/tags/fort-lauderdale Fort Lauderdale en-US SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:23:49 GMT /sports/2026-06-22/cape-verde-florida-world-cup-miami-fort-lauderdale Hundreds of Cape Verdeans came to Fort Lauderdale to cheer on the World Cupā€™s unlikeliest underdog story and showed South Florida the "morabeza" of Cape Verdean culture. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:23:49 GMT /sports/2026-06-22/cape-verde-florida-world-cup-miami-fort-lauderdale Carlton Gillespie /development/2026-06-11/report-nine-of-the-27-most-dangerous-metro-areas-for-pedestrians-in-the-u-s-are-in-florida Floridaā€™s well-documented reputation as one of the most dangerous states in the nation for pedestrians and cyclists is confirmed in a a study published this week by Smart Growth America and the National Complete Streets Coalition. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT /development/2026-06-11/report-nine-of-the-27-most-dangerous-metro-areas-for-pedestrians-in-the-u-s-are-in-florida Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-06-11/state-doge-task-force-demands-large-trove-of-data-documents-from-city-of-fort-lauderdale The request, sent Wednesday afternoon, asks for information on vendors employed by the city and personnel records and information of the city's water and sewer spending and the city's vacation rental program. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-11/state-doge-task-force-demands-large-trove-of-data-documents-from-city-of-fort-lauderdale Carlton Gillespie /environment/2026-05-13/living-seawall-church-by-the-sea-fort-lauderdale After raising $1.6 million, Church-by-the-Sea is on track to start the largest privately-funded living seawall project in Florida's history. It will use 3D printed designs to promote marine biodiversity, and is expected to attract enough oyster growth to filter one million gallons of water per day. Wed, 13 May 2026 14:34:08 GMT /environment/2026-05-13/living-seawall-church-by-the-sea-fort-lauderdale Carlton Gillespie /the-south-florida-roundup/2026-05-11/spirit-airlines-attendant-collapse-florida On SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä±ā€™s ā€œSouth Florida Roundupā€ show, a Spirit Airlines flight attendant talks about the demise of the airline and its impact on thousands of his fellow colleagues. Mon, 11 May 2026 18:01:10 GMT /the-south-florida-roundup/2026-05-11/spirit-airlines-attendant-collapse-florida SA¹ś¼Ź“«Ä± News Staff /government-politics/2026-05-01/fort-lauderdale-commissioner-resigns-mid-term-special-election-to-be-held John Herbst who has served as District 1 Commissioner since 2022 was a frequent critic of development projects and city spending. Fri, 01 May 2026 17:21:30 GMT /government-politics/2026-05-01/fort-lauderdale-commissioner-resigns-mid-term-special-election-to-be-held Carlton Gillespie /government-politics/2026-04-21/fort-lauderdale-delays-city-hall-agreement-will-explore-other-options Scores of residents spoke in opposition to the preliminary agreement, requesting the city to delay or deny the agreement. Most were concerned about the financial aspects of the deal and the aesthetics of the proposed design. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:47:28 GMT /government-politics/2026-04-21/fort-lauderdale-delays-city-hall-agreement-will-explore-other-options Carlton Gillespie /law-justice/2026-03-26/brother-and-sister-are-charged-after-an-explosive-device-was-found-outside-a-florida-air-force-base A brother and sister have been charged after an explosive device was found outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. U.S. Attorney Gregory Kehoe says Alen Zheng fled to China with his sister Ann Mary Zheng, who was arrested upon her return to Florida. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:10:29 GMT /law-justice/2026-03-26/brother-and-sister-are-charged-after-an-explosive-device-was-found-outside-a-florida-air-force-base David Fischer | Associated Press /arts-culture/2026-03-26/analyzing-250-years-of-america-through-the-stories-and-experiences-of-black-america The 2026 Africana Arts and Humanities Festival highlights Black perspectives with the theme We, Too, Sing America: 250 years of Black Life and Culture. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-03-26/analyzing-250-years-of-america-through-the-stories-and-experiences-of-black-america Natu Tweh /arts-culture/2026-02-23/selma-is-now-how-the-past-parallels-the-present The exhibit highlights a key moment in the civil rights movement where heavily armed police cracked down on peaceful protestors. Its organizers say it bears a striking similarity to the present. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2026-02-23/selma-is-now-how-the-past-parallels-the-present Carlton Gillespie