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Good day Fort Lauderdale! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could this Fort Lauderdale shelter pup be your next adventure buddy?
  • Could a new ‘School of Hope’ still open at William Dandy?
  • How cheap can winter flights into Fort Lauderdale really get?

Also on today's calendar: Soulful Christmas: AARLCC’s Celebration of Music, Culture & Joy and 9 more events.

Find out what's happening in Fort Lauderdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Fort Lauderdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Beautiful with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bridget: Full of Life (outsfl.com) — A young shepherd mix named Bridget has spent over 120 days at the Humane Society of Broward County’s shelter on Griffin Road in Fort Lauderdale and is looking for an active local adopter. Staff say she’s smart, energetic, great with other dogs, and her adoption fee is fully sponsored, making now an easy time for a Fort Lauderdale family to bring her home.
   

2. DeSantis says Schools of Hope will be limited to ‘toughest areas' of Florida (sun-sentinel.com) — Fort Lauderdale families should watch closely as Gov. Ron DeSantis signals that new ‘Schools of Hope’ charter campuses will target only Florida’s toughest areas, with William Dandy Middle in Fort Lauderdale among the few pending sites. While districts statewide push back over costs and co-location, Broward has rejected nearly all applications so far, leaving the future of this local proposal uncertain.
   

3. These 5 Major US Cities Have Winter Escape Flights to Florida Under $50 (travelinglifestyle.net) — If you’re in Fort Lauderdale or headed here, budget airlines are offering ultra-cheap winter flights into the city, sometimes under $50 one-way, especially on off-peak days. The piece compares Fort Lauderdale’s prices and vibe with nearby Miami and Orlando, and shares tips like using fare alerts, checking nearby airports, and watching for baggage fees to keep trips affordable.
   

4. ZooTennis: IMG Academy International 12s, 14s, 16s Recap; Kisimov Avenges ITF J300 Bradenton Finals Loss in Orange Bowl Opener; Liutova's Winning Streak Continues; Amey Ousts Top Seed Vaughan in 16s (blogspot.com) — Junior tennis fans in Fort Lauderdale are in the spotlight as the Orange Bowl continues at the renovated Jimmy Evert Tennis Center, with slow clay courts drawing praise. A key storyline was Dimitar Kisimov’s revenge win over Jordan Lee in their first-round rematch, while several seeded players in both 18s and 16s draws fell, setting up intriguing matchups for the rest of the week.
   

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  • Please help us find this special dog a forever home.
    [Yes the adopter will be fully vetted through a rescue] Shadow was dumped at a park in June, he’s had an unfair start in life and at just under 3… (Nextdoor Flagler Village)
  • This is George.
    He lives in Croissant park SW 16th street and we have been caring for him over 4 years. He kinda adopted us. He's fully vetted and microchipped. He's… (Nextdoor Croissant Park)
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  • Mr. Handyman International, LLC posted a job opening for Professional Handyman in Fort Lauderdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Lauderdale here.

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