In today’s Quickcast:
Broward County commissioners approved a controversial expansion of the Monarch Hill landfill Tuesday.
The landfill, which opened in 1965, stretches across Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach.
The facility’s operator will be allowed to increase the height of the ladfill by 100 feet and expand horizontally by 24 acres.
All this, despite fierce opposition from nearby cities and residents who cite environmental and health concerns.
The commission’s 5-2 vote, following nearly two hours of debate, overturned previous decisions to table the measure in January and November.
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