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Friday, May 22, 2026 · Dania
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Hollywood Invites Residents to Adopt Streets for Quarterly Cleanups
Hollywood's new Adopt-A-Street Program invites residents and organizations to maintain city streets through quarterly cleanups, with the city providing supplies and recognition signs.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Courthouse Closes North and East Wings Over Water, AC Failures
Fort Lauderdale's courthouse closed its North and East Wings on June 10 due to water and AC failures. The West Wing and regional courthouses remain operational.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Schott Communities Seeks Annual Event Sponsors
Schott Communities in Fort Lauderdale seeks annual sponsors for its spring fashion show and fall Run, Walk & Roll fundraiser.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Hollywood Reviews Key Plans and Policies for Community Development
Hollywood city officials are reviewing key plans and policies, including the Draft One Year Action Plan 2026-2027 and the Five-Year Consolidated Plan DRAFT 2024-2028, with opportunities for public comment.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Dania Beach Draws Visitors With Award-Winning Beaches and Waterfront Dining
Dania Beach promotes its Blue Wave Beaches and waterfront dining options as draws for visitors and residents.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Attorneys Learn New Family Court Services Program
Fort Lauderdale family law attorneys gathered Wednesday to learn how the new Family Court Services program handles referrals, insurance, and case management.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Hallandale Beach Secures $82 Million in Grants
Hallandale Beach's Grants Team secured approximately $82 million in grant funding by fiscal year 2026, enhancing resident services since 2018.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Broward County Raising Sheridan Street Bridge Over Turnpike
Broward County will raise the Sheridan Street Bridge by two feet to reduce vehicle collisions. Expect lane closures and nightly traffic diversions during construction.
Friday, May 22, 2026
A1A Lane Closures Near Diplomat Beach Resort for Pedestrian Bridge Removal
Crews remove a pedestrian bridge at the Diplomat Beach Resort through May 22, closing right lanes on A1A between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Fort Lauderdale to Fine Jury Duty No-Shows $100 Starting in June 2026
Broward County's 17th Judicial Circuit will begin fining jury duty no-shows up to $100 and potentially jailing them starting in June 2026.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Broward County to Fine Jury Duty No-Shows Starting June 2026
Broward County will fine jury duty no-shows up to $100 and pursue contempt charges starting June 2026, marking a shift from the county's history of lax enforcement.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Hallandale Beach Turns 99 on May 14, 2026
Hallandale Beach celebrates its 99th birthday May 14, 2026, tracing its roots to railroad magnate Henry Flagler and settler Luther Halland in the late 1800s.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Hallandale Beach Marks 99 Years Since Railroad Magnate Founded Farming Community
Hallandale Beach marks its 99th anniversary May 14, 2026, tracing its origins to railroad magnate Henry Flagler and farmer Luther Halland.
Friday, May 22, 2026
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Toro Toro Miami
Toro Toro Miami will offer a four-course prix fixe menu with live entertainment for New Year’s Eve 2024, featuring dishes like Wagyu Short Rib and Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass.
Friday, May 22, 2026
DeSantis Rejects Florida Gas Tax Pause Amid $4/Gallon Spike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shot down calls to suspend the state's 25-cent gas tax, warning drivers won't feel relief at pumps hitting $4 a gallon. Despite pleas from Democrats and Palm Beach County leaders, he cited past failures and oil market volatility. As global tensions rise, Florida motorists brace for pain at the pump.
Friday, May 22, 2026
DeSantis Signs 9 Key Florida Laws on Safety, Schools and Traffic
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine new laws Thursday in Tallahassee, tackling unlicensed drivers, church security and body camera privacy amid rising public safety concerns. Most take effect July 1, joining nearly 60 others passed this year. From stricter traffic penalties to expanded school guardians, the measures aim to bolster security across the Sunshine State.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Florida's Lab-Grown Meat Ban Survives Federal Court Challenge
Nearly two years after Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning cultivated meat sales in Florida, a federal appeals court upheld the controversial law as constitutional. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge from California-based Upside Foods, cementing Florida's status as the first state to prohibit lab-grown meat—a move critics say protects the traditional livestock industry rather than consumers.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Florida Launches Mandatory Hurricane Drills Across All 67 Counties
With hurricane season looming just weeks away, Florida's Division of Emergency Management has rolled out mandatory public safety drills statewide to sharpen readiness. The initiative targets all 67 counties, urging residents to stock seven days of supplies and master evacuation protocols. Officials warn that recent storms underscore the need for swift action amid rising threats.
Friday, May 22, 2026
DeSantis Greenlights UFC, Colleges in Florida's New License Plates
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill unleashing eight new specialty license plates, from UFC fighters to South Florida high schools and military academies. Drivers can start pre-ordering Oct. 1, but only if 3,000 vouchers sell in two years. With over 2.3 million special tags already on roads, these could boost scholarships, mental health and more.
Friday, May 22, 2026