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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 28, 2026Miami-Dade

Broward County voters to decide on 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 screenings. The measure aims to continue a program that provides early detection services for residents.

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Why It Matters

If approved, the tax increase will raise the local rate by 0.25% to provide ongoing funding for public health screening services.

Key Facts

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

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 vote.”personAlex Espinosa“Director of operations at Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital.”