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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.

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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).

World Cup fuels Broward's summer business and hotel boom

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

Business

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>

Fort Lauderdale has Florida's only screen showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX

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Fort Lauderdale is the only city in Florida showing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Christopher Nolan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/07/15/christopher-nolan-movies-ranked" data-vars-content-id="024c49f7-a85d-49c8-9e58-7bc5ac1b1c85" data-vars-headline="Fort Lauderdale has Florida&#x27;s only screen showing &quot;The Odyssey&quot; in 70mm IMAX" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/07/15/christopher-nolan-movies-ranked" target="_self">Christopher Nolan</a>&#x27;s &quot;The Odyssey&quot; in its best format.Why it matters: The Museum of Discovery and Science&#x27;s Autonation IMAX 3D Theater is one of 25 theaters in the U.S. with 70mm IMAX screens.<ul><li>That&#x27;s good for bragging rights.</li><li>The bad news: Tickets are completely sold out through Aug. 13.</li></ul>

South Florida sees surge in e-bike injuries among kids

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently vetoed a bill that would have created statewide e-bike regulations.

As more people are riding e-bikes in South Florida, serious crashes and injuries are on the rise. Why it matters: Emergency rooms are seeing the impact firsthand and local governments are trying to address the growing safety problem.

Broward's Alex Freeman powers Team USA into knockouts

He was once a star at American Heritage in Plantation and played for Weston FC.

Sports

South Florida&#x27;s very own Alex Freeman has emerged as the breakout star for the U.S. at this <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/20/world-cup-tourists" data-vars-content-id="9265069e-4a2c-49c0-9337-511deaa0099f" data-vars-headline="Broward&#x27;s Alex Freeman powers Team USA into knockouts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/20/world-cup-tourists" target="_self">World Cup</a>.Why it matters: The 21-year-old defender starred at American Heritage in Plantation and for Weston FC before joining a Major League Soccer academy with Orlando City.

Visitors repeatedly trapped in Hollywood building elevator

People with limited mobility are having to be carried up the stairs.

The elevator at Emerald Lake Plaza off Stirling Road is repeatedly breaking down and trapping people inside.Why this matters: Elderly visitors are having to be carried up the stairs with their walkers and wheelchairs to get to their appointments.<ul><li>Tenants at the three-story building include medical, law and other professional offices.</li></ul>

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>

What property tax cut could cost Fort Lauderdale

Annual special events are among the city services on the chopping block.

Fort Lauderdale would not be able to host its free Fourth of July fireworks or Memorial Day celebrations if voters approve <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the state&#x27;s tax reform proposal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/06/02/florida-puts-property-tax-overhaul-on-ballot-as-local-officials-sound-alarm" data-vars-content-id="963caa80-2099-439a-9dd1-c9001b089a61" data-vars-headline="What property tax cut could cost Fort Lauderdale" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2026/06/02/florida-puts-property-tax-overhaul-on-ballot-as-local-officials-sound-alarm" target="_self">the state&#x27;s tax reform proposal</a>, Mayor Dean Trantalis warns.Why it matters: These annual special events are among the city services on the chopping block if the property tax amendment passes this November.

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.

🍦Reliving my childhood in Broward

New PBS doc spotlights Broward's Jaxson's legacy

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A donut chart illustrating the distribution of body regions treated for e-bike injuries in emergency departments from 2024 to 2025. The head, face, and neck account for the largest share at 32.4%, followed by shoulder/arm/elbow (18.8%), leg/knee (18.6%), hand/wrist/finger (11.4%), torso/trunk (10.4%), foot/ankle/toe (6.2%), and other injuries (2.3). 

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New PBS doc spotlights Broward's Jaxson's legacy

Dine Out Lauderdale returns with deals at 100-plus restaurants

World Cup fuels Broward's summer business and hotel boom

Fort Lauderdale has Florida's only screen showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX

South Florida sees surge in e-bike injuries among kids