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The city is going full steam ahead with a plan that is opposed by Broward County commissioners. But getting any federal grants will be tough without support from the county, which is in charge of the project and prefers a bridge crossing.
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The home-grown Our Voices Festival is in its second year and hopes to give out more than a thousand books to local students.
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The multi-billion dollar marine industry in South Florida is among those struggling to find skilled workers in a tight job market. Wages have been rising — but so has the cost of living. "The biggest challenge for our growth is really finding that great technical labor force," said one boss.
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Carter Verhaeghe scored the fifth overtime winner in his career, lifting a backhander past Andrei Vasilevskiy. The series heads to Tampa for Games 3 and 4.
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is asking a judge to suspend Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony's law enforcement certification for six months, saying he broke public trust by not accurately filling out driver's license applications.
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The State Board of Education delayed taking possible action against Broward County Public Schools, after the district approved a payment plan to the district's charter schools. The exact amount hasn't been released, but state officials estimate it to be about $80 million.
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The Lightning now know their first-round opponent: the Florida Panthers. Game 1 is slated for Saturday or Sunday in Sunrise. The schedule for the best-of-seven series has not been announced.
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Howard Hepburn was voted in to lead the school district through one of the most challenging periods it has faced in recent years after Licata said he would step down for health reasons after just 10 months on the job.
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The audit also found the program is underserving Black residents and sending most of the money to advertisements, administrators and a consultant.
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Commissioners meet Tuesday to make a final decision following an audit of a current pilot program, the Heart Project, which provides cardiac tests to country residents.
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The city of Hallandale Beach has proclaimed itself the first in South Florida go with a 100% electric bus fleet.
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Greg Chavarria has abruptly stepped down as the city undergoes major infrastructure projects such as stormwater upgrades and a new water treatment facility — to the cost of billions of dollars — that will shape Fort Lauderdale for generations.