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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 »

Broward County Park Events September 2011

Broward County Park Events September 2011
BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSION
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 »

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 »

2011 Florida Renewal Energy Tour

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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 »

Gov. Scott unveils budget; link to budget proposal and speech

Governor Rick Scott, unveiled the state’s first “Jobs Budget” before a capacity crowd in Eustis, today. The Governor said his “Jobs Budget” was “designed to reduce state spending, lower taxes and hold your government accountable.” Governor Scott’s budget proposal also went up online at www.letsgettowork.net during the speech. Governor Scott’s remarks as prepared for delivery: [...]

February 8th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Fort Lauderdale,Local news,Tallahassee | Read More »

CELTIC WOMAN ‘Songs from the Heart’ Tour February 6, @ 2pm

Celtic Woman, a smash hit around the globe, comes to Broward Center for the Performing Arts with their newest live show, Sunday, February 6 at 2:00pm. The awe-inspiring vocalists Lisa Kelly, Chloë Agnew and our newest member Lisa Lambe along with the mesmerizing Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt continue to capture the hearts of fans across [...]

February 1st, 2011 | Posted in Art,Broward County,Events,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news,Music,Theater | Read More »

FHA to discu$$ EXPRE$$ LANE expansion on ALL Roads. WARNING!

Dear Neighbor, Everyone knows that we have a steadily increasing number of cars traveling on South Florida’s roadways.  If you’ve spent much time driving on I-95, you’ve undoubtedly become familiar with 95 Express, a new toll system also known as ‘managed lanes.’ These new toll lanes replaced carpool lanes, removing the multi-passenger requirement during rush [...]

February 1st, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Business,Local news,Money,Transportation | Read More »

FREE Training for Prospective Florida Water Star Certifiers

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is hosting its third free training session for prospective Florida Water Star residential certifiers. The two-day workshop will feature an overview of the water conservation program’s three residential tiers — Gold, Silver and Bronze — along with hands-on field training in the Florida Water Star inspection process. A [...]

February 1st, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Business,Emerging Green,Employment,Environmental,Everglades,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news,Water management | Read More »

Florida Gov. Scott, 32 other Governors Speak out on Federal Healthcare Mandates

Gov. Rick Scott, along with 32 other governors and governor-elects, signed a letter sent to federal leaders last week regarding healthcare-related federal mandates and the restraints put on individual states. “It is imperative that we stop federal healthcare mandates that tie the hands of states,” said Gov. Scott. “Florida should get to determine what program [...]

January 10th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Federal Government,Fort Lauderdale,Health,Latest news,Local news,Tallahassee | Read More »

Michelle Rhee is Gov. Rick Scott’s education advisor

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From the Office of Gov. Rick Scott: Florida Governor Rick Scott announced today that Michelle Rhee, founder of StudentsFirst.org, will continue to advise his office on education policy.  Ms. Rhee served as a member of the Governor-elect’s transition team for education, which recently delivered its recommendations.  Until November 2010, Ms. Rhee was Chancellor of Washington, [...]

January 6th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Fort Lauderdale,Local news,Schools,Tallahassee | Read More »

Florida Gov. Rick Scott passes first executive orders

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Immediately after being sworn-in as Florida’s 45th governor, Gov. Rick Scott began signing executive orders to freeze what he termed as “job-killing regulations” and required state agencies to verify legal immigration status. He also established a new ethics policy and affirmed his commitment to diversity in employment. Executive Order No. 11-01 freezes all new regulations [...]

January 5th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Elections,Latest news,Local news,Tallahassee | Read More »

Pam Bondi sworn in as 37th attorney general

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Attorney General Pam Bondi was sworn into office today as Florida’s 37th Attorney General. Bondi, a fourth-generation Floridian, joined Governor Rick Scott, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam at today’s inaugural ceremony where the new governor and cabinet members assumed the responsibilities of their offices. “I am deeply honored to [...]

January 5th, 2011 | Posted in Broward County,Elections,Local news,Tallahassee | Read More »

Statewide Grand Jury Makes Anti-Corruption Recommendations in First Interim Report

The Office of Statewide Prosecution today released the first Interim Report of the 19th Statewide Grand Jury on Public Corruption. The report outlines legislative changes that are recommended to strengthen existing civil and criminal laws to combat public corruption in the State of Florida. “The Cadets at our nation’s military academies swear an oath to [...]

December 29th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Crime,Ethics in Broward,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news,Tallahassee | Read More »

Is the public pension system in Broward County fair to taxpayers?

WHO: TOWER FORUM WHAT:           Is the public pension system in Broward County and Florida fair to taxpayers? The national pension reform wave has not washed over Florida, where state and local taxpayers pay more than $3 billion a year to fund public retirement benefits. But with the state facing another multibillion dollar budget gap, many [...]

December 27th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Business,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news | Read More »

Florida’s unemployment rate still hovering at 12 percent

Florida’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in November 2010 is 12.0 percent.  This represents 1,110,000 jobless out of a labor force of 9,237,000. Florida’s total nonagricultural employment in November 2010 is 7,204,700, representing an increase of 300 jobs (less than +0.1 percent) over the month.  Florida’s annual job growth rate is up 0.5 percent, representing an [...]

December 18th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Employment,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news | Read More »

Unemployment benefits extended in Florida….again

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On Friday, President Barack Obama signed into law an extension of the eligibility dates for the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) and Extended Benefits (EB) programs by approximately 13 months. In response, Governor Charlie Crist signed an Executive Order authorizing Floridians who qualify for the EB program to begin receiving those benefits.  Florida must be in [...]

December 18th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Employment,Featured,Federal Government,Fort Lauderdale,Local news,Tallahassee | Read More »

Florida Dept. of Education launches new web resource for parents

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The Florida Department of Education launched a new web resource today designed with parents in mind.  The new “Success Measures” website was crafted to help parents understand how changes to Florida’s standards and assessments in the months and years to come will impact their children.  The most critical element of the site is the newly [...]

December 13th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Families,Local news,Schools,Tallahassee | Read More »

Hate crimes down in Florida says report

Attorney General Bill McCollum recently released the 2009  Florida Hate Crimes Report, which indicates that reported hate crimes in  Florida are at their lowest level since 1990. During the 2009 calendar  year, 148 hate crimes were reported by law enforcement agencies, well  below the annual average of 262 reported hate crime incidents since  reporting began [...]

December 6th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Latest news,Local news,Tallahassee | Read More »

Hollywood Residents can donate recycling points to schools

Hollywood residents who are enrolled in their city’s RecycleBank rewards program can now designate one of two Hollywood schools to receive the points they earn through their participation.

November 30th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Environmental,Hollywood,Latest news,Local news | Read More »

Maureen Dinnen named School Board Member of the Year

The Consortium of Florida Education Foundations has named Broward School Board member Maureen S. Dinnen (District 3) School Board Member of the Year for school district’s with an enrollment of over 50,000.

November 22nd, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Latest news,Local news,Schools | Read More »

Davie man killed in Afghanistan

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A Davie man was killed this week in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Juan L. Rivadeneira, 27,of Davie, died Nov. 13 in the Kandahar province, Afghanistan. Rivadeneira, along with Corporal Jacob R. Carver, 20, and Specialist Jacob C. Carroll, 20, died  when an insurgent suicide bomber detonated a vest bomb and struck their unit. Rivadeneira has been in [...]

November 16th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Davie,Latest news,Local news,Military | Read More »

8,400 square miles of Gulf waters reopen for fishing

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) cleared another 8,403 square miles of Gulf waters for fishing. The area reopened is due south of the Florida/Alabama state line extending west to the Louisiana state water line. This opening leaves just a fraction of the Gulf of Mexico closed to fishing. The area just reopened has [...]

November 16th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Environmental,Federal Government,Fort Lauderdale,Latest news,Local news,Oil | Read More »

Hire someone? Fill forms for $2400-$9000 tax credit online

Agency for Workforce Innovation Director Cynthia R. Lorenzo today announced that employers can apply for a federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) using a new online system that can dramatically speed up the approval process. “The Work Opportunity Tax Credit allows employers hiring workers from several target groups, including veterans and people receiving several types [...]

November 4th, 2010 | Posted in Broward County,Business,Employment,Local news,Tallahassee | Read More »

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