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A $12.495 million modern glass mansion in Fort Lauderdale offers 122 feet of waterfront frontage on the New River, featuring a private dock, tropical design, and outdoor amenities, and has recently gone under contract.
A friendly soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico scheduled for Chicago has been relocated to Fort Lauderdale due to unrest and immigration crackdowns in Chicago, with Argentina's preparations for the upcoming World Cup continuing with matches in Miami.
The Florida Panthers are celebrating their Stanley Cup victory with a parade and rally at Fort Lauderdale Beach, starting at noon on Sunday, despite scattered showers forecasted. The event includes a route along A1A, with stops and festivities, and will be broadcast on local TV and online. Parking and transportation options are provided, and the celebration follows a memorable last year's rain-soaked parade.
The Florida Panthers are holding a victory parade in Fort Lauderdale, but it is unclear who will pay for it. Last year, the city covered part of the security costs after the team initially asked for a waiver of nearly $400,000, which the city declined. The team paid its share after delays, and this year, the city and team are still negotiating the costs, with some residents and officials debating whether taxpayers should fund the parade or if the team should cover its expenses.
A TSA agent at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 79-year-old passenger by forcefully pushing her, causing minor injuries. The agent, Janiyah Wilson-Robinson, was charged with aggravated battery on a person 65 or older and released on bond, and is on administrative leave as TSA investigates the incident.
Eleven people, including two children, were injured when a boat exploded in Fort Lauderdale near the New River Triangle on Memorial Day, with the incident occurring as the boat was about to head to shore after being anchored at a sandbar. The fire department transported the injured to a medical center, and a dog on board was rescued unharmed. The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
A Spirit Airlines passenger used her Apple Watch to track her missing luggage to the home of a Fort Lauderdale airport retail worker, who was later arrested and charged with grand theft. The passenger discovered her suitcase at the worker's home after it failed to appear at the airport carousel, leading to a police investigation.
Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight from Montego Bay to Fort Lauderdale were told to prepare for an emergency water landing due to a suspected mechanical issue. The plane returned safely to Montego Bay, and no injuries were reported. The incident caused significant panic among passengers, but the airline arranged a new aircraft to complete the journey.
Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight from Montego Bay to Fort Lauderdale were told to prepare for an emergency water landing due to a suspected mechanical issue. The plane returned safely to Montego Bay, and no injuries were reported.
A Spirit Airlines flight from Montego Bay to Fort Lauderdale experienced a mechanical issue, prompting the pilot to instruct passengers to prepare for a possible water landing. The plane safely returned to Montego Bay, where passengers deplaned and were later placed on another flight. The airline confirmed the incident and emphasized safety as their top priority.
In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a construction crane malfunction caused debris to fall onto a bridge, hitting a Tesla Model Y but miraculously leaving the driver unharmed, while tragically resulting in the loss of a construction worker's life and injuring two others. The incident was attributed to a failure in a work platform attached to the crane, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Chief Stephen Gollan.
One person was killed and two others were injured when part of a crane fell onto the Southeast Third Avenue bridge over the New River in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The incident occurred during rush hour as construction crews were adjusting the crane's height, causing it to snap off and crash onto the bridge. A construction worker died during the incident, and two people on the bridge were injured when parts of the crane hit their car. The Florida Department of Transportation and Fort Lauderdale police are investigating the incident.
A construction worker, identified as 27-year-old Jorge De La Torre, was killed when a portion of a crane collapsed onto the Southeast 3rd Avenue bridge in Fort Lauderdale, crushing a car and injuring three others. The incident occurred during a construction project for a 43-story apartment building, and OSHA has opened an investigation. This marks the fourth death associated with crane work in South Florida in the last five years.
Federal job safety officials have launched an investigation into the fatal collapse of a crane in downtown Fort Lauderdale, which killed one worker and injured three others. The collapse crushed two cars on a busy bridge, causing morning traffic disruptions, but the bridge has since reopened. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will determine the cause of the collapse, with three companies involved in the investigation.
Part of a crane collapsed on a bridge in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, killing one person and injuring three others. The incident occurred at an open intersection, with vehicles passing on both north and southbound lanes. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Fort Lauderdale Police Department are investigating the incident, while the Florida Department of Transportation and the U.S. Coast Guard will assess the bridge, which sustained damage.