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Broward to discuss temporary ban on new large-scale data centers

A growing list of Florida governments have passed moratoriums on large scale data center development.

Politics

Broward County could soon follow Palm Beach County&#x27;s footsteps in restricting large-scale <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data center" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/19/ai-power-data-center-electricity-construction" data-vars-content-id="dd0a7687-d8b0-4231-b1f9-13a44fe55a0c" data-vars-headline="Broward to discuss temporary ban on new large-scale data centers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/19/ai-power-data-center-electricity-construction" target="_self">data center</a> development.Why it matters: An item on Tuesday&#x27;s Broward Commission meeting agenda appears to mark the first time the county is entering the data center debate that has divided local communities.

How Broward's relationship with Sheriff Gregory Tony unraveled

The county and its sheriff are feuding over budgetary control and oversight.

Public Safety

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Broward County Commission" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/06/broward-county-ajayi-lawsuit-tax-collector-operating-costs" data-vars-content-id="41d6d86e-3aff-4a59-a295-404ca31a6174" data-vars-headline="How Broward&#x27;s relationship with Sheriff Gregory Tony unraveled" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/10/06/broward-county-ajayi-lawsuit-tax-collector-operating-costs" target="_self">The Broward County Commission</a> is prepared to take Sheriff Gregory Tony to court if he refuses to let officials tour his agency&#x27;s new training facility amid a heated spending dispute.Why it matters: The bitter feud highlights a power struggle between the county and its independently elected sheriff over budgetary control and oversight.

Broward to take over fire rescue from Sheriff's Office

Commissioners say county control will give them greater oversight of the department's spending.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broward County" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/09/23/broward-school-closures-smart-bond-61-million-renovations" data-vars-content-id="893121e5-fee7-4b66-82df-fa6ea9775a36" data-vars-headline="Broward to take over fire rescue from Sheriff&#x27;s Office" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/09/23/broward-school-closures-smart-bond-61-million-renovations" target="_self">Broward County</a> won&#x27;t renew its fire-rescue agreement with the Sheriff&#x27;s Office once it expires in 2028.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sheriff&#x27;s Office " data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/18/broward-fire-rescue-county-control-sheriff-tony-bso-contract" data-vars-content-id="893121e5-fee7-4b66-82df-fa6ea9775a36" data-vars-headline="Broward to take over fire rescue from Sheriff&#x27;s Office" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/18/broward-fire-rescue-county-control-sheriff-tony-bso-contract" target="_self">Sheriff&#x27;s Office </a>has operated the county fire rescue department since 2003.

Hollywood police share license plate data with agencies nationwide

Police departments in states as far away as Washington and Nevada have access to the data.

The Hollywood Police Department shares its license plate reader data with 365 agencies across the country, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami New Times" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/hollywood-police-share-license-plate-reader-data-with-hundreds-of-agencies-40577791/" data-vars-content-id="c74af7bb-1c7d-4083-9e92-fb48083a53aa" data-vars-headline="Hollywood police share license plate data with agencies nationwide" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/hollywood-police-share-license-plate-reader-data-with-hundreds-of-agencies-40577791/" target="_blank">Miami New Times</a> has found. Why it matters: It&#x27;s unclear how the data is being used.

Hollywood opens new $83 million police headquarters

The new facility replaces the old headquarters, which was built in 1974.

The Hollywood Police Department&#x27;s new headquarters is officially open for business. Why it matters: The modern, 100,000-square-foot glass facility can withstand a Category 5 storm, unlike the old headquarters, which was built in 1974.

Stakeholders discuss boater safety after woman's death off Dania Beach

Officials met with divers and local advocates to tackle boater and diver safety.

News

Water safety stakeholders from across the state gathered in Hollywood to discuss ways to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="improve boat and diver safety" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/06/23/snorkeler-death-shore-diver-boat-safety" data-vars-content-id="696c1853-a361-4b08-8926-cd2ba3df4af0" data-vars-headline="Stakeholders discuss boater safety after woman&#x27;s death off Dania Beach" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/06/23/snorkeler-death-shore-diver-boat-safety" target="_self">improve boat and diver safety</a>.Why it matters: Snorkelers and divers in South Florida want cities to push boats further offshore after 31-year-old Kellie Williams was hit and killed by a boat in June off Dania Beach.

Hollywood explores safety upgrades for dangerous railroad crossing

More than 1,100 people have signed a petition calling for safety upgrades after a motorcyclist was killed.

Transit

The City of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hollywood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/10/downtown-hollywood-development-apartments-vacancy-business" data-vars-content-id="3bfabd94-587d-40cf-90a4-39870a729a2f" data-vars-headline="Hollywood explores safety upgrades for dangerous railroad crossing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/10/downtown-hollywood-development-apartments-vacancy-business" target="_self">Hollywood</a> is exploring ways to improve safety and traffic flow at the Garfield Street railroad crossing following a fatal crash in June. Why it matters: The family of Colt William Firth, a 24-year-old motorcyclist killed at North 21st Avenue and Garfield Street on June 25, has urged the city to install traffic lights and other safety measures at the intersection.