Latin People News LPN: City of Weston Newsday Tuesday | 09/15/2020: NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON September 15, 2020 Introducing Executive Officer Michele McCardle Lieutenant Michele McCardle was appointed t...
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NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON September 15, 2020 |
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Introducing Executive Officer Michele McCardle Lieutenant Michele McCardle was appointed to the position of Executive Officer (XO) at the Weston BSO District, a position vacated by Sam Cavalieri who became District Chief. Lieutenant McCardle has over 19 years of diversified experience with the Sheriff's Office. Read more to get to know Lieutenant Michele McCardle. |
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Reminder: Sunrise Utility Relief Program Ends Tomorrow The Sunrise Utility Program for Weston water and wastewater utility customers ends tomorrow - September 16. Eligible applicants can receive a one-time bill credit for up to $500 for those who have been financially impacted by COVID-19. Apply Today! |
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Unemployment Benefits are Taxable Income If you or someone you know has received unemployment benefits recently please remember that unemployment benefits ARE TAXABLE. Unemployment benefits MUST be reported on your federal tax returns. You can elect to have those taxes withheld from unemployment payments or you can pay online. |
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Hurricane Preparations Around Your Home As part of your hurricane preparations each year, it’s important to take an inventory of items of value inside and outside your home. Once you have your inventory list, take video and/or photographs of the items, save to the cloud or place hard copy photos or video backup files in an airtight fireproof storage container. This information is an important tool to have should you suffer any damage during a storm and need to report it to your insurance company. |
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National Hispanic Heritage Month is Here! National Hispanic Heritage Month begins today, September 15, through October 15 to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions Hispanic Americans have made to American society. Learn about our nation's Hispanic Heritage by the numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau. |
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Impacted by Job Loss Due to COVID-19? Floridians impacted by job loss due to COVID-19 – whether due to mandatory closures, required medical quarantine or to care for a loved one with the coronavirus - can access resources from the State of Florida, including reemployment assistance, (formerly known as unemployment compensation) and CARES Act benefits. Click below to apply online.
Should you need assistance with the application process, call the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity toll-free at 1-833-352-7759. |
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Preparing for College It’s never too early—or too late—to explore your options for college or career school. Whether you are a senior in high school, a recent grad, or a rising freshman, take the time to research your options and formulate a plan. Start by visiting the StudentAid.gov site below, which has several resources to help map out future plans. Tomorrow starts today. |
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Healthy Living Tip: Get Active! From Couch to 5K Ready to work yourself back into shape, but don't know where to begin? The Florida Health Department in Broward County has you covered! Check out their day-to-day guide for a healthy way to work yourself into 5K shape.
This 10-week plan will get you ready to participate in the Annual Weston Rotary Run in December, which will be virtual this year. Race registration is open now! |
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Construction for FDOT SR 84 & I-75 Connector Ramp Begins September 19 The Florida Department of Transportation has awarded a contract to begin construction, on September 19, on a new entrance ramp from eastbound SR 84 to southbound I-75. The project also includes the installation of sound walls and overhead sign structures. Read more regarding impacts to local traffic. |
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YOU Count. Make Sure YOU ARE COUNTED in the 2020 Census Time is running out to be counted in the 2020 Census. The census is essentially a population count that is mandated by the US Constitution, but it’s so much more! The census determines how an estimated $1.5 TRILLION in Federal funds get distributed annually for vital services such as healthcare, transportation, education and more. Congressional districts are also redrawn based upon census data. Make sure your voice is heard. Complete your census questionnaire before September 30. |
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