Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue to Expand with $11.4 Million FEMA Grant, Boosting Emergency Response Capabilities
Fort Lauderdale received an $11.4 million FEMA grant to hire 28 new firefighters and enhance emergency services, with federal and local officials expressing support for the safety investment.
Fort Lauderdale Water Main Repair Causes Commute Disruptions, Boil Water Notice Issued
City crews in Fort Lauderdale repair a fractured water main, causing traffic detours and a boil water notice. Completion expected within four hours. Traffic flow and signals are being restored with some lanes reopening gradually.
Fort Lauderdale Faces Early King Tides, Officials Urge Caution as Flooding Risk Increases Ahead of Schedule
Fort Lauderdale warns of early King tides and potential flooding from September 12-21. Officials urge caution, offer peak tide schedules, and advise using the FixItFTL app for reporting flooding.
Miami-Dade Joins Forces with Miami DDA to Boost Cyclist Safety with New Protected Bike Lanes
Miami-Dade County partners with the Miami DDA to create protected bike lanes downtown, aiming for enhanced safety and aesthetics as part of its Vision Zero goal to reduce traffic fatalities by 2040.
Southern District of Florida Launches Whistleblower Non-Prosecution Pilot Program to Combat Corporate Crime
U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe announced the Whistleblower Non-Prosecution Pilot Program to encourage reporting of white-collar crime by offering legal absolution to those who self-report and aid investigations.












