A weekly newsletter to inform municipalities about the latest information on services, programs and events provided by the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. | | Early Voting Opens for General Election | | Early voting for the 2026 General Election begins Monday, October 19 and runs through Sunday, November 1. The Broward County Supervisor of Elections will open 30 locations across the County, making it easy for registered voters who don’t want to wait until Election Day (November 3) to cast their ballots early. Each early voting location will have secure ballot intake stations and will be open 7AM-7PM daily. Residents voting early are reminded to bring a photo ID with signature on it. (Please note, the Governmental Center in downtown Fort Lauderdale is no longer a ballot drop off location.)
Visit browardvotes.gov for more information. | | Mosquito Spraying in Fort Lauderdale | | The Mosquito Control Section is conducting larvicide spraying in a section of Fort Lauderdale through Wednesday, October 21. Truck-mounted sprayers are applying larvicide between 10 PM and 6 AM as a proactive measure to kill the larva of the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquito species, known to potentially spread diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya. Residents and business owners are encouraged to help reduce mosquito breeding habitats by regularly inspecting their property and dumping out standing water in items like buckets, planters, birdbaths,
and fountains. More… | | Broward County’s Project HomeAgain Program provides landlords with the opportunity to fill their vacant units with Broward County residents in immediate need of housing. Project HomeAgain tenants include veterans, young families, and others working hard to rebuild their lives. There is no fee to participate and move-in costs are covered for eligible tenants. Learn more about gaining new tenants at the free 2026 Project HomeAgain Landlord Recruitment and Appreciation Breakfast being held on Thursday, November 5 at the Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center in Davie. Reserve your spot. | | |
Looking for family fun to usher in Fall? Chances are a county park has something that will appeal to you. Whether it's festivals, night hikes, or Halloween-themed activities, there’s a lot of outdoor adventure to be enjoyed nearby. Upcoming Broward County Parks and Recreation Department events include:
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Fall Fun Day at Fern Forest Nature Center, Coconut Creek
Sunday, October 18, 10AM to 2PM – Free
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Trunk-or-Treat at Reverend Samuel Delevoe Memorial Park, Fort Lauderdale
Thursday, October 22, 5:30 to 7PM - Free
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Hallogreen at Anne Kolb Nature Center, Hollywood
Saturday, October 24, 12 to 3PM – Free
Find out more and check out all the fun Fall-themed activities here.
| Property Taxes Fund the Services
Our Community Relies On | | This week, Broward County Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers (District 9) spotlights Broward County Transit (BCT) and how it serves the community. BCT services connect residents and visitors to jobs, schools, medical care, and destinations across the county. For many, that ride is how they get to work, class, or the services they need each day. | Broward County provides a wide range of services that support daily life, safety, mobility, education, recreation, and community operations. These services allow the County to maintain infrastructure, operate essential services and programs across multiple departments, and support community needs.
Learn more about how County services are funded. | | | | A traffic advisory is in effect this weekend, 10/17 – 10/18, for areas around the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. Several events at the Center are expected to bring a combined attendance of nearly 8,000. Please plan accordingly. | | | | |
Get your tickets online for the 67th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, taking place October 28-November 1.
| | Upcoming Commission Meetings | | |
Tuesday, October 20:
Regular Commission Meeting, 10 AM
Tuesday, November 10:
Regular Commission Meeting, 10 AM
See full Commission Meeting schedule.
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