Local Politics · Miami-Dade County
Early voting for the general election runs Monday through Nov. 1 in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and until Oct. 31 in Monroe County. Voters will decide races including governor (Byron Donalds vs. David Jolly), a U.S. Senate special election (Ashley Moody vs. Angie Nixon), and Congressional Districts 25 and 27. Amendment 3 would increase the homestead exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028. Miami-Dade and Broward counties each have school-funding referendums to renew a property tax for teacher pay, student safety, and mental health services. City of Miami Referendum 3 proposes leasing 30 acres of Virginia Key to a new developer for a marina project.
Local Politics · Miami-Dade County
Early voting for the 2026 midterm elections opened at 7 a.m. Monday in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, and at 8:30 a.m. in Monroe County. Voters will decide races including governor (Byron Donalds vs. David Jolly), U.S. Senate (Ashley Moody vs. Angie Nixon), and competitive congressional districts 25 and 27. Ballot measures include Florida Amendment 3 on homestead exemptions, school funding renewals in Miami-Dade and Broward, and a Virginia Key waterfront lease vote in Miami. Early voting runs through Nov. 1 in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, and through Oct. 31 in Monroe County.
Local Politics · Broward County
The Broward County Commission postponed a vote during its Tuesday morning meeting to transition control of the county's Regional 911 System from the Broward Sheriff's Office to direct county management, scheduling it after midterm elections. The county already owns and funds the 911 center but BSO operates it; if approved, the transition would be complete by October 2027. The postponement comes amid an escalating budget and transparency dispute between commissioners and Sheriff Gregory Tony over the agency's $870 million budget. Last week, Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen was denied access to BSO's Research, Development and Training Center, prompting the commission to vote for legal action to secure facility access. On Sept. 22, commissioners separately voted to transition fire rescue from BSO to county control by 2028.
Transportation · Pembroke Pines, FL
Broward County's Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division will resurface Sheridan Street from US 27 to SW 196 Avenue in Pembroke Pines, adding bike lanes, improving sidewalks, and upgrading ADA-accessible curb ramps. The surtax-funded project begins Monday, November 2, and is expected to be completed by June 2027. During construction, at least one of two travel lanes in each direction will remain open, with temporary single-lane closures during off-peak hours and marked pedestrian detours.
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Local Politics · Broward County
In letters to the editor, a Plantation resident challenged the Broward County School Board's 6-3 vote to fire Jennifer Andreu, noting the county inspector general concluded she "did not engage in misconduct or gross mismanagement" despite finding procurement issues. The letter cited Plantation Mayor Nick Sortal's testimony and noted dissenting votes from board members Adam Cervera, Jeff Holness, and Nora Rupert. A separate letter from a Jupiter resident urged opposition to a CBP rule restricting prescription drug imports, with an editor's note stating implementation has been delayed until Jan. 20, 2027. A Pembroke Pines reader praised efficient service at the DMV office on University Drive and Pembroke Road.
Nearby · Public Safety · Hollywood, FL
The City of Hollywood warns that King Tide impacts may begin as early as Thursday, October 22nd, with the highest water levels expected from October 26th through 28th. Elevated tides could continue through Sunday, November 1st, potentially causing flooding in low-lying and coastal areas like Hollywood Beach, even during sunny weather. City crews have implemented measures including temporary Tiger Dams along the Broadwalk and tidal gate panels in the South Lake area to mitigate impacts. Residents are encouraged to subscribe to weekly updates from the South Florida Water Management District for refined tide predictions.
Nearby · Crime · Lauderhill, FL
Brian Louis Sguros, a Lauderhill Police Department officer, was arrested on October 20, 2026, facing felony charges including official misconduct and criminal use of personal identification information. The arrest follows a joint investigation by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office (BSO) and the Property Appraiser’s Office into allegations that Sguros used the identity of Dennis West, a resident found dead in July 2022, to manipulate property records and obtain city permits. Investigators allege Sguros forged signatures and falsely claimed possession of the deceased's home to facilitate repairs.
