Fort Lauderdale

An 84-year-old Florida man is accused of setting his ex-girlfriend on fire in a vehicle after a 42-year relationship ended. The incident occurred during an argument at a 7-Eleven in Oakland Park, leaving the woman with third-degree burns and both hospitalized. The man faces charges including premeditated attempted murder and arson.

A mother and her nonverbal autistic 12-year-old son were attacked with a blunt object while walking to a bus stop in Fort Lauderdale, leaving both injured. The suspect fled before police arrived, and no description has been released. The mother reported the attacker directed confusing words at her son before striking them, leaving her feeling unsafe in her neighborhood.

The International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale is expanding with a new 10,000-gallon aquarium as part of a $220 million project, despite opposition from animal activists who argue against capturing ocean animals. Construction is underway, with city leaders supporting the initiative as an educational and tourist attraction, while activists claim the city ignored past legal challenges against similar projects.

A water advisory was issued in Fort Lauderdale due to a sewer overflow near the Intracoastal Waterway. Residents were advised to avoid water activities between East Oakland Park Boulevard and Northeast 27th Street, and between 30th and 33rd avenues.

Frontier Airlines announced three new daily routes from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Philadelphia (PHL), and Las Vegas (LAS), replacing previous Spirit Airlines service. The routes began operations on July 6 with introductory fares of $49 to FLL and $79 to PHL or LAS. Frontier emphasized low-cost travel options and flight times as part of its summer expansion.

Fire crews responded to a building fire in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday evening. The incident occurred on Northeast 4th Avenue, with visible smoke plumes. No injuries were reported.

Broward County is under an Air Quality Alert due to smoke from July 4 fireworks, with hazy, hot conditions expected midday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms with potential heavy rain and lightning are likely between 1-5 p.m., followed by clearing in the evening. Saharan dust midweek may bring hotter weather and reduced storm chances.

A bicyclist was fatally struck by a Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale, leading to the closure of westbound lanes on State Road 84. The Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating the incident, and drivers are advised to use alternate routes.

A pedestrian was killed by a Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale, leading to the closure of westbound lanes on West State Road 84 for investigation. This incident occurred near Marina Mile and follows a similar fatal train-related event in the same area approximately 12 hours earlier, where a 25-year-old woman was struck and killed, which authorities suspect was a suicide.

A small crane collapsed at a Fort Lauderdale YMCA construction site near Holiday Park, as captured in dashcam footage. Authorities and OSHA are investigating the incident, with no injuries reported.

A woman was killed after being struck by a Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale around 9:20 p.m. Thursday night. Authorities found her dead at the scene near West Broward Boulevard, which is now closed in both directions. The investigation is ongoing, and drivers are being directed to use alternate routes.

A crane collapsed at the construction site of the new KC Cross Family YMCA in Fort Lauderdale. The incident occurred at Holiday Park along Federal Highway and Northeast Eighth Street, with no injuries reported.

A 2025 Memorial Day boat explosion near Fort Lauderdale's Sandbar killed one man and severely injured three others, including Cassandra Rivera and her two sons. The incident, caused by ignited fuel vapors in the engine compartment, led to calls for improved boating safety measures, especially for inboard boats.

Fort Lauderdale is advancing plans for a new City Hall with a reduced budget of $217 million, down from $267 million, after City Manager Rickelle Williams highlighted cost-saving measures. Three potential sites are under consideration, including the 101 Tower, a former federal courthouse, and 1 East Broward, with the goal of creating a cost-effective, innovative government building that reflects historical and artistic standards.

Todd J. Herman, a disbarred Florida lawyer, was arrested in Broward County for allegedly misappropriating over $100,000 from clients between 2022 and 2025. He faced charges including fraud, money laundering, and misapplication of an insurance premium after being suspended by the Florida Bar in 2023 and 2024 before his disbarment in 2025.

South Florida experienced a prolonged heat wave with record-high temperatures and minimal rainfall in June, attributed to Saharan Dust episodes. A weather shift is expected to bring moisture, rain, and potential flooding, with the Fourth of July forecast predicting high heat and 50% rain chances.

A hidden camera investigation revealed former inmates required to spend nights at Fort Lauderdale's River Market shopping center under Florida Department of Corrections supervision. Individuals described sleeping in vehicles or sitting overnight without restroom access, shelter, or charging facilities for monitoring devices. Some offenders received paperwork directing them to the shopping center instead of a shelter or residential facility.

South Florida experiences hot, humid, and hazy weather due to Saharan dust, with rain chances increasing by midweek as the dust clears. A weak front later in the week is expected to bring scattered thunderstorms, while a tropical area near Florida has a low chance of development.

A Fort Lauderdale woman was arrested for allegedly taking Florida teacher certification exams on behalf of others, enabling them to obtain unearned teaching licenses. Authorities stated that check-in photos showed her face instead of the actual test-takers, and she could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted.

A 22-year-old woman was charged with leaving the scene of a fatal crash and tampering with evidence after striking and killing a 68-year-old retired teacher while bicycling in Fort Lauderdale. The incident occurred on the Southeast 17th Street Causeway, and the suspect fled the scene before later being arrested.

Don Janea Smith, a 22-year-old woman, is charged with fatal hit-and-run after striking Shelley Lewis, a retired Broward teacher, on Fort Lauderdale’s SE 17th Street Causeway Bridge. Surveillance cameras and license plate readers led police to Smith, who faces charges including failing to stop, tampering with evidence, and causing death.

A woman riding her bike in Fort Lauderdale was struck by a dark-colored vehicle Thursday morning and later died at Broward Health Medical Center. The driver fled the scene, prompting a hit-and-run investigation and closure of eastbound lanes on Southeast 17th Street.

A 70-year-old woman named Erna Alceus is missing and was last seen near the 2900 block of Northwest 19th Street in Fort Lauderdale. She is described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 185 pounds, wearing a white dress, sandals, and carrying a white bag. Fort Lauderdale Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.

Scottish soccer fans, known as the Tartan Army, celebrated in Fort Lauderdale ahead of Scotland’s FIFA World Cup match against Brazil. The fans participated in a festive riverboat tour, wore traditional attire, and expressed confidence in Scotland’s chances to win the game and achieve World Cup history.

Two women were hospitalized with injuries after a house fire in Fort Lauderdale. A dog rescued by firefighters died from its injuries. The fire, caused by a candle in a bedroom, was extinguished within 15 minutes.

Una pareja de Fort Lauderdale enfrenta cargos de crueldad agravada contra animales por la muerte de su gato, Reaper, causada por 'exposición involuntaria al calor' según una necropsia. El gato fue encontrado muerto en una cesta plástica con sangre en el patio trasero, y los investigadores determinaron que sufrió dolor intenso antes de morir.

A Fort Lauderdale couple, Jennifer Armenti and Brett Anthony Bellera, are charged with aggravated cruelty to animals after their cat, Reaper, died from 'involuntary heat exposure' via microwave radiation, hot water, or steam. A forensic necropsy confirmed the cat suffered severe pain before death, and police allege the couple provided conflicting explanations for the cat's demise.

A family in Fort Lauderdale safely evacuated after a tiki hut fire spread to a nearby home. Four adults and three dogs were unharmed, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Four people were displaced after a fire broke out at a tiki hut and a neighboring home in Fort Lauderdale. Firefighters evacuated four adults and their three dogs without injuries, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents.

Two women, Grenajha Gadson and Bryanna Womble, were charged with attacking a mother and her three children in Fort Lauderdale. The incident occurred after a neighborly dispute, with the women breaking into the apartment and assaulting the mother and children. Both were arrested and held without bond at Broward County Main Jail.

Two South Florida restaurants, Belle Cuisine Caribbean Restaurant and La Parrilla Liberty, were ordered shut due to recurring food safety violations and pest infestations. Inspections revealed rodent and roach activity, lack of employee training, and unhygienic conditions at both locations.

JetBlue is expanding its presence in Fort Lauderdale through a new airport lounge and positioning the city as an international gateway. The airline faces competition from Miami International Airport, which is a stronghold for American Airlines.

El 40º All Heart Volleyball Challenge en Pompano Beach recaudó fondos para el Ann Storck Center, una organización sin fines de lucro que apoya a personas con discapacidades del desarrollo. El evento incluyó 20 equipos de voleibol, rifas y donaciones de comida de negocios locales, con el objetivo de financiar programas educativos, residenciales y terapéuticos.

A man is accused of slapping a Delta Air Lines flight attendant's buttocks during a flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Los Angeles on May 9, 2026, leading to a federal charge. The incident occurred on a Delta-operated flight.

A 32-year-old man is facing federal assault charges after allegedly slapping a Delta flight attendant's buttocks during in-flight service on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles. The incident led to the flight being diverted to Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, where law enforcement detained the suspect and notified the FBI.

Fort Lauderdale's economic growth is driven by long-term investment and a legacy of business leaders like H. Wayne Huizenga, who founded multiple Fortune 500 companies and sports franchises. The city emphasizes quiet luxury, waterfront infrastructure, and a $43 billion annual economic impact in its urban core, with projects like Hines' T3 office building attracting talent and scale.

A South Florida marine business owner, Mark Mitchell, was scammed out of $71,000 through a fraudulent email mimicking a vendor. He recovered $51,000 with the help of a support program and banks, but still lost nearly $20,000.

A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Fort Lauderdale at approximately 8:30 p.m. along North Federal Highway. She was pronounced deceased at Broward General Hospital after being transported there as a trauma alert. The driver remained at the scene, and homicide detectives are investigating the incident.

A Fort Lauderdale man, Sean Alexis, faces charges including hit-and-run and driving with a suspended license after crashing into a deputy's cruiser and fleeing the scene. The deputy was hospitalized but later released, and Alexis is being held on a $77,000 bond.

A man drowned in the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale after police and the Broward Sheriff’s Aviation Unit conducted a search. He was found and taken to Broward Health, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities are seeking information.