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In today's newsletter:

  • What can you do if someone dumps trash on your Fort Lauderdale yard?
  • Why Coast Guard crews were busy off Fort Lauderdale this weekend
  • Which world-class yachts will be honored in Fort Lauderdale next month?

Also on today's calendar: GLOW TOGETHER: Women United Pamper Party and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 86 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 78.
  • Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 88 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Someone dumped trash in her yard, who cleans it up? (wsvn.com) — A Fort Lauderdale homeowner who helped build her Habitat for Humanity house was stunned when a truck dumped a trailer full of renovation debris across her yard, then drove off. After the city initially cited her, video cleared her of blame and officials arranged a special pickup, while reminding residents to report illegal dumping so violators can be prosecuted.
   

2. 10 migrants found on boat off Fort Lauderdale transferred to the Bahamas, USCG says (nbcmiami.com) — Ten migrants were intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard about 40 miles east of Fort Lauderdale and later transferred to the Bahamas after receiving food, water, shelter, and medical checks. Crews from the cutter Robert Yered battled eight-foot seas during the operation, underscoring the ongoing migrant interdiction activity just off the city's coast.
   

3. ISS Announces 2026 Design Awards Finalists (the-triton.com) — Fort Lauderdale will host the International Superyacht Society's 2026 Design & Leadership Gala on October 28 at the Broward Center, where winners of major yacht design awards will be announced. The finalists span sailing, motor, and refit categories from top global builders, reinforcing the city's role as a key hub for the superyacht industry.
   

4. Airbnb Renter Turns Tables on Armed Home Invader With Gunshot (wideopencountry.com) — An attempted armed robbery at a Fort Lauderdale Airbnb turned violent when the renter shot an 18‑year‑old suspect in the chest after two people allegedly broke into the home. Police followed a blood trail to find the wounded teen, arrested a 25‑year‑old accomplice, and charged both with attempted felony murder and home invasion with a firearm.
   

5. 5th year of steep enrollment drops in Broward Schools bolsters officials' plan to shutter several campuses (wsvn.com) — Families in Fort Lauderdale and across Broward County face another round of potential school closures after enrollment dropped by more than 12,000 students this year, the steepest decline in five years. Ten additional campuses are being considered for shutdown, and the school board will hold another public workshop Tuesday morning to debate how to respond to the continuing exodus.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello everyone, I just found another Nextdoor scam.
    I was contacted by someone that found me on Nextdoor and they said that they are in Washington state and worked for a company in Miami, the company… (Nextdoor River Oaks)
  • Our adorable 5 month old puppy Nalah.
    She loves her two main toys which are Toothless and Gator. We've had her since 1 month old (the owners lied about her age when we got her; told us… (Nextdoor Flagler Village)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Tech, Inbound (Stocking) (T1480) in Fort Lauderdale. Apply here.
  • Brinker International posted a job opening for Food Runner - Plantation Chili's in Fort Lauderdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Lauderdale here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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