Fort Lauderdale

The Billionaire Behind the Land And System Targeting Drivers “At the top, it’s global real estate. On the ground, it’s a camera, a timestamp, and a worthless demand for money not owed.” In South Florida, the experience has become familiar. You park in what looks like a normal lot off Las Olas or downtown Fort

Florida Legalized “Private Parking Tickets” Ileana Garcia Backed the Law That Blocked Cities Like Fort Lauderdale From Protecting Locals “What used to be called predatory is now protected by law, thanks to Ron DeSantis and Ileana Garcia, Florida politicians who put corporations above the people they represent.” – Patrick Zarrelli Across South Florida, drivers are

Fitness Influencer Wes Watson Linked to Arrest Claims in Broward County Social media speculation surged this week after alleged arrest records surfaced online claiming that fitness influencer and YouTuber Wes Watson had been taken into custody in Broward County, Florida on multiple violent felony charges. As of now, authorities have not publicly confirmed the arrest,

Epstein Files Release Reveals Serious FBI Allegation Against Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis FORT LAUDERDALE — Newly released federal records contained within the Department of Justice’s Epstein document production include a reference that places Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis inside an FBI investigative memo tied to an allegation involving misuse of public office. The document,

Discovery Behind Apartment Complex A homicide investigation is underway after a woman’s body was discovered early Wednesday morning next to a blue dumpster behind a row of single-story apartment buildings in northwest Fort Lauderdale. Police said officers responded shortly before 7:30 a.m. to reports of a body found near the dumpster, which sits along a

A Shift in City Policy Fort Lauderdale leaders have approved new rules governing how alcohol can be sold and consumed in the city’s busiest nightlife areas, marking a significant shift in how officials are approaching public safety in entertainment districts. The changes are part of a broader effort by city leaders to rein in late

Two Dead, One Arrested After Burglary Suspects’ SUV Plunges Into Deerfield Beach Lake Authorities have identified the three suspected car burglars involved in a predawn crash that sent an SUV into a residential lake in Deerfield Beach, killing two occupants and ending with one arrest. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the incident unfolded shortly

Florida Property Manager Arrested in $600,000 Condo Theft Scheme, Police Say A South Florida property manager has been arrested following a multi-year investigation into an alleged fraud scheme that drained hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Pembroke Pines condominium association, according to police. Michael Christopher Curtis, 38, was arrested on one count of grand

A City Under Siege: How Fort Lauderdale City Council Is Undermining Its Own Identity Fort Lauderdale is not being reshaped by market forces or inevitable change. It is being actively dismantled by its own City Council. What residents are witnessing is no longer isolated misjudgment or one controversial vote. It is a pattern of power-drunk

Enough Is Enough: Fort Lauderdale City Council Is Dismantling the City It Was Elected to Protect Fort Lauderdale’s City Council is no longer governing, it’s meddling. And the damage is becoming impossible to ignore. From Las Olas Boulevard to the entertainment districts, from public parks to nightlife corridors that have powered tourism for generations, the

Fort Lauderdale Moves to Erase Las Olas’ Identity Despite Citywide Opposition FORT LAUDERDALE — The City of Fort Lauderdale is moving forward with a plan that residents, business owners, and longtime locals say threatens the very identity of the city: altering the tree-lined medians at the western gateway of Las Olas Boulevard, including the removal

Flagler Village Deserves Better: How a Broken Park Deal, Political Missteps, and Over Development Led to a Potential Sewage Facility on Our Front Lawns FORT LAUDERDALE — What is now being framed as a “necessary infrastructure improvement” in Flagler Village did not emerge in a vacuum. The proposal to place a sewage transfer facility marketed

Fort Lauderdale Lands Among Florida’s Worst Real Estate Markets as Condo Crash Deepens FORT LAUDERDALE — Once marketed as a sun-soaked safe bet for retirees, remote workers, and foreign investors, Fort Lauderdale is now being ranked among the worst cities in Florida for real estate, according to multiple housing analytics tracking price declines, excess inventory,

Holiday Travel Surge at FLL Airport and NYE Events Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport was crowded on Tuesday as travelers arrived in South Florida ahead of New Year’s Eve 2026 celebrations. The end of December traditionally marks one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and airport officials reported heavy passenger volume as visitors

Renaming Broward County Is a Solution in Search of a Problem The proposal to rename Broward County as “Lauderdale County” was framed as an economic and branding upgrade. In reality, it was a classic vanity project, one that failed under even modest scrutiny and collapsed once facts, costs, and public opinion entered the conversation. The

A Landmark Smokehouse Says Goodbye A legendary Fort Lauderdale restaurant is preparing to close its doors after nearly four decades of serving ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and the kind of cornbread locals swore by. Tom Jenkins’ Bar-B-Q will officially close on December 21, 2025, ending a 36-year run that helped define the city’s barbecue

The Mayor, the Boy Toy, and the Bond Hearing: Fort Lauderdale’s Latest Political Soap Opera Fort Lauderdale woke up this week to a story that feels less like local governance and more like a Bravo season finale filmed at a Wilton Manors brunch. The city’s 72-year-old mayor, Dean Trantalis, testified in court against his 34-year-old

A Global Stage for Marine Excellence Thousands of boating enthusiasts, industry leaders, and curious onlookers poured into downtown Fort Lauderdale over the weekend for the annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the world. Spanning more than 90 acres across seven waterfront locations, the event once again solidified South Florida’s

Lauderdale Lakes Grocery Store Sucker Punch Leaves Man in Coma; Suspect Arrested A Routine Shopping Trip Turns Violent LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. — What began as an ordinary evening at a Broward County grocery store erupted into shocking violence when a shopper was brutally sucker-punched and left in a coma. The attack, captured on surveillance video,

Steve Glassman Bet $30 Million on Pickleball — Just as Padel Took Over the World “Only in Fort Lauderdale do we spend thirty million on a sport that’s already losing the match.” The $30 Million Pickleball Empire No One Asked For Commissioner Steve Glassman has a passion project, and it’s not public safety, transit reform,