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  • Orange and blue circles with College Success gold and graduation cap

    Cypress Bay and Western High Schools recognized with 2021 College Success Award - Gold Level

    Eleven Broward County Public School high schools including Cypress Bay & Western are among only 1,838 schools from 25 states honored with the annual College Success Award.

    11/10/2021 2:00 PM

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    Weston Works - A Customer Service App Connecting YOU Right to What You Need

    Weston Works is a customer service app that will get your information for a service request right to where it needs to go - all in the palm of your hand. Search Weston Works in your App Store and see how Weston Works for you!

    11/09/2021 9:00 AM

  • white smoke alarm detector with battery showing

    Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety

    It's Fire Prevention Week, but we celebrate all month long! Don't forget o check your fire and smoke alarms and detectors. Don't wait until you hear that little 'chir-chirp-chirp' as that means the batteries are bad. BE PROACTIVE. Also learn the sounds of different alarms and what they mean.

    10/04/2021 3:35 PM

  • Logo of Florida Department of Health Broward County

    Rabies Alert

    Broward Health Officials Issue Rabies Alert

    09/18/2021 5:21 PM

  • Savvy award on window sill with palm tree in background

    City wins SAVVY Award for Educational Recycling Video

    Weston was awarded top honors at the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) Savvy Award Competition for our Video 'RECYCLING RIGHT' in the Education and Training category for populations 51,000-175,000.

    09/17/2021 8:20 AM

  • National Wildlife Federation (Logo) - News Thumb

    We are a NWF Community Wildlife Habitat - JOIN US!

    Did you know the City of Weston is registered as a Community Wildlife Habitat? Your yard or garden can be certified too! Anyone can create a welcoming haven for local wildlife. Turning your yard or balcony container garden into a Certified Wildlife Habitat® is fun, easy & makes a big difference.

    09/07/2021 4:01 PM

  • palm trees blowing in a storm

    FEMA Overhauls National Flood Insurance Program

    Starting Oct. 1, 2021 the National Flood Insurance Program, which has not changed since its inception in 1968, will undergo a complete overhaul to make pricing more accurately reflect each property's flood risk and climate change will be factored in.

    08/25/2021 1:00 PM

  • Social Media APPS

    Internet Safety: What Parents & Kids Need to Know, along with What's This APP?

    Most kids have smart phones or access to the internet so parents need to be aware of the latest titles and trends and how to talk to children about internet safety. We have the perfect site to help you navigate all this information along with current topics that are a safety concern.

    08/25/2021 12:27 PM

  • Hands texting on phone

    Text to Enroll - CodeRED public safety notices

    You're always on the move and now CodeRED is too. With just a text from a smartphone, you and your family can be assured your home or business information is in our emergency database.

    08/19/2021 2:34 PM

  • old white bus sitting on dirt road with reflection shown in puddle

    ACGW Summer Instagram Photo Contest Winners

    The theme of the 4th annual Arts Council of Greater Weston Summer Instagram Photo Contest was “On the Move”. Take a look at the unique variety of perspectives that was submitted under this topic.

    08/12/2021 12:48 PM

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    Weston Commissioner Molina-Macfie appointed to the Broward County Condominium Structural Issues Committee

    After Surfside, to address local concerns, County Mayor Steve Geller has assembled a committee to review the County’s current rules and regulations regarding high-rise condominiums, to determine which governmental bodies have jurisdiction over condominium safety, and receive public input.

    08/11/2021 5:20 PM

  • Fire Engine #81 (Front Shot)

    New Bonaventure Fire Station 21 Reduces Response Times

    It is not just here-say. Comparing the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) collected data of all calls for service, both before the new fire station and after the new fire station, there has been a dramatic reduction in response time.

    07/28/2021 1:00 PM

  • Map of Weston Zip Codes with Vaccination Rate Percentages as of 6/22/2021

    Broward Vaccination Rates Under 50%, Include Weston

    We have to admit, we were surprised to see Weston a section of on this list.

    07/16/2021 9:00 AM

  • Cream colored heart on white with the word Surfside

    Surfside Condo Collapse

    Our hearts break as we hold our collective breaths awaiting news of survivors. How you can help.

    06/26/2021 12:25 PM

  • Weston 25th Anniversary Logo

    Weston - 25 Years Strong

    A look back into Weston's history on how the City came to be, including year-by-year statistics and a great photo album.

    05/28/2021 2:33 PM

  • person feeding baby squirrel with syringe

    South Florida Wildlife Center

    Saving orphaned, sick or injured animals and a great place to volunteer for those 16 and older.

    05/26/2021 4:54 PM

  • Graphic image of a satellite storm cloud approaching Florida. Text in orange blocks reads

    Be #WestonReady this Hurricane Season

    Take advantage of the sales tax holiday to stock up on your hurricane preparedness supplies.

    05/26/2021

  • Map APP image for My City Services

    MY CITY SERVICES - Map Based Application

    Helps users find City services & information related to a specific address within the City, such as: property information, planning & zoning designation, permits, code enforcement cases, flood zones, school zones, political districts, garbage & recycling services, and nearest parks.

    05/14/2021 10:00 AM

  • Public Works

    Your Public Works Department

    A deep dive into the Public Works Department exposes an organization with strategic planning, and likely many functions you are unaware of, to keep a City of almost 70,000 operating smoothly everyday.

    05/14/2021 8:00 AM

  • Image of COVID-19 under the microscope with the words

    COVID-19 Vaccine - Your Questions Answered

    Are you or someone you know hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine? This website has answers to questions you might have.

    04/30/2021 3:55 PM

  • Main Street in Weston Town Center showing shops and cars lining the street

    Weston Ranked #6 Best Small City for Small Business in the US

    Go.Verizon.com released its 4th Annual 50 Best Small Cities to Start a Small Business

    04/28/2021 3:00 PM

  • City of Weston Bonaventure monument sigh with two palm trees behind it

    City Saves Residents $1.7M By Paying Off BDD & KBB Bonds Early

    Bonds were issued in 2002 with an interest rate that stepped up from 1.75% at issuance to 5.125% at maturity with a final payment date of November 1, 2022. Bonds are paid in full early with property assessment prepayments and funds available in the bond reserve account, saving $1.7 million.

    04/19/2021 5:00 PM

  • Flag Disposal Box

    U.S. Flag Retirement Drop Box at Weston Community Center

    Anyone with a worn or damaged U.S. flag can have it properly disposed of by dropping it in the drop box located at the Weston Community Center.

    03/26/2021 10:10 AM

  • Collage of images including shops on Main Street, a young girl in a pool with a pink bathing cap on, and Town Center Park

    America's Best Cities to Live

    Weston is on the list of America's Best Cities to Live as selected by 24/7 Wall St. With over 30,000 cities in the U.S. to choose from and narrowing it down to 50, that is no small feat.

    03/09/2021 4:26 PM

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    Refinancing Bonds Saves Taxpayers $5.3 Million

    Similar to how the average homeowner or business owner can refinance their home or office building when interest rates fall, cities and counties can refinance their debt as well. Current interest rates at all time lows presented just such an opportunity for Weston to save taxpayers money.

    03/09/2021 9:00 AM

  • Womens History Month 2021 Valiant Women of the Vote Refusing to be silenced - images of women

    15 Broward County Women Honored who exemplify "Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced"

    In observance of Women's History Month, the Broward County Commission on the Status of Women featured an exhibit in the lobby of the Broward Governmental Center honoring these 15 women who include Weston City Commissioner Mary Molina-Macfie.

    03/04/2021 10:00 AM

  • 2021 Safe_Streets Award Community Award

    Complete Streets Community Award 2021

    The City of Weston was voted the winner of the Broward County MPO Complete Streets Community Award 2021 for leading by example in creating better streets for all users.

    02/10/2021 11:44 AM

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    Weston Lakes & Canals are Stormwater Retention - Not for Swimming/Boating

    Stormwater is any water outside of the home such as rainfall, irrigation systems, water used to wash cars or pressure cleaning, which runs into a drain opening in the street called a catch basin or the water bodies such as lakes & canals.

    02/04/2021 5:00 PM

  • Sanitizer Station poster: Be Wise and Sanitize

    Dual Sunscreen & Hand Sanitizer Stations in the Park

    The City of Weston is providing dual sunscreen and hand sanitizing stations within City parks for dual protection from the sun and germs!

    01/11/2021 12:00 PM

  • Street_Light_Projects illustration of various heights and an aerial map

    Street Light Pole Upgrades - Park Road | Savanna Drive | Emerald Estates Drive

    Street Light Pole Upgrades are underway on Park Road, Savanna Drive and Emerald Estates Drive for better street light illumination, energy efficiency, less maintenance and energy costs and greater durability and life expectancy.

    01/08/2021 2:51 PM

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