Animal Care to Join "Just One Day" Nationwide Event
In recognition of the Just One Day event, on Tuesday, June 11, Broward County’s Animal Care and Adoption will join other animal shelters across the country that have taken the pledge not to euthanize any non-suffering animals. Instead, Animal Care will focus on saving the lives of as many dogs and cats as possible, starting with a special pet adoption event at the Governmental Center in Fort Lauderdale. More...
Posted: Thursday, June 6, 2013
Hurricane Season is Here: Prepare Now for a Busy Year
Hurricane season extends now through November 30, and forecasters are calling for a busy year. Now is the time to avoid complacency and begin your hurricane preparations. Get the latest information by subscribing to Broward County Emergency Updates. For those interested in an all-inclusive “how to prepare” resource, visit our hurricane website. Stay Ready. Set. Safe. this hurricane season.
Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
“Get on Board” with Spirit Airlines during Special Adoption Promotion
Broward County Animal Care and Adoption has partnered with Spirit Airlines to encourage residents to “get on board” to help save lives. Simply adopt a dog or cat from Broward County Animal Care during the month of June and your name will be placed in a special drawing to receive two airline vouchers from Spirit Airlines. More...
Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Broward County Transit Launches Public Education Campaign
Broward County Transit (BCT) is introducing a public awareness campaign, Keep Your Bus On-Time, to encourage passengers to follow best practices and safety measures when using the bus system, and ways they can assist to keep their bus on-time. More...
Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
African American Research Library to Host Dynamic Book Fair
Talented and popular African-American writers and one world-renowned basketball player are heading to Fort Lauderdale on July 26-July 27, 2013 for the South Florida Book Festival hosted by the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center and sponsored by the Urban League of Broward County, the Friends of the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center and Whole Foods. More...
Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
"Healthy U!" Teen Health Summit on June 15
The North Regional/Broward College Library, in Coconut Creek, will host the "Healthy U!" - Teen Health Summit from noon to 3 p.m., on June 15. The event will educate young adults and parents on healthy habits including exercise, nutrition and awareness of current health issues. More...
Posted: Wednesday, June 5, 2013
New “Look Before You Lock” Billboards Unveiled to Save Lives
New billboards soon to be located throughout Broward County send a message to “Look Before You Lock,” an alert to anyone who transports children and runs the risk of leaving them locked inside a vehicle for any length of time. More...
Posted: Monday, June 3, 2013
Broward Promotes "Take 5 to Stay Alive. Don't Text and Drive." as Florida Bill Awaits Governor's Signature
May is officially “Take 5 to Stay Alive. Don’t Text and Drive.” month in Broward County. Indy Lights Race car driver and Take 5 spokesperson Gabby Chaves made a visit to Broward last week to receive a proclamation from Broward County Commissioners who have been promoting the educational campaign that encourages people not to text while driving. "Take 5 to Stay Alive. Don’t Text and Drive." sponsors include the Broward County Commission and the Broward Regional EMS Council. More...
Posted: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
FLL to Offer New Nonstop Service to San Jose, Medellin, Copenhagen and Stockholm
Two airlines at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are expanding flights abroad. JetBlue Airways begins service on June 13 to Medellin, Colombia; San Jose, Costa Rica on June 27; and Lima, Peru, on November 21. Norwegian Air Shuttle offers new service to Copenhagen starting November 29 and Stockholm on December 1.
Posted: Friday, May 17, 2013
Fun Summer Programs Offered at Broward County’s Neighborhood Parks
Parks and Recreation Division’s six neighborhood parks, serving unincorporated areas of the County, will offer their annual Summer Recreation Program, which include indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, fishing clinics, swim lessons and more, for ages 6 to 17, on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., beginning June 17 through August 9. More...
Posted: Tuesday, May 14, 2013