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The Emerald Award Program is designed to recognize businesses, government, individuals, or organizations in Broward County demonstrating a commitment to protecting and preserving our environment. The Emerald Award Program recognizes exemplary performance in the following categories: Pollution Prevention/Hazardous Waste Reduction Recycling Green Practices/Innovative Climate Change Leader NatureScape Broward Every applicant for an Emerald Award is [...]
October 25th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Environmental,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »
We send thank you to USMC Sgt. Shamar Thomas for upholding his oath to defend the US from all enemies, both foreign and domestic, when no one else would. Sometimes doing the right thing, means doing it alone.
October 17th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Ethics in Broward,Featured,Federal Government,Fort Lauderdale,Local news | Read More »
All northbound lanes of I-95 throughout Broward County will be closed tomorrow morning (Friday, Sept. 23) beginning at 7:15 a.m. for an unspecified length of time. All southbound lanes of I-95 will be closed throughout Broward County tomorrow beginning at 11:15 a.m. for an unspecified length of time. The closures will affect all interchanges from [...]
September 23rd, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Latest news,Local news | Read More »
TALLAHASSEE – Beginning Monday, August 1, 2011, several changes to Florida’s Unemployment Compensation program that were signed into law last month will take effect. These reforms will save the state money, reduce taxes on employers and help get Floridians back to work.
August 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Employment,Local news,Tallahassee,Unemployment | Read More »
TALLAHASSEE — Rather than increasing customer costs to implement new conservation programs, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today voted to continue existing programs for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) and Progress Energy Florida (PEF). Commissioners also directed staff to seek information on timeframes for updating potential conservation savings in Florida.
August 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,FPL,Latest news,Local news,Tallahassee | Read More »
School supplies drive underway
Back to school shopping is underway, but some children will head back to the classroom without much-needed, basic supplies. To help make sure all children are prepared for success, the City is collecting school supplies for economically disadvantaged children in the community.
August 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Coral Springs,Latest news,Local news,Schools | Read More »
The 2011 redistricting effort will provide for extensive public participation, including public workshops, public hearings, and a process for members of the public to submit maps for Commission consideration. Public Workshops A series of workshops will be held at various locations around the County to inform the public about the process and requirements for completing [...]
July 27th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Elections,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news,Tallahassee | Read More »
BCPS ANNOUNCES POLICY FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS
July 26th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Families,Latest news,Local news,Schools | Read More »
From the Broward Teacher’s Union: The Broward Teachers Union’s state affiliate, the Florida Education Association, as well as individuals and groups representing Florida’s public schools and religious community filed a lawsuit today in state Circuit Court in Tallahassee challenging an amendment placed on the ballot by the Florida Legislature that would significantly weaken constitutional protections [...]
July 20th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Local news,Schools | Read More »
From the Broward Teacher’s Union: FORT LAUDERDALE, May 20, 2011 – Members of the Broward Teachers Union have joined Florida public employees in filing a lawsuit today in Leon County Circuit Court in Tallahassee to stop the 3 percent pay cut otherwise known as a mandatory retirement income tax on school employees and other workers [...]
June 20th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Fort Lauderdale,Local news,Schools | Read More »
From the Governor’s Office: WASHINGTON, D.C.—Governor Rick Scott joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Chamber Foundation (NCF) today for a bipartisan summit of governors, state chamber executives, and leading business people to discuss policies—including those in Florida—that make states attractive for businesses to locate, relocate, and expand in this uncertain economy. The [...]
June 20th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Employment,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news,Tallahassee | Read More »
For the first time, the 2011/12 Broward County Public Schools Code of Student Conduct handbook will be distributed electronically in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole and Portuguese. Beginning July 1, the handbook will be emailed to those parents and students who have entered their email addresses in the District’s Virtual Counselor. Email addresses may be entered [...]
June 19th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Families,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news,Schools | Read More »
When the Coral Springs City Commission approved the Coral Springs Business Plan for the period October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011, the plan included a business initiative for an amnesty period for first-time business tax receipt applicants who have never obtained a business tax receipt and were in business in Coral Springs prior to [...]
June 19th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Business,Coral Springs,Latest news,Local news | Read More »
The Division of Forestry at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services enacted today a temporary statewide restriction prohibiting open campfires on all state lands due to extreme drought conditions and increasing wildfire threats. This temporary restriction against open campfires prohibits all fires placed openly on the ground until further notice or until the [...]
June 16th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Environmental,Featured,Fire/police,Fort Lauderdale,Local news,Recreation,Tallahassee | Read More »
The state of Florida is uder a state of emergency due to over 116,000 acres of wildfires currently burning across the state. Combined with high drought levels, the fires present potential risks to the region and the state of emergency allows agencies to prepare for the worst case scenarios, though none of the fires are [...]
June 14th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Everglades,Featured,Fire/police,Fort Lauderdale,Health,Local news,Tallahassee | Read More »
The Nutrition and Fitness Task Force of Broward County will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 from 10:30am to 12:00pm at the Broward County Health Department’s Fort Lauderdale Health Center (Second Floor Auditorium). The Fort Lauderdale Health Center is located at 2421 SW 6th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, 33315. The Task Force is [...]
June 14th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Fort Lauderdale,Health,Latest news,Local news | Read More »
Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation Fort Lauderdale/South Palm Beach County, one of the area’s top food and wine fundraisers, cooked up a sensational array of delectable food and a vibrant atmosphere to help fight hunger in South Florida. Guests toasted the Fort Lauderdale event’s 20th Anniversary, enjoying a sumptuous pre-event VIP cocktail “preview” [...]
June 13th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Culture,Featured,Fort Lauderdale,Local news,Non-profit organizations | Read More »
Tallahassee, Fla.— Recognizing Florida’s need to have more control over Medicaid spending, Florida Governor Rick Scott, and 28 other governors, signed a letter today urging Congress to reform Medicaid. The letter was addressed to Senator Orrin Hatch, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Finance and Chairman Fred Upton, Chair of the House Committee on [...]
June 13th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Federal Government,Fort Lauderdale,Health,Latest news,Local news,Tallahassee | Read More »
All residents are encouraged to conserve water in response to severe drought conditions and a Water Shortage Warning issued by the South Florida Water Management District. During February, Broward County received just 0.17 inches of rain, and from October through February Florida’s Lower East Coast received less than half the average rainfall for this five-month [...]
May 3rd, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Environmental,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news,Water management | Read More »
John W. Scott was selected to serve as Inspector General by the Inspector General Selection/Oversight Committee on April 16. In November 2010, Broward voters passed an ethics code that created an Office of Inspector General to detect misconduct involving waste, fraud, abuse, mismanagement, corruption and violation of laws. The five person, independent Oversight/Selection Committee started [...]
May 3rd, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news | Read More »
From the Broward School Board: After six months of negotiations to reach a mutually acceptable agreement with the Broward Teachers Union (BTU), The School Board of Broward County, Florida, has declared impasse in negotiations for the 2010/11 school year. On April 7, 2011, the Board presented a comprehensive proposal, which gave the teachers the step [...]
April 28th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news,Schools | Read More »
To protect lives, property and the environment in severe drought conditions that have increased wildfire danger, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) today issued an emergency order prohibiting building fires on certain District lands open for recreation. The order covers 13 of the District’s 16 counties. Polk, Osceola, and Orange counties are exempt from [...]
April 27th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Environmental,Fire/police,Latest news,Local news,Recreation | Read More »
Tom Jones comes to Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on April 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets on sale now. Tom’s 46-year career has remarkably gone from strength to strength. Along with sustaining his popularity as a live performer and recording artist for more than four decades, he has garnered—at [...]
February 28th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Events,Local news,Music,Seminole Casinos | Read More »
Please join Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy, FARE on Friday, February 11 for the 2011 Florida Renewal Energy Tour. The tour is set for the morning, the afternoon agenda will include a Town Hall discussion at FIU. This is part of a ten city tour of Florida. It will feature discussion of renewable energy legislation to [...]
February 10th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Emerging Green,Fort Lauderdale,Local news,Palm Beach | Read More »
Feeding South Florida March 4 Hunger 5K Walk/Run to Fight Hunger
Representatives of Feeding South Florida™ (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank) are encouraging South Floridians to help “wage a war” to fight hunger during the organization’s March 4 Hunger. The 5K Walk/Run along the acclaimed Hollywood Boardwalk, touted as one of the best boardwalks in the U.S., and beach area in Hollywood, Fla., will take place [...]
February 10th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Families,Hollywood,Latest news,Local news,Non-profit organizations | Read More »
