Congratulations to Cadet Colonel Van-Ainsley Planchar (pictured right holding check) for being named Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Cadet of the Year. Van-Ainsley, a junior at Piper High School, has participated in JROTC for three years. The awards ceremony took place at Pompano Beach High School on May 20, 2022.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is working with Ric-Man Construction Florida Inc. to make stormwater infrastructure improvements that will reduce flooding in the River Oaks neighborhood. Construction began in January 2022 and is expected to be completed in November 2024.
City of Fort Lauderdale crews will attempt to identify and repair a leak in a 10-inch water main within the underground tunnel that connects Birch State Park to Fort Lauderdale Beach. This work is scheduled to take place overnight Tuesday, May 17 through Thursday, May 19 between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. in order to minimize impacts to motorists. While this work is underway, the following road closures and detour will be in effect:
The City of Fort Lauderdale and M&M Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. / All County Paving will be making asphalt repairs along Sistrunk Boulevard from NW 5 Avenue to NW 16 Avenue in Progresso Village, Home Beautiful Park, Durrs, and Dorsey-Riverbend. The project includes work in the following areas:
The Broward County School Board is developing a student outcomes-focused approach to governance to improve what students know and can do with the knowledge and skills they acquire at Broward County Public Schools (BCPS). To inform the community and gain input regarding this new approach, the Board is hosting three community meetings on various dates and locations throughout the county. The feedback from community members will help inform the priorities and goals for the District’s Strategic Plan.