🌱 Could a fake “U.S. Marshal” be targeting Pompano seniors next?
Pompano Beach, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readHey there, Pompano Beach! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could a fake “U.S. Marshal” be targeting Pompano seniors next?
- What’s happening inside Pompano Beach’s Broward Transitional Center for women detainees?
- Why a Pompano Beach man now faces court over Keys stone crabs
Also on today's calendar: Next Stop Comedy and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 80.
- Saturday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 92 and low of 81 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. BSO Warning to Pompano Seniors: Don't Fall for "U.S. Marshal" Fraud Scam (tapinto.net) — Pompano Beach residents, especially seniors, are being warned about a scam where callers pose as federal U.S. Marshals and pressure victims into handing over life savings in cash or gold. Broward Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested a suspect after a Tamarac woman lost decades of savings and believe more local victims may be out there. 
2. Former ICE detainee alleges mistreatment of women at Broward center (prismnews.com) — Women held at the Broward Transitional Center in Pompano Beach are at the center of new allegations that elderly, pregnant and medically vulnerable detainees were mistreated, raising concerns about medical care and oversight. Federal standards require specific protections for pregnant and female detainees, and ICE is still investigating a 2025 in-custody death linked to the facility.
3. Pompano Beach Man Cited For Stone Crab Violations In The Florida Keys (tampafp.com) — A man from Pompano Beach was cited in Islamorada after deputies say they found undersized stone crabs taken out of season and a missing dive flag aboard his boat. The case highlights how Keys marine patrols can still affect local residents’ wallets and court dates back home.
4. Family protests win release for Venezuelan woman from Pompano Beach ICE center (prismnews.com) — A Venezuelan woman was released this week from the ICE detention center in Pompano Beach after weeks in custody, following family protests and an oversight visit by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Her case has spotlighted conditions at the Broward Transitional Center and raised broader questions about whether sustained local pressure can change how immigration detention operates in the county.
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Pompano Beach Brewing Company →
Pompano Beach Brewing Company, 3200 NW 23rd Ave Suite 500, Pompano Beach
8:00 pm
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Next Stop Comedy →
Pompano Beach Brewing Company, 3200 NW 23rd Ave Suite 500, Pompano Beach
8:00 pm -
GPBCC Executive Committee Meeting
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber Farraddays' Steakhouse 2nd Floor inside Harrah's Casino 1800 SW 3rd St. 33069) Pompano Beach, FL 33069
4:00 pm -
Orientation: Meet the Chamber, "Feel the Warmth"
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber Pompano Beach Cultural Center 50 W Atlantic Blvd Pompano Beach, FL 33060
7:30 am -
City of Pompano Beach Commission Meeting
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber 100 Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Interested parties can also view the Commission Meeting on Comcast Ch. 78 live and through live streaming and archive on the City's website at www.pompanobeachfl.gov
1:00 pm -
City of Lighthouse Point Commission Meeting
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber Fletcher Hall, located at 2200 NE 38th Street, Lighthouse Point, FL, and utilizing communications technology via the Zoom virtual meeting platform. A quorum of the City Commission will be present.
6:30 pm -
Margate Power Partners (Strength in Business, Strength in Community)
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber Red Tomato Pizza 2403 N State Rd 7 Margate FL 33063
12:00 pm -
Board of Directors - Trustee Luncheon
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber Oceanic at the Pier 250 N Pompano Beach Blvd Pompano Beach, FL 33062 Limited paid on-street parking or in the City Garage at 3460 NE 3rd St
11:30 am
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2026-2027 Senior Parking Painting Bumper in the Senior Parking Lot
Fort Lauderdale High Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
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Freshman Fast Pass Event
Monarch High Pompano Beach, FL 33073
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Out for Business Networking Luncheon
Greater Pompano Beach Chamber Revelry | Plates & Potions 227 S Federal Hwy Pompano Beach, FL 33062
11:30 am -
Historic Preservation Board →
Deerfield Beach Calendar, 150 NE 2nd Avenue, Deerfield Beach
3:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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- I cannot Thank the management and staff enough @McDonalds 6360 N Federal Hwy for decorating a private area with elaborate decorations, linens, private service and the special guest Grimace for my mother-in-laws 90th birthday!!
Her grandchildren have such fond memories of going to McDonalds with her and wanted to return the treat. It was so special to have it back at good… (Nextdoor Atlantic East) - Hi this male dog has no chip and was rescued from the Cypress canal tonight.
He is safe at the vet. Please call if you know his owner Mary: 954-260-8208 (Nextdoor Cypress Harbor)
- FreshPoint posted a job opening for Production Sanitation Associate in Pompano Beach. Apply here.
- Westlake Chemical Corporation posted a job opening for Specialist Technical Trainer, Roofing - FL in Pompano Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pompano Beach here.
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