Media Coverage

Looking Back: Today we commemorate the 21st Anniversary of Patriot Day AKA September 11th. As we honor the 3000 innocent lives lost including those first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, we must give thanks to those brave civilians and emergency personnel...

Looking Ahead: The very first Labor Day in 1894 was a significant holiday American worker- a step toward reducing extremely long work hours, crowded factories or buildings, and awful work conditions. As we look forward to Labor Day on Monday, it’s important to...

Looking Ahead: With September being Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, let’s take this opportunity to talk about the importance of altering the perception of an often-stigmatized topic. Having the conversation maybe uncomfortable but it’s okay to discuss mental...

Looking Ahead: Tuesday, August 23rd is your last chance to vote in this year’s primary. Let your voice be heard by voting for school board members, county, and circuit court judges, as well as partisan primary candidates. If you haven’t voted early but have a mail in...

Looking Back: The Florida League of Cities Annual conference was held this past week in Hollywood, Florida. This year was a special one as the League celebrated its 100-year anniversary. Representing over 400 cities statewide, this conference provided an opportunity...

Looking Ahead: August 8th is National Pickleball Day!  The game was invented in 1965 and in 2021, the Sport and Fitness Association declared it the fastest-growing sport in the United States. This newly popular sport that combines the elements of tennis and ping pong...

Looking Ahead: National Night Out is Tuesday, August 2nd. Started in 1984, this national recognized campaign designed to improve relationships between communities and law enforcement began with neighbors turning on their porch lights and sitting in front of their...

Looking ahead: July 26 commemorates the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. On this day in 1990, our nation implemented the necessary changes needed to protect the basic civil rights of over 15% of Americans by providing equal access to...

Looking Back: Since 1985, July has been recognized as National Park and Recreation Month highlighting the importance of Broward County’s regional parks and our 31 cities neighborhood parks, recreation agencies, and the professionals who make a tremendous impact on our...

Looking Ahead: July is a busy time of year for our 31 cities as they prepare budgets for the next Fiscal Year which runs from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. During this month millage rates are established however, once set the rate can be lowered but...