City of Weston

 

NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON October 20, 2020 Uncover Amendment Two Your Mayor and Commissioners have recorded videos to help educate you, the public, about the second of Broward County’s two Charter Questions placed on the November 3 ballot – Amendment Two. It has to do with the County Regulation of the Development of Surtax-Funded Transportation Improvements on County Property (which is the exact wording on the ballot); but, these properties also fall within Weston and other municipalities.  Watch Video » Learn More » Where's George? Find the Park Here's the Clue for Week 3 Be it at a City of Weston park or in a good book, George loves to get lost! See if you can find this Ficus tree which is one of George's favorite reading spots in the City. There's plenty of shade to go around, so step outside and bring a book with you or enjoy a stroll along the pathway. It'll help you say "See you later, Alligator," to everyday stresses.  Share your photo and use #WhereInWestonIsGeorge. Don't forget to solve the clue at WestonFL.org/Parks/George for all 8 weeks to claim your prize! Find George » Residential Quarterly Bulk Pickup This Week Time for a clean sweep before the holiday season! The next Quarterly Residential Bulk Trash Pickup will be held this week on your regular garbage service day - from Wednesday, October 21 through Friday, October 23 for single family homes and multi-family units with curbside collection; and on Saturday, October 24 for multi-family homes with dumpster collection. Be sure your items are placed curbside by 7 a.m. on your service day. Read More  » Temporary Change in Water Treatment From October 26 through November 18, 2020, the Sunrise Utility Department will switch from monochloramine to free chlorine disinfection in its drinking water treatment system to provide additional protection against bacteria. Water customers may notice a change in the taste, odor or color of their tap water during this time. Learn more about this periodic practice among water suppliers by clicking below.  Please note that this process is different than the hydrant flushing process that also may take place in your neighborhood periodically. During hydrant flushing, your tap water may be cloudy or discolored as the process flushes sediments which may have settled in the distribution pipes out of the system. If this happens, just flush your tap until water runs clear. Learn More » Weston Hunger Fighters Wanted Food Drive through November 17 The City of Weston has teamed up with Harvest Drive to help them continue their 27 year tradition of 'Children Helping Children'. With less students physically back in the schools, Harvest Drive will likely loose some of their student donors so we are reaching out to YOU. We have three (3) City drop-off locations for non perishable foods (no glass containers please). Any amount helps and is greatly appreciated. Learn More » Planning Ahead for a Safe Halloween With a little planning, Halloween can be safely enjoyed at home or in the neighborhood. Be sure to take all of the usual precautions if you plan to be out and about at night – bring a flashlight, wear reflective costumes or use glow in the dark items – and add on the COVID-19 precautions for physical distancing and hand washing. You may wish to consider alternative plans to keep the tradition alive for your little pumpkin, ghosts and goblins. Learn More  » Keep Pets Safe During Halloween We all love a spooky season fright, but some scares are just not worth the risk. Like the all too common scare of the family pet getting into the candy. Pet owners are familiar with the risks chocolate poses to dogs, but what else should you keep in mind this year? Read through our safety tips to also keep your family's pets safe this Halloween. Read More  » BSO Traffic Message Board Contest Have you ever seen an eye-catching message board like "Texting and Driving? Oh Cell No" or a holiday-themed "Only Reindeer Can Fly, Watch Your Speed" These messages make an impact and BSO Weston is looking for a great message from YOU to help impact traffic safety in Weston. Learn More » Virtual Parks: Scavenger Hunt on Saturdays Become a treasure hunter! The Weston Parks and Recreation team continues to provide weekly virtual activities for everyone in the Family. Every Saturday, a new Scavenger Hunt virtual activity is posted on our website and City of Weston social media pages. See who’s quickest in the family to find all the items! Start the Hunt Here   » More Fun Virtual Activities  »

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Leon County COVID-19 Community Update for October 19

 

October 19, 2020

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, Leon County Emergency Management is committed to actively monitoring the disease and coordinating preparedness and response efforts with local health officials, healthcare providers, first responders and other critical emergency response functions.

The following update provides a timely, accurate and vetted source of official County and community information.

Significant Changes Since Last Update

• New: Free COVID-19 Drive-thru Mobile Testing this Wednesday, October 21, at North Monroe Medical Center (3721 N Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303).
• Wednesday, October 21 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Free and open to patients of all ages, both symptomatic and asymptomatic.
• Drive-up PCR testing only, please wear a mask. Results in 2-3 days.
• Testing is operated by North Florida Medical Centers. For more information, email announcements@nfmc.org.
• COVID-19 Testing Site at FAMU Bragg Memorial Stadium (1500 Wahnish Way, Tallahassee, FL 32307)
• The site is currently offering Rapid COVID-19 Antigen testing for all patients with results in less than 1 hour. PCR molecular testing is available by request with results in 48 hours. Sign up for testing at curative.com 
• Testing is free and open to the public. Appointments and walk-ups are accepted. Physician referral not required. Insurance is accepted but not required.
• The Rapid COVID-19 Antigen test sample is collected by a healthcare worker who will gently swab the inside of a patient's nostrils. This collection process is quick, easy, and comfortable.
• Patients receive their Rapid COVID-19 Antigen results within one hour of testing by email or SMS text. The Florida Department of Health receives all patient results and will contact patients with positive results.
• The Curative RT-PCR molecular COVID-19 test is a self-collected, painless, oral fluid test swab that provides patient results within 48 hours.
• For inquires about their results, patients can contact the Curative support staff by calling 888-702-9042.
• The site opens at 8 a.m. Monday-Saturday. The site closes when the number of allocated tests has been reached.
• Leon County expands Leon CARES program to provide local assistance to individuals, businesses and human service agencies impacted by COVID-19. For eligibility requirements and to submit an application to receive assistance, visit www.LeonCountyCARES.com. 
• On September 25, Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 20-244 that places all of Florida into Phase 3 of the COVID-19 recovery plan, effective immediately. View the Executive Order by clicking HERE.
• Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality (OEV) distributes cloth face coverings to businesses. Face coverings are available for pickup at the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality. A business with one location is eligible for up to 100 face coverings. Local businesses with multiple locations are eligible for up to 200 face coverings. For FAQs regarding the distribution of masks to businesses, click here or visit  www.OEVForBusiness.com  
• Office of Economic Vitality (315 S. Calhoun Street, Suite 110, Tallahassee, FL, 32301) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• County offering free face coverings for pickup at all Libraries. Leon County continues to make free face coverings available for pickup at all County library locations during regular hours. Through the library program and with OEV, the County has distributed over 450,000 masks to citizens. Five face masks per individual will be allowed for pickup to ensure adequate supply to meet demand.  For locations and hours, visit www.LeonCountyLibrary.gov
• It’s Not Too Much to Mask Campaign. Leon County launched the social media campaign, It’s Not Too Much to Mask to encourage the use of masks and facial coverings in public. If you’d like to participate, post a masked-up selfie and share why you wear a mask and for whom using #MaskOnLeon.

"Tallahassee is open for business. Wear your mask and grab a drink at a local coffee shop, dine at your neighborhood restaurant or visit your favorite boutique. Support the health of our community and our economy." Sue Dick, President/CEO, Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce