The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale to Unveil Signature Art in Support of Pride...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, recognized as Broward County’s premier shopping destination, will unveil a signature artwork by local artist Robert Tabor in recognition and...
View ArticleMayor declares state of emergency in response to coronavirus
This afternoon, I signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the city of Fort Lauderdale in response to the growing nationwide coronavirus pandemic.
View ArticleHow does COVID-19 spread?
COVID-19 can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, including when an individual coughs or sneezes. These droplets may land on objects and surfaces. Other people...
View ArticleCOVID-19: Business Assistance Programs
SBA Economic Injury LoanThe U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is working directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been...
View ArticleCOVID-19: Assistance Programs for Local Employees
FPLFor customers experiencing hardship as a result of COVID-19, FPL is suspending disconnections at least through the end of March. For additional assistance, please visit www.FPL.com/Help.
View ArticleCity of Fort Lauderdale Update on Coronavirus
The Fort Lauderdale City Commission held a Special Meeting today at noon in the City Commission Chambers. For details, please visit bit.ly/lauderbriefs. Thursday, March 19, 2020 Following is an update...
View ArticleCurtailing The Spread Of Future Viruses Through The Use Of A Data-Driven...
Having accurate data readily available as new viral outbreaks occur is imperative if we are to learn what steps to take to help control it worldwide. The more informed we are, the better equipped we’ll...
View ArticleYour Backyard Isn’t Cancelled: Six Tips To Celebrate Earth Day Right At Home
What You Can Do Here are six tips to celebrate Earth Day without ever leaving home: 1.Get outside. Your backyard is an outdoor living room and safe place for pets and kids to play. Science proves...
View ArticleBroward County Public Schools Launches Technical Support Line for Students,...
As part of Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) commitment to supporting families and employees engaging in distance learning, the District has established a dedicated technical support line to assist...
View ArticleBCPS Counts Down to the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with Special Activities...
Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) is counting down to the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In honor of the occasion, the District, through the Applied Learning Department, created activities for...
View ArticleHow COVID-19 Is Reshaping Corporate Culture
Fort Lauderdale Emergency Regulations The City of Fort Lauderdale has numerous emergency regulations in place regarding operations and services, buildings and facilities, openings and closures, public...
View ArticleFort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Wilton Manors Team Up with Feeding South...
Thursday, April 23, 9-11 a.m., Mills Pond Park in Fort Lauderdale The Cities of Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and Wilton Manors have come together in partnership with Feeding South Florida to host a...
View ArticleFort Lauderdale Reaches Major Milestone on Sewer Main Project in Rio Vista...
The City of Fort Lauderdale has reached a major milestone in the Rio Vista Force Main Replacement project. Approximately 2,000 linear feet of new underground pipe that stretches from SE 9 Avenue and SE...
View ArticleAHLA Releases Industry-Wide Hotel Cleaning Standards Through “Safe Stay”...
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today introduced Safe Stay, an industry-wide, enhanced standard of health and safety protocols designed to prepare America’s hotels to safely welcome...
View ArticleFort Lauderdale presses to reopen soon; poor response to census raises concern
Like the vast majority of you, I’m hoping for that day soon when we can walk along the beach, go to our favorite restaurant, exercise at the gym or simply get our hair cut. The city has been working...
View ArticlePrecautionary Boil Water Notice Effective 5:00 AM on May 14 for Properties in...
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- City of Fort Lauderdale crews will be performing emergency repairs during the overnight hours to a valve on a two-inch water main and will be installing a new valve on a...
View ArticleFlorida Division of Emergency Management Closing COVID-19 Testing Sites due...
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) announced that 10 state-supported drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites and four state-supported walk-up COVID-19 testing sites...
View ArticleFort Lauderdale Prepares for Reopening on May 18
The City of Fort Lauderdale will launch phase one of its reopening on Monday, May 18. This includes the partial openings of restaurants; retail stores; personal services including hair and nail salons...
View ArticleReopening of gyms, fitness centers halted for now by Broward County
When we launched the reopening of Fort Lauderdale this week, we wanted to allow residents to return to gyms as well as restaurants, retail stores and salons. Gov. DeSantis had given the green light to...
View ArticleBlue-ribbon working group offers advice on reopening places of worship
As we begin to cautiously reopen businesses and amenities in Fort Lauderdale, one area of particular importance to many of our residents is when and how they can return to their churches, synagogues or...
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