Pompano Beach News
By ZAHRA HUBER
April 13, 2026
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs pharmacist has had his license suspended following accusations that he modified Publix customer prescriptions to obtain opioid drugs for personal use, according to the Florida Department of Health.Anthony Palumbo, a licensed pharmacist, is the subject of an ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s city leaders last week took the first step last week in the final approval of a major expansion of Al Hendrickson Toyota.The city commission on Thursday voted to approve zoning changes and the site plan, so the dealership can move forward with a plan to more than ...
POMPANO BEACH — The American Red Cross is seeking to provide emergency assistance to a resident after an intense fire tore through a home Sunday night, leaving the back part of the property with extensive damage.Volunteers from the Red Cross Broward County Chapter’s Disaster Action Team responded ...
POMPANO BEACH — City finance officials have signaled another year of fiscal stability for Pompano Beach, reporting a "clean" audit for its latest fiscal year. The announcement comes as city commissioners prepare to discuss Pompano's budget for 2027 in a 9am workshop meeting tomorrow.In a memorandum ...
POMPANO BEACH — For Mariella Perez, the dream of owning a spa began more than 15 years ago while working in the treatment rooms of high-end resorts like the Hard Rock and Hilton. For her daughter, Karen Ortiz, the dream started even earlier—around the age of 8, watching her mother work.That ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The family of the 26-year-old pool tech who drowned in a pool at a home in Coral Springs last month is speaking out about who he was.Josemanuel Peña, lovingly known by his family as “Josemanuelito”, according to his family, was found unresponsive in a backyard pool on March 30 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton police arrested a West Palm Beach woman whose child was placed in foster care and charged her with aggravated stalking after making dozens of false reports to authorities and taking to Facebook to accuse the foster mother of kidnapping her son.According to a Boca Raton ...
POMPANO BEACH— Residents gathered at Pompano Beach Fire Station 24 on Saturday for a hands-on open house designed to turn bystanders into lifesavers.The event, which ran from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., offered free training in critical emergency skills, including “Stop the Bleed” techniques, hands-only ...
POMPANO BEACH — A local man was arrested early Monday morning after allegedly firing a gunshot from his truck at a group of people following an argument in a residential parking lot, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office records.Alfredo Luviano, 36, faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs will hold its first city commission meeting since the death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer on Tuesday, but city officials say the discussion of her vacant seat will not begin until after she is laid to rest.The meeting is set for April 14. A Celebration of Life for ...
BOCA RATON, FL — On the heels of residents overwhelmingly squashing a proposed public-private partnership for downtown at the polls last month, City Manager Mark Sohaney is recommending the creation of a Downtown Civic Engagement Task Force “to facilitate a structured, community-driven process for ...
POMPANO BEACH — One of Pompano’s most enduring traditions marks a major milestone in less than two months' time: the Ladies Fish-Off prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary and deep-sea fishing tournament.Organizers announced that registration is now open for the 2026 tournament, scheduled to ...
POMPANO BEACH — A local woman’s attempt to snip through retail security with a pair of scissors ended in a felony arrest in recent days after she was caught systematically dismantling anti-theft devices.Jacqueline Denise Bass, 62, was spotted on surveillance at a retail store using the scissors to ...
POMPANO BEACH — Pompano Beach residents and local business leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of The Pink Spot, a new cosmetic skincare studio.The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., was led by owner Bianca Harris. The event marked a strategic expansion for ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Bright mosaics and a newly designed splash pad are adding color and meaning to Boca Raton’s coastline as part of the city’s centennial celebration at Wildflower Park.Local artist Laura Tanner said it was a “privilege” to help create the Wildflower Park Centennial Legacy Mosaics and ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — What started as a $250 Facebook Marketplace deal for a hair dryer ended with a gun in a man's face, $450 in cash gone, and the arrest of a 22-year-old Plantation man.On April 4, at about 12:15 p.m., Anthony James Ackerman pulled a firearm on a buyer at a Shell gas station at ...
POMPANO BEACH — A local manufacturer of CBD products has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, reporting more than $1 million in debt.Pure Science Lab, a wellness brand founded more than a decade ago, submitted the petition April 3 in Miami federal court. According to court documents, the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Fort Lauderdale man recently drove a teenage girl to a parking lot on West Sample Road in Coral Springs, then forced himself on her while her friend screamed at him to stop, according to Broward County court records.After an investigation, police arrested Kevin Carl Bien Aime, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — After a public backlash over a newly installed plaque at Memorial Park, Boca Raton’s city manager is asking elected officials to replace it with one that more accurately reflects the site’s history.City Manager Mark Sohaney is expected to ask the newly seated city council at a ...
POMPANO BEACH — The sale of a home and lot as part of the city's affordable housing program has sparked a battle of memos and "paper trails" between Pompano Beach officials and District 1 Commissioner Audrey Fesik, who wants a closer look at the transparency, applicant selection, and timing of a ...
POMPANO BEACH — Authorities in Pompano Beach have closed the city’s public beaches to swimmers as a relentless weather system continues to batter the South Florida coastline with high winds and life-threatening surf.The closure, announced Thursday morning, comes as Pompano Beach Ocean Rescue ...
POMPANO BEACH — A woman has died following a two-vehicle collision in Pompano Beach earlier this week, authorities said Thursday.Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives are investigating the crash, which occurred Monday afternoon at the intersection of West Copans Road and Northwest ...
POMPANO BEACH — Under the bright lights of Norcrest Elementary's school stage, a group of students - young environmental designers - proved this week that, with a bit of soil science and some upcycled materials, they could build more than just a garden—they could build a sense of self.Students at ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — An art gallery that opened up a pop-up art space on the Promenade at Coconut Creek has now closed and is moving, according to its proprietors. The gallery opened last fall in a 1,600-square-foot space with plans to run through the holiday season at the outdoor retail center.
BOCA RATON, FL — A Palm Beach County Circuit Court judge has found that probable cause exists for the City of Boca Raton Police to seize more than $10,000 from a 36-year-old West Boca Raton resident. A tip to Palm Beach County Crimestoppers alerted police to Jimmy Sun, allegedly being involved in a ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 25-year-old Pompano Beach man is facing a string of charges, including a felony, after authorities say he led deputies on a high-speed chase in a Maserati SUV that ended in a crash and a failed getaway attempt in a secondary vehicle.Jordan Jaquan Green was arrested early Saturday ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton Public Library will host the 2026 StoryCon: Myth & Magic event, offering a full day of comics, pop culture, and storytelling at the Spanish River Library.The free event on April 25 will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Spanish River Library and is ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs man accused of orchestrating a six-figure construction fraud scheme turned himself in to authorities last week after a warrant was issued for his arrest.Eric Mills, 47, surrendered at the Broward County Main Jail around 7:46 p.m. on March 30 on a charge of grand ...
POMPANO BEACH — Motorists who rely on E. McNab Road are facing a major disruption of commuting routes as the city prepares to shutter a vital east-west bridge link for nearly six months.Pompano Beach officials announced that the McNab Road bridge will be fully closed starting April 13 as part of a ...
POMPANO BEACH — A $5,000 reward is now being offered for information regarding the shooting of a Pompano Beach man, who was found dead on North Dixie Highway early Sunday morning.Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) investigators previously identified the victim as 40-year-old Rayon Sanchez. Deputies ...