Pompano Beach News
By LEON FOOKSMAN
January 4, 2026
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca International Jewish Film Festival will open its 2026 season with its signature Cinebash Opening Night later this month, featuring the world premiere of a documentary honoring Broadway legend Tovah Feldshuh and a lifetime achievement award recognizing her career.The event ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police recently arrested a man who attempted to stab his roommate for refusing a beer that he offered. The roommate called police at around 8:45 p.m. on Dec. 10 after a fight on the front patio of the apartment that he shared with Jonathan Alonso Hernandez, 32, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A 34-year-old man was arrested in Boca Raton after a juvenile girl told investigators she was repeatedly sexually abused and physically restrained over a period of about three years, according to an arrest report.Marcos Soba Vega was taken into custody Dec. 29 following an ...
POMPANO BEACH — A proposed new car wash on Atlantic Boulevard is working its way through Pompano's permitting process, but its business model is far from typical. Rising Tide Car Wash, which calls itself a social enterprise, and specifically recruits and trains young adults with autism, has ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – With Coral Springs’ new micromobility local law now in effect, city officials in Coral Springs are reinforcing rules for e-scooters and e-bikes as their use continues to increase throughout the city.Under the new city ordinance, e-scooters and e-bikes are permitted on sidewalks ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Exactly who or what is “Project Vernon” — and why are they seeking $500,000 in economic development incentives from the city of Boca Raton?Officials at city hall aren't saying, except that "Project Vernon" is a code name for a publicly-traded “quantum computing” company based in ...
POMPANO BEACH — Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a man hospitalized on New Year’s Night, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.Broward County Regional Communications received a report of a shooting shortly after 9 p.m. Thursday in the 2800 block of Northwest Seventh ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Pomp, the massive redevelopment of the former Pompano Park racetrack into a premier mixed-use destination - reached a major milestone with a $50 million land purchase by an affiliate of Lennar Homes.Documents filed with Broward County recorded the transaction earlier this week - ...
POMPANO BEACH - The 911 calls that came into BSO dispatchers told the terrible story of Wednesday night's triple-fatal car crash. Before 7pm that night, none of the callers knew they would, by chance, play a small part of summoning help to the scene. Afterwards, it was a scene that none would ever ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently arrested a 21-year-old man for an October incident where he strangled his live-in girlfriend because she didn’t want to eat food he made for her. Police arrested Damian Andres Morales of Coconut Creek on Dec. 17, after a judge issued a warrant for ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Construction is now underway on the Tradewinds Educational Farm and Gardens in Coconut Creek, a major redevelopment that will transform the north side of Tradewinds Park into a new educational, recreational, and event-focused destination. The $28.5 million project, at 3600 West ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 24-year-old woman has been arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant, in connection with a 2023 crash in Pompano Beach. The accident killed the passenger in a second vehicle.Investigators determined the woman, 23-year old Jezaniah Gonzalez, was driving her car “in excess of 100 ...
POMPANO BEACH — Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide investigators said “excessive speed” was a potential contributing factor to the deadly crash that killed three teenagers Monday night along North Federal Highway in Pompano.Traffic homicide detectives identified the three young men as ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A long-running medical clinic in Coral Springs is preparing to cease operations following foreclosure proceedings, and faces a court-ordered auction on Feb. 25.According to court filings, Walking Urgent Care Inc. and its president, Dr. Naseh Nawabi, borrowed $3.62 million ...
POMPANO BEACH — Three teenage boys were killed in a two-vehicle crash Monday evening on North Federal Highway in Pompano, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to reports of the collision in the 1600 block of North Federal Highway at approximately 7 p.m. Details of the crash ...
POMPANO BEACH — Two South Florida men are being held without bond on charges of carjacking, false imprisonment, and burglary following an alleged Christmas Day incident.After responding to reports of a disturbance on East Sample Road near the I-95 interchange, deputies reported seeing Renardo Hunt ...
POMPANO BEACH — Developers of a proposed oceanfront 10-story condominium at 580 Briny Avenue are requesting a series of amendments to the project’s original site plan, citing adjustments made during the permitting and sales process.The project, known as 580 Briny but which has been marketed also as ...
BOCA RATON, FL— A Nordstrom employee accused of stealing jewelry from behind the counter was arrested in Boca Raton after investigators said the thefts stretched over four months and added up to more than $1,000.Boca Raton police arrested Jennifer Purnell Griffin, 58, on Dec. 22 on charges of ...
BOCA RATON, FL— A Boca Raton-based investor has purchased the Lucky Strike bowling alley venue near the Town Center mall for $15 million.A company controlled by real-estate investor Michael Fimiani acquired the property from Texas-based Cypress Real Estate Advisors.The deal includes the 1.7-acre ...
POMPANO BEACH — Think your property taxes are too high? The owners of Le Cabanon Seaside, a Pompano beachfront motel, think their taxes are too high as well - and have taken their fight against a multi-million dollar property tax assessment to court.At the heart of the lawsuit is whether Broward ...
BOCA RATON, FL - Crews have begun construction on the Kurt and Marilyn Wallach Holocaust and Jewish Studies Building at Florida Atlantic University, university officials have announced.The 22,000-square-foot, two-story building is under construction on FAU’s Boca Raton campus and will house the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A waterfront home now on the market in Boca Raton stands out in the local luxury market for its highly detailed and unconventional interior design.The residence features ceiling murals, mosaic floors, carved columns, custom millwork, and a sculptural staircase. Rather than ...
POMPANO BEACH — A rolling parade of holiday cheer took over Pompano Beach streets Saturday evening as more than 40 decorated golf carts cruised through the city in the annual Holiday Golf Cart Parade.The lineup of golf carts, festooned with blinking Christmas lights and all manner of inflatable ...
POMPANO BEACH — As holiday celebrations reach their New Year's peak, Pompano Beach health experts are warning of a spike in "Holiday Heart Syndrome." Dr. Pablo Rengifo-Moreno, who has visiting privileges at Broward Health North hospital on Sample Road - and also serves as director of structural ...
POMPANO BEACH - Wahoo Bay is a groundbreaking marine park and conservation site located at the northern tip of Pompano’s beach area, at the Hillsboro Inlet. The Wahoo Bay swimming area can be accessed through the Roy L. Rogers Family Park (2700 N Ocean Blvd) and is open daily from 10am to 4pm, ...
POMPANO BEACH — Ingles Produce Inc., a produce distributor and specialized freight trucking company based in Pompano Beach, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The filing allows a financially distressed business to reorganize its debts and operations to continue functioning and pay ...
POMPANO BEACH - When your visiting a place, sometimes the best thing to do once you're at the hotel is to go and check things out. Go for a ride. Note where the stores are, and just generally get the lay of land, so to speak.And even if that's not a priority, there's nothing more relaxing than ...
POMPANO BEACH — Stroll along Pompano's shoreline today and you’ll see kite surfers, luxury condos, and a fishing pier. What few of us realize is that in 1972, the same shoreline was the site of a historic shipwreck - and would inspire the name of a premium, award-winning rum business based right ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Broward Sheriff’s Office transformed the city's E. Pat Larkins Center into a winter wonderland Friday night, hosting its 28th annual Christmas Extravaganza to ensure hundreds of local children have gifts to unwrap this holiday season.Held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., the event ...
POMPANO BEACH — Drivers on North Federal Highway are getting a daily preview of Bagels & Co., with new signage and visible build-out work marking the bagel chain’s upcoming Pompano Beach location.The fast-growing café concept plans to open at 1162 N. Federal Hwy., where preparations inside and ...