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Fort Lauderdale beach's aquatic center will host the first of its kind American Cup for divers all over the world
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (244+ words) April 15, 2026 / 10: 50 PM EDT / CBS Miami Diving is back in a big way in Fort Lauderdale. Beginning Thursday, the aquatic center on the beach will host the American Cup." Divers from around the world and the U. S. will compete in high dive…...
2 men injured after a Fort Lauderdale crash involving a USPS truck, officials say
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (214+ words) Updated on: April 14, 2026 / 5: 10 PM EDT / CBS Miami At least one man has been injured after a two-vehicle crash in Fort Lauderdale involving a U. S. Postal Service vehicle." The accident happened in the 1600 block of Southwest 4th Avenue." Chopper 4 was over the scene…...
Dangerous rip currents keep rescuers busy on South Florida beaches throughout Easter weekend
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (561+ words) Updated on: April 21, 2025 / 12: 03 AM EDT / CBS Miami South Florida lifeguards are warning swimmers about dangerous currents over the Easter holiday weekend. Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue said those currents are why they rescued 10 people over the last two days, and why…...
Fort Lauderdale mayor's ex partner found dead by possible suicide, police say
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (272+ words) Updated on: April 9, 2026 / 8: 11 PM EDT / CBS Miami The former partner of Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis was found dead by suicide on Thursday morning, police say. Fort Lauderdale police say Daniel Curran was pronounced dead on his 35th birthday after they…...
Hundreds of thousands pack Fort Lauderdale beach for day 2 of Tortuga Music Festival
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (240+ words) April 11, 2026 / 10: 30 PM EDT / CBS Miami Crowds packed the white sands of Fort Lauderdale beach Saturday for day two of the three-day Tortuga Music Festival. The three-day event draws more than 100, 000 fans every year for the festival, which headlines largely country…...
Fort Lauderdale homicide detectives are investigating after a woman was found dead with a gunshot wound
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (222+ words) April 9, 2026 / 10: 15 PM EDT / CBS Miami Fort Lauderdale police are investigating the death of a woman found deceased in her home early Thursday. Police were called to a house in the 900 block of Northwest 11th Place at about 5: 30 a. m. , where a woman was…...
Final preperations are underway as Tortuga Music Festival returns to Fort Lauderdale for its 13th year
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (377+ words) Updated on: April 9, 2026 / 10: 00 PM EDT / CBS Miami Tortuga returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach for the 13th year this weekend. The city is preparing for a busy weekend, anticipating around 30, 000 people a day for the three-day music festival. The country music festival…...
Fort Lauderdale police chase ends in violent rollover crash, police say
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (138+ words) April 9, 2026 / 11: 01 AM EDT / CBS Miami An investigation is underway in Fort Lauderdale after police said a suspect led them in a chase that eventually ended in a violent crash on Thursday morning. Few details have been released, but Fort Lauderdale…...
Fort Lauderdale considers new rules for e-bikes and scooters amid resident complaints
1+ week, 3+ day ago (421+ words) April 6, 2026 / 6: 46 PM EDT / CBS Miami The City of Fort Lauderdale is considering new regulations for e-bikes and electric scooters amid growing concerns from residents and city officials about safety and reckless riding, particularly by teens. Fort Lauderdale City Commissioner Ben…...
Fort Lauderdale police search for suspect that stole luxury car with dog inside after the dog was safely recovered
2+ week, 1+ day ago (281+ words) March 31, 2026 / 10: 53 PM EDT / CBS Miami Fort Lauderdale police are searching for a suspect after a 2024 Bentley Continental was stolen with a 6-month-old black poodle mix named Coco inside on Monday afternoon. The puppy was safely returned to its owner the…...