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Recent coverage of Fort Lauderdale from local and regional media.

Sun SentinelDistrict 1 commissioner election

Fort Lauderdale voters choose Moraitis as new District 1 commissioner after Herbst steps down

Fort Lauderdale voters choose Moraitis as new District 1 commissioner after Herbst steps down Sun Sentinel

Nov 4, 2026

Florida Politicscharter amendment ballot questions

Fort Lauderdale voters face 10 charter questions in November. Here’s what each would do

Fort Lauderdale voters face 10 charter questions in November. Here’s what each would do Florida Politics

Aug 27, 2026

Florida Politicscity manager public opinion poll

Poll: Fort Lauderdale voters sour on City Manager Rickelle Williams amid spending backlash

Poll: Fort Lauderdale voters sour on City Manager Rickelle Williams amid spending backlash Florida Politics

Jun 24, 2026

Florida Politicscity commission election

Heather Moraitis files to run for former Fort Lauderdale Commission seat after surprise resignation

Heather Moraitis files to run for former Fort Lauderdale Commission seat after surprise resignation Florida Politics

May 12, 2026

Florida Politicsgovernment transparency in city hiring

Rickelle Williams' hiring spree lacks transparency, but elected city officials have the power to change that

Rickelle Williams' hiring spree lacks transparency, but elected city officials have the power to change that Florida Politics

Apr 16, 2026

Florida Politicscity payroll and hiring practices criticism

Fort Lauderdale’s City Hall payroll bloat: Rickelle Williams’ year of reckless hiring exposed

Fort Lauderdale’s City Hall payroll bloat: Rickelle Williams’ year of reckless hiring exposed Florida Politics

Apr 13, 2026

NBC 6 South Floridaspring break 2026 operations plan

Spring break comes back to Fort Lauderdale with new changes: What to know

Spring break comes back to Fort Lauderdale with new changes: What to know NBC 6 South Florida

Feb 20, 2026

Florida Politicscity manager performance criticism

A crisis in confidence: Fort Lauderdale City Manager Rickelle Williams lost her way

A crisis in confidence: Fort Lauderdale City Manager Rickelle Williams lost her way Florida Politics

Feb 2, 2026

CBS Newsdrinking water safety and quality

Fort Lauderdale's tap water may soon change color, officials say. Is it still safe to drink?

Fort Lauderdale's tap water may soon change color, officials say. Is it still safe to drink? CBS News

Sep 8, 2025

CNNrainbow crosswalk removal order dispute

Fort Lauderdale is latest to contest rainbow crosswalk removal order as Florida cities face deadline

Fort Lauderdale is latest to contest rainbow crosswalk removal order as Florida cities face deadline CNN

Aug 28, 2025

NBC 6 South Floridapublic safety ranking

This South Florida city is in the top 3 most unsafe in the US, according to report

This South Florida city is in the top 3 most unsafe in the US, according to report NBC 6 South Florida

Nov 24, 2024

FOX Weatherairport flooding from heavy rain

Fort Lauderdale's airport flooded again with more than a foot of rain across South Florida

Fort Lauderdale's airport flooded again with more than a foot of rain across South Florida FOX Weather

Jun 12, 2024

Community Pulse

Tarpon River and Shady Banks improvements

Non-congregate homeless shelter

Homeless Advisory Board

New construction, 401 SW 14th Avenue

Synthetic barrel tile roof, 1401 SW 1st Street

Six-unit cluster development / height

Six-unit cluster development / garbage collection

Six-unit cluster development / flooding

Himmarshee SED decertification

Himmarshee tactical urbanism pilot

Sunrise Middle School field size

2027 State Legislative Program / Live Local

Holiday Park South parking lot cost increase (CM-11)

Synthetic turf

Las Olas drainage impacts

Aldridge Station post office site

Deferred compensation plan provider (R-11)

Notice requirements for nonprofit applications

Charter Amendments 1-8

South Regional Activity Center Vision Plan

North Fork of the New River

Variance at 1017 SW 19th Street (PH-6)

Floodplain management and River Oaks flooding

HomesUnited Ministries Extension (M-4)

Roundabout sculpture funding

Movie Studio Complex (CR-1/CR-2)

Familial Hypercholesterolemia Day (PRES-3)

Flagler Village Residences / Alley Vacation (R-8/PH-5)

401 Idlewyld Drive Dock Waiver (PH-4)

Roundabout public art installation and maintenance

Rio Vista License Plate Reader Cameras (CM-10)

Wingate-site movie studio

Outdoor Event Ordinance (OFR-2)

Early learning coalition funding

Millage rate / rollback

Stormwater assessment increase

Fire assessment increase

Final budget — jobs and youth retention

Final budget — resident cost burden

Final budget — affordability

Homeless Initiatives Update

Two-Story Single-Family Residence, Sailboat Bend Historic District

Main Library Plaza Restoration

Holy Cross development incentive

Airport lease reversion policy

Central City land use plan amendment

Airport stormwater runoff flooding southern neighborhoods

Holy Cross Hospital CRA Incentive

Queen Progress Investments funding

Central City CRA Land Use Plan Amendment