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Pompano Beach Unveils New Exhibit 'Good Jeans and Brown Suga: Good Dreams'
Pompano Beach Arts is celebrating the vibrant photographic artistry of Joshua D. Buron at the Ali Cultural Arts Center. His captivating exhibition, Good Jeans and Brown Suga: Good Dreams, is a profound collection of photos and poetry that brilliantly captures the resilience and vibrancy of Black culture during a pivotal moment in history. Reimagining his original 2020 photo book, which celebrated Black beauty and creativity against the backdrop of a global pandemic and a heightened awareness of racial tensions, this exhibition promises an inspiring and immersive experience.
BSO detectives still looking for leads a year after woman shot while riding in Slingshot
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are still searching for the killer who gunned down a woman who was riding in a convertible Polaris Slingshot last year on the Fourth of July. According to authorities, the shooting was reported shortly after 7:15 p.m. on July 4,...
Dengue fever alert issued in Florida Keys after confirmed cases
MIAMI - Health officials have issued an alert in the Florida Keys after two people were confirmed to have dengue fever.The local alert comes days after the CDC issued a health advisory warning of an increased risk of dengue infections in the country. The two confirmed dengue cases in the Keys were locally acquired, which means the people didn't get sick while traveling. Miami-Dade County has also reported locally acquired dengue cases this year. It takes two cases for an alert to be issued.In Broward Mosquito control is using drones to get the pests in hard to reach places. They're...
Fort Lauderdale fires police officer accused of racist behavior
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fort Lauderdale’s interim city manager fired a longtime police officer accused of racist behavior on Tuesday. John Giga, who served as an officer with the Fort Lauderdale Police Department for 16 years, has a history of disciplinary issues dating back to 2013, according to court records.
Fort Lauderdale’s $100M police HQ not done, but already has concerning crack: ‘I don’t understand’
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Human error is the cause for a miscalculation that stopped some construction on Fort Lauderdale’s new police headquarters, and city leaders heard details about it Tuesday. Officials said a growing crack in the roof slab of the building isn’t a life safety issue, but...
Florida Panthers release schedule for 2024-2025 NHL season
SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers have released their schedule for the 2024-2025 NHL season. The defending champs will make their return to the ice and reveal their championship banner on Oct.8 when they host the Boston Bruins. Florida Panthers celebrates in Fort Lauderdale Beach. NOW PLAYING. Florida Panthers...
SunPass warns customers about phishing attempts via text
SunPass warned customers Tuesday that there have been multiple incidents of phishing attempts that have been made via text message. According to SunPass, employees will never ask for immediate payments or urgent actions via text. Emergency directors talk about flooding response. NOW PLAYING. Graphic content: Prosecutors make decision about police...
Fourth of July events in in Fort Lauderdale & beyond
As the Fourth of July approaches, cities across South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, are gearing up to celebrate America’s independence with a dazzling array of events. From beachside fireworks and patriotic parades to family-friendly festivities and live music, the region is set to ignite with excitement. Whether you’re a local or visiting the area, this guide will highlight the best places to experience the vibrant spirit of Independence Day in Fort Lauderdale and beyond. Here is a guide to events in some cities from Visit Fort Lauderdale.
Playbill Travel Now Booking Seth's Big Fat Broadway Cruise
Playbill Travel is now the official travel agency for Seth's Big Fat Broadway Cruise, the tri-annual cruises created by SiriusXM Broadway host/Playbill columnist/actor/musician Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley Jackson. Described by Rudetsky as "theatre camp at sea," the next voyage is scheduled for January 11–18, 2025, departing...
NE 22nd Street Stormwater Improvements Project
The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Southeastern Engineering Contractors, Inc. to make improvements to the stormwater system on NE 22nd Street west of NE 32nd Avenue in the Dolphin Isles neighborhood. This project includes:. Replacing stormwater structures. Installing tidal valves. Construction will begin on Monday, July 8, 2024,...
Alanna Lecher publishes peer-reviewed paper in academic journal
Alanna Lecher, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, published the peer-reviewed paper, "How Assessment Choice Affects Student Perception and Performance" in the Journal of Effective Teaching in Higher Education. The article reports the results of a classroom intervention study about how letting students pick their assessments impacts...
SWIM ALERT: Spanish River Park Beach Is Closed To Swimmers
BY: STAFF REPORT | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Spanish River Park Beach in Boca Raton is closed to all swimmers as of 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2nd. The closure comes as residents and visitors are — or were — preparing for July 4th on the beach.… Read More »SWIM ALERT: Spanish River Park Beach Is Closed To Swimmers
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