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 Broward County Commissioner Lois Wexler has created the Stephen Wexler Memorial Fund with all donations going to the Broward Education Foundation. Contributions will be used to institute a scholarship in memory of Stephen Wexler, who passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012. Donations can be sent to the Broward Education Foundation, 600 S.E. Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301. In the memo portio ...

By: Associated Press President Barack Obama is urging Americans to put aside partisan differences and come together as a nation for Thanksgiving. Obama, just re-elected to a second term, says in his weekly radio and Internet address that the country has "just emerged from a campaign season that was passionate, noisy and vital to our democracy." While the election required voters to make choices, Obama says ...

By JIM SAUNDERS THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA       THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 20, 2012.........Florida Power & Light says customers will benefit in the future because of "certainty." Critics say, not so fast. But as state regulators weigh a controversial settlement proposal that would lead to a $378 million increase in FPL's base rates in January, they also will have to consider hundreds of milli ...

Whether you’re remodeling your bathroom or simply in the market for a new toilet, now is the time to replace it. The Broward Water Partnership has teamed with the Fort Lauderdale Home Design and Remodeling Show to help you learn how to save water and money — with rebates on water conserving toilets. If your toilets are pre-1994 models, chances are you’re sending lots of water and money down the drain. The B ...

(Washington, DC) Today, the Florida Democratic Congressional Delegation released the following statement on Governor Rick Scott’s interference in the election of Florida’s 18thCongressional district: “Governor Rick Scott’s attempt to undermine and pressure St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections Gertrude Walker – just because he would prefer to keep Allen West in Congress – is yet another blatant display o ...

The Broward Cultural Division’s Public Art & Design Program is seeking to commission an artist or artists to create original site-specific artworks for the Library portion of the new Lauderhill Cultural Center and Library, located adjacent to Central Broward Regional Park. It is intended that the artwork will enhance and support the library’s unique sports theme and sports-related programing.The artwork ...

A Message to Broward Voters By Dr. Brenda C. Snipes, Broward County Supervisor of Elections Thursday, November 15, 2012   Dear Broward Voters,   The Broward County Supervisor of Elections’ Office located in South Florida, provided election services to over 1.1 million voters in the General Election conducted on November 6, 2012.  This election was one of the largest ever and attracted more than 76 ...

By DAVID ROYSE THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, November 15, 2012….The question of whether the state-created property insurance company is immune from a bad faith lawsuit must wait for a judgment in a trial court, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. A Panhandle property owner, San Perdido Association, had sued Citizens Property Insurance Corp. when Citizens didn't fully pay a claim ...

Think "No Frog. No Clog." During The Holiday Season - County advises proper ways to dispose of fats, rags, oils and grease (FROG) - PHONE: 954-831-3049 EMAIL: schang@broward.orgA clogged sink or a backed-up toilet can be your worst nightmare during a holiday party. To avoid making it a reality, Broward County Water and Wastewater Services offers tips to properly dispose of fats, rags, oil and grease (FROG) ...