Weston, Florida Public Records

Those interested in historical records and genealogy can explore the resources offered by the Florida Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services, which houses the state's archives and offers valuable tools for tracing family histories.

The city's strategic location, excellent infrastructure, and skilled workforce have contributed to its reputation as an attractive hub for businesses of all sizes, making it a key economic driver in Broward County.

Public safety is a top priority in Weston, and the Broward County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) plays a vital role in maintaining a secure and peaceful community. The BCSO operates a district station within Weston, providing residents with direct access to law enforcement services, including emergency response, crime prevention initiatives, and community engagement programs. Residents can use the BCSO's online resources to file reports, search for wanted individuals, and stay informed about local crime trends and safety alerts. The Weston Fire Rescue Department, a division of the city's government, also works closely with the BCSO to ensure the well-being of the community.

Weston residents' elections are administered by the Broward County Supervisor of Elections, Joe Scott, Supervisor of Elections, with offices located at 115 South Andrews Avenue, Room 102, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, phone (954) 357-7050, website browardvotes.gov. Florida voters can register online at registertovoteflorida.gov, by mail using a voter registration application, or in person at the Supervisor of Elections office, driver license offices, or designated voter registration agencies. Registration must be completed at least 29 days before an election. Florida requires voters to provide their Florida driver license number or ID card number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number. Weston is an incorporated city with municipal elections for Mayor and City Commission (five members including the Mayor). City elections are held in November of odd-numbered years; the next Weston municipal election is scheduled for November 2025, with the following election in November 2027. Candidates for Weston city offices file with the Broward County Supervisor of Elections, and campaign finance reports are available at browardvotes.gov. Weston voters also participate in federal, state, and county elections. To locate their assigned polling place, Weston residents can use the precinct finder tool at browardvotes.gov/Voter-Information/Precinct-Finder or call (954) 357-7050. Early voting locations for Weston voters typically include the Weston Branch Library at 4205 Bonaventure Boulevard, Weston, FL 33332, with additional sites available throughout Broward County during the early voting period (typically 10 days before Election Day). Florida's public election records include voter registration lists (available for purchase by candidates and political committees under Florida Statutes §97.0585), campaign finance reports (searchable at dos.myflorida.com/elections/candidates-committees/campaign-finance for state races and at browardvotes.gov for local races), candidate qualifying information, and precinct-level election results. In the November 2024 presidential election, Broward County reported approximately 62% voter turnout with over 1 million ballots cast from approximately 1.4 million registered voters, with Weston precincts typically showing higher turnout rates than the county average. On November 3, 2026, Florida voters will decide several significant races: a U.S. Senate seat (Class III seat currently held by Marco Rubio will be up for election in 2028, so 2026 will not feature a U.S. Senate race in Florida), races for Florida Governor and Cabinet officers including Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, and Commissioner of Agriculture (all four-year terms), all 120 Florida House of Representatives seats, approximately half of the 40 Florida Senate seats (even-numbered districts), Broward County Commission seats for Districts 2, 4, 6, and 8, Broward County School Board seats, judicial retention votes for appellate judges, and various municipal races depending on local election schedules. Weston voters will also decide on any proposed constitutional amendments, county charter amendments, and municipal ballot questions. Florida voters can request mail-in ballots (also called vote-by-mail ballots) online at browardvotes.gov, by phone at (954) 357-7050, by mail, or in person at the Supervisor of Elections office. Mail ballot requests are valid through the end of the calendar year of the next two regularly scheduled general elections (approximately two years). Voters who are 65 or older, have a disability, or will be absent from their county during the election period are encouraged to vote by mail, though any registered voter may request a mail ballot without stating a reason under Florida law.