Free bus loop: Launched this week in Fort Lauderdale, the Rotary Connection offers no-cost rides to 40 vital service locations—from legal aid and behavioral health to housing assistance—operated by volunteers like a former rider who now drives — find out how it works.
TV-star terrier seeks home: After making his debut on Saturday’s Local 10 “Adopt a Pet,” one-year-old Von Pierre is ready to leave shelter life behind and join a loving family — check out how to bring him home.
Landry’s sneaker giveaway: Former Dolphins star Jarvis Landry teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County at Snyder Park’s Lace Up for Learning picnic to hand out new sneakers, school kits and more to over 500 “Littles,” ensuring they start the school year on the right foot — find out how.
Latin-Asian fusion on the water: Casa Sensei blends Latin American soul with Pan-Asian flair indoors and dockside as part of Dine Out Lauderdale, offering three-course lunches at $35 and dinners at $45 through September — find out why it’s a local favorite.
Fort Lauderdale Dives to Gold: James Lichtenstein earned Team USA’s first men’s high diving world title in Singapore, joined on the podium by Maya Kelly’s bronze under coach Steven LoBue’s legacy — see if high diving could make its Olympic debut.
Other Fort Lauderdale headlines this week
- Developers build workforce housing in Florida city
- Firefighters rescue long-lost microchipped dog, reuniting family
- Crews begin Fort Lauderdale water main repairs
- Broward County held free school supply giveaways
- Meal delivery service grows footprint in Broward
- Truck Dynasty premieres August 12 on Discovery
