Broward County coverage — civic, business, creator, real estate, and cultural stories specific to the county.
FTA moved Broward Commuter Rail South into engineering with $164M anticipated. What it funds now, the 3 Broward stations, and owner steps before 2032.
Small Business
Black Friday is Nov. 27 and Small Business Saturday Nov. 28. NRF forecasts $1.013T holiday sales. Prep steps for Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade owners.
Business & Policy
SBA Prior Approval surety bond fees rise Nov. 30, 2026: contractors pay $7.29 per $1,000, up from $6.00, and sureties 26% of premium. What stays the same.
Broward
JetBlue plans 150+ daily FLL departures to 61 nonstops this winter, its biggest Fort Lauderdale schedule, after Spirit's exit. What it means for Broward.
News
Broward data center moratorium hearing is Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. It would pause 50 MW data centers in unincorporated areas for up to a year. What to know.
AI & Tech
AI Fort Lauderdale guide: local AI firms like Apolo and Cybraics, hiring signals, the free CareerSource Broward AI Playbook and Broward College training.
Business & Policy
MAP Broward sets a 30% small business goal on eligible road and transit projects. How Broward firms get CBE certified, find bids and team with primes.
Business & Policy
The South Florida Women's Business Conference and Expo is Nov. 18 in Deerfield Beach, 1 to 9 p.m. All industries can exhibit; no Chamber membership needed.
Business & Policy
FITCE 2026: Nov. 18 to 19, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Broward convention center. Free admission. Register by Nov. 16 for buyer panels, matchmaking, and port tours.
Business & Policy
September 2026 unemployment fell to 1.9% in Miami Dade, 4.1% in Broward and 4.4% in Palm Beach. Here is which industries added jobs and how hiring looks.
Opportunity Zones
Florida's Opportunity Zone 2.0 picks are still pending. Treasury lists 1,367 eligible tracts with a 342 cap. Key IRS dates for owners run Dec. 31 to 2028.
Events & Deadlines
Broward Health's Small Business & Health Expo took place Nov. 3 in Pembroke Pines. How owners can still register as vendors and seek subcontracts.
