Media Coverage

Last week: We offer our thoughts and prayers to the victims and families of the horrific Las Vegas shooting. As elected officials, we know that tragedy can strike within our cities at any time and without warning. Our first responders are well trained to respond, but...

Looking ahead: As more people look for news on their smartphones, tablets or computers, many residents are turning to their city’s social media accounts for the most updated information about their community. During Hurricane Irma, up-to-the-minute information about...

Looking ahead: Learn how you can help your city clean up your neighborhood after Hurricane Irma. Each city has been clearing roadways and is or will be working to remove storm debris from homes and businesses. You can help by separating vegetative debris from fencing...

Looking ahead: In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, millions of people will face enormous physical and emotional challenges. Many will be left without power or running water. Lives will be endangered, possessions lost and homes destroyed. Hopefully, anyone touched by...

Last week: Congratulations to Memorial Health System’s Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital on 25 years as one of the leading pediatric hospitals. U.S. News & World Report recognized the children’s hospital for the fifth consecutive year as one of the top 50 nationally in...

Looking ahead: Home Rule Authority, a constitutional right guaranteed to Florida’s 425 cities, towns and villages is under siege. Gil Ziffer, newly elected president of the Florida League of Cities, has pledged to protect home rule powers of municipalities through his...

Looking ahead: The Florida Highway Patrol, in an increased effort to make our roads safer, has launched the Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT) campaign targeting cars and commercial trucks. Helpful hints to drivers sharing the road with trucks: Stay out of...

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – (April 24, 2018) Nine Broward County officials recently received the 2018 Home Rule Hero Awards from the Florida League of Cities.  Local government officials earned this prestigious award for their tireless efforts to advance the...

Looking ahead: School will be starting in a few short weeks and drivers will be sharing the roads with school buses, pedestrians and bicyclists. As busy as we all are, this is the time to remember to slow down and pay attention, especially during drop-off and pick-up...