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Protect Your Landscaping from Ficus Whitefly

Ficus whiteflies - small, winged insects - are causing considerable damage to ficus trees and hedges throughout southeastern Florida. They feed on the underside of leaves, leading to wilting, yellowing and, ultimately, leaf drop.

If you have ficus on your property, you should be aware of available options for whitefly control. The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences offers a ficus whitefly overview designed to help homeowners identify this insect pest as well as treat and/or prevent whitefly damage.


Get Involved in Sunrise: Apply for an Advisory Board Position

The Sunrise City Commission is seeking applicants for its eleven advisory boards. These boards offer valuable input and assistance regarding City projects, programs and policies. Each board focuses on a particular area of interest - such as education, cultural affairs, recreation programming or economic development. Positions on two highly specialized boards - the Affordable Housing Advisory Board and the Unsafe Structures Board - are also available.

For a description of each board and its duties, as well as an application packet, visit our Advisory Boards page, or contact the City Clerk's office at (954) 746-3333.

Board appointments will be made by the City Commission on an ongoing basis until all of the positions are filled. Applicants will be subject to the provisions of Sunrise City Code Section 2-76 (f), and as such, shall undergo a comprehensive background check.


Utility Customers: Pay Bills Online or by Phone

The City has introduced two new, convenient payment options for its Utilities customers. Utilizing Western Union's Speedpay system, customers may now make credit card, debit card or check payments online or by phone. Speedpay may be accessed via our Payment Options, page or by calling 1-866-537-9041. A $2.75 convenience fee applies to all Speedpay transactions.

Western Union's Speedpay joins a trio of existing payment options. Sunrise Utilities customers can also choose monthly automatic bank drafting (which carries no transaction fee), mail-in payments, or in-person payments at one of three locations featuring walk-up windows and drop boxes: City Hall (10770 West Oakland Park Boulevard), Village Civic Center (6800 Sunset Strip), and New River Civic Center (60 Weston Road).

In addition to expanded payment options, Sunrise now provides its utilities customers with a means of accessing their account information online. Customers can visit our View Utility Account page for account status, prior bills and consumption patterns.

For additional information, visit our Public Service/Billing page or call (954) 746-3232.

Water Conservation: How much water does your household use?

The average U.S. household uses approximately 69.3 gallons of water per person per day indoors, according to a survey by the American Water Works Association. Do you know how much water your family consumes? By conducting a simple household water audit, you can estimate your indoor use. This can help you target your water conservation efforts and, in turn, save money.

Use our typeable Water Audit Form, and we'll do the math!