Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Fort Lauderdale public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
16 topics in zoning
Synthetic barrel tile roof, 1401 SW 1st Street
Six-unit cluster development / height
Himmarshee SED decertification
2027 State Legislative Program / Live Local
Variance at 1017 SW 19th Street (PH-6)
Charter Amendments 1-8
South Regional Activity Center Vision Plan
Notice requirements for nonprofit applications
Two-Story Single-Family Residence, Sailboat Bend Historic District
Central City CRA Land Use Plan Amendment
Central City land use plan amendment
OFR-1 historic preservation
Charter amendments — ballot ordering
221 SE 12 Avenue rezone
Charter amendments — public property leasing
Fence height rules and infill drainage
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Fort Lauderdale from local and regional media.
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, 2026Fort 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, 2026Poll: 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, 2026Heather 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, 2026Rickelle 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, 2026Fort 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, 2026Spring 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, 2026A 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, 2026Fort 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, 2025Fort 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, 2025This 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, 2024Fort 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