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Scoop: Broward sues tax collector over $17 million windfall

The lawsuit says most of the money should have gone back to the county.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broward County" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/21/broward-county-tourism-visit-lauderdale-logo-rebrand-business" data-vars-content-id="db4cc6e2-6b90-4d32-884c-95a203dc7152" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Broward sues tax collector over $17 million windfall" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/08/21/broward-county-tourism-visit-lauderdale-logo-rebrand-business" target="_self">Broward County</a> is suing Broward Tax Collector Abbey Ajayi for allegedly distributing more than $9 million that the county says it was entitled to.Why it matters: The lawsuit, which was filed on Sept. 30, comes after attempts to resolve the dispute out of court.

Fort Lauderdale defends stormwater upgrades as residents worry

River Oaks residents say its stormwater upgrades couldn't handle last month's rain.

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King tides are expected to peak again Wednesday through next week, bringing the potential for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="flooding" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/06/29/residents-april-2023-flood-recovery-aid" data-vars-content-id="64a10f88-05c0-4c42-824d-3314623ed85f" data-vars-headline="Fort Lauderdale defends stormwater upgrades as residents worry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/fort-lauderdale/2026/06/29/residents-april-2023-flood-recovery-aid" target="_self">flooding</a> to South Florida.Why it matters: This week&#x27;s rain and king tides are another test for Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s new multimillion-dollar water pumps and stormwater improvements, part of the $1.6 billion Fortify Lauderdale project.

Blanche Ely students test cooking skills with new food truck

The Pompano Beach high school is the first in the state to receive an Intuit food truck.

Education

Students at Blanche Ely High School will soon be running their very own food truck.Why it matters: The school&#x27;s new food truck program allows students to practice their business skills and get firsthand experience in the culinary and hospitality industries.

More activists learn Florida agency searched driving records

FWC says the searches were to assess threats during the 2025 bear hunt debate. Records show some searches date to 2022.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has accessed the driving records of nearly two dozen <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="environmental advocates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/05/03/environmental-advocates-push-for-cumulative-impact-rules" data-vars-content-id="3d823500-13a8-4cd0-a1f6-feb73f873645" data-vars-headline="More activists learn Florida agency searched driving records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/05/03/environmental-advocates-push-for-cumulative-impact-rules" target="_self">environmental advocates</a> across Florida, records reveal.Why it matters: The activists say they believe the searches are part of a strategy to discourage criticism of the agency.

Residents can still apply for 2023 flood recovery aid

The historic flooding in April 2023 damaged homes, stranded drivers and closed the airport for 28 hours.

It&#x27;s not too late to apply for recovery assistance if you were affected by the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="historic flooding three years ago" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/04/14/broward-county-flooding-schools-closed" data-vars-content-id="10e688b8-8cfd-4cca-88ef-a9b69521733f" data-vars-headline="Residents can still apply for 2023 flood recovery aid" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/04/14/broward-county-flooding-schools-closed" target="_self">historic flooding three years ago</a>. Why it matters: Eligible residents can receive assistance for home rehabilitation, reconstruction or elevation, and reimbursement for eligible food-related expenses and other recovery activities.<ul><li>The help is available through Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program.</li></ul>

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