Fort Lauderdale City Hall news
Fort Lauderdale city government news, newest first: city council votes, the mayor, the budget and new ordinances, each story linked to the agenda or minutes.
Top story
Fort Lauderdale to vote on $171M Riverland drainage deals
Two contracts worth $171.5 million would build drainage pipes and pump stations in Riverland and Melrose Manors within about two years. The vote is Oct. 20.
Who to call and how to vote
Trash
Trash and recycling pickup in Fort Lauderdale: schedule, bulk
Fort Lauderdale trash goes twice a week, recycling and yard waste weekly, bulk monthly. Carts out by 7 a.m. Questions: 954-828-8000.
Broward County
Voting in Broward County: registration, polling places, early voting
Broward's Nov. 3 general election: early voting Oct. 19 to Nov. 1, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mail ballot requests due Oct. 22. Elections office: 954-357-8683.
City Commission
Who to call at City Hall in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale's mayor and commissioners by district, the city manager, clerk, utility billing, police non-emergency and code enforcement, with phone numbers.
Latest stories
Downtown
Himmarshee bars face late-night permit and $425 fines
Fort Lauderdale would end the Himmarshee entertainment district and make each bar get a permit to serve after midnight. The first vote is Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Water
Fort Lauderdale opens $666 million Prospect Lake water plant
The new plant replaces the 1953 Fiveash plant and can treat 50 million gallons a day. Tap water may look or taste different through the end of 2026.
Business
Fort Lauderdale adds $238.50 permit for new businesses
Since Oct. 1, every new Fort Lauderdale business needs a $238.50 Certificate of Use before its business tax receipt. Who is exempt, what triggers one and how to apply.