With just 24 hours until the polls close in Florida, two top-of-the-ticket candidates choose Wilton Manors to hold their final rally.

The people had questions. The candidates, for the most part, gave answers.

For more than four decades, the Carbonell Awards have recognized achievements in South Florida regional theater, like the Drama Desk Awards in New York City and Chicago’s Joseph Jefferson Awards.

Carlos Bethart Fernandez, 59, a resident who regularly spoke out at commission meetings, was found dead in his home on July 26.

After a successful fundraising campaign to renovate and restore the Carriage House, the Wilton Manors Historical Society has found another source of funding: the city.

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Wilton Manors as of Monday rose 30% to 110 since a week ago. Last week that number stood at 85. In Oakland Park confirmed cases rose to 87 from 77 last week.

A Swiss Catholic Bishop who has been criminally charged for "inciting people to crimes" for using Leviticus 20:13, which says that "if a man lies with a man as he lies with a woman...they shall surely be put to death," is getting support from Bill Donohue of the Catholic League, who has trouble seeing the call to execute gays as hate speech.

The ceiling of the media center at James Rickards Middle School in Oakland Park collapsed this morning, forcing the school to evacuate its children and faculty.

It’s South Florida Beer Week (January 17-24), and you know what that means, a great abundance of delicious, ice cold brews that will make you proud to drink like a local. If you didn't already have a reason to celebrate being a Floridian, Beer Week just might change all that.

The Friends of Wilton Manors Library club will be hosting a book sale called Book Tent Event on Saturday, Jan. 10. The last one took place Dec. 13.

911 call system under scrutiny

Christmas surprises aren’t reserved for late December. Antonio Dumas, owner of To The Moon in Wilton Manors, took over the role of Santa and brought holiday cheer to hundreds of first responders in South Florida. 

Circuit rolled out (literally) in Wilton Manors in October. The open-air vehicles that look like limo-sized versions of a golf cart carry passengers between any two points within the city limits. 

Residents and business owners in Wilton Manors who want to learn more about how the city and police department function have their opportunity.

Money will be used for security cameras, WiFi

As city officials hope to get state officials to narrow Wilton Drive and pay for it, they want the same with Northeast 26 Street and Northwest 29 Street.

The money won’t be spent until 2019, but Wilton Manors officials want residents to give their input now on how the 44^th Community Development Block Grant [CDBG] funds should be spent.

Concerned over the safety of residents and the aesthetic impact, commissioners approved a 180-day moratorium on new telecommunications towers and antennas.

As Wilton Drive gets most of the public’s attention when it comes to public safety, city officials are closer to making Dixie Highway more pedestrian friendly.

Following the discussion on raising city commission salaries at recent city commission meetings, residents discussed the proposition in public comment at the July 26 commission meeting.

When it comes to getting one of the Tri-Rail stations state officials have planned along the FEC railway, some have been critical of the city’s efforts so far.

In an effort to collect at least some of the over $500,000 in fines owed to the city, Wilton Manors commissioners approved an ordinance at their Nov. 28 meeting which will add a collection fee to delinquent accounts.

An improved quality of life, gained through an enhanced business climate and expanded tax base, is the ultimate goals of the city’s economic development strategy.

The city’s newest parking lot isn’t technically a parking lot yet. It’s a vacant lot near Wilton Drive where people park their cars when they patronize businesses on that street.

To ensure its regulations on medical marijuana dispensaries stand up to state law, Wilton Manors officials will look at regulating pharmacies.

Commissioner Julie Carson has asked the city’s human resources department to look into the possibility of including Sexual Reassignment Surgery [SRS] as of part the city’s employee health insurance plan.

Just in time for summer, Wilton Manors commissioners have approved the construction of a new water feature and children’s playground at Mickel Park.

In an effort to be more equitable in how water customers are charged, city officials plan to reduce the monthly base rates for those with 1-inch meters and raise them for those with 5/8-inch meters.

When it comes to zip codes, less is more and one is best. That’s the opinion of at least some residents in Wilton Manors.

Despite agreement that the cost was less than ideal, commissioners approved the purchase of an empty lot to provide more parking for Wilton Drive.