September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

The League of Women Voters provided Free Gun Safety Locks to distribute to Hillsboro Beach residents.  The aim is to increase gun safety, reduce unintentional injuries and save lives. 

Securing firearms protects children and adults by pre...

FY24 Capital Projects and Contracting Opportunities, Friday, October 13 @ 1:30 PM

The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) is hosting this annual MUST ATTEND business development workshop on Friday, October 13th at 1:30 PM in Room 422 at the Broward County Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Avenue in downtown Fort...

Quarterly Newsletter: August 2023

Quarterly Newsletter

See Something, Say Something!

On behalf of the Office of Legislative Affairs and Community Relations of Broward County Public Schools, we are pleased to share with the video See Something, Say Something! featuring School Board Member Lori Alhedeff and The Green Machine from t...

Town Commission Meeting

The Town of Hillsboro Beach, Florida will hold a REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING at 9:00 am, Tuesday, September 12, 2023.  

The public can attend in-person at Town Hall. Additionally, the Public can attend virtually via Zoom video con...

Notice of Budget Workshop

Join Meeting Zoom Link Meeting ID: 837 8493 9130    Passcode: 442896

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Final Public Notice: FEMA Public Assistance Program (Beach Nourishment)

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency  (FEMA) has received a scope of work amendment for the subgrant application for the Town of Hillsboro Beach's engineered beach nourishment due to damages in Hurricane Dorian (...

25-Year Inspections | Condominiums & Coop Buildings

Ordinance No. 2023-02 “Building Safety Program 25-year Inspections” was adopted by the Town Commission 3/7/2023. 

The approval of said ordinance amended the Town’s Code of Ordinance and created provisions to ...

Hurricane Season

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Water Bill Xpress-Pay

Water Bill Xpress-Pay 

e-Payment Solution

 We’re excited to announce that we’ve recently partnered with Xpress-pay, a leading e-Payment solution provider, to provide you with a faster, more convenient way to p...

Keeping Up with Election Information

Keeping Up with Election Information

Broward County, FL (June 2, 2023) - This year is not a big election year however, our work at the Broward County Supervisor of Elections never stops. To ensure voters are constantly in the know of important items, we ar...

Annual Removal of Coconuts

Seaweed Monitoring (Sargassum)

Florida’s beaches are vital to maintaining the health of Florida’s economy and environment. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are currently monitoring a large ...

2023 Commission Meeting Dates

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Broward County Transit's Premium Mobility Plan (PREMO)

Writ of Certiorari - Court Order

Petition for Writ of Certiorari from Petitioners, Charles Doherty, Richard Crusco and Frank J. Kolb, Jr.  v. Town of Hillsboro Beach 

Appeal No. CACE22-001479 re: Development Order 1174-1185 Hillsboro Mile

Court Order

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Coffee With A Cop

Please join the Hillsboro Beach Police Department in the Community Room for "Coffee With A Cop"! Every month we will be speaking about different topics.

SCHEDULE:

February 15 @ 2:00PM - Burglary Prevention/Tax Fraud

March 22 @ 6:30PM -&...

2023 Elected Town Officials

The Town of Hillsboro Beach Special Meeting & Swearing-In Ceremony was held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. 

Listed below are the names and email of the Town’s Elected Officials, please update your records accordingly. 

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Resident Guide 2023

“The Town of Hillsboro Beach Resident Guide was created to provide you with some general information about our Town, fondly known by locals as ‘Florida’s Magnificent Mile’.  We hope you find this guide usef...

Florida Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant Program

The Florida Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant addresses coastal beach erosion incurred as a result of preparation for or damage substained from Hurricane Ian or Hurricane Nicole after Sept 23, 2022. The Online Portal will Accept Applications begin...

Coffee With A Cop

Read on for the full Coffee With A Cop schedule!

Please join the Hillsboro Beach Police Department in the Community Room for Coffee With A Cop! Every month we will be speaking about different topics.

Schedule:

July 19 @10:00 AM - Combating Fraud/Building Department 

Top Frauds!

Romance Scams

Love, Not Money

Join These NCPW Events!

National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2022 is coming up next week, and we hope you’ll join some of the virtual events.

Welcome CFA Assessors 2022

HBPD is proud to announce that assessors from the CFA will arrive at the Hillsboro Beach Police Department on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, according to Chief Jay Szesnat.

ACCREDITATION TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENTS ABOUT THE HILLSBORO BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT 

The Hillsboro Beach Police Department is proud to announce that assessors from the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) will arrive at th...

Stolen Identity? Get Help at IdentityTheft.gov

Identity Theft Can Happen to Anyone!

How to Tell if Someone is Using Your Identity

Taking steps to protect your personal information can help you minimize the risks of identity theft. But what if a thief gets your information anyway?

Identity Theft Awareness Week 2022

We’re kicking off Identity Theft Awareness Week 2022.

Free COVID Tests!

Scammers Are Tricking People Into Buying Gift Cards

According to the newest Data Spotlight, 40,000 people reported losing a whopping $148 million in gift cards to scammers during the first nine months of 2021.

How to Spot, Stop and Report Post-Disaster Scams

Here are ways to help you and your neighbors avoid common post-disaster scams.

If you or someone you know has been affected by the devastating series of tornadoes that roared across Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri, coping with the aftermath is never easy. But when scammers target people just trying to recover, ...

DoNotCall.gov

Read to find out what people are reporting to the National Do Not Call Registry over the past 18 years!

Fake IRS emails about Economic Impact Payments

Scammers are sending fake IRS emails about Economic Impact Payments

There’s a fake IRS email that keeps popping into people’s inboxes. It says that you can get a third Economic Impact Payment (EIP) if you click a link that lets you “access the form for your additional information” a...

Avoiding Coronavirus Scams!

Scam Alert: Fake Prize Offers Don't Pay!

This week, during National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), we want your help to reach people who might be a bit cut off from their social network.

Long Term Recovery Coalition of Broward County

The mission of the Long Term Recovery Coalition of Broward County is to achieve efficient, effective long-term disaster recovery by coordinating and collaboration among its members in order to address the unmet needs of the community. ?

Scam Emails Demand Bitcoin, Threaten Blackmail

The FTC uses the information it gets from people who report scams to keep close watch on trends, so we can alert you to changes.

The FTC uses the information it gets from people who report scams to keep close watch on trends, so we can alert you to changes. Here’s one: reports of Bitcoin blackmail scams have taken a big jump in the last few weeks. The emails say they hack...

FTC Sends More Warnings to Sellers of Scam Coronavirus Treatments

Last month, the FTC and FDA sent warning letters to seven sellers of unapproved and misbranded products, claiming they can treat or prevent the Coronavirus. Today, the FTC sent warning letters to 10 more companies.

Scammers Are Using COVID-19 Messages to Scam People

Scammers are experts at shifting tactics and changing their messages to catch you off guard.

This is especially true as they take advantage of anxieties related to the Coronavirus. Here’s a quick alert about some current government imposter scams using COVID-19 that are popping up on our radar.

Hang Up On Tech Support Calls

If you get a call from someone claiming to be a Microsoft technician, saying there are viruses on your system, hang up the phone. It’s a scam.

Coronavirus Chesks: Flattening the Scam Curve

There’s a lot to worry about when it comes to the Coronavirus crisis, including the new ways scammers are using the economic impact payments (so-called “stimulus checks”) to trick people.

Avoiding SSA Scams During COVID-19

While some of you are home, practicing social distancing and frequent hand washing to avoid the Coronavirus, remember that scammers are still busy trying to take advantage of people.

Avoid Scams While Finding Help During Quarantine

Older adults may be hard hit by the coronavirus – and scammers prey on that. If you or someone you know must stay at home and needs help with errands, you’ll want to know about this latest scam.

60 and Over in the Time of COVID-19

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/03/60-and-over-time-covid-19-read?utm_campaign=coronavirus&utm_content=older_adults&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

CORONAVIRUS SCAMS!

Fake Offers For Secrect Shopper Jobs

Did you get an offer to be a secret shopper for a well-known company?

Tips For Avoiding Scams At The Holidays

Now that the holiday shopping season is in full swing, scammers are shopping too, looking for people to separate from their money.

Social Security is Not Trying to Take Your Benefits

We’ve seen a new twist on the Social Security Administration (SSA) scam recently. Check out this SSA imposter robocall, which says your benefits will end. (That’s not true, by the way.)

Summer Film Series: Family Emergency Scams

HBPD and USCG Hoist Training

The Hillsboro Beach Police Department and Lighthouse Point Police Department participated in a hoist training exercise alongside the United States Coast Guard.

Beached Buoy Removal!

The Hillsboro Beach Police Department would like to thank the United States Coast Guard and the Army National Guard in their combined efforts in removing the 7,000 pound buoy that washed on our beach!

Those (not really) IRS Calls

You’ve probably gotten one of these calls: They say it’s the IRS and they’re filing a lawsuit against you for back taxes. They may threaten to arrest or deport you. What do you do?

Northern Broward County Multi-Agency Helicopter Hoist Training

On Friday, March 8, 2019, the Hillsboro Beach Police Department facilitated and attended Helicopter Hoist Training conducted by The United States Coast Guard Air Station Miami

On Friday, March 8, 2019, the Hillsboro Beach Police Department facilitated and attended Helicopter Hoist Training conducted by The United States Coast Guard Air Station Miami. The training, which is the first of it's kind in our area, involves teaching l...

Phishing: Don't Take The Bait!

Phishing is when someone uses fake emails or texts – even phone calls – to get you to share valuable personal information.

Scammers use this information to steal your money, your identity, or both. They may also try to get access to your computer or network. If you click on a link in one of these emails or texts, they can install ransomware or other programs that lock you out...

Fight Back Against Tax Identity Theft!

It’s Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week – a terrific time to get up to date on protecting yourself from identity thieves who try to claim your tax refund and imposters who pretend they’re from the IRS to get your money.