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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.

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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.

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.

News

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.

Business

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.

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.

Here's who won Broward's biggest primary races

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

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;

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.

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.

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.

Water

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>

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Fort Lauderdale airport's Terminal 5 cost more than doubles

Meet the woman caring for Flagler Village's cat colony

T3 FAT Village lands first office tenants

Fort Lauderdale tightens rules for short-term vacation rentals

Broward backlash grows over Flock cameras