“Above The Influence: Broward County”  is a group of people, united to improve the statistics of youth involved in positive activities and behaviors that grant access to a life with great purpose. Among the many who stand with us are numerous local agencies, in and around Broward County, Florida, who share the vision for a better, healthier future for our youth and their families. To kick-off the ATI moveme ...

The report highlights that health is a combined work in progress across a variety of community partners ...

Broward County Commissioners have approved funding for technology that will connect homeless people with appropriate and necessary services to assist in getting the homeless off the streets and support them in their efforts to become productive, independent members of society. At the request of Vice Mayor Barbara Sharief along with the commitment of Sheriff Scott Israel, Commissioners have approved $350,000 ...

Broward County governmental offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr., national holiday. There are a few exceptions: ...

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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) ...

You could probably count on one hand the number of individuals who have had the impact that the late Dr. Calvin Hyton Shirley has had on this community. He practiced medicine in Broward County ...

The City of Hallandale Beach has a new city manager. But not just any city manager, — its first African-American female city manager. ...

Broward County’s rainy season is upon us and each day the humidity increases as well- making a perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes. The Mosquito Control Section of Broward County’s Highway ...

On May 15, 1989, Derrick Sherrod Lafavor, 22 made a ‘touched down’ here on earth, January 18, 2011. Derrick slipped away to God’s heavenly end zone. ...