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FTL Review

Serving Broward County and Fort Lauderdale with top news stories.

The Best New Food Spots for 2025 in Fort Lauderdale

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Fort Lauderdale’s food scene continues to thrive, with exciting new restaurants opening their doors in 2025. From innovative dining experiences to cozy cafes, these new spots showcase the city’s vibrant culinary diversity. Here’s a list of must-visit food destinations making…

Massive Yacht Fire at Fort Lauderdale Marina

Massive Yacht Fire at Fort Lauderdale Marina Fort Lauderdale, often dubbed the “Yachting Capital of the World,” witnessed a dramatic incident on January 11, 2025, when a 100-foot luxury yacht caught fire at the marina located at 2301 SE 17th…

Fort Lauderdale Weekly News Roundup

January 10, 2025 Tragic Discovery on JetBlue Flight Two deceased individuals were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft during a routine post-flight inspection at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The flight had arrived from New York’s JFK…

2 Dead: JetBlue Tragedy at Fort Lauderdale Airport

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In a tragic incident, two deceased individuals were found in the landing gear compartment of a JetBlue aircraft during a routine post-flight inspection at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on January 6, 2025.  The Airbus A320, operating as Flight 1801, had…

Fort Lauderdale News Round – Up

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Week of December 30th – January 3rd, 2025 Hot Dog Heaven Reopens Under New Ownership Fort Lauderdale’s iconic eatery, Hot Dog Heaven, has reopened its doors under new ownership. The beloved establishment, known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, had previously…

Abandoned Pet Rescue Beer Label Contest

What’s Brewin’: Abandoned Pet Rescue is partnering with Gulf Stream Brewing Company to launch the limited-edition “Four-Legged Lager” which could feature YOUR DOG or CAT! Just submit a picture of your dog or cat in APR’s Beer Label Contest and…

Bezos to leave Seattle for Miami

(News CNN) — Jeff Bezos is leaving the city where it all began for him. The Amazon founder announced on Instagram that he’s relocating from Seattle, where he has lived since 1994, to Miami. He explained that his parents recently moved back to Florida, where…

Replacement for downtown rail drawbridge

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The mayor of Fort Lauderdale and officials in Broward County are at odds over the best way to handle expanded rail operation by Brightline — and proposed future commuter rail service — across the New River…