Category: Broward Cities
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Audit finds property tax appeals in state appear rigged; Broward among counties cited
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
A state performance audit of county boards that hear property tax appeals by unhappy homeowners and businesses says appeals appear to have been rigged by local government officials more interested in safeguarding tax revenues than fairly valuing real estate. -
All Aboard Florida: Boon or Boondoggle?
By Ann Henson
BrowardBulldog.org
A growing number of local and federal government officials want to put the brakes on the proposed passenger train between Miami and Orlando before some say it becomes one big boondoggle placed on the backs of Florida taxpayers. At the core of their concerns are questions about All Board Florida, the private rail project pushing the proposal. -
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Broward prosecutors vilify BSO detective who alleged misconduct; ‘Bloody…not improper’
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
A Broward Sheriff’s homicide detective who reported that Fort Lauderdale police unleashed a dog on a murder suspect who was in custody and no longer a threat should not be believed, according to a memo by local prosecutors closing the case. -
How many railroad crossings will close for new downtown passenger train service?
By Ann Henson-Feltgen
BrowardBulldog.org
New downtown passenger train service that will speed users from Orlando to South Florida and back may sound like a tourism dream come true, but there’s a potentially unexpected cost to local residents. -
A loss of faith: Fort Lauderdale church sale angers parishioners, worries neighbors
By Ann Henson Feltgen
BrowardBulldog.org
For 60 years, the Episcopal Church of the Intercession has provided religious guidance and ministered to the needs of its congregation. Now, plans by the cash-strapped Episcopal diocese to sell the church and its peaceful, four-acre parcel in Fort Lauderdale’s South Middle River neighborhood, is roiling both church members and neighbors. -
Hollywood planning board members quit after conflict of interest warning from city attorney
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Two Hollywood Planning and Development Review Board members have resigned after being warned by the city attorney of potential conflicts if they continued to serve while doing work for projects needing board approval.
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