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Pompano Beach woman flips off camera before plowing car into school, deputies say
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – Deputies said a driver caused more than $20,000 worth of damage after driving through the gates of a South Florida school. There were 12 children with special needs inside the Bright Horizons School in Pompano Beach with seven employees when it happened. “That is something...
Jazz Fest Pompano Beach Unveils 2025 Lineup
Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pompano Beach Arts's Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will return to the City’s beautiful shore on January 24th and 25th, 2025. This 4th annual festival promises to be bigger and tastier than ever before, featuring a stellar lineup of renowned jazz musicians including Joshua Redman & Gabrielle Cavassa, Judith Hill, Randy Brecker, and Jazz Funk Soul alongside a vibrant new food court with a New Orleans flavor! This free festival will once again be hosted by Mark Ruffin of Sirius XM’s Real Jazz. There is no charge for General Admission tickets but registration is required. There are a limited number of VIP Seats at $200 for a 2-day pass.
Miramar police seek suspects in armed robbery, shots fired outside Flanigan’s
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Police officers in Broward County are investigating an armed robbery that occurred outside of a popular restaurant. According to authorities, two victims were robbed at gunpoint while leaving the Flanigan’s restaurant on Miramar Parkway and Red Road. “I’m surprised, that’s unfortunate, a lot of people...
Join Broward County Education Leaders for Annual Virtual Back-to-School Zoom Q&A on August 6
The Parkland Chamber of Commerce invites the community to gear up for the new school year by participating in a special Q&A event featuring prominent educational leaders. The Parkland Chamber of Commerce will host its 5th Annual Back-to-School Q&A event on Tuesday, August 6, at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom. The...
Broward sending out thousands of vote-by-mail ballots ahead of Florida primary
MIAMI - The Florida primary election is less than six weeks away and vote-by-mail ballots are headed to voters. On Tuesday, Broward's Supervisor of Elections Office mailed out more than 200,000 vote-by-mail ballots. If voters have already put in a request for a vote-by-mail ballot, the ballot should be in the mailbox in the next couple of days. If you need to register for a vote-by-mail ballot, you have until 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, to do so.Vote-by-mail ballots cannot be forwarded. If you want your vote-by-mail ballot sent to an address that's different from the one on file with...
Broward Sheriff’s Office Probes Evening Shooting Incident in North Lauderdale
Yesterday evening, a woman was tragically shot in North Lauderdale, sparking a Broward County Sheriff’s Office investigation. The incident took place around 6:44 p.m. on the 1000 block of Southwest 76th Avenue, as confirmed by Local 10 News and also reported by NBC Miami. Details regarding the condition of the woman, who has not been identified, have not been disclosed by authorities.
Sun Sentinel journalists honored with Green Eyeshade awards
Several South Florida Sun Sentinel journalists won Green Eyeshade Awards from The Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s oldest regional journalism contest. Photojournalist Amy Beth Bennett won a top award for a photograph of a pro-Palestine marcher who was arrested on the campus of Florida Atlantic University. The same image also won first place for spot news photography. Joe ...
Fort Lauderdale Staple Carlos & Pepe's Has Closed After 45 Years
On Monday afternoon, North Palm Beach-based auction house Sunshine Auction Services announced a "short notice sale" of the entire contents of an unidentified Mexican restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. "Address to be announced," reads a notice published on Sunshine's Facebook page. "We are selling the complete contents of this upscale, like-new...
South Florida afternoon storms push inland thanks to easterly breeze
MIAMI - Spotty showers and a few storms moved across parts of South Florida on Tuesday morning. It was a warm, muggy start with low to mid 80s.Highs will climb to the low 90s in the afternoon and it will feel like the upper 90s and 100s when you factor in the humidity. The National Weather Service did not issue a heat advisory because heat indices will not be as high as the last few days and we will not meet the criteria for the advisory.The leading edge of some mid-level drier air is pushing into the region from the...
Arrest made 2 years after 2 killed in shooting at Hollywood apartment complex
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Police announced the arrest of a man Tuesday in connection with the fatal shooting of two people at an apartment complex in Hollywood over two years ago. According to an arrest report, 36-year-old Andy Devon Williams is facing two counts of first-degree murder with a deadly weapon.
Diving Into Action for Drowning Prevention
This past May, the International Swimming Hall of Fame and Every Child A Swimmer hosted a VIP event where guests enjoyed a complimentary dinner with drinks and music, meaningful presentations and a first-class diving show. The event, which took place in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., was hosted by Casey McGovern, the program manager for Every Child A Swimmer, an organization that provides Learn to Swim scholarships to children who can't afford swimming lessons.
American Heritage Security Guard Dies, Fundraising Effort Underway
Roger Hager Of Boca Raton Died Unexpectedly On Saturday At The Age Of 62. BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com DELRAY BEACH, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A beloved security guard at American Heritage school in Delray Beach died of a “sudden health event” over the weekend, and now multiple organizations are… Read More »American Heritage Security Guard Dies, Fundraising Effort Underway
Positional Previews: Mobley’s return highlights deep RB room at FAU
Here’s a breakdown of each of the seven running backs on Florida Atlantic’s roster. Temperatures are beginning to reach scorching heights, and that can mean only one thing: football is near. In less than a month, the Florida Atlantic Owls will report for fall camp before kicking off...
Florida man hid inside Walgreens overnight, helped himself to snacks and cigarettes, police say
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested in New Smyrna Beach Monday morning after police found him locked inside a Walgreens overnight. The New Smyrna Beach Police Department responded to the Walgreens off State Road 44 around 3 a.m. after the store's alarm company notified them a man was locked inside the store.
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