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A second rescue flight carrying Floridians and other Americans stranded in Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Iran landed in Tampa early Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said. "There are going to ...
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – A proposal to build a homeless shelter in Broward County’s city of Oakland Park is stirring controversy, with residents rallying against what they see as an ill-fitting ...
Flores is suggesting shelters in Palm Beach County open at least 50 degrees, not 40 like policy states. "As you can see today it's only around 60, 64 degrees and I'm freezing," said Flores.
Broward County commissioners were deadlocked Tuesday night how to move forward on a plan to build a community of transitionary homes for the homeless. “We will go back to the drawing board ...
Broward’s Deputy County Administrator Kimm Campbell told commissioners the county would likely purchase shelters that are 120 square feet: 50 square feet of that is for sleeping and 70 square ...
School reconfiguration and homeless shelters are on Broward County officials docket of items to discuss By Tynisa Senior October 8, 2024 Share ...
Broward County has outlined ideas how to help get the homeless into housing. One of the ideas is the use of "Pallet shelters," which are easy-to-build, temporary homes.
Sandra Shaw WPBF 25 First Warning Meteorologist MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — The Martin County Emergency Operations Center is ready for action when it comes to the 2024 Hurricane Season in South Florida.
Broward County’s Central Homeless Assistance Center in Fort Lauderdale can house up to 230 people who would otherwise be living on the streets. Currently, only 34 women are allowed to live there.
There about 2,000 homeless in Broward but the county's existing shelters can house just under 600 people. Earlier this year, many cities rejected Broward County plans for a new homeless shelter.
Broward County Experiencing Homeless Surge There are an estimated 1,500 to 1,700 people living on the streets of Broward County right now, with another 600 in shelters.
Broward County Central Homeless Assistance Center in Fort Lauderdale on Friday, February 24, 2023. Plans for a new shelter for the homeless in Broward have effectively been scrapped.