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Florida DOGE team turns its focus to Fort Lauderdale. Some are wondering why
Fort Lauderdale now finds itself under the scrutiny of the Florida Department of Government Efficiency. The city received a demand letter Wednesday for documents dating back to 2024.
Fort Lauderdale audit puts spotlight on questionable purchases made with city-issued credit cards
A scathing audit conducted by Fort Lauderdale’s city auditor has uncovered questionable purchases made by Fort Lauderdale employees using city-issued credit cards.
Sargassum seaweed blankets South Florida beaches | PHOTOS
View photos of the sargassum seaweed accumulation packing Fort Lauderdale beach and Hollywood beach.
‘Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel’ isn’t leaving South Florida just yet — blockbuster exhibit extended
"Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition" at Galleria Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., has been extended through July 12.
Fort Lauderdale woman was driving 131 mph on Turnpike while drunk, FHP says
A Fort Lauderdale woman is facing DUI and other charges after she was clocked driving 131 mph on the Florida’s Turnpike while allegedly drunk, authorities...
Fort Lauderdale man accused of a hit-and-run that hospitalized deputy faces judge
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A man faced a judge following a hit-and-run that sent a deputy to the hospital.Sean Alexis faces several charges, includingRead More
Man drowns in downtown Fort Lauderdale; police seek answers
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Trouble in the water in downtown Fort Lauderdale after a man drowns. Police said they got a call about aRead More
2 firefighters reunite with boy pulled unresponsive from Lauderdale-By-The-Sea hotel pool
NEAR FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (WSVN) — Two South Florida firefighters reunited with the 5-year-old boy they resuscitated after pulling him unresponsive from a hotel’s swimmingRead More
BSO deputy released from hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a hit-and-run incident in Fo...
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A Broward Sheriff deputy is out of the hospital following a hit-and-run in Fort Lauderdale.The incident happened on Friday nearRead More
Police arrest man in connection with hit-and-run that left BSO deputy hurt in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale police have arrested a suspect in connection with a hit-and-run crash that they say left a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy hospitalized Friday evening.
BSO deputy hospitalized following hit-and-run incident in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy is recovering in the hospital after a hit-and-run incident in Fort Lauderdale, Friday.According to FortRead More
Man arrested after BSO deputy hospitalized following hit-and-run incident in Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Investigators arrested the driver, who they said slammed into a deputy in Fort Lauderdale, then took off without helping. DeputiesRead More
JetBlue plane heading to FLL experiences near-miss with nearby aircraft; FAA investigating
FORT LAUDERDALE-HOLLYWOOD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - A JetBlue plane heading to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport experienced a near miss with another aircraft on Monday.TheRead More
Fort Lauderdale says yes to pickleball courts at beach despite critics’ pleas to rethink redesign
Fort Lauderdale Beach Park will undergo a $2.5 million redesign. What’s coming: Four pickleball courts, refurbished basketball courts, new fitness equipment and new picnic tables and grills.
Fort Lauderdale’s fight to keep street art hits final stretch; decision expected within 30 days
Fort Lauderdale’s street art would have been gone months ago had the city bowed to a statewide order. Instead, the city chose to fight. A decision could be weeks or days away.
Broward teacher arrested and charged in connection to alleged romantic relationship with student
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A Broward County Public Schools teacher was arrested and charged for alleged inappropriate behavior involving a student.Basil Billings was placedRead More
Fort Lauderdale teacher arrested for lewd touching of minor, jail records show
A teacher at a Fort Lauderdale high school was arrested after he sought an inappropriate relationship with a student, authorities said.
‘Remembrance & hope’: Gay Men’s Chorus to debut world premiere of requiem for Pulse nightclub tragedy
The 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub tragedy is June 12, and a week later — on June 19 — the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF) will perform "Amor Eterno: A Requiem for Pulse," as part of "...
Hurricane season 2026: Florida officials share safety tips ahead of June 1 start
Hurricane season starts Monday, June 1. "The time to prepare is now," says State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia, speaking at a fire rescue station in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Video shows twin-engine boat crashing in Fort Lauderdale
Two people suffered minor injuries after a twin-engine boat crashed on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Fort Lauderdale DUI manslaughter suspect released on bond despite family’s objections
A Broward judge has granted bond to a man accused of driving drunk and causing a deadly crash near downtown Fort Lauderdale in March, a decision that has alarmed the victim’s family.
Allegiant adds flights out of Fort Lauderdale, other Florida cities
Allegiant Airlines announced it is adding eight nonstop routes from Florida cities, including four from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Fort Lauderdale's Thrive Art District is the city's newest hidden gem The Thrive Art District, built on wha...
The Thrive Art District, built on what were once rundown warehouses in Progresso Village, has become one of Fort Lauderdale's newest hidden gems.