Pompano Beach is hosting a Black History Month parade and festival featuring a parade, live performances, cultural dances, and a marketplace for black-owned businesses. It starts at 9 a.m. at Blanche Ely High School.

Portland residents face garbage collection delays due to recent snow and ice; companies prioritize pickups as they navigate safety concerns and transfer station issues. Residents are advised to check hauler websites for updates.

Garland, Texas celebrates the 50th anniversary of Willie Nelson's "Red Headed Stranger" album with a series of events including a film screening, panel discussion, live performances, and a tribute concert.

St. Petersburg, Florida, celebrates its first Winter Pride, fostering LGBTQ inclusion amid a charged political climate, with local support emphasizing unity and rights despite challenges.

Miami Beach hosted its first "Cupid Splash" event, with participants taking a cold-water plunge in costumes to raise funds for the Biscayne Bay Recovery Fund.

Charlotte firefighters deploy to assist with flood response in Kentucky, led by Captain Jerry Rodgers, as part of NC Task Force Three. They are equipped with boats and rescue gear for difficult weather conditions.

Yolo County hosts an in-person job fair featuring a range of sectors with 30 local employers, aimed at providing direct employment opportunities to jobseekers.

Minneapolis Police Department promotes its CSO program through social media, highlighting personal stories and benefits like free tuition and paid training, aiming to humanize CSOs and recruit new members.

A WalletHub report shows Texas has one of the lowest high school graduation rates in the US, at 85.6%, while California, despite ranking low, maintains high university quality.

A new shelter for Eaton Fire evacuees is set to open at Pamela Park gym in Duarte as the Pasadena Civic Auditorium returns to regular operations. The evacuees will receive transition support during the move.

Plymouth declared a snow emergency, with snow removal starting at 2 a.m. Saturday post snowfall. Residents are advised to follow city guidelines and use the live plow map for updates.

Demonstrators protested at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago against its halt of gender-affirming surgeries for minors, due to a temporarily blocked Trump order. They emphasized the need for such healthcare and worries about setting a precedent.

Bloomington Police Department, MN hosts a Neighborhood Watch Resource Fair to provide crime prevention information and strengthen community ties at the Civic Plaza Atrium.