar, but visitors can get a bag of free popcorn courtesy of Old School Square. The special events include an open house at the Old School Square Creative Arts School starting at 6 p.m. 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Old School Square, 41 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 561-243-7922; oldschoolsquare.org. 1 p.m. Saturday at the Crest Theatre in Old School Square, 51 N. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach; 561-868-2063; oldschoolsquare.org. Sunday, October 6The Wolfepak Band is making a triumphant return to the Arts Garage in Delray Beach.

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