One Hospitalized After Two-Car Crash Sends Vehicle Into Tree
Two cars collided on a Fort Lauderdale residential street on Oct. 25, sending one vehicle into a tree and leaving one person hospitalized.
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Community Gathers at 2026 Joe DiMaggio Red Gala
Community members attended the 2026 Red Gala in Fort Lauderdale to support pediatric care at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. The event is an annual fundraiser for the hospital’s pediatric programs.
Southbound I-95 Lanes Reopen After Early‑Morning Crash Near Davie Blvd
Two southbound lanes of I-95 near Davie Boulevard were reopened on Sunday after an early‑morning crash on October 23 caused extensive traffic backups.
Southbound I‑95 Lanes Reopen After Fort Lauderdale Crash
Two southbound lanes of I‑95 near Davie Boulevard were closed by a crash on Friday, causing extensive backups, and were reopened later that morning.
Fort Lauderdale Woman Arrested After Dog Found Dead Tied to Fence
A Fort Lauderdale woman was arrested after a dog found dead had been tied to a fence without basic care. Deputies acted on a distress report, and state law permits arrests for animal neglect.
Police Crackdown Targets Underage Drinking in Himmarshee District
Police and fire officials launch a crackdown on underage drinking in Fort Lauderdale’s Himmarshee entertainment district.
Police Retrieve Body from Fort Lauderdale River, Open Investigation
Police retrieved a body from the New River on October 13 and launched a death investigation.
Eight Beloved Fort Lauderdale Restaurants Close in 2026
Eight prominent Fort Lauderdale restaurants, including Big City Tavern and Foxy Brown, closed in 2026, representing a notable loss for the area’s long‑standing dining venues.
Kids Enjoy Cinderella Ballet and Reading at Fort Lauderdale Bookstore
Children attended a reading and live ballet of Cinderella at a Fort Lauderdale bookstore on October 4, 2026, aiming to encourage literacy and the arts.
Freight Train Kills Pedestrian, Flagler Drive Sections Closed
A pedestrian was killed by a freight train in Fort Lauderdale, prompting the closure of multiple sections of Flagler Drive.
Renter Fires on Home‑Invasion Suspect at Fort Lauderdale Airbnb
A renter shot an armed suspect during an attempted robbery at a Fort Lauderdale Airbnb on September 24, according to police.
Renter Fires on Armed Robbery Suspect at Fort Lauderdale Airbnb
A renter shot a gun‑wielding suspect who broke into an Airbnb on Northwest 19th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale on September 24, 2026, around 6 p.m., prompting a police homicide investigation.
Renter Fires on Armed Robbery Suspect at Fort Lauderdale Airbnb
A renter at an Airbnb on Northwest 19th Avenue shot an armed robbery suspect after the intruder entered the home at about 6 p.m. on September 24, 2026, according to Fort Lauderdale police.
Construction Crews Remove One of Two Cranes from Fort Lauderdale Home
Construction crews removed one of two collapsed cranes from a Fort Lauderdale home on September 25, 2026, beginning the cleanup after the equipment fell onto the roof.
Second Crane Topples onto Fort Lauderdale Home During Recovery Effort
A second crane fell onto a Fort Lauderdale house while crews were removing a first overturned crane, causing additional roof and wall damage but no injuries. Fire Rescue is securing the scene and investigating both incidents.
Fort Lauderdale Prepares for Biggest Restaurant Boom This Fall
Fort Lauderdale is set for its largest restaurant expansion in years, with Caviar Club, Sweetwaters, Naia and Amal among several new venues opening in fall 2026.
Fort Lauderdale Café Offers Capybara Petting Experience
A newly opened café in Fort Lauderdale lets guests pet, feed, and interact with capybaras and other wildlife, offering a distinctive animal‑interaction experience.
September Becomes One of Fort Lauderdale's Wettest Months
Fort Lauderdale‑Hollywood International Airport reported heavy rain in September 2026, making it one of the city’s wettest months with 16 rainy days and four days exceeding two inches, ending a dry summer.
Firefighters Extinguish Blaze on 60-Foot Sailboat in Fort Lauderdale
Fire crews from Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue extinguished a 30‑minute blaze on a 60‑foot catamaran sailboat in the 100 block of Hendricks Isle early Saturday morning, following multiple emergency calls. No injuries were reported, and the fire’s cause remains under investigation.
8-Year-Old Hospitalized After Scooter-Car Collision in Fort Lauderdale
An 8‑year‑old boy was hit by a car while riding a scooter in Fort Lauderdale on Sept. 19, 2026, and was hospitalized. Police secured the scene and are investigating the collision.
