Press Releases

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...

Looking ahead: Tuesday is National Night Out and cities throughout Broward County will host events that bring neighbors together to interact with police and learn about crime prevention. Families and friends will participate in events designed to promote...

Looking ahead: According to Broward County’s chief medical examiner, opioids will kill more than 1,000 people here next year. The consequences of this abuse are devastating to individuals and their families. Our cities confront the opioid crisis daily, with many...

Last week: Four years ago, Broward County residents recycled nearly 60 percent of the garbage they created. Today that number stands at only 48 percent. This decline is not only the reverse of what city and county leaders had hoped for, but will inevitably mean that...

Looking ahead: Drowning is the leading cause of death of children ages 1-4 years in Broward County, with the average of eight drowning fatalities annually. One way to safeguard children from drowning is to designate a "Water Watcher," an adult who is responsible for...

Last week: The Broward League of Cities congratulates Broward municipal officials recently honored by The Florida League of Cities with Home Rule Hero Awards, recognizing them for their effort to advance the League’s 2017 legislative agenda and help protect home rule...