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.
sun-sentinel.comPompano 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.
sun-sentinel.comFHP: 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.
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.
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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*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.
thewestsidegazette.comJeep 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.
sun-sentinel.comSouth 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.
sun-sentinel.comBrightline, 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.
sun-sentinel.comFort 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.
sun-sentinel.comProfessional 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.
thewestsidegazette.comPompano 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.”
thewestsidegazette.comAli 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.
thewestsidegazette.comHoping 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.
sun-sentinel.comEarly 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.
sun-sentinel.comAli 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.
thewestsidegazette.comCommuter 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.
sun-sentinel.comThe 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.
thewestsidegazette.comHabitat 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.
thewestsidegazette.comSouth 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.
sun-sentinel.comSix 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.
sun-sentinel.comMary 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
thewestsidegazette.comPilots 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.
sun-sentinel.comWoman 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.
sun-sentinel.comCarjacking 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.
sun-sentinel.comEsther 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.
thewestsidegazette.comPier 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.
sun-sentinel.comMiami'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.
miaminewtimes.comFort 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.
sun-sentinel.comThe 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.
browardpalmbeach.comTerry 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.
thewestsidegazette.comSouth 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.
sun-sentinel.comDeputy 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.
sun-sentinel.comPompano 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.
browardpalmbeach.comBlanche 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.
thewestsidegazette.comThe 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.
browardpalmbeach.comThe 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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