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November 27th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County | Read More »

FLIFF 26 Wraps

By Rachel Galvin (Pictured: FLIFF staff at Awards event) The 26th annual Ft. Lauderdale Film Festival, which began Oct. 21, wrapped Nov.11 after bringing in international films and well-known celebrities as well as local cinephiles to enjoy daily events and screenings. The festivities began with an opening night film “The Artist,” which ended up winning [...]

November 16th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Film | Read More »

Broward County to participate in national alert test on Nov. 9

Broward County residents will participate in the first-ever nationwide emergency alert system (EAS) test which will be conducted on Wednesday, November 9, at 2 p.m. (EST). The audio message, similar to the local EAS tests that most residents are already familiar with, will be the same for radio, television and cable, will last up to [...]

November 1st, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Federal Government,Latest news | Read More »

Nominate businesses for environmental excellence in Broward

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 »

Halloween events in Broward 2011

October 25 – Big, BIG Halloween Party: Games, crafts, treats & The Thriller Dance! Come in costume for a spooky good time. All ages, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. West Regional Library, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, call onsored by the Friends of West Regional Library. October 25 – Halloween Carnival: Join us for a [...]

October 25th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Events,Featured,Fort Lauderdale,Holiday | Read More »

Marine Sgt squares off with NYPD to protect civilians

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 »

High flood, wind levels expected this weekend in South Florida

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Reports from the National Weather Service have indicated an extremely wet and windy weekend, and while we here at BrowardNETOnline.com aren’t meteorologists, take precautions as you travel this weekend. Report below from National Weather Service: http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=FLZ172&warncounty=FLC011&firewxzone=FLZ172&local_place1=Pompano+Beach+FL&product1=Short+Term+Forecast In short, look at the image to the right and the blue and red indicates high levels of rain, [...]

October 8th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Featured | Read More »

Complete lane closures on I-95 throughout South Florida on Friday, Sep. 23

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 »

Oakland Park Main Street and the City of Oakland Park Present Annual ‘Oktoberfest’

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Oktoberfest aficionados and anyone else looking to celebrate the popular Bavarian tradition need to travel no further than Jaco Pastorius Park for Oakland Park Main Street’s 7th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration on September 30 and October 1. Oakland Park’s annual Oktoberfest is not only the largest in Broward or Dade, but it has become one of [...]

September 21st, 2011 | Posted in Broward County | Read More »

Additional Unemployment Compensation Reforms to Take Effect August 1

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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 »

PSC Directs FPL and PEF to Continue Energy Conservation Programs for Customers

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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 »

Public hearing on Florida redistricting plans; opportunity to submit maps

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

BCPS ANNOUNCES POLICY FOR FREE AND REDUCED PRICE MEALS

July 26th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Families,Latest news,Local news,Schools | Read More »

“Zo’s Summer Groove” Presented by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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“Zo’s Summer Groove” Presented by the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino July 22 – 24 Celebrates 15 Years of Helping the South Florida Community

Benefit Dinner and Gala with a Night of Entertainment with performances by Grammy Award Winner Alicia Keys, Mosaic and Black Violins Presented by Publix on July 23 at Hard Rock Live

July 21st, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Business,Culture,Hollywood,Seminole Casinos | Read More »

Broward County Park Events September 2011

Broward County Park Events September 2011
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NEWS RELEASE
Parks and Recreation Division ▪ 950 N.W. 38th St., Oakland Park, FL 33309
Phone: �� Fax: �� www.broward.org/parks

July 21st, 2011 | Posted in Animals,Broward County,Events,Families,Film,Fort Lauderdale,Oakland Park,Recreation,cooper city | Read More »

Broward Teacher’s Union joins lawsuit against subsidizing private religious schools

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 »

Westglades Middle School Students Take First Place In National Engineering Design Competition

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A racecar designed by Westglades Middle School’s SECME (South East Consortium for Math and Engineering) team took first place honors in the SECME Engineering Design Competition held in late June at the University of Alabama.

July 19th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Parkland,Schools | Read More »

The Burger-Fi Revolution Has Begun

–Photo and story by Rachel Galvin– Restauranteur David Manero, known for restaurants like The Office, DeVito South Beach and Vic & Angelo’s, has opened his newest concept – Burger-Fi – in Lauderdale-By-the-Sea (4343 North Ocean Dr.). Have you tried it yet? Short for Burgerfication, this locale serves up fast food gourmet style and he keeps [...]

July 1st, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Business,Oakland Park,Palm Beach,Taste Broward | Read More »

Broward Schools joins lawsuit against retirement income tax imposed by Tallahassee

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 »

Scott Joins U.S. Chamber’s Bipartisan Governors Summit on Job Creation

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 »

Broward Schools not printing code of conduct; distributed electronically

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 »

Coral Springs offers Amnesty Period for First-Time Business Tax Receipt Applicants

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 »

Drought, over 3,300 wildfires cause campfire ban on state lands

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 »

Wildfires cause state of emergency in Florida

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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 »

Nutrition and Fitness Task Force of Broward County – Monthly meeting announcement

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 »

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