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Floridians can now sue cities, counties over new anti-homeless encampment law
Read full article: Floridians can now sue cities, counties over new anti-homeless encampment lawStarting Jan. 2, an individual or business can sue a municipality for being in violation of the stateās new anti-homeless camping law.
Fort Lauderdale mayoral candidate proposes homeless camp at Inter Miami stadium
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale mayoral candidate proposes homeless camp at Inter Miami stadiumA candidate for Fort Lauderdale mayor has come up with a plan to house the homeless: Move them to the land around a pro soccer stadium.
Fort Lauderdale police HQ faces uncertainty as concerning crack jeopardizes $100M project
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale police HQ faces uncertainty as concerning crack jeopardizes $100M projectLast week, a crack was discovered at the new $100 million Fort Lauderdale police headquarters. Now, the plan to fix it is in jeopardy.
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.
Plans revealed for long-promised park next to DRV PNK Stadium ā but who will pay?
Read full article: Plans revealed for long-promised park next to DRV PNK Stadium ā but who will pay?Residents in Fort Lauderdale have enjoyed DRV PNK Stadium, especially with Inter Miami recently signing international superstar Lionel Messi.
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.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: June 11, 2023
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: June 11, 2023On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Glenna Milberg welcomes journalist Marc Caputo, attorneys Dick Gregorie and Barbara Llanes, Fort Lauderdale Commissioner John Herbst and Boston-based attorney Mirian Albert.
Inter Miami CF parking woes in Fort Lauderdale after city says Miami Beckham owes it more than $1.3M
Read full article: Inter Miami CF parking woes in Fort Lauderdale after city says Miami Beckham owes it more than $1.3MFort Lauderdale commissioners gave the direction to move forward with the next steps, which include a site evaluation and a 30 percent design completion.
In wake of controversial election, Fort Lauderdale commissioners vote to fire city attorney
Read full article: In wake of controversial election, Fort Lauderdale commissioners vote to fire city attorneyIn the wake of an election controversy, Fort Lauderdale city commissioners voted Tuesday night to fire City Attorney Alain Boileau, who has held the position since 2018.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: Dec. 11, 2022
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: Dec. 11, 2022On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Glenna Milberg and Michael Putney welcome Democratic State Sen. Jason Pizzo, Fort Lauderdale Commissioner John Herbst, Miami-Dade Commission Chairman Oliver Gilbert and attorneys Fred Karlinsky and Anthony Lopez.
This Week in South Florida: John Herbst
Read full article: This Week in South Florida: John HerbstThere was a plot twist this week in the drama surrounding the swearing in for one of Fort Lauderdaleās new commissioners. Among John Herbstās opponents who had challenged his election was Fort Lauderdaleās mayor.
After controversy, Fort Lauderdale commissioners, including ex-auditor, take seats
Read full article: After controversy, Fort Lauderdale commissioners, including ex-auditor, take seatsNearly one month after being elected to the Fort Lauderdale City Commission and after much controversy, three new commissioners took their seats Tuesday.
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.
āItās despicableā: Fort Lauderdale in post-election turmoil
Read full article: āItās despicableā: Fort Lauderdale in post-election turmoilWith only one week after the election, uncertainty continues to reign in Fort Lauderdale after the city suddenly decides not to swear in new commissionersā that voters chose.
Fired city auditor believes ex-Fort Lauderdale police chief possibly committed ācriminal violationsā
Read full article: Fired city auditor believes ex-Fort Lauderdale police chief possibly committed ācriminal violationsāA Fort Lauderdale auditor who was fired last month over an investigation into then Fort Lauderdale Police Chief Larry Scirotto issued a memo to the mayor and commissioners Friday, saying that he believed Scirotto possibly committed ācriminal violations.ā
Fort Lauderdale police chief responds to questions about fired auditorās investigation
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale police chief responds to questions about fired auditorās investigationThe fallout from the abrupt decision by Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis and Commissioners Steve Glassman and Ben Sorenson has been ongoing.
Fired Fort Lauderdale auditor files formal complaint under Whistleblowerās Act
Read full article: Fired Fort Lauderdale auditor files formal complaint under Whistleblowerās ActJohn Herbst, the longtime city auditor, was abruptly fired earlier this month by Fort Lauderdaleās mayor and two commissioners after they questioned why he was investigating a complaint against the city's police chief.
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.
Fort Lauderdale fires veteran auditor after probe of new police chief
Read full article: Fort Lauderdale fires veteran auditor after probe of new police chiefFort Lauderdale commissionersā late Tuesday evening vote took seconds, and just like that, it put an end to John Herbstās 16 years of service as the city auditor with a 60-day notice.
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Afghanistan's neighbors wary as US seeks nearby staging area
Read full article: Afghanistan's neighbors wary as US seeks nearby staging areaAmerican diplomats are escalating a charm offensive with Central Asian leaders as they work to secure a spot to respond to any resurgence of outside militants in Afghanistan after the U.S. military withdraws.