Fort Lauderdale, FL news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Fort Lauderdale, FL on Friday, October 16, 2026: JetBlue Colombia route, new dining on Las Olas. Also: Sweetwaters restaurant opened on Las Olas Boulevard offering diverse dining options for Fort Lauderdale; Avelo launched new Florida-Texas flights from Fort Lauderdale area starting at $69. Weather: Mostly foggy today with highs near 84°F and light winds.

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Headlines

JetBlue launched a new Fort Lauderdale to Colombia route starting at $139, adding first-class service options.The Business Journals · Oct 16, 11:29 AM

Events & going out

Miami Pen Show's 35th year runs in Fort Lauderdale for pen enthusiasts and collectors.The Boca Raton Tribune · Oct 15, 11:23 AM
2027 Tortuga Music Festival will headline Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, and Megan Moroney.JamBase · Oct 15, 4:17 PM

Food & drink

Sweetwaters restaurant opened on Las Olas Boulevard offering diverse dining options for Fort Lauderdale.Sun Sentinel · Oct 15, 5:05 PM

Business & new openings

Avelo launched new Florida-Texas flights from Fort Lauderdale area starting at $69.Pembroke Pines News · Oct 16, 10:19 AM
NVN Marine opened its first flagship store on Fort Lauderdale's Marine Mile.FinancialContent · Oct 15, 8:48 AM
Aviation firm launches daily Fort Lauderdale-Nassau flights for regional connectivity.The Business Journals · Oct 15, 3:59 PM
Fort Lauderdale's office market tightens with limited new deliveries.Connect CRE · Oct 16, 10:53 AM
Fort Lauderdale's Nicholas Estate Buyers unveiled holiday collection of luxury watches and designer jewelry.openPR.com · Oct 16, 3:50 AM
Tika Team at Compass ranked number 10 among Fort Lauderdale real estate teams.The National Law Review · Oct 16, 5:58 PM

Sports

High school football: Dillard JV played Cardinal Gibbons; Monarch played St. Thomas Aquinas.MaxPreps · Oct 16, 7:16 PM

Community & volunteering

Project Thanksgiving seeks donations to help families in need across Broward County.WPEC · Oct 15, 7:54 AM

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