SFWMD Adopts Water Reservation to Benefit Biscayne Bay’s long term water availability
Miami, FL — To help protect Biscayne Bay’s coastal wetlands and wildlife — from American crocodiles to wading birds and manatees — the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) today adopted a water reservation for the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands Project – Phase 1. This action secures the long-term availability of water to benefit the [...]
Amazon poised to create more than 3,000 jobs in Florida
Tallahassee – Governor Rick Scott and Amazon announced on Thursday Amazon’s proposal to create more than 3,000 full time jobs with benefits and more than $300 million in investment in Florida by the end of 2016. Governor Scott said, “Amazon’s commitment to create more than 3,000 new jobs in Florida is further proof that we’ve [...]
Broward County to Spray for Mosquitoes in South Broward on Friday, June 14
Broward County’s Mosquito Control Section will spray for mosquitoes in the southwest part of Broward County on Friday, June 14, weather permitting, from 4 to 6:30 a.m. The area to be sprayed includes Griffin Road to the north, Johnson Street to the south, Interstate 75 to the east and U.S. Highway 27 to the west. This [...]
Eight cities in South Broward plus Fort Lauderdale Airport under 48-hour boil water advisory; map included
A precautionary boil water order was issued Wednesday, June 12, 2013 for eight cities in Broward County as well as unincorporated areas after E. coli and total coliform were detected in the South Broward Regional Well Field. Broward County health officials issued the order for unincorporated parts of Broward County and sections of: Hollywood Davie [...]
Dania Beach under boil water notice after fecal matter found on well
DRINKING WATER WARNING BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING Broward County Well Tested Positive for Fecal Indicator The South Broward Regional well field, from which the City of Dania Beach gets a portion of its water, detected fecal indicators (E. coli) in one of its wells. However as our customers, you have a right to know [...]
Florida Grand Opera Awarded $10K Grant by Funding Arts Broward
MIAMI – June 10, 2013 – Florida Grand Opera (FGO) is the proud recipient of a $10,000 grant from Funding Arts Broward, FAB!, given to support the production of Verdi’s Nabucco, which opens at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on February 6, 2014, as part of the company’s 2013-2014 season. “It’s an honor [...]
Broward County’s Public Information and Community Outreach Programs Lead Counties in National Awards of Excellence Competition
Broward County is tops in the nation for recognitions in a coveted public service competition. The County won 27 awards in the 2013 National Association of County Information Officers (NACIO) Awards of Excellence Competition, more than any other locality in the nation. NACIO, an affiliate of the National Association of Counties with members from more than [...]
Broward County Libraries, Broward Historical Commission Present “Broward County: In the Beginning – 1913-1915”
The Broward County Historical Commission, located at the historic West Side Grade School, 301 Harmon (S.W. 13) Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, will host its June Brown Bag Historical Lunch Program beginning at 12 noon on Thursday, June 20, 2013. The program will be presented by Broward County Historian Helen Landers. Broward County will be celebrating its [...]
Memorial Cancer Institute Receives National Achievement Award From American College Of Surgeons’ Commission On Cancer
(Hollywood, Fla.) The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted its 2012 Outstanding Achievement Award to Memorial Cancer Institute. Award criteria were based on qualitative and quantitative surveys conducted last year, and the Memorial Cancer Institute was among a select group of 79 accredited cancer programs throughout the United [...]
Broward Commissioners Approve New Regulations on Aggressive Dogs
Broward Commissioners have given the go ahead for stronger regulations governing aggressive dogs. Vice Mayor Barbara Sharief developed the series of proposals after meeting with several local community leaders, animal activists and animal support groups seeking solutions on aggressive dogs throughout the county. The regulations aim to provide resources, education, training programs and protocols to [...]
