Local Politics · Broward County
In-person early voting for Florida's 2026 midterm elections runs Monday, Oct. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 1 at 30 locations in Broward County and 28 in Palm Beach County, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents wanting a vote-by-mail ballot must file a request with their county Supervisor of Elections by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22; mail ballots must be received at the elections office by 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 3. Broward added two new early voting sites near the busy Davie-Cooper City Library, while Palm Beach added Lake Worth and Loxahatchee Groves campuses of Palm Beach State College. Voters need a current photo ID with signature; student and retirement center IDs are accepted this election but not future ones. Ballot measures include Broward's sales tax increase for health screenings, Palm Beach's parks-and-recreation tax, and numerous city referendums (10 in Fort Lauderdale, 9 in Deerfield Beach, 8 in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea).
Local Politics · Broward County
The Broward County Board of Commissioners has opened the application period for nominations to the Charter Review Commission (CRC), with submissions due by Friday, November 13, 2026. Each of the county's nine commissioners will make two appointments per district, plus one at-large appointment, at the Board's first meeting in January 2027. Applicants must be registered voters in Broward County and cannot be current County employees or Florida legislators, County Commissioners, or County constitutional officers. The CRC conducts a comprehensive review of the Broward County Charter every 12 years and proposes amendments; members serve through the day following the 2028 general election.
Housing & Development · Broward County
United Way ALICE data published in 2024 estimates that 41% of households in Miami-Dade County and 36% in Broward County are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed—earning above the federal poverty level but unable to consistently cover housing, childcare, healthcare, food, and transportation. Broward County recorded 16,666 eviction filings in 2025 (roughly 60 per 1,000 renter households), while Miami-Dade logged 16,814 filings that year, according to the University of Florida's Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse. Kathleen Cannon, CEO of United Way of Broward County, said most residents spend 50% to 60% of income on housing alone. The article highlights Mission United, a United Way program connecting veterans with community resources, as one avenue for assistance.
Public Safety · Broward County
Broward County Public Schools officials launched the "Safety is Shared" campaign during National School Bus Safety Week to remind drivers about the dangers and illegality of passing stopped school buses or speeding in school zones. Student leaders spoke at an event in Davie, including Hollywood Hills High School student Diana Ryabova. Superintendent Howard Hepburn said the district aims to be proactive if accidents occur on its buses. Officials reported that more than 1,100 county buses are now equipped with stop-arm detection technology and nearly 16,000 citations have been issued since Sept. 9.
Community News · Broward County
A cold front has pushed through South Florida, bringing dry, windy, and slightly cooler conditions to Broward and Palm Beach counties this week, according to the National Weather Service in Miami. Rain chances will remain low at 10–15% Monday through Wednesday before rising to 40–50% Thursday and 50–70% Friday as moisture returns. Overnight lows will dip into the upper 60s and lower 70s, with highs in the low to mid-80s and wind gusts exceeding 20 mph. Meteorologist Robert Garcia noted the region has shifted from its summer rainy season into the fall dry season.
Nearby · Local Politics · Broward County
County Commissioner Lamar Fisher plans to request that Broward County's attorney draft an ordinance establishing a yearlong moratorium on large-scale data center development in unincorporated areas, according to the upcoming Tuesday commission meeting agenda. The proposed moratorium would allow the county to evaluate impacts on infrastructure capacity, utility demand, surrounding land uses, and the environment before crafting permanent regulations. More than a dozen Florida local governments have adopted similar yearlong moratoriums since Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a state regulatory framework for data centers in May. Under Florida law, any such moratorium must be paired with changes to local government code.
