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  • Tamarac NewsBeginning Monday, May 19, the northern flight of stairs on the Andrews Avenue Bridge will close for about three weeks near Huizenga Park
    Benjamin ThompsonMay 11, 2025

    Andrews Avenue Bridge stairs to close May 19 as Fort Lauderdale’s Huizenga Park nears next phase

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Work on the long-awaited Huizenga Park “Reimagined” and Riverwalk improvements in downtown Fort Lauderdale is entering…

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  • Florida NewsFlorida's legislators late Friday night approved a bill prohibiting middle and elementary school children from using their cell phones
    Benjamin ThompsonMay 3, 2025

    Florida is now one step closer to completely eliminate cellphone usage in schools, trial program starts soon

    Florida – Florida’s legislators late Friday night approved a bill prohibiting middle and elementary school children from using their cell phones…

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  • Florida NewsA South Florida federal judge has sentenced an MS-13 gang member to more than 17 years in prison for running a huge fentanyl trafficking operation
    Benjamin ThompsonMay 2, 2025

    While in prison, MS-13 gang leader trafficked fentanyl from California to Florida using the U.S. Postal Service; sentenced

    Florida – A South Florida federal judge has sentenced an MS-13 gang member to more than 17 years in prison…

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  • Tamarac NewsAn altered pricing system implemented by the Animal Care Division is changing how Broward County pet owners register their animal companions
    Benjamin ThompsonMay 2, 2025

    New tag policy in Broward aims to cut costs and boost pet safety through technology

    Broward County, Florida – An altered pricing system implemented by the Animal Care Division is changing how Broward County pet…

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  • Florida NewsU.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit confirmed the validity of Florida's parole system for minors found guilty of serious crimes
    Benjamin ThompsonApril 23, 2025

    Court finds Florida’s parole system harsh but not unconstitutional in juvenile life sentence case

    Tallahassee, Florida – In an important ruling praised by the Florida Attorney General’s office, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…

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  • Tamarac NewsThis summer, the echoes of cricket bats and cheers will resonate through Broward County Stadium as it gears up to host the highly anticipated Cognizant Major League Cricket (MLC) matches
    Benjamin ThompsonApril 16, 2025

    Broward County celebrates return of professional cricket with six days of high-energy matches this summer

    Broward County, Florida – This summer, the echoes of cricket bats and cheers will resonate through Broward County Stadium as…

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  • Tamarac NewsBroward County has started the 2026 Clean Air Calendar Poster Contest, encouraging K-12 children to tap their inner video game creators in an innovative effort to fight climate change
    Benjamin ThompsonApril 15, 2025

    Broward County invites students to fight climate change through video game–inspired art contest

    Broward County, Florida – Broward County has started the 2026 Clean Air Calendar Poster Contest, encouraging K-12 children to tap…

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  • PoliticsDOGE, under Elon Musk's direction, revealed a significant amount of fraudulent unemployment claims totaling about $400 million
    Benjamin ThompsonApril 13, 2025

    “We will catch these thieves”: DOGE to go after three Democrat-led states with most fraudulent unemployment claims

    California – The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under Elon Musk’s direction, revealed a significant amount of fraudulent unemployment claims totaling…

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  • Florida NewsSenate Bill 1826, championed by Republican Senator Jonathan Martin, aims to eliminate ultra-processed foods from school menus at schools
    Benjamin ThompsonApril 12, 2025

    Florida Sen. Jonathan Martin wants to eliminate extremely unhealthy food from schools under proposed law

    Tallahassee, Florida – A controversial legislative measure in Tallahassee has prompted debates on the nutritional quality of meals provided in…

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  • Tamarac NewsHighway and Bridge Maintenance Division will launch an extensive improvement project that will significantly improve the transit and pedestrian infrastructure of the Oakland Park area
    Benjamin ThompsonApril 4, 2025

    New infrastructure project in Oakland Park promises safer streets, improved public transit access, and upgraded pedestrian pathways by summer 2025

    Broward County, Florida – Beginning April 7, the Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division, working with the Highway Construction and Engineering…

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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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