As Hurricane Milton approaches, South Florida cities, government agencies, businesses, entertainment venues and other groups are deciding how to proceed in the next few days — whether to stay open or close, whether to postpone or cancel events.
Although the region is south of the forecast cone on Monday afternoon, all of Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties are included in the state of emergency, and a flood watch is in effect for all of South Florida lasting into Thursday morning.
See below for schedule announcements concerning Hurricane Milton. This roundup will continue to be updated regularly.
And keep current with the latest storm coverage at sunsentinel.com/news/weather/hurricanes.
BROWARD COUNTY
Schools
- The Broward County Public Schools Magnet Programs Expo originally scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at Nova Southeastern University in Davie is postponed. A new date will be announced.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
- The airport remains open, but check with your airline for updated flight status.
Tolls
- Tolls are suspended through Monday, Oct. 14, along Alligator Alley.
Events
- The Florida Panthers 2024 Champions Ring Ceremony is canceled for Monday, Oct. 7.
- The autograph signing with former Florida Panthers player Kyle Okposo at Hollywood Collectibles in Dania Beach on Monday, Oct. 7, has been postponed.
Cooper City
- City Hall, as well as the city’s Community Center and Pool and Tennis Center, remain on regular schedule.
- Parks and sports complexes remain open to the public.
- Garbage and recycling collection services remain on a regular schedule.
Coconut Creek
- City facilities are open until further notice.
- Parks & Recreation outdoor activities have been canceled.
- Normal garbage service is expected at least through Tuesday, Oct. 8. There may be delays due to weather conditions.
Deerfield Beach
- Solid waste and bulk collections will continue on the regular schedule as long as sustained winds remain below 35 mph.
Fort Lauderdale
- All city services and facilities are operating as normal.
- Free parking will be available at the following locations from 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, until 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11: Riverwalk Center Garage (150 SE Second St., levels 6 and 7) and Las Olas Garage (200 Las Olas Circle, levels 3, 4 and 5). All other parking locations will require payment, and enforcement will remain in effect.
- The Water Trolley service is suspended through Wednesday, Oct 9. Service is anticipated to resume on Thursday, Oct. 10.
- Community Shuttle, Broward County Transit and MicroMover are all operating as scheduled.
- Trash pickup will continue as scheduled. Residents are asked not to place debris on the curb for bulk pickup at this time.
- The State of the City Address originally scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9, has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.
- After-school programs and youth leagues are proceeding as planned unless conditions worsen.
Plantation
- City operations and services are operating as normal.
- Bulk, solid waste and recycling collection remains on schedule for Monday, Oct. 7. Waste Management will collect until sustained wind speeds exceed 35 mph or if roads become impassable.
Tamarac
- City parks will close at noon Tuesday, Oct. 8.
- The City Commission meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 9, has been rescheduled to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14.
PALM BEACH COUNTY
Schools
- All district-operated schools and offices remain open Tuesday, Oct. 8. After-care programs at elementary and middle schools will remain operational.
- After-school events, club meetings, athletics, facility leases and adult education programs are canceled for Tuesday, Oct. 8.
- All district-operated schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 10. Extracurricular activities, after-care programs, sports, school meetings and other on-campus events are also canceled.
- District-operated schools and offices are expected to reopen and resume normal operations on Friday, Oct. 11.
Palm Beach International Airport
Operations are running normally, but monitor flight status with airlines for possible delays and cancellations.
Trash collection
- All Solid Waste Authority facilities and offices will be open and operating as normal until further notice.
Parks
- The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge west of Boynton Beach will temporarily close Monday evening and remain closed until conditions improve.
County offices
- Palm Beach County offices remain open for business.
Events
- Be Like Brit and Delray Beach Open’s Wine Down Wednesday – A Do Good Delray Event, originally scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 9, at The Hampton Social in Delray Beach, has been postponed until early next year.
- The Fall Festival at Bedner’s Farm west of Boynton Beach will be closed through Thursday, Oct. 10. Its three store locations in Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and West Palm Beach remain open.
Meetings
- The Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County Governing Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Oct 9, has been rescheduled. The new date is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the SWA Auditorium, 7501 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach.
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