Community News
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 · Oakland Park
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.
Tamarac Brush Fire: Emergency Crews Respond to NW 80th Court Blaze
Emergency crews are currently on scene responding to a brush fire reported at 7001 NW 80th Court in Tamarac.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Brush Fire at 7001 Nw 80Th Ct, Tamarac, Fl 33321, Usa in Tamarac (Tm)
Emergency responders were dispatched to a brush fire at 7001 Nw 80Th Ct, Tamarac, FL, on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 8:44 PM.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Oakland Park City Hall Moves to Sky Building in September
Oakland Park city staff relocate to the Sky Building in September, consolidating nine departments into a modern downtown facility and freeing the current City Hall site for redevelopment.
Tuesday, July 7, 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.
Tuesday, July 7, 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.
Tuesday, July 7, 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.
Tuesday, July 7, 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.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Rev. FitzGerald Calls Oakland Park to Reconnect with Living Earth
Rev. T. J. FitzGerald told Oakland Park residents to see Earth as a living world, not a resource to exploit, in a sermon delivered this month.
Tuesday, July 7, 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.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Wilton Manors Enforces Vacation Rental Registration Requirements
Wilton Manors requires all vacation rental operators to register properties with the city and obtain a certificate of compliance or face enforcement action.
Tuesday, July 7, 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.
Tuesday, July 7, 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.
Tuesday, July 7, 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.
Tuesday, July 7, 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.
Tuesday, July 7, 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.
Tuesday, July 7, 2026