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Sunday, May 17, 2026 · Alva
Broward shelter waives adoption fees to clear crowded kennels
Broward County Animal Care waived adoption fees at a Saturday event in Dania Beach, part of a push to reduce shelter crowding and place animals in homes.
Fort Lauderdale residents oppose luxury Rolex building, citing traffic and infrastructure concerns
Fort Lauderdale residents protested a proposed five-story Rolex building, warning it will worsen traffic and strain neighborhood infrastructure. The City Commission will make the final decision at an upcoming public meeting.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Cement truck strikes taxi on I-595 ramp; 7 hospitalized near Fort Lauderdale
A cement truck and taxi collided on an I-595 ramp near Fort Lauderdale on Friday, sending seven people—including a child—to local hospitals.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Crowds overwhelm Swatch stores in South Florida during Audemars Piguet collab release
A Swatch collaboration with luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet descended into chaos at South Florida malls Saturday, forcing store closures and police response to manage crowds.
Sunday, May 17, 2026