Fort Lauderdale, Florida News & Breaking Stories

Dallas Turner, SEC Defensive Player of the Year, drafted by Vikings. Athletic freak molds game after Danielle Hunter, hits big, plays basketball.

Tornado touches down in Fort Lauderdale, causing damage to structures and marine vessels, with no injuries or displacements reported.

iHeartRadio Y100's Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One, the final stop of the national iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour.

Fort Lauderdale Airport evacuated due to 'security-related incident'. Passengers express frustration over lack of communication from airport authorities.

FC Barcelona may need a new captain due to injuries. Xavi confirmed that Sergi Roberto wouldn't play against Rayo Vallecano.

Billionaire Jeff Bezos moves back to Miami, joining a list of famous people buying homes in South Florida.

Lionel Messi's first MLS season ended in defeat as Charlotte FC beat Inter Miami 1-0, securing their spot in the playoffs.

BurgerFi is offering their premium CEO burger for just $5 with a Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage in celebration of National Boss's Day.

Brazil will face Venezuela in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Find out how to watch the game and the possible starting lineups.

Inter Miami CF will face the Houston Dynamo in the 2023 U.S. Open Cup Final, but may be without top players Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba. Houston is unbeaten in four of their last five matches. Stream the match live on Paramount+ for free for the first seven days.

The U.S. Open Cup final between the Houston Dynamo and Inter Miami takes place this Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Chad Mizelle, a lawyer who served under former President Donald Trump, as the new Chair of the Florida Elections Commission. Mizelle is the chief legal officer of Affinity Partners, a global investment firm founded by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. DeSantis also reappointed two members to the Commission, one of whom donated $50,000 to a super PAC supporting DeSantis' presidential campaign. The appointments are subject to Senate approval.

Lionel Messi's short-lived return to Inter Miami's lineup was cut short due to a leg issue, raising concerns about his fitness.

MLB hall of famer Ken Griffey Jr. attended an Inter Miami MLS match as a pitchside photographer, showcasing his passion for photography.

Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami to a dramatic victory in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals with a comeback and penalty shootout win.

Lionel Messi expresses happiness with his decision to join Inter Miami in the MLS, enjoying the warm welcome and adapting well to his new surroundings.

Deadly virus causes alarm in the US with a dramatic rise in dengue cases, particularly in Florida.

Inter Miami defender Sergii Kryvtsov compares the Leagues Cup match against Orlando City to El Clásico, generating excitement and anticipation.

Messi continues to dominate in Major League Soccer, scoring two goals in Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Orlando City SC.

Lionel Messi scores two goals in Inter Miami's 3-1 victory over Orlando City, despite a 95-minute delay due to thunderstorms.

Lionel Messi's third game with Inter Miami is delayed due to weather, but fans are excited to see him play.

Rapper Melly's murder trial ends in a hung jury after three days of deliberation.

Deadlocked jury leads to mistrial in YNW Melly murder trial.