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The Fed's big inflation test

A run of economic data has bolstered the case for a rate hike, including a rise in core consumer prices.

Economy

The Fed looks boxed into raising interest rates next week after Friday morning&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hot inflation report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/11/cpi-august-inflation-trump" data-vars-content-id="b7e5be1e-6f09-45e8-be05-6f16ccb30fbc" data-vars-headline="The Fed&#x27;s big inflation test" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/11/cpi-august-inflation-trump" target="_self">hot inflation report</a>. Less certain is what comes after that.Why it matters: August inflation was shaping up to be a crucial test ahead of next week&#x27;s interest rate decision, after Fed chairman Kevin Warsh signaled that stubborn price pressures could warrant tighter policy.<ul><li>Since then, a run of economic data has bolstered the case for a rate hike: a surprisingly strong jobs report, hot wholesale inflation and now a pickup in core consumer prices. That all comes alongside a fresh burst in energy costs that is on track to keep inflation elevated once September data starts rolling in.</li><li>A hike would put Warsh on a collision course with President Trump, who threatened an escalation of his trade war if the Fed did not cut rates.</li><li>Assuming the Fed&#x27;s policy committee raises rates on Wednesday, Warsh will face immediate pressure to communicate whether it is a one-off adjustment or the start of a tightening campaign — the kind of forward guidance that he is determined to avoid.</li></ul>Driving the news: Underlying inflation picked up last month, with the core Consumer Price Index — which excludes volatile food and energy costs — showing more momentum than the headline figures alone suggest.<ul><li>Core prices rose 0.3% in August, after increasing 0.2% the previous month. Over the past three months, core inflation has been running at a 2% annualized rate, up from 1.6% through July.</li><li>In the 12 months through August, core CPI edged down to 2.4% from 2.5%, though the unrounded figures show only a marginal decline.</li><li>Services prices excluding housing climbed 0.5% in August, the biggest monthly increase since the start of 2026 — a sign of firmness in the economy, less directly tied to housing and energy. </li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: &quot;The upside surprise to core inflation means that the Fed is running out of reasons to wait,&quot; Angelo Kourkafas, a senior global strategist at Edward Jones, wrote in a note this morning. What to watch: Investors now see an 85% chance of a rate increase at the Fed&#x27;s meeting that concludes next Wednesday — up from 72% before today&#x27;s inflation data, according to CME&#x27;s FedWatch tool.<ul><li>New projections alongside the decision will offer clues about where policymakers see rates this year and next.</li></ul>The intrigue: In a note this morning, ING economist James Knightley said that it might be akin to 1997, when the Fed raised rates once to head off inflation risks as the economy boomed — then stopped as those pressures failed to materialize.<ul><li>&quot;We ... think this is merely a recalibration of Fed policy, similar to the single hike implemented by Alan Greenspan&#x27;s Fed,&quot; Knightley wrote. </li></ul>Friction point: Bond markets currently price in multiple interest rate increases, which puts Warsh on a tightrope. <ul><li>If he suggests that an interest rate hike is a one-and-done affair, or just sticks to his guns on avoiding any kind of guidance about further moves, that could put the Fed&#x27;s credibility at risk and repeat the bond selloff that occurred after the last Fed policy meeting.</li></ul>The bottom line: Just two weeks ago in Jackson Hole, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Warsh laid out a test" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/28/kevin-warsh-federal-reserve-jackson-hole" data-vars-content-id="b7e5be1e-6f09-45e8-be05-6f16ccb30fbc" data-vars-headline="The Fed&#x27;s big inflation test" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/28/kevin-warsh-federal-reserve-jackson-hole" target="_self">Warsh laid out a test</a> for action. &quot;We must be confident that underlying inflation is moving to our objective, clearly and at sufficient speed,&quot; he said. &quot;Otherwise, we have work to do.&quot;<ul><li>The August inflation data has offered no reason for such confidence. Ergo, it&#x27;s time for Warsh and his colleagues to get to work.</li></ul>

Scoop: Mike Johnson urged to cancel House recess over AI warnings

A letter to Johnson says "urgent action" is needed to address risks posed by AI.

Politics & Policy

A letter is circulating among House members urging Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to bring back the House &quot;immediately&quot; and keep it in session until Congress <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="passes AI safeguards" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/11/congress-ai-anthropic-coxon-researcher-democrats" data-vars-content-id="e09dda5b-62d3-418b-b73a-5fa7efefa8a6" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Mike Johnson urged to cancel House recess over AI warnings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/11/congress-ai-anthropic-coxon-researcher-democrats" target="_self">passes AI safeguards</a>, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Such drastic action has been proposed by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="members of both parties" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/RepLuna/status/2097641199196684682?s=20" data-vars-content-id="e09dda5b-62d3-418b-b73a-5fa7efefa8a6" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Mike Johnson urged to cancel House recess over AI warnings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/RepLuna/status/2097641199196684682?s=20" target="_blank">members of both parties</a> this week after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="current and former Anthropic researchers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/09/anthropic-insiders-warn-ai-could-kill-all-humans" data-vars-content-id="e09dda5b-62d3-418b-b73a-5fa7efefa8a6" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Mike Johnson urged to cancel House recess over AI warnings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/09/anthropic-insiders-warn-ai-could-kill-all-humans" target="_self">current and former Anthropic researchers</a> went public with warnings that AI could kill off humanity in the next decade.

9/11 widow blasts Saudi Arabia during annual ceremony

"Administration after administration ... chose to protect the Saudis instead of standing with the 9/11 families," she said.

A widow of a 9/11 victim used the annual reading of the names of those killed to plead with the Trump administration about <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Saudi Arabian officials&#x27; alleged ties" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/21/911-families-lawsuit-links-saudi-officials-to-plot-despite-princes-denial" data-vars-content-id="394ce871-0e29-43d6-95cd-575b16190408" data-vars-headline="9/11 widow blasts Saudi Arabia during annual ceremony" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/21/911-families-lawsuit-links-saudi-officials-to-plot-despite-princes-denial" target="_self">Saudi Arabian officials&#x27; alleged ties</a> to the terror attack, which the kingdom has dismissed.The big picture: During the New York City ceremony for 9/11&#x27;s 25th anniversary, Terry Strada slammed Saudi Arabia, which Axios&#x27; Barak Ravid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/11/houthis-yemen-saudi-trump-mbs-strikes" data-vars-content-id="394ce871-0e29-43d6-95cd-575b16190408" data-vars-headline="9/11 widow blasts Saudi Arabia during annual ceremony" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/11/houthis-yemen-saudi-trump-mbs-strikes" target="_self">reports</a> is actively urging President <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="394ce871-0e29-43d6-95cd-575b16190408" data-vars-headline="9/11 widow blasts Saudi Arabia during annual ceremony" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">Trump</a> to assist them with U.S. military action.

The rising energy cost dilemma

A sustained energy price surge risks spilling into other prices and driving inflation.

Headline CPI rose 0.4% in August, its biggest monthly increase since May, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gasoline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/11/bonds-oil-diesel-costs" data-vars-content-id="1a01fb91-0d2f-4725-ad08-27916f9c422f" data-vars-headline="The rising energy cost dilemma" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/11/bonds-oil-diesel-costs" target="_self">gasoline</a> accounting for more than a third of the increase.<ul><li>The Fed typically looks through temporary supply shocks, but a sustained energy surge risks spilling into other prices — and energy price pressures have only escalated further in September.</li></ul>Zoom out: Central banking orthodoxy would suggest not responding to energy price shocks directly, but responding to the extent that swings in fuel prices are filtering through to broader prices.<ul><li>Unfortunately for anyone seeking lower borrowing costs, there is evidence that this is indeed happening, risking energy-driven inflation becoming more entrenched.</li><li>Soaring diesel fuel prices are affecting the price of transportation of all sorts of goods, with the biggest effects on bulky or heavy items.</li><li>Airline fares were up 2.7% in August alone and are up 23.4% over the last 12 months.</li></ul>Between the lines: If energy price relief were in progress, it would be easier to look through those price surges. No relief is in sight, however.<ul><li>Those figures are already backward-looking. The energy shock has since worsened this month, with oil prices around $100 a barrel and diesel topping <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="$6 a gallon" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/11/diesel-6-dollars" data-vars-content-id="1a01fb91-0d2f-4725-ad08-27916f9c422f" data-vars-headline="The rising energy cost dilemma" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/11/diesel-6-dollars" target="_self">$6 a gallon</a> for the first time on record — all pointing to more inflation pressure still to come.</li></ul>

Inflation stays hot in August as Iran war drives energy costs higher

The Consumer Price Index data could strengthen the case for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates next week.

Business

Consumer prices remained elevated in August as the Iran war&#x27;s energy shock fueled a fresh burst of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="inflation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/economy/inflation" data-vars-content-id="a7b562fa-fdf8-4ad5-af6a-f25e6b6bcd8d" data-vars-headline="Inflation stays hot in August as Iran war drives energy costs higher" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/economy/inflation" target="_self">inflation</a>.Why it matters: The renewed price pressures are squeezing household budgets, with signs that underlying inflation is proving stubborn across the broader economy.<ul><li>The data could strengthen the case for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Federal Reserve " data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/28/kevin-warsh-federal-reserve-jackson-hole" data-vars-content-id="a7b562fa-fdf8-4ad5-af6a-f25e6b6bcd8d" data-vars-headline="Inflation stays hot in August as Iran war drives energy costs higher" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/28/kevin-warsh-federal-reserve-jackson-hole" target="_self">Federal Reserve </a>to raise interest rates next week.</li></ul>

Fort Lauderdale airport's Terminal 5 cost more than doubles

The new terminal, which was scheduled to be completed by 2026, will now open in 2030.

Travel

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport&#x27;s Terminal 5 project will cost more and take longer than originally estimated.Why it matters: The Terminal 5 expansion project is now expected to cost $829 million, doubling in price from 2o23 estimates.

Here's who won Broward's biggest primary races

Democratic U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Jared Moskowitz cruised to victory.

News

Broward County voters went to the polls Tuesday to elect new local leaders and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="select their party&#x27;s nominees" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/18/florida-weird-primary-election-2026" data-vars-content-id="1103be21-86e2-44a6-8e55-c5ed1fee3d12" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s who won Broward&#x27;s biggest primary races" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/18/florida-weird-primary-election-2026" target="_self">select their party&#x27;s nominees</a> for the November election. State of play: Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott called Tuesday&#x27;s turnout &quot;disappointing.&quot;

Inside the heated race for South Florida's Congressional District 20

The seat has been held by a Black representative since its creation in the early 1990s.

Politics

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Aug. 18 Democratic primary " data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/06/10/broward-county-election-deadlines" data-vars-content-id="da238cdf-bc4f-4791-ab4c-7817df86d0ee" data-vars-headline="Inside the heated race for South Florida&#x27;s Congressional District 20" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/06/10/broward-county-election-deadlines" target="_self">Aug. 18 Democratic primary </a>will likely decide who will be the next representative of Florida&#x27;s Congressional District 20.Why it matters: The historically Black, Democratic-leaning district was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="redrawn under Gov. Ron DeSantis&#x27; new congressional map" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/05/11/florida-new-congressional-districts-voting-power-south-florida" data-vars-content-id="da238cdf-bc4f-4791-ab4c-7817df86d0ee" data-vars-headline="Inside the heated race for South Florida&#x27;s Congressional District 20" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/05/11/florida-new-congressional-districts-voting-power-south-florida" target="_self">redrawn under Gov. Ron DeSantis&#x27; new congressional map</a>, reducing the Black majority by pulling in surrounding white communities. <ul><li>The seat has been held by a Black representative since its creation in the early 1990s.</li></ul>

Sneak peek: Inside Fort Lauderdale's FAT Village development

The project's T3 office building stands out with its wood elements and large windows.

Real Estate

On a recent tour of the $512 million FAT Village development, I saw what sets this project apart from the urban design that Fort Lauderdale is used to.Why it matters: The 5.6-acre project by Hines and Urban Street Development will transform <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Flagler Village" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/23/whats-going-up-development-miami-news" data-vars-content-id="c7508c23-7cf7-4a07-a778-4b88da6aa693" data-vars-headline="Sneak peek: Inside Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s FAT Village development" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/23/whats-going-up-development-miami-news" target="_self">Flagler Village</a> with a new office building, two towers with 600 apartments, retail and restaurants.<figure><img alt="Modern glass-front office building under construction with wooden balconies on the right, workers in hard hats, orange and white barriers along the street, blue sky and trees in foreground." height="4284" id="7dccba33-de41-4f2b-84fa-d45672a80b3b" src="https://images.axios.com/uEc7IC-jrtBVZeNSq37yTzv2uuk=/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg" width="5712" srcset="https://images.axios.com/GxLRfmUML46CQhOGzXdxWg9ljAw=/0x0:5712x4284/1920x1440/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/A3P5oGBsIko3WjSxQT37boo_BGI=/0x0:5712x4284/1600x1200/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/it99JqW1Gurb9dMxIWlTyGfrOiU=/0x0:5712x4284/1366x1024/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/oVSZwumKdsgtgZOTC7Lk3iAg8Mg=/0x0:5712x4284/1024x768/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/xlc-1qwiWZuUfRyJD8bldHJU0YE=/0x0:5712x4284/768x576/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/GTevv0xDDL_8dBMnoCBgssr8OT0=/0x0:5712x4284/640x480/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/gtctVQpyGK5xUuDPhIwaCDx6T6c=/0x0:5712x4284/320x240/2026/07/07/1783435049374.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>Trees have been planted all throughout the project. Photo: Naomi Feinstein/Axios</figcaption></figure>

Inter Miami's promised community park still on hold

After years of delays, construction was finally set to begin in April.

Nearly a year after Fort Lauderdale and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Inter Miami" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/05/inter-miami-celebrates-new-stadium-with-house-warming-party" data-vars-content-id="2d7819ad-a676-4c43-85fa-a0f663ba1ac1" data-vars-headline="Inter Miami&#x27;s promised community park still on hold" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/05/inter-miami-celebrates-new-stadium-with-house-warming-party" target="_self">Inter Miami</a>&#x27;s owners reached an agreement to deliver the overdue Lockhart Community Park, the long-promised project remains on hold.Why it matters: The park was part of the 2019 deal and 50-year lease that allowed Inter Miami to build a $170 million stadium and training complex on the publicly owned Lockhart Stadium site.

The Miami Heat games you won't want to miss

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to Milwaukee for the first time in November.

Sports

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Heat" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/03/19/the-heat-longest-losing-streak" data-vars-content-id="da956a4f-4f03-4d89-8571-0616976e1b00" data-vars-headline="The Miami Heat games you won&#x27;t want to miss" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/03/19/the-heat-longest-losing-streak" target="_self">Miami Heat</a> will have 25 nationally-televised games this upcoming NBA season after just a handful last year.Why it matters: The pairing of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo has made the Heat a legitimate contender this season after four consecutive years in the Eastern Conference&#x27;s play-in tournament.

World Cup fuels Broward's summer business and hotel boom

Thank you to the Tartan Army and all of the international fans!

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/14/free-world-cup-watch-parties-miami" data-vars-content-id="6e6df185-28f3-45c8-87bb-aad5bbe47937" data-vars-headline="World Cup fuels Broward&#x27;s summer business and hotel boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/14/free-world-cup-watch-parties-miami" target="_self">World Cup</a> is over, but South Florida will never forget it.Why it mattered: The Miami matches brought fans from all over the world, filling Broward County hotels, restaurants and bars during what&#x27;s typically the slowest time of year.<ul><li>Thousands of Colombian fans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="took over downtown Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaE3KyFNYsa/" data-vars-content-id="6e6df185-28f3-45c8-87bb-aad5bbe47937" data-vars-headline="World Cup fuels Broward&#x27;s summer business and hotel boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaE3KyFNYsa/" target="_blank">took over downtown Fort Lauderdale</a> to greet their players at The Dalmar hotel. The Tartan Army <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="were all over town" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/NancyH_60/status/2071675675073794164" data-vars-content-id="6e6df185-28f3-45c8-87bb-aad5bbe47937" data-vars-headline="World Cup fuels Broward&#x27;s summer business and hotel boom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/NancyH_60/status/2071675675073794164" target="_blank">were all over town</a> wearing their kilts in the 90-degree heat. </li></ul>

$1,500 won't cover a studio apartment in Fort Lauderdale, study finds

Fort Lauderdale renters are getting less space for the same budget than they did a year ago.

Bad news, renters: $1,500 a month isn&#x27;t enough to afford a studio apartment in Fort Lauderdale, according to a new study.Why it matters: The city is ranked as the state&#x27;s least affordable for studio renters in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="RentCafe&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/market-snapshots/rental-space-for-1500/" data-vars-content-id="d7b8b997-2da0-499d-b359-d8d0d22699cc" data-vars-headline="$1,500 won&#x27;t cover a studio apartment in Fort Lauderdale, study finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/market-snapshots/rental-space-for-1500/" target="_blank">RentCafe&#x27;s</a> analysis.

Fort Lauderdale Beach park redesign leads latest development news

Beachfront pickleball courts, Weston Jewelers and other projects move forward.

Development

Here&#x27;s the latest round of Fort Lauderdale development news: 🥒 The City of Fort Lauderdale Commission approved the $2.5-million redesign of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park across from Bahia Mar.

Meet the woman caring for Flagler Village's cat colony

The colony of 30 cats has become a local attraction attraction in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

At around 6:30pm on Thursday, dozens of cats started gathering on a street in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Flagler Village" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/07/08/fat-village-development-tour-t3-flagler" data-vars-content-id="4db35e50-c920-41e1-b7e8-ee3ac4099a66" data-vars-headline="Meet the woman caring for Flagler Village&#x27;s cat colony" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/07/08/fat-village-development-tour-t3-flagler" target="_self">Flagler Village</a>. A car pulled up, and the cats moved closer.<ul><li>They knew Crystal Harrington had arrived with dinner.</li></ul>

T3 FAT Village lands first office tenants

The mass timber building is part of the $512 million development set to transform Flagler Village.

The world&#x27;s largest contract logistics provider and a workplace design and furniture company are opening offices at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="T3 Fat Village" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/07/08/fat-village-development-tour-t3-flagler" data-vars-content-id="cfce5716-09ae-46dd-bac4-27853ce0ed14" data-vars-headline="T3 FAT Village lands first office tenants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/07/08/fat-village-development-tour-t3-flagler" target="_self">T3 Fat Village</a> in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Why it matters: The new office building is part of the $512 million FAT Village development.

Florida vaccine exemptions rise as state targets mandates

As more kindergarteners go to school with vaccine exemptions, the state wants to drop four required vaccines.

Health

The Florida Department of Health wants to drop four required vaccines for children as a growing number of kindergarteners have vaccine exemptions. Why it matters: Thousands of Florida children are already going to school without protection from preventable and deadly diseases, including measles and polio.

Fort Lauderdale tightens rules for short-term vacation rentals

The city is cracking down on rental operators who are racking up violations.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="City of Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/18/broward-fire-rescue-county-control-sheriff-tony-bso-contract" data-vars-content-id="89fd0fb0-666d-48f9-902b-5f7b96570a9e" data-vars-headline="Fort Lauderdale tightens rules for short-term vacation rentals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/18/broward-fire-rescue-county-control-sheriff-tony-bso-contract" target="_self">City of Fort Lauderdale</a> is cracking down on illegal vacation rentals. Why it matters: Fort Lauderdale residents have long complained of illegal vacation rentals throughout the city.

Broward backlash grows over Flock cameras

Redditors are asking if bus lights are surveillance cameras.

South Florida residents across the political spectrum are growing increasingly wary of license plate readers made by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Flock and similar companies" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/08/04/flock-ceo-douglas-county-sheriff-regret-axon-data" data-vars-content-id="38b57971-434a-4f9e-82fc-14b75e472eb0" data-vars-headline="Broward backlash grows over Flock cameras" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/08/04/flock-ceo-douglas-county-sheriff-regret-axon-data" target="_self">Flock and similar companies</a>.Why it matters: The cameras, which are active throughout Broward County, have fueled privacy concerns and fears of police misuse.

Broward commissioners balk at Visit Lauderdale logo change

Business leaders opposed adding Broward County to the logo.

It&#x27;s not looking like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broward County" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/18/broward-fire-rescue-county-control-sheriff-tony-bso-contract" data-vars-content-id="bf96c429-8d2c-4b17-a8bf-f0b7fe5655d0" data-vars-headline="Broward commissioners balk at Visit Lauderdale logo change" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/18/broward-fire-rescue-county-control-sheriff-tony-bso-contract" target="_self">Broward County</a> will be changing the Visit Lauderdale brand anytime soon. Why it matters: Commissioner Alexandra Davis felt that the tourism bureau&#x27;s logo isn&#x27;t fairly representing all of Broward&#x27;s 31 municipalities and asked to change its branding.

Broward County considers taking fire rescue back from BSO

The county commission and Sheriff Gregory Tony have clashed over his budget requests.

The Broward County Commission is looking at bringing the fire rescue department under county control after nearly 25 years under the Sheriff&#x27;s Office.Why it matters: This could impact fire rescue services in Dania Beach, Deerfield Beach, Hallandale Beach, Lauderdale Lakes, Pembroke Park, Weston and West Park.

Yellow water no more? Inside Fort Lauderdale's new water plant

The city's new $666 million water plant will provide clear, high-quality drinking water.

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It&#x27;s almost time to say goodbye to Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s yellow tap water. Why it matters: The city&#x27;s new $666 million water treatment plant next to the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airpot will go live next month, bringing high-quality, clear drinking water to residents in Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Tamarac, Wilton Manors, Davie and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. <ul><li>It also will serve Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.</li></ul>

Fort Lauderdale launches new school zone safety program

This is part of a broader effort to address school safety and reduce dangerous driving.

Fort Lauderdale is implementing a school zone safety program <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="this school year" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/06/broward-schools-superintendent-enrollment-decline-ai" data-vars-content-id="db576dde-db25-4cd2-b998-eed9f742dbcc" data-vars-headline="Fort Lauderdale launches new school zone safety program" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/hollywood/2026/08/06/broward-schools-superintendent-enrollment-decline-ai" target="_self">this school year</a> to crack down on speeding.Why it matters: Drivers will receive a violation notice for going more than 10 mph over the school zone speed limit during specified hours or more than 10 mph over the regular speed limit during the rest of the school day.

Broward coffee shops are going bananas for this coffee flavor

Banana beverages are having a moment — even banana water.

Food and Drink

Lattes and matchas are going <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bananas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/12/inflation-banana-prices-tariffs" data-vars-content-id="9f93bfb7-eb97-4131-a7db-5adc5b420fb2" data-vars-headline="Broward coffee shops are going bananas for this coffee flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/06/12/inflation-banana-prices-tariffs" target="_self">bananas</a> including at a bunch of coffee shops around Broward County. The big picture: Already the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most-eaten" data-vars-click-url="https://yougov.com/en-us/ratings/fruits" data-vars-content-id="9f93bfb7-eb97-4131-a7db-5adc5b420fb2" data-vars-headline="Broward coffee shops are going bananas for this coffee flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://yougov.com/en-us/ratings/fruits" target="_blank">most-eaten</a> fresh fruit in America, bananas are ripe for the beverage market beyond smoothies.

Mahjong is South Florida's new social night out

Local mahjong instructors say demand has surged over the past year.

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Enthusiasm around <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mahjong" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/18/new-mahjong-series-social-play-community-connection-miami" data-vars-content-id="687a069e-1559-4bfe-aa79-60e87413a9ac" data-vars-headline="Mahjong is South Florida&#x27;s new social night out" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/18/new-mahjong-series-social-play-community-connection-miami" target="_self">mahjong</a> is growing in South Florida, according to local instructors.Why it matters: While the 19th-century Chinese tile game has swept the country over the last few years, Fort Lauderdale was slower to catch on.

Where to play mahjong around Broward

There are plenty of places around town hosting lessons and open play.

If you&#x27;re looking to learn <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mahjong" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/13/mahjong-brain-health-benefits" data-vars-content-id="625d4841-90f0-4bb8-a4cf-8eaefa911aee" data-vars-headline="Where to play mahjong around Broward" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/13/mahjong-brain-health-benefits" target="_self">mahjong</a> or find a social game, there are plenty of places around town hosting lessons and open play.Here&#x27;s where you can play in Broward County:<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mahjong &amp; Mingle @ The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://ritzcarltonfortlauderdale.247activities.com/services/mahjong-mingle-parent" data-vars-content-id="625d4841-90f0-4bb8-a4cf-8eaefa911aee" data-vars-headline="Where to play mahjong around Broward" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ritzcarltonfortlauderdale.247activities.com/services/mahjong-mingle-parent" target="_blank">Mahjong &amp; Mingle @ The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale</a>: Includes welcome cocktail, snacks, game board setup and à la carte menu.

Miami's popular Ophelia bakery is headed to Fort Lauderdale

The RV bakery is known for its breakfast sandwich, speciality coffee and coffee cinnamon roll.

Ophelia, the popular vintage-RV bakery located off U.S. 1 in Coconut Grove, is coming to Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s Huizenga Park this fall. Why it matters: It will be Ophelia&#x27;s first location in Broward County.

'90s, mystery and Star Wars headline Panthers' theme nights

The Panthers have 17 theme nights this season.

With the start of the 2026-2027 season less than two months away, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Florida Panthers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/06/10/florida-panthers-offseason-bobrovsky-free-agency" data-vars-content-id="b5af6c68-1291-44a9-82b3-8f7e041e8c76" data-vars-headline="&#x27;90s, mystery and Star Wars headline Panthers&#x27; theme nights" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/06/10/florida-panthers-offseason-bobrovsky-free-agency" target="_self">Florida Panthers</a> have announced their theme nights at Amerant Bank Arena. State of play: The team will host 17 theme nights this season, including a mystery theme night that will be announced at a later date.

Broward weekend guide: BIG3 basketball, Italian fest, more

The second annual South Florida Italian Festival is back this weekend!

Summer is flying by. Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening around town this weekend:🏀 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="BIG3 Basketball" data-vars-click-url="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/big3-basketball" data-vars-content-id="c5710eb9-af6d-4f72-b201-e453899afb96" data-vars-headline="Broward weekend guide: BIG3 basketball, Italian fest, more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/big3-basketball" target="_blank">BIG3 Basketball</a>: Ice Cube&#x27;s 3-on-3 basketball league comes to Amerant Bank Arena with a special musical guest on Friday (8pm).<ul><li>Tickets: $36+</li></ul>

Fort Lauderdale foodie's new guide finds the best Dine Out deals

DineDecoded shows diners how much they can save during Dine Out Lauderdale.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dine Out Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/07/22/dine-out-lauderdale-2026-guide-restaurant-deals" data-vars-content-id="be4b7d0b-b6be-4ba1-a561-3827d038843e" data-vars-headline="Fort Lauderdale foodie&#x27;s new guide finds the best Dine Out deals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/07/22/dine-out-lauderdale-2026-guide-restaurant-deals" target="_self">Dine Out Lauderdale</a> is all about trying our local restaurants for less. But have you ever wondered how much of a deal you&#x27;re actually getting?Why it matters: Fort Lauderdale resident Matt Hall created a website that compiles 262 menus from the 179 participating restaurants and tells you what to order to get the best bang for your buck.

Wan's Chinese classics taste just as good as I remember

Wan's still feels like the Christina Wan's I remember from family dinners growing up.

I love Chinese food, so when Wan&#x27;s invited me to come to its 60th anniversary celebrations, I couldn&#x27;t say no. Why it matters: I have vivid memories of family dinners at Wan&#x27;s as a kid, back when it was Christina Wan&#x27;s.

Dine Out Lauderdale returns with deals at 100-plus restaurants

Dine Out Lauderdale is your chance to try some of Broward's best restaurants without breaking the bank.

Get ready, foodies. Dine Out Lauderdale returns next week. Why it matters: The discount program supports local restaurants during the summer slowdown and gives diners a chance to try more expensive restaurants at budget-friendly prices. How it works: From Aug. 1-Sept. 30, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Months" data-vars-click-url="https://www.visitlauderdale.com/dineout/" data-vars-content-id="cf738e6e-4ad4-4316-819d-85cf985f85c1" data-vars-headline="Dine Out Lauderdale returns with deals at 100-plus restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.visitlauderdale.com/dineout/" target="_blank">Dine Out Lauderdale Restaurant Months</a> offers three-course prix fixe meals at more than 100 local restaurants (and the list keeps growing).

Things to do: Off Campus Night, taco festival and more

From Off Campus dance parties to taco festivals, here's what's happening in Broward this weekend..

It&#x27;s time to start planning your weekend. Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s happening around town. <ul><li>FYI: It&#x27;s the final weekend of World Cup watch parties</li></ul>🎤 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Megan Moroney at Amerant Bank Arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/megan-moroney?utm_source=www.browardist.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=the-weekly-954-7-13&amp;_bhlid=79fd63563e8734b4bf57faa38edff0215d1d08ce" data-vars-content-id="e8a549a6-5e8f-4a25-b4c2-c15269ec58c9" data-vars-headline="Things to do: Off Campus Night, taco festival and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.amerantbankarena.com/events/detail/megan-moroney?utm_source=www.browardist.com&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=the-weekly-954-7-13&amp;_bhlid=79fd63563e8734b4bf57faa38edff0215d1d08ce" target="_blank">Megan Moroney at Amerant Bank Arena</a>: The country music singer&#x27;s The Cloud 9 tour stops in Sunrise.

We tried Fort Lauderdale's Smorgasburg. Here's what to expect

The food was good, but Smorgasburg wasn't as big as advertised.

I liked Smorgasburg when it used to be in Miami, so I recently took my mom to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/smorgasburg-is-back-with-new-fort-lauderdale-home-this-april-40536212/" data-vars-content-id="6c5c4f86-7760-4184-8c84-f4bf00b28fdb" data-vars-headline="We tried Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s Smorgasburg. Here&#x27;s what to expect" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/smorgasburg-is-back-with-new-fort-lauderdale-home-this-april-40536212/" target="_blank">the Fort Lauderdale</a> location for a mother-daughter Sunday lunch.🍽️ State of plate: For the uninitiated, Smorgasburg is an open-air food market featuring a variety of vendors and cuisines.<ul><li>Picture rows of cooks grilling, smoking and frying up tasty handheld foods under tailgate tents.</li></ul>

Where to watch the World Cup in Broward

Many Broward spots are airing every tournament match with food and drink specials.

If World Cup tickets are out of your price range (unfortunately, that includes many of us) or you simply want to avoid the Hard Rock Stadium crowd, you can still participate in the fun at numerous watch parties around town.Here&#x27;s a list of events and places in Broward County to have on your radar:

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