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  • Tamarac NewsThe City of Tamarac is preparing for the 46th Annual Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K, a long-running community tradition scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 26, at 7:30 a.m. The race will start and finish near Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Ave.
    Benjamin ThompsonNovember 2, 2026

    Tamarac’s Thanksgiving tradition returns for a 46th year with a 3.1-mile race before the turkey hits the table

    Tamarac, Florida – Thanksgiving morning in Tamarac will begin with running shoes, race bibs and a 3.1-mile trip through the…

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  • Tamarac NewsThe Broward County Board of County Commissioners has officially opened applications for the 2027 Charter Review Commission (CRC). Interested residents have until Friday, November 13, 2026, to submit their applications for consideration.
    Benjamin ThompsonOctober 24, 2026

    Broward launches search for residents to review county charter and recommend future changes

    Broward County, Florida – Broward County residents will soon have an opportunity to help shape the rules that guide their…

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  • Tamarac NewsThe treatment began Wednesday, October 14, and is scheduled to continue through Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Rather than targeting flying mosquitoes, crews are focusing on larvae developing in small pools of standing water around homes, businesses and landscaping.
    Benjamin ThompsonOctober 16, 2026

    Fort Lauderdale residents may notice mosquito control trucks overnight as county targets disease-carrying insects

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Fort Lauderdale residents in part of the city may notice mosquito control trucks moving through neighborhoods…

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  • Tamarac NewsThe closure is scheduled for October 9, 2026, and will affect a section of NW 88th Avenue near Tamarac City Hall. City officials are urging drivers to plan ahead rather than risk unexpected delays.
    Benjamin ThompsonOctober 9, 2026

    Major Tamarac roadway to close for four hours Friday as city prepares for Red Road Fete & J’Ouvert

    Tamarac, Florida – A busy stretch of Pine Island Road in Tamarac will be off-limits to motorists for four hours…

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  • Tamarac NewsThe increased activity has prompted Broward County to expand its mosquito control efforts in parts of Weston, Southwest Ranches, Pembroke Pines and Miramar, with enhanced operations expected to continue until mosquito populations decline.
    Benjamin ThompsonOctober 9, 2026

    Broward County expands mosquito spraying in four cities as unusually high mosquito activity raises concerns

    Broward County, Florida – Residents in several western Broward County communities may notice more mosquito control activity over the coming…

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  • Tamarac NewsThe project covers Commercial Boulevard between Pine Island Road and University Drive, extending through parts of Tamarac and Lauderhill. While most drivers may never see the communications equipment once it is installed, the new network is designed to strengthen the connection between traffic signals and the county system that manages them.
    Benjamin ThompsonOctober 1, 2026

    West Commercial Boulevard traffic system is getting a high-speed fiber overhaul between Pine Island and University, construction begins October 5

    Broward County, Florida – A major traffic technology upgrade is coming to a busy stretch of West Commercial Boulevard, with…

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  • Tamarac NewsEarlier this week, the County announced that its Virtual Prime Site had officially gone live, marking a major upgrade to Broward’s Public Safety Radio System. The new platform is designed to strengthen the reliability, redundancy and long-term resiliency of radio communications used by first responders across the county.
    Benjamin ThompsonSeptember 26, 2026

    New Virtual Prime Site gives Broward first responders a more resilient emergency radio network

    Broward County, Florida – For first responders, a radio system is rarely noticed when everything works. But in an emergency,…

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  • Tamarac NewsThe city’s long-running tradition returns Thursday, Nov. 26, when the 46th Annual Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. outside Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Ave. The USATF-certified course is described as flat and fast, taking runners through several turns before finishing back at City Hall.
    Benjamin ThompsonSeptember 17, 2026

    Tamarac Turkey Trot returns for 46th year with Thanksgiving morning 5K through Woodmont

    Tamarac, Florida – Thanksgiving morning in Tamarac will begin with running shoes, race bibs and a 3.1-mile trip through Woodmont…

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  • Tamarac NewsThe Broward County Free Tree Giveaway is scheduled for Saturday, October 3, from 8 a.m. to noon at Miramar Pineland Park, with trees available only while supplies last. The drive-thru event is being presented by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis of District 7.
    Benjamin ThompsonSeptember 10, 2026

    Mango, Soursop and more headline Broward County’s free drive-thru tree giveaway set to take place early October

    Tamarac, Florida – A free tree, five varieties and four hours to claim one, Broward County residents will have a…

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  • Tamarac NewsCounty offices will be closed Monday, September 7, while parks, airports, transit operations and several emergency services will continue under modified schedules. Broward County says many government services will also remain accessible online through Broward.org.
    Benjamin ThompsonSeptember 3, 2026

    Broward County offices close for Labor Day while parks, transit and airports keep operating

    Tamarac, Florida – Labor Day will bring a quieter Monday to many Broward County government offices, but not every county…

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  • The City of Pompano Beach Utilities Department announced that it is temporarily changing how it disinfects drinking water throughout its distribution system. The process, known as free chlorination, begins Monday, November 2, 2026, and continues through Monday, November 30.
    Pompano Beach residents could notice a chlorine smell from their faucets starting November 2
    November 2, 2026
  • Tamarac Commissioner Krystal Patterson is bringing back the Gobble Turkey Giveaway Drive-Through for its second consecutive year, offering free turkeys to city residents ahead of Thanksgiving. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m. at the Tamarac Sports Complex.
    Tamarac brings back drive-through turkey giveaway with first-come, first-served distribution on November 14
    November 2, 2026
  • The City of Tamarac is preparing for the 46th Annual Tamarac Turkey Trot 5K, a long-running community tradition scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 26, at 7:30 a.m. The race will start and finish near Tamarac City Hall, 7525 NW 88th Ave.
    Tamarac’s Thanksgiving tradition returns for a 46th year with a 3.1-mile race before the turkey hits the table
    November 2, 2026
  • The City of Tamarac has become aware of unsolicited communications from individuals falsely claiming to represent the local government. These scammers are promoting services and programs under the appearance of official city involvement, raising concerns that residents could be misled into sharing sensitive information.
    Tamarac residents are being targeted by callers pretending to offer official city services
    November 2, 2026
  • The Jamaican Women of Florida (JWOF) will host the Run-A-Boat Culture & Food Festival on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Tamarac Park, bringing six hours of Jamaican traditions, Caribbean cuisine, live performances, and family activities to the city.
    Tamarac festival brings Jamaican food, music and culture together for six-hour community celebration
    October 24, 2026
  • The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is presenting the 2026 Project HomeAgain Landlord Recruitment and Appreciation Breakfast on Thursday, November 5, 2026. The two-hour gathering will run from 10 a.m. to noon at 3501 Southwest 130th Avenue in Davie, Florida.
    Broward County offers landlords a new way to find tenants and support residents facing housing instability
    October 24, 2026
  • The 11th Annual Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE 2026) will take place November 18-19, 2026, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. Organized as a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the event aims to strengthen international business relationships while celebrating cultures from around the world.
    Broward County brings businesses from more than 70 countries together for massive Fort Lauderdale trade expo
    October 24, 2026
  • The Broward County Board of County Commissioners has officially opened applications for the 2027 Charter Review Commission (CRC). Interested residents have until Friday, November 13, 2026, to submit their applications for consideration.
    Broward launches search for residents to review county charter and recommend future changes
    October 24, 2026
  • The difference is nearly 3,000 lives annually. Governor Ron DeSantis says the sharp decline shows that Florida's aggressive approach to drug trafficking is producing results, with new figures pointing to a nearly 60% reduction in fentanyl-caused deaths since 2023.
    Florida sees fentanyl deaths fall from nearly 5,000 to about 2,000 in just two years
    October 24, 2026
  • The October 14 meeting brought together plans for a new community park, more than $1.3 million in canal improvements and a three-year labor agreement. For residents, the decisions offer a closer look at where the city is directing its resources and what changes may be coming to their neighborhoods.
    Tamarac approves 12,670-square-foot community center as part of proposed neighborhood park transformation
    October 16, 2026
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