Arts Launch Broward debuts: This free, family-friendly festival kicks off Broward County’s cultural season with live performances, artist showcases, and hands-on experiences at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, October 5, 2025 — find out how to join the celebration.
Girl Scout Cultivates Community Change: Fort Lauderdale’s Lilly Gonzalez earned the coveted Gold Award by building a self-sustaining compost bin, leading workshops for more than 90 participants and forging new food donation partnerships — find out how.
Unified South Florida transit app: SoFloGO brings Tri-Rail, Broward County Transit, Palm Tran and Miami-Dade’s Metrorail, Metrobus and Metromover together in one intuitive platform for real-time updates, mobile ticketing and accessible trip planning — find out how.
Sneakers and smiles unite: NFL star Jarvis Landry teamed up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County at Snyder Park to hand out over 500 pairs of sneakers, sponsor games, haircuts and school supply kits to boost Littles’ confidence before the new school year — find out how youth laced up for learning.
Fort Lauderdale flood alert: High tides fueled by Hurricane Erin are pushing water into low-lying streets, with an advisory running through Sunday, August 24 and city crews on standby to handle minor flooding — find out how to stay safe.
Other Fort Lauderdale headlines this week
- Hidden treasures keep South Florida’s history alive
- Allegiant Air adds Fort Lauderdale–Atlantic City flight
- Mission United supports veterans with NSU partnership
- Fort Lauderdale rediscovers old school restaurant gems
- Community-Based Connections launched two resource hubs
- BTI Partners purchased 3,200 Clay County acres
