Community News
Thousands across South Florida participated in a nationwide "No Kings" day of action on Oct. 17, with demonstrations held in Coral Gables, Miami, Coral Springs, and Fort Lauderdale. About 30 demonstrators gathered outside Merrick Park in Coral Gables, while others displayed signs along the Northwest 147th Street overpass above Interstate 95 in Miami and near Sample Road and University Drive in Coral Springs. In Broward County, a rally at ArtServe along Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale emphasized early voting as Florida's election season continues. Organizers described the movement as opposing what they call an overreach of presidential power ahead of midterm elections.
Transportation · Broward County
Brightline reported September ridership jumped 18% year-over-year, with more than 2.6 million passengers through the first nine months of 2026, up 14%. The announcement came less than a month after approximately 17 Brightline parent entities filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sept. 24, paving the way for $490 million in long-term financing by secured creditors who now control the company. Average fares declined slightly: short-haul one-way fares dropped 7% to $22.25 and long-haul Orlando fares eased 6% to $72.17. A prearranged restructuring settlement agreement requires approval by a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge in Newark, New Jersey, with a hearing set for Oct. 29. Brightline also announced a one-night-only midnight Halloween train departing at 12:15 a.m. Oct. 25, stopping at West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura, and Miami.
