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Fort Lauderdale unveils new pump system built in wake of devastating 2023 floods
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale unveils new pump system built in wake of devastating 2023 floodsFort Lauderdale has completed a critical pump project aimed at fighting flooding in two low-lying neighborhoods.
Woman shot with rubber bullet during 2020 Fort Lauderdale protest settles suit against city
Read full article: Woman shot with rubber bullet during 2020 Fort Lauderdale protest settles suit against cityThe woman who was shot in the face with a rubber bullet during a protest back in 2020 has settled her lawsuit with the city of Fort Lauderdale. However, commissioners have to approve it first.
Vote 2024: Trantalis faces 3 challengers in Fort Lauderdale mayor race
Read full article: Vote 2024: Trantalis faces 3 challengers in Fort Lauderdale mayor raceAnd then there were four. After one candidate dropped out of the Fort Lauderdale mayoral race three weeks before Election Day, incumbent Dean Trantalis is seeking another term, while three others say itās time for new leadership.
Mayors prepare for new law banning homeless public sleeping to take effect Tuesday
Read full article: Mayors prepare for new law banning homeless public sleeping to take effect TuesdayIn March, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 1365 into law prohibiting the homeless from camping on city streets, sidewalks, and public parks in Florida. The new law ā which goes into effect on Tuesday ā also directs the Florida Department of Children and Families to authorize campsites with restrooms and access to treatment for substance abuse and mental health.
Toddlerās murder during kidsā party 6 days ago at Broward park remains unsolved
Read full article: Toddlerās murder during kidsā party 6 days ago at Broward park remains unsolvedThree-year-old Rylo Yancy was in a playground going down a slide when he was shot and killed six days ago in Broward County. His case remained unsolved on Saturday.
Fort Lauderdale police recover cars in connection with fatal shooting of 3-year-old boy
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale police recover cars in connection with fatal shooting of 3-year-old boyThe Fort Lauderdale Police Departmentās Homicide Unit could be one step closer to finding the culprit or culprits responsible for the shooting death of a 3-year-old boy over the weekend.
City leaders vow action after 2 toddlers shot in 2 weeks in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: City leaders vow action after 2 toddlers shot in 2 weeks in Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdaleās mayor and police chief will hold a press conference Wednesday to address gun violence in the city, including a drive-by shooting over the weekend that left a toddler dead.
Fort Lauderdaleās $100M police HQ not done, but already has concerning crack: āI donāt understandā
Read full article: Fort Lauderdaleās $100M police HQ not done, but already has concerning crack: āI donāt understandāHuman error is the cause for a miscalculation that stopped some construction on Fort Lauderdaleās new police headquarters and city leaders heard details about it Tuesday.
Florida Panthers Parade of Champions: Balcony parties start at Beach Place; Elbo Room turns into the epicenter
Read full article: Florida Panthers Parade of Champions: Balcony parties start at Beach Place; Elbo Room turns into the epicenterThe Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Champions celebrated with their fans on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale Beach.
Florida Panthers fans start to celebrate as Fort Lauderdale Beach prepares for parade, rally
Read full article: Florida Panthers fans start to celebrate as Fort Lauderdale Beach prepares for parade, rallyFlorida Panthers fans filled hotels on Fort Lauderdale Beach. Some planned to celebrate all night. Red and blue jerseys dominated the crowd in the Elbo Room, a beach bar founded in 1938, that closes at 3 a.m.
Date set for Florida Panthers championship parade after Stanley Cup win
Read full article: Date set for Florida Panthers championship parade after Stanley Cup winA date has been officially confirmed for the Florida Panthers championship parade after the Cats defeated the Oilers Monday night to win the Stanley Cup in Game 7.
Time capsule unveiled on demolition day at Fort Lauderdale City Hall
Read full article: Time capsule unveiled on demolition day at Fort Lauderdale City HallDemolition begins Tuesday at Fort Lauderdale City Hall as city leaders plan to unveil a time capsule that was sealed within the walls of the building during its construction more than half a century ago.
Fort Lauderdale city manager announces surprise resignation
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale city manager announces surprise resignationFort Lauderdale City Manager Greg Chavarria is stepping down. The cityās top administrator made the announcement during Tuesday nightās city commission meeting, much to the shock of Mayor Dean Trantalis and other officials on the dais.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: December 24, 2023
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: December 24, 2023On the latest episode of āThis Week in South Florida,ā host Glenna Milberg welcomes State. Rep Alex Rizo, State Sen. Jason Pizzo, former Miami police Chief Jorge Colina and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis.
This Week in South Florida: Dean Trantalis
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: Dean TrantalisThe bridge and tunnel crowd is what New Yorkers call those who commute in from New Jersey. In South Florida, there is a bridge versus tunnel crowd involving which to build to get commuters across the New River in Fort Lauderdale.
Insurance making up for $1.2 million scammer got from city of Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Insurance making up for $1.2 million scammer got from city of Fort LauderdaleA phishing scheme duped the city of Fort Lauderdale $1 million but the money will be back in the city coffers soon, thanks to insurance.
Fort Lauderdale mayor looks to pour $500M into fighting rising seas, tides
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale mayor looks to pour $500M into fighting rising seas, tidesFort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis is launching a new initiative in the State of the City Address Wednesday night called āFortify Lauderdale,ā which will help fight rising sea levels and high tides in the area.
Fort Lauderdale officials hope $100M in stormwater money helps avoid future flood catastrophes
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale officials hope $100M in stormwater money helps avoid future flood catastrophesFort Lauderdale city leaders jumped a big hurdle in their effort to combat localized flooding and climate change.
Fort Lauderdale breaks ground on new police headquarters
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale breaks ground on new police headquartersFort Lauderdale Mayor Dean J. Trantalis celebrated Thursday during a ceremony to break ground on the police departmentās new three-story 192,263-square-foot headquarters.
Fort Lauderdale reaches agreement with Inter Miami CF following unpaid building permit fees
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale reaches agreement with Inter Miami CF following unpaid building permit feesJust one month before soccer superstar Lionel Messi is set to play his first game with Inter Miami CF, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said a deal has been reached with the team after the city said Miami Beckham owed them more than $1.3M in unpaid building permit fees.
FTL mayor says Inter Miami CF will continue playing games in Fort Lauderdale following Messi signing
Read full article: FTL mayor says Inter Miami CF will continue playing games in Fort Lauderdale following Messi signingSouth Florida is in the global spotlight following the news that Lionel Messi was coming to play for Inter Miami.
Fort Lauderdale flood victims disappointed commission voted against financial help
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale flood victims disappointed commission voted against financial helpFort Lauderdale commissioners shut down an idea presented by Mayor Dean Trantalis to provide up to $5,000 to people dealing with the aftermath of last monthās flooding.
Amid disaster assistance applications, officials warn about risk of fraud in Broward
Read full article: Amid disaster assistance applications, officials warn about risk of fraud in BrowardLocal, state, and federal authorities warned about the risk of fraud, as federal government representatives continue to visit the homes of Broward County residents who applied for flood emergency aid.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: April 30, 2023
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: April 30, 2023On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes Miami-Dade County State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis.
Fort Lauderdale mayor, residents come together for donation drive to help flood victims
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale mayor, residents come together for donation drive to help flood victimsFort Lauderdale residents came together Saturday morning to help out those still recovering from this monthās historic flooding.
Biden approves federal disaster declaration after Broward floods; hereās how to apply for help
Read full article: Biden approves federal disaster declaration after Broward floods; hereās how to apply for helpPresident Joe Biden approved a federal disaster declaration Thursday night in the wake of this monthās historic flooding in eastern Broward County.
Fort Lauderdale mayor travels to Washington amid focus on disaster assistance
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale mayor travels to Washington amid focus on disaster assistanceFort Lauderdaleās mayor traveled to Washington, D.C., for meetings with members of President Joe Bidenās administration about the approval of a disaster declaration that would allow the city to distribute aid.
āOn our way to recoveryā: Fort Lauderdale, Broward officials give update on flood response efforts
Read full article: āOn our way to recoveryā: Fort Lauderdale, Broward officials give update on flood response effortsFort Lauderdale officials are set to provide an update regarding flood response efforts Friday.
Video shows water pouring into parking garage in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: Video shows water pouring into parking garage in Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale Beach released wild video on Thursday of water pouring into one of its covered parking garages after being flooded by Wednesdayās storm.
Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center celebrates re-opening with Olympians
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center celebrates re-opening with OlympiansThe City of Fort Lauderdale celebrated the grand opening of its new aquatic center on Saturday and shared the moment with Olympians including Greg Louganis, Dara Torres and Sam Dorman.
Why did costumed trio ask Fort Lauderdale commissioners for tax-funded sex ādungeonā?
Read full article: Why did costumed trio ask Fort Lauderdale commissioners for tax-funded sex ādungeonā?Only in South Florida.City commission meetings can often be a bland affair to all but the most dedicated, civically-minded citizens, but a trio of women briefly spiced up a discussion about yard waste in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday night.
Uncertainty looms over whether ex-auditor will be sworn in as Fort Lauderdale commissioner Tuesday
Read full article: Uncertainty looms over whether ex-auditor will be sworn in as Fort Lauderdale commissioner TuesdayAmid an ongoing controversy, Fort Lauderdaleās former city auditor and two other victorious city commission candidates are set to be sworn in Tuesday morning.
New details revealed about Fort Lauderdale commission controversy
Read full article: New details revealed about Fort Lauderdale commission controversyLocal 10 News has uncovered new details in the ongoing controversy between Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis and former city auditor John Herbst, whose commission race win in the mid-term election is being questioned by a rival who Herbst says the mayor endorsed during the election.
Fort Lauderdaleās mayor asks stateās top legal officer to weigh in on commission race won by cityās longtime auditor
Read full article: Fort Lauderdaleās mayor asks stateās top legal officer to weigh in on commission race won by cityās longtime auditorFort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis penned a letter Friday to Floridaās attorney general asking for an āadvisory opinionā on the cityās District 1 race which was won by the cityās former longtime auditor John Herbst.
Henry E. Kinney Tunnel in Fort Lauderdale temporarily closes as upgrades are completed
Read full article: Henry E. Kinney Tunnel in Fort Lauderdale temporarily closes as upgrades are completedA heavily traveled tunnel cutting through the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale has been shut down temporarily.
South Florida braces for busy Memorial Day weekend, with record travel expected
Read full article: South Florida braces for busy Memorial Day weekend, with record travel expectedOfficials at both the Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports have said they expect this Memorial Day weekend to be one of the busiest theyāve ever seen, if not the busiest.
Questions remain following Fort Lauderdale commission firing longtime auditor
Read full article: Questions remain following Fort Lauderdale commission firing longtime auditorThe unexpected move came after a spirited non-agenda discussion about the decision to investigate an anonymous complaint into Chief of Police Larry Scirotto.
City of Fort Lauderdale wants tunnel instead of massive proposed bridge to help alleviate traffic
Read full article: City of Fort Lauderdale wants tunnel instead of massive proposed bridge to help alleviate trafficThe railroad drawbridge over the New River in Fort Lauderdale is down pretty often these days.
$85 million of pipe to aid flood prone neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: $85 million of pipe to aid flood prone neighborhoods in Fort LauderdaleFort Lauderdale broke ground on two massive projects Friday with the goal to make some major changes in two of the most flood prone areas in the Broward County city.
Fort Lauderdale officials celebrate new seawall to prevent flooding on Cordova Road
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale officials celebrate new seawall to prevent flooding on Cordova RoadFort Lauderdale's efforts to prevent flooding continue. On Friday, officials celebrated the completion of a project at Cordova Road and Southeast Seventh Street.
Fort Lauderdale cancels MLK parade, adds COVID test site
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale cancels MLK parade, adds COVID test siteFort Lauderdale is boosting its COVID-19 testing capacity, but in an effort to slow the spread of the virus, the city has also announced the cancellation of its Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade.
Elon Muskās Fort Lauderdale tunnel plans revealed
Read full article: Elon Muskās Fort Lauderdale tunnel plans revealedLocal 10 News has obtained a copy of the proposal given to Fort Lauderdale by billionaire Elon Muskās Boring Company to create an underground tunnel with the vision of improving your commute and making it easier to get around the tourist destination.
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show returns at full capacity for first time since 2019
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show returns at full capacity for first time since 2019The 62nd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show kicked off on Wednesday, and the show is back to its large-scale capacity after a scaled-back boat show took place in 2020 due to COVID-19.
Fort Lauderdale commissioners hold first vote on traffic tunnel proposed by Elon Muskās Boring Company
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale commissioners hold first vote on traffic tunnel proposed by Elon Muskās Boring CompanyTraffic in South Florida is a major problem and Fort Lauderdale is trying to find creative ways to fix it.
Wilton Manors residents share grief at city commission meeting following deadly Pride parade incident
Read full article: Wilton Manors residents share grief at city commission meeting following deadly Pride parade incidentThe public shared their grief at Tuesday nightās scheduled Wilton Manors city commission meeting.
Loved ones of Wilton Manors parade accident victims remain in shock
Read full article: Loved ones of Wilton Manors parade accident victims remain in shockJim Fahy, 75, was killed and another man, identified as 67-year-old Jerry Vroegh, was seriously injured after being run over by a white pick-up truck as they got ready to march in the Wilton Manors Stonewall Pride Parade on Saturday.
Tragedy at Pride parade triggered trauma from Pulse nightclub massacre
Read full article: Tragedy at Pride parade triggered trauma from Pulse nightclub massacreMany in Florida shared Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalisā assumption when a driver slammed his pickup truck into a crowd during a Pride parade on Saturday night in Broward Countyās city of Wilton Manors.
Tech to improve water quality goes from aquariums to Fort Lauderdale canal
Read full article: Tech to improve water quality goes from aquariums to Fort Lauderdale canalFort Lauderdale kicked off a new pilot program on Monday to improve the water quality of the Himmershee canal by repurposing technology that is usually used to clean aquariums.
Fort Lauderdale mayor says he regrets falsely calling Wilton Manors Pride parade crash a āterrorist attackā
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale mayor says he regrets falsely calling Wilton Manors Pride parade crash a āterrorist attackāFort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis is striking a calmer tone after his initial reaction to this weekendās deadly crash at the Stonewall Pride Parade in Wilton Manors.
Fort Lauderdale enjoying calmer spring break than Miami Beach ā will it last?
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale enjoying calmer spring break than Miami Beach ā will it last?FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā The chaotic videos out of Miami Beach have not just gone viral in South Florida, but have made national headlines. And because of it, several people in Fort Lauderdale say theyāre avoiding it altogether. People visiting Fort Lauderdale beach say they chose the city over Miami Beach for a reason. Despite a weekend curfew being put into place on Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said he is not expecting a migration of spring breakers to his city, where things have been much calmer so far. AdTrantalis says spring break arrests in Fort Lauderdale have been minimal, and for minor offenses.
Fort Lauderdale talks underground traffic with Elon Muskās Boring Company
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale talks underground traffic with Elon Muskās Boring CompanyFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis has some big expectations for improving traffic, and the idea is to go underground ā with the help of billionaire Elon Muskās Boring Company. āThis is the future of Fort Lauderdale, this is the future of transportation, and this is the future that we can all come to expect here in South Florida,ā Trantalis said Friday. Initially, Trantalis and the city had reached out to the Boring Company in January about finding a better way to move train traffic north and south. All of this is still very much a work in progress pointing toward the future, with no groundbreaking in sight. On Thursday, the Boring Company was in Miami speaking with Mayor Francis Suarez about that cityās traffic issues.
The Wharf Fort Lauderdale bans out-of-state spring breakers under 23
Read full article: The Wharf Fort Lauderdale bans out-of-state spring breakers under 23In a statement posted Friday on Instagram, The Wharf Fort Lauderdale, (a popular bar in Fort Lauderdale, with a location in Miami), announced the shocking measure: Through March 31, they will restrict guests with out-of-state IDs to those 23 or older. The post reads, in part, āDuring Spring Break season #WharfFTL will be 23+ for all guests with out-of-state ID š #KnotWorking.āThe smiley face emoji truly seems to speak volumes, as reports of packed bars with maskless patrons have started surfacing late this week. AdThe mayor is well aware of issues the city has had at The Wharf. In Miami Beach, the city has increased spring break police staffing but said whatās been seen so far is nothing compared to what visitors can expect this weekend. According to officials, more enforcement measures will be implemented this week, with school off for spring break and increased occupancy rates at local hotels.
Traffic tunnels in South Florida? Local leaders want them and experts say itās possible logistically
Read full article: Traffic tunnels in South Florida? Local leaders want them and experts say itās possible logisticallyFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā Local leaders are looking underground with hopes of ending South Floridaās seemingly endless traffic gridlock issues. The possible plan is a cool one, starting out relatively small, though a three-mile underground tunnel certainly isnāt small. Thatās exactly what Musk wants to do in South Florida. āThere is really no better alternative to reduce the traffic jams that we are facing in South Florida, especially Miami,ā he said. In fact, there are two tunnels already operational in South Florida, but Dr. Tansel is still hesitant, mostly because she prefers the sunshine, to being underground.
Fort Lauderdale officials decide to continue monitoring of recreational waterways with Miami Waterkeeper
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale officials decide to continue monitoring of recreational waterways with Miami WaterkeeperFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā Suzee Bailey said she moved to Fort Lauderdale about eight years ago because she loved the idea of living close to its beaches and boating canals. Itās just so sad.āWith the series of sewage spills, Bailey has been worried about the safety of the cityās recreational waterways. In the contract, the city and Miami Waterkeeper, a nonprofit environmental organization, agreed to share updates on the organizationās website and app. During a commission meeting on Thursday, Trantalis shamed Miami Waterkeeper for also reporting the findings on Twitter and on Instagram. Bailey just hopes the monitoring program with Miami Waterkeeper continues and the cityās restoration project is successful.
Broward playing catch-up at new COVID-19 vaccination site
Read full article: Broward playing catch-up at new COVID-19 vaccination siteFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā There are so many COVID-19 vaccination appointments at sites across Broward County that staff members just canāt keep up. The new vaccination site was designed to relieve the pressure off other sites, like Vista View Park in Davie. RELATED: Where are the Broward County COVID-19 vaccination sites? Holiday Park is the fourth drive-through vaccination site that the Florida Department of Health in Broward County has opened, and another is opening Friday at Central Regional Park in Lauderhill. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis was among those who received the shot on the first day.
Broward leaders reassess plan to deal with flood-prone areas
Read full article: Broward leaders reassess plan to deal with flood-prone areasFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā It took more than a week in some areas for the flooding to clear. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis met with Broward County commissioners on Tuesday to talk about the risks flood-prone areas face. Residents walk a flooded street to reach their homes, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Tropical Storm Eta caused severe flooding in South Florida in areas already saturated from previous downpours. Broward County commissioners and Trantalis talked about coming up with a budget and a spending plan to develop tools in addition to the pump trucks and draining systems, which were not enough.
Water invading neighborhoods across Broward County due to Eta
Read full article: Water invading neighborhoods across Broward County due to EtaFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā Water was invading neighborhoods across Broward County Sunday into Monday morning due to Tropical Storm Eta. The already saturated ground is overwhelmed and authorities in Fort Lauderdale say there is nowhere for it to go. āWe already have a storm water system in place. As you know, we are continuing to rebuild our storm water systems throughout the city. She said there was about 2 feet worth of standing water.
Eta causes flooding in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods
Read full article: Eta causes flooding in Fort Lauderdale neighborhoodsFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā There wasnāt much of a break in Fort Lauderdale Sunday as heavy rain continued throughout the day. The winds picked up and Tropical Storm Eta created a mess in neighborhoods like the Melrose Park Community, off Davie Boulevard, a flood prone area during storms. Fort Lauderdale Public Works crews were out all day, monitoring and pumping out storm drains so that the water didnāt get into peopleās homes. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said things were made worse by ground that was saturated after weeks of rain. Trantalis said that with all of the unprecedented rainfall, there was no place for the water to drain as water levels had even risen in the canals.
Last minute push: Sen. Kamala Harris stumps for Biden in South Florida
Read full article: Last minute push: Sen. Kamala Harris stumps for Biden in South FloridaMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. ā āThe world knows, the nation knows, Joe and I know, that the path to the White House leads through Florida,ā said Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris as she made three stops on Saturday in South Florida, two in Miami-Dade and one in Broward County. Drivers lined up before dawn at the Florida International Campus, waiting for hours for the drive-in event. There was a big turnout from Alpha Kappa Alpha chapters, the sorority of which Harris is a member. Floridaās been so hard hit,ā Harris told the crowd. From FIU, Harris headed to Miami Gardens, where she spoke alongside State Representative Frederica Wilson and other South Florida public servants at Buccaneer Park, highlighting Miami Gardens as the largest Black-majority city in Florida and one of the largest in the United States.
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show runs through Sunday
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show runs through SundayFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā The 61st Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show opened on Wednesday with new safety protocols that are aiming to keep attendees safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Exhibitors are debuting bout 20 new superyachts including the Mangusta GranSport 33, the Azimut Magellano 25 Metri and the Monte Carlo Yachts 76 SkyLounge. Broward County Mayor Dale Holness and Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis were there for the kickoff and celebrated the eventās positive economic impact. Organizers said workers will be focusing on high-trafficked areas with the regular wiping of surfaces and deep cleaning overnight. ; Las Olas Municipal Marina at 240 E. Las Olas Circle; the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina at 1881 SE 17th St.; and the Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale City Hall dealing with outbreak of COVID-19
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale City Hall dealing with outbreak of COVID-19FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā Officials at Fort Lauderdale City Hall are dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19. 12 employees with the City of Fort Lauderdale have tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Some of these employees are police officers and some work with City Manager Chris Lagerbloom, who also contracted the virus. He also saw Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis last Monday, who has since tested negative. Nearly 30 City of Fort Lauderdale employees are under quarantine, simply as a precaution.
South Florida bars packed after Gov. gives OK for Phase 3 reopening
Read full article: South Florida bars packed after Gov. gives OK for Phase 3 reopeningFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā On Fort Lauderdale Beach, those with months of quarantine-driven bar withdrawal showed up, showed off and toasted each other back to some semblance of normal life. His three-page executive order prohibits local governments from capping capacity at anything less than 50%. His counterpart in Fort Lauderdale also weighed in. āIt left a lot of us wondering where do we go from here?ā Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis said. āIt does no one any good ā bar owners, bar patrons, the community at large ā to not continue to respect the safety protocols.āRELATED: See DeSantis' latest executive order, Broward Countyās emergency order below:
Fort Lauderdale mayor discusses police reform with protestor that was struck by rubber bullet
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale mayor discusses police reform with protestor that was struck by rubber bulletFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. The protestor who took a rubber bullet to the face is now facing leaders that are in charge of making the changes that she and so many others have been demanding. The victim in all of this, Latoya Ratlieff, says the past two and a half months have been tough. Shes spent that time reflecting and recovering, but also met with Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis to discuss police reforms, and to make sure what happened to her doesnt happen to anyone else. She was at a protest in Fort Lauderdale on May 31 and while walking to her car, she was struck by a rubber bullet, allegedly fired by a Fort Lauderdale police officer. Theres still some lingering vision issues.She met with Mayor Dean Trantalis for the first time Monday to discuss the incident, and to begin a conversation about reforming the Fort Lauderdale Police Department.
Fort Lauderdale CRA offers relief for small businesses affected by pandemic
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale CRA offers relief for small businesses affected by pandemicFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. The Fort Lauderdale Community Redevelopment Agency is offering emergency relief to small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic, the city announced Wednesday in a news release. City officials said businesses in low and moderate-income areas may apply to receive up to $10,000 in forgivable loans. The city has allocated a total of $1.34 million to fund the emergency relief program. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and many are struggling as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayor Dean Trantalis said in a statement. According to city officials, the loans will have zero interest for 24 months, but may be forgiven if all conditions are met.
Officials in Broward County stepping up safety enforcement amid coronavirus spike
Read full article: Officials in Broward County stepping up safety enforcement amid coronavirus spikeWILTON MANORS, Fla. Broward County is one of the hottest spots in Florida as coronavirus cases continue to rise. On Monday, Broward reported 1,459 new cases of the novel coronavirus, with the death toll reaching 464. Trantails said he will meet virtually with all Broward County mayors on Tuesday. For local businesses, that means making sure patrons are following the rules, as Broward adds more than 1500 new cases and steps up enforcement. Hospitals across the board in South Florida are reaching limits on supplies and stressed staff.
DeSantis office temporarily saves motel voucher program for homeless in Fort Lauderdale
Read full article: DeSantis office temporarily saves motel voucher program for homeless in Fort LauderdaleFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. A last-minute phone call from Gov. Ron DeSantis office prevented dozens of people who have been experiencing homelessness during the coronavirus pandemic from being forced to leave a motel on Monday in Fort Lauderdale. The motel guests have depended on the citys voucher program to cover the cost of their stay at the Rodeway Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport & Port Everglades Cruise Port Hotel at 2440 W State Rd. Trantalis office released a statement saying the participants of the motel voucher program are not alone. She also said the motel is willing to continue to participate in the voucher program until September.
Miami-Dade, Broward beaches closing July 3 due to coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Miami-Dade, Broward beaches closing July 3 due to coronavirus pandemicMIAMI BEACH, Fla. ā Officials in Miami-Dade and Broward are closing down all public beaches for the Fourth of July holiday weekend as COVID-19 cases spike in Florida. We now see this virus is prevalent in this age group and we want to keep this down, Gimenez said. Fort Lauderdaleās Mayor Dean Trantalis confirmed that the beaches in his city will be closed for the Fourth of July weekend. The beach closures are due to the latest spike in both counties of COVID-19 cases, especially among a younger demographic. In Miami-Dade, Gimenez said he had to take action because he has seen that the trend in COVID-19 number rising after a holiday.
Coronavirus weakening? Fort Lauderdale mayor clarifies comments after doctors refute his claim.
Read full article: Coronavirus weakening? Fort Lauderdale mayor clarifies comments after doctors refute his claim.FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. ā As the coronavirus cases keep climbing, doctors across the country are clear, saying now is not the time to let your guard down with COVID-19. And each time it has done so, it has weakened itself,ā Trantalis said in an interview with radio host Andy Slater. Dr. Stanley Marks of Memorial says there isnāt any real science that shows a weakened coronavirus. āIām surprised at that statement [from Trantalis], actually,ā she said. āAre there specific differences that tell us the virus is weakening?