Category: Broward Cities
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Unhappy Broward commissioners want more control over city CRAs
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
Broward County commissioners vowed to seek changes in state law to give them more oversight over municipal redevelopment agencies after learning they cannot audit alleged misspending by Hallandale Beach’s Community Redevelopment Agency. -
Legislature asks Hallandale for answers about CRA spending; Subpoenas land at city hall
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
The Florida Legislature’s joint auditing committee is wading into Hallandale Beach’s questionable spending of local redevelopment funds, demanding that city officials explain the use and handling of those funds. -
Ft. Lauderdale police start enforcing background checks for buyers at gun shows
By William Hladky
BrowardBulldog.org
Fresh efforts to enforce two county ordinances should prevent cash-and-carry gun sales at guns shows in Broward County for buyers who have not already passed a state background check. -
Killer’s wife set to inherit victim’s money; “a travesty,” Broward prosector says
By Dan Christensen
BrowardBulldog.org
Ten years ago, killer Robert Burkell bludgeoned to death his 81-year-old tenant Charles Bertheas. The motive: money. Today, Burkell is in prison for life. But his wife Susan, who authorities say did not participate in the slaying but knew what was happening, is set to inherit the victim’s money. -
A problematic model: Hallandale Beach CRA under city manager’s thumb
By William Gjebre
BrowardBulldog.org
After a brief period of independence, the Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is once again under the thumb of the city manager.
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