Summer Splash Operation: Improving Summer Traffic Enforcement
Be careful driving on the streets of Broward County, as Broward Sherriff officers are looking for drivers who are speeding and driving recklessly throughout the summer. The Summer Splash Operation targets speeders, aggressive drivers, and those who are impaired or distracted. This includes texting while driving. The campaign is over at the end of July. […]
Broward Sheriff’s Office’s Community Disposal Events Are Back
The Broward Sheriff’s Office will resume their popular Medicine Cabinet and Shred-a-Thon events this month. The events will allow BSO to further prevent drug abuse and identity theft in Broward County. “We’re proud to provide these free services to protect our community,” said Sherriff Tony Gregory. On July 17 at the Deerfield Fire Station #66, […]
Be Prepared: Hurricane Season
Hurricane season is here. From June 1 to November 30, all Broward County residents are encouraged to be ready for these dangerous storms. Forecasters predict that this year’s hurricane season has a 60% chance of being extremely active. Here’s a short guide to ensure you and your family can survive without power, refrigeration, and/or water […]
City Giving Away $200 Gift Cards for COVID-19 Vaccines
Program Begins on July 12th Through September 30th The City of Pompano Beach through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding is distributing $200 Visa gift cards to residents who became fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine after June 22, 2021 when the City Commission approved the use of the ARPA funds. If you received your […]
What would you do with $10 million?
Broward County will host a meeting to discuss what the community should do with $10 million set aside for residential improvement projects within the northwest Pompano community on Tuesday, July 13, 7 to 9 p.m. at the E. Pat Larkins Community Center, 520 NW 3rd St., Pompano Beach. County Commissioners Mark Bogen, Lamar Fisher and […]
Emergency Rental Assistance Still Available
Broward County residents who are suffering financially and can’t pay their rent can seek COVID-19 pandemic rental assistance. Approximately $53 million in federal funds were distributed to counties and cities to help those struggling to pay their monthly living expenses. Applicants can receive up to 15 months of financial assistance. In order to be eligible, […]
Kodak Black Day
June 11 is Kodak Black Day, in honor of the Pompano Beach rapper and his commitment to the community. Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness presented the proclamation to Kodak Black, who was born Dieuson Octave on June 11, 1997, on June 11, 2021. The proclamation shares some contributions the rapper has made to the Broward […]
COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Bamford Pine Island Multipurpose Center (Walk-Up Vaccine) 3801 S. Pine Island Road Davie, FL 33328 C.B. Smith Park (Walk-Up Vaccine) 900 N. Flamingo Road Pembroke Pines, FL 33028 Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium (Drive-Through Vaccine) 3700 NW 11th Place Lauderhill, FL 33311 Coral Square Mall (Walk-Up Vaccine) – Weekend Hours 9469 W. Atlantic […]
$300 a Month for Families. Do you Qualify?
As part of President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, $300 monthly payments are on the way for those who filed their taxes and claimed the Child Tax Credit on your 2019 or 2020 tax return. This initiative is part of a larger coronavirus relief package issued this summer. Starting July 15, families with a child […]
