The Real South Florida

Few Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Are Applying for Flood Recovery Grants
7 3 min

Few Fort Lauderdale Homeowners Are Applying for Flood Recovery Grants

Fort Lauderdale has $12.4 million in federal money for homeowners still recovering from the April 2023 flood, but only 241 people have applied. Residents say they’re scared of inspections and buried in paperwork.

Don Vicaro
Don Vicaro
20/10/2026
West Palm Beach Downtown Master Plan Heads to the City Commission
22 3 min

West Palm Beach Downtown Master Plan Heads to the City Commission

West Palm Beach’s plan for how downtown grows is headed to the City Commission. At a City Hall workshop last week, residents made it clear they’re not done fighting over it.

Don Vicaro
Don Vicaro
13/10/2026
Costco Is Suing Pompano Beach Over Its Rejected Store
11 4 min

Costco Is Suing Pompano Beach Over Its Rejected Store

Costco wants to build a new store at The Pomp on Powerline Road, and Pompano Beach said no. Now Costco is suing, and a judge has given the city until Oct. 11 to explain itself.

Don Vicaro
Don Vicaro
07/10/2026
Palm Beach County Wants to Pause the Ag Reserve
14 3 min

Palm Beach County Wants to Pause the Ag Reserve

A Palm Beach County commissioner wants to hit pause on new housing in the 22,000-acre Ag Reserve west of Boca and Delray.

Don Vicaro
Don Vicaro
29/09/2026

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