April 19, 2024
New Citizen Data Portal
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Broward County has launched its first-ever Citizen Data Portal, a single point of access for anyone wanting to learn more about their community and government utilizing data-visualization tools. The platform contains information on a variety of topics ranging from public services and climate data to finances, health and education. The Citizen Data Portal was designed for the public to promote transparency, accountability and civic engagement in the community. More…
Show Support for Sexual Assault Survivors 
Denim Day 25 years
Broward County residents are encouraged to show their support to survivors of sexual violence by wearing denim on Wednesday, April 24. Denim Day is a national day of
action to support sexual assault survivors, discourage victim blaming and educate the
community on the facts of sexual violence. The Nancy J. Cotterman Center in
Oakland Park is Broward County’s only Certified Sexual Assault Center Program and Accredited Children’s Advocacy Center and Child Protection Team. Their 24-hour sexual assault helpline is 954-761-7273.   
Mosquito Control Spraying in Hollywood
The County’s Mosquito Control section will be spraying larvicide in the area around Young Circle in Hollywood from April 23 - April 27. Truck-mounted sprayers will apply larvicide between 10PM and 6AM as a proactive measure to kill the larvae of two types of mosquitoes known to potentially spread diseases such as dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya. Mosquito Control continues to work closely with the Florida Department of Health and code enforcement partners in Broward's 31 municipalities to reduce the population of mosquitoes and their habitats. More…
High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Installation in Fort Lauderdale
Traffic Signal Repair
The Highway Construction and Engineering Division is installing a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal system at Southeast 3rd Avenue and Southeast 1st Street in Fort Lauderdale. Work began on April 16 and is expected to be completed in July of this year. This state gas tax-funded project will also include:
  • Installation of a traffic control cabinet and pedestrian push button pedestals to the HAWK
  • Upgrades of existing pedestrian sidewalk and ramp to meet current ADA standards
  • Milling and resurfacing of the intersection asphalt pavement
  • Signing and pavement markings
Upcoming Parks Events
Central Broward Park
Sit back and relax or get up and boogie at the 10th Annual Jammin’ in the Park on Saturday, April 20, at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium in Lauderhill. Enjoy live music performances by Midnight Star, Howard Hewett and Adina Howard starting at 4PM. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged but glass items are prohibited. This free concert is one of two scheduled events at the park that is otherwise closed due to Cricket World Cup construction. The gate fee of $3 per vehicle with eight or fewer occupants will be in effect.

Coming up on Sunday, April 21, Broward County Park entrance fees are waived in celebration of Earth Day. All regional parks that charge a gate entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (excludes parking fee at Hollywood North Beach Park and the A1A pocket parks in Hollywood). What better way to spend Earth Day than outdoors exploring a local park. More…
Quick Reminder

April is National Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. Animal Care reminds residents to report incidents of animal abuse. More…

Upcoming Commission Meetings
Regular Commission Meetings

Tuesday, May 7

Tuesday, May 21

All meetings start at 10AM.
See full Commission Meeting schedule.
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