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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 28, 2026Miami-Dade

Broward County voters to decide on quarter-cent sales tax increase for health screenings

Broward County voters will decide this November whether to approve a 0.25% sales tax increase to fund free health screening services. The measure aims to continue a program that provides early detection of health issues.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of this vote will determine if the county continues to fund free health screenings through a sales tax increase, directly impacting the cost of goods for residents and the availability of these medical services.

Key Facts

  • Voters in Broward County will vote on the tax measure in November.
  • The proposed measure is a 0.25% (one-quarter of a percentage point) increase in the sales tax.
  • The revenue from the tax increase is intended to fund free health screenings.
  • Supporters state the program has saved lives by detecting health problems early.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCleveland Clinic Weston Hospital“Administrator of the health screening program.”personMark Bogen“County Mayor advocating for the tax increase.”locationBroward County“The jurisdiction holding the election.”personAlex Espinosa“Director of operations at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital.”