🌱 Car plows into Fort Lauderdale hearing aid shop; what happened on U.S. 1?

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In today's newsletter:

• Car plows into Fort Lauderdale hearing aid shop; what happened on U.S. 1?
• What Broward’s 1,000 job cuts could mean for Fort Lauderdale schools
• Could FLL soon have its own dedicated airport police department?

Also on today's calendar: Broward Partnership's Salute to Leadership: "Golden Hour Gala" .

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid with showers around, temps: high: 88, low: 76.
• Friday: Sunshine with a shower, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Car slams into hearing aid store in Fort Lauderdale; driver OK (wsvn.com) — A car crashed into Ascent Audiology & Hearing on North Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday afternoon, near the Sunrise Boulevard intersection, but the driver was able to walk away. One employee was evaluated by first responders and declined transport, while Fort Lauderdale Police continue investigating the cause of the crash.
   

2. Broward school board members hold workshop after approving plan to cut 1,000 jobs (wsvn.com) — Broward school board members in Fort Lauderdale are moving ahead with a plan to cut about 1,000 jobs, aiming to save $54 million amid years of declining enrollment. Roughly 700 of the positions are vacant, but 300 are filled, prompting pushback from some board members, staff, and mental health professionals worried about student support. Leaders insist the cuts are necessary for the district’s financial future.
   

3. Officials doing ‘due diligence' on replacing BSO with in-house airport police at FLL (local10.com) — Broward County commissioners are studying whether to replace the Broward Sheriff’s Office with an in-house police force at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, citing potential cost savings and control. Officials stress public safety won’t be compromised as they conduct further analysis and consider similar moves for fire services.
   

4. The Fort Lauderdale airport's gems: Discovering the most eye-catching art in the terminals (sun-sentinel.com) — If you’re flying in or out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, you’re walking through one of the region’s richest public art collections, much of it inspired by South Florida’s nature and skyline. From Everglades-themed terrazzo floors to kid-friendly sculpture playgrounds and glowing glass installations, Terminal 1 is packed with pieces designed to make arrivals and departures feel distinctly Fort Lauderdale.
   

5. After Spirit shutdown, Avianca adds flights from Fort Lauderdale and Miami to Colombia (sun-sentinel.com) — New Avianca flights will boost options out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport starting June 1, adding a second daily flight to Bogotá and complementing earlier service to Nicaragua. The expansion follows Spirit Airlines’ shutdown and aims to maintain South Florida’s connections to Colombia and Latin America, with tickets already on sale through Avianca’s website, app, and travel agencies.
   

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📸 Around Fort Lauderdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Lauderdale

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Saturday May 16

• Broward Partnership's Salute to Leadership: "Golden Hour Gala" →
  The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale, 1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
  6:30 pm

Thursday May 21

• United Way Broward's Leaders United's Las Olas Odyssey Scavenger Hunt →
  Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale, 620 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
  4:30 pm

Thursday May 28

• Galleria Fort Lauderdale's "Take PRIDE!" 2026 Reception to Benefit History Fort Lauderdale →
  The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Storytime BSO/Fire Dept. →
  Oakland Park, FL Calendar, 1098 NE 40th Court, Oakland Park
  10:00 am
• Brains and Balance Past 60 →
  Wilton Manors, FL Calendar, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors
  10:00 am
• Bonnet House Fine Artists Opening Reception
  Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
  4:00 pm
• Bonnet House Fine Artist Opening Reception
  Bonnet House Museum & Gardens Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
  4:00 pm
• BCAA All-Star Flag Football Classic
  Nova High School, 3600 College Avenue, Davie
  5:00 pm
• Martial Arts Program for Kids in Lauderdale Lakes →
  Lauderdale Lakes, FL Calendar, 3601 NW 21st St., Lauderdale Lakes
  6:00 pm
• ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) – Level One →
  Lauderdale Lakes, FL Calendar, 3580 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes
  6:00 pm
• Kids Fitness Hour →
  Wilton Manors, FL Calendar, 823 NE 28th ST, Wilton Manors
  6:30 pm
• Island City Book Club →
  Wilton Manors, FL Calendar, 500 NE 26th St., Wilton Manors
  6:30 pm

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