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07/09/2025

Fournier’s comments about Harrison included accusations that he lied about deciding to retire, something she said came up in a private meeting between the two. “I asked him if there was any reason he was staying, if certain projects mattered to him. He told me it was for personal financial motives. To be clear, he had no care for the city, the employees or the people here,” said Fournier.

By Diane Emeott-Korzen | New Pelican Writer Pompano Beach – The annual review of City Manager Greg Harrison’s performance and achievements at Tuesday’s commission meeting quickly turned heated. After a hour-plus-long verbal ping pong match of alternating compliments and criticism regarding the...

07/09/2025

07/07/2025

Scroll down to see all of this week’s pets. Email the Florida Humane Society ([email protected]) for more information about dogs. For more information about cats, call the Florida Humane Society at 954-974-6152 or visit floridahumanesociety.org to complete a pre-adoption form.

07/07/2025

For Jordao, the best part of her job is watching a client have an emotional, once-in-a-lifetime experience. “I’m just excited to go to work every day. Between all of our locations, the one thing that is consistent is we have a staff that cares."

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07/07/2025

“Then I pulled that mask down and I was like a gorilla in there. Bring it on, girl.”

By Martin Lenkowsky | New Pelican Writer Pompano Beach – Although John Knox Village resident Terry “Scooter” Hayes is confined to a wheelchair due to a neurological disorder, she remains more active than many people. Hayes, 66, suffers from primary cerebellar degeneration, which has resulted i...

07/07/2025

“Wasteful beach nourishments” Beginning in 2008, the town of Hillsboro Beach performed a Pressure Equalization Module (PEM) technology test. PEMs are a passive dewatering method.  They consist of 2-inch diameter, slotted plastic tubes installed vertically below the beach to a shallow depth. As ...

07/05/2025

Deerfield Beach held its July 4th festivities and drone show. [Photos by Steven Alpert/New Pelican]

07/04/2025

Patrick Ucci’s wife’s car is one of the stolen vehicles, and he came to the commission meeting for a second time looking for answers. “Since my last visit (in May) we’ve had three more cars stolen. No arrests have been made."

By John Hayden | New Pelican Writer LBTS – In a big city, 11 car thefts in five months wouldn’t raise an eyebrow. But 11 is a big number in a small town, an issue addressed during the town commission’s meeting on June 24. Patrick Ucci’s wife’s car is one of the stolen vehicles, and he came...

07/04/2025

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea held its annual Fourth of July parade and Family Fun Day. [Steven Alpert/New Pelican]

07/04/2025

Barbara went on to become a distribution clerk for the United States Post Office for 35 years before retiring in 2005. “It’s a lot different today with the boys coming back from Iraq and even during Desert Shield and Desert Storm,” Dennis continued. “This is great, being honored this way with the quilt.”

By Gary Curreri | New Pelican Writer Pompano Beach – Vietnam veterans Dennis Aquila and Barbara Roman-Aquila were emotional as they became the latest recipients of the Quilts of Valor award given appropriately on Flag Day, June 14. As Pat Lynes of the Quilt Guild by the Sea made the presentations ...

07/04/2025

The Lyons Park neighborhood in Pompano Beach held its annual July 4th kids parade and picnic. [Michael d'Oliveira/New Pelican]

07/04/2025

MCGARRY: The museum offers a wide variety of family events, including performances, workshops, films, lectures, food and drink events, and fundraising. World class art, fantastic architecture and a scenic waterfront location create a superior location for an event.

By Carmen McGarry | New Pelican Writer Located on Tampa Bay, the Dali Museum entertains the fantastical and engages guests in non-conventional ways. Reportedly costing over $30 million, designed by architect Yann Weymouth, the building combines the surreal world of Salvador Dali described as “havi...