The idea of changing Broward County’s name to Lauderdale County is still alive — but it’s in big trouble. Opponents came forward Thursday, most significantly from state lawmakers who represent the ...

Many Florida counties are named after historical figures, including Confederate officers and U.S. senators. Several counties derive their names from geographic features like bays or from Native ...

Rep. Chip LaMarca is leading a movement to change the county’s name to “Lauderdale County.” Broward has 31 municipalities, and it is much more than Fort Lauderdale. Let’s keep it Broward. Why doesn’t ...

Several Florida counties are named after former U.S. presidents, including James Madison and James Monroe. Some county names, like Okaloosa and Okeechobee, are derived from Native American words ...