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Fort Lauderdale eyeing own emergency reserve in case FEMA goes away
President Donald Trump said he plans to phase out FEMA after this year’s hurricane season. In response, Fort Lauderdale is now looking at creating a special emergency management reserve to lean on ...
Lionel Messi's new Florida mansion goes viral after fans spot hidden luxury features
Lionel Messi has a new home in Florida. The soccer star bought a mansion in Fort Lauderdale in September 2023. The house cost ...
‘What democracy looks like.’ Why thousands marched in South Florida protests
More than 70 official rallies unfolded across Florida, including Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale and the Florida Keys.
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Fort Lauderdale native serves with the next generation of U.S. Navy Elite Rescue Swimmers
Petty Officer 2nd Class Alex Martinez, a native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is serving in the U.S. Navy assigned to Aviation ...
South Florida father dies trying to save daughter from drowning off Fort Lauderdale beach, officials say
Antwon Wilson rushed into the water to save his two daughters from drowning and ended up having to be rescued himself.
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Publix opens new Fort Lauderdale store with coastal charm and community focus
South Florida shoppers have a new place to stock up on groceries, grab a sub, or pick out a birthday cake — and it’s just ...
New details in Fort Lauderdale Memorial Day boat explosion that injured 10, killed 1
A new report is shedding light on what caused a boat to explode on Memorial Day in Fort Lauderdale. According to officials, ...
Fort Lauderdale spends millions wooing developers to invest in Sistrunk. And it’s working.
Close to $116 million in city tax dollars has helped lure new development to the Sistrunk corridor west of the railroad ...