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With a win in the third T20I earlier in the week, Team India kept the ongoing five-match T20I series alive against the hosts, the West Indies. The caravan now moves to the United States, where the two teams will fight for the fourth and fifth T20Is.

The upcoming fourth T20I is scheduled to be hosted by the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Lauderhill, Florida, on Saturday, August 12.

Situated on the eastern coast of Florida, the track at Lauderhill often aids the batters with true bounce. Batters from both the teams will be eager to stamp their authority at the venue.

So far, Team India have played six T20 internationals at the venue, winning four and losing just once. One game in 2016 ended in a no-result.

The last time India played a T20I in Florida was in August 2022. Just like this year, the stadium hosted the last two T20Is of the five-match series last year as well.

Both the T20Is were won by the visitors, finishing the series with a 4-1 scoreline. The last T20I saw India win the encounter by 88 runs - the largest T20I victory by runs remaining at Lauderhill.

After opting to bat first, the visitors piled up a healthy first-innings total of 188/7. Top-order batters in Shreyas Iyer and Deepak Hooda did the bulk of the scoring. While Iyer smashed his highest T20I score against the West Indies, reaching a 40-ball 64, Hooda hammered two sixes en route to his 25-ball 38.

Hardik Pandya also provided some finishing touches with a 16-ball 28. Odean Smith was the pick of the bowlers for the hosts.

In reply, the West Indies put up a horror show with the bat, getting dismissed for only 100 runs in 15.4 overs. Axar Patel wreaked havoc with his left-arm spin as he bagged three wickets inside the powerplay. Shimron Hetmyer was the lone warrior for his side, scoring a half-century.

Ravi Bishnoi and Kuldeep Yadav were also phenomenal as the duo took seven wickets between them. As many as eight West Indian batters made only a single-digit score.

Axar was adjudged the Player of the Match for killing the game in his very first spell of 3/15, which included one maiden over as well.

Can Shubman Gill regain his form in the remaining two T20Is?

India's batting sensation Shubman Gill started 2023 with a bang. He scored hundreds for fun for India and even hit three tons in the IPL 2023 season.

However, post-IPL 2023, Gill has underperformed massively. While he did notch up a half-century in the third ODI against the West Indies in Trinidad, Gill has been deprived of runs in the shortest format.

In the ongoing T20I series, the Indian opener has only scored 16 runs at a dismal average of 5.33. India would hope that the talented right-hander fires on all cylinders in the forthcoming game.

A great batting surface at the Central Broward Regional Park Stadium in Florida might just be what Gill needs to regain his class.

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach rose 1.4 percent from December to February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the shelter index continued to rise from December to February and was a major contributor to the bi-monthly all items increase. (Data in this report are not seasonally adjusted. Accordingly, bi-monthly changes may reflect the impact of seasonal influences.)

The all items CPI-U increased 4.9 percent for the 12 months ending in February. (See chart 1 and table A.) The index for all items less food and energy advanced 5.8 percent over the past year. The food index continued to increase, up 0.9 percent over the last 12 months. In contrast, the energy index declined 0.2 percent over the past year. (See table 1.)

The food index increased 0.5 percent from December to February, reflecting a 0.8-percent increase in the food at home index. Four of the six major grocery store food group indexes increased over the bi-monthly period, led by increases in the nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials (+5.8 percent) and dairy and related products (+5.1 percent) indexes. The index for food away from home declined 0.3 percent from December to February.

The food index increased 0.9 percent for the 12 months ending in February. The index for food away from home rose 3.8 percent over the past year. In contrast, the index for food at home declined 0.1 percent over the past year, reflecting declines in the indexes for other food at home (-2.0 percent) and dairy and related products (-5.3 percent).

The energy index increased 3.4 percent from December to February, primarily due to a 6.9-percent rise in the gasoline index. The natural gas index increased 2.2 percent over the two-month period, while the electricity index declined 0.6 percent from December to February.

The energy index declined 0.2 percent for the 12 months ending in February, led by a 4.0-percent fall in the gasoline index. In comparison, the index for electricity rose 3.8 percent over the past year, while the index for natural gas increased 8.4 percent over that period.

The index for all items less food and energy rose 1.3 percent from December to February, led by a 0.9-percent increase in the shelter index. Within shelter, owners’ equivalent rent increased 1.0 percent over the bi-monthly period and rent of primary residence increased 1.1 percent. Other indexes that increased over the bi-monthly period include recreation (+3.5 percent) and apparel (+5.2 percent).

The index for all items less food and energy advanced 5.8 percent for the 12 months ending in February. Shelter (+7.4 percent) was the largest contributor as owners’ equivalent (+7.5 percent) and rent of primary residence (+8.2 percent) continued to increase over the past year.

The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Consumer Price Index for April 2024 is scheduled to be released on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. (ET).

The Consumer Price Index for Miami is published bi-monthly. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change in prices over time in a fixed market basket of goods and services. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes CPIs for two population groups: (1) a CPI for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) which covers approximately 93 percent of the total U.S. population and (2) a CPI for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) which covers approximately 29 percent of the total U.S. population. The CPI-U includes, in addition to wage earners and clerical workers, groups such as professional, managerial, and technical workers, the self-employed, short-term workers, the unemployed, and retirees and others not in the labor force.

The CPI is based on prices of food, clothing, shelter, fuels, transportation fares, charges for doctors' and dentists' services, drugs, and the other goods and services that people buy for day-to-day living. Each month, prices are collected in 75 urban areas across the country from about 6,000 housing units and approximately 22,000 retail establishments—department stores, supermarkets, hospitals, filling stations, and other types of stores and service establishments. All taxes directly associated with the purchase and use of items are included in the index.

The index measures price changes from a designated reference date; for most of the CPI-U the reference base is 1982-84 equals 100. An increase of 7 percent from the reference base, for example, is shown as 107.000. Alternatively, that relationship can also be expressed as the price of a base period market basket of goods and services rising from $100 to $107. For further details see the CPI home page on the internet at www.bls.gov/cpi and the CPI section of the BLS Handbook of Methods available on the internet at www.bls.gov/opub/hom/cpi/.

In calculating the index, price changes for the various items in each location are averaged together with weights that represent their importance in the spending of the appropriate population group. Local data are then combined to obtain a U.S. city average. Because the sample size of a local area is smaller, the local area index is subject to substantially more sampling and other measurement error than the national index. In addition, local indexes are not adjusted for seasonal influences. As a result, local area indexes show greater volatility than the national index, although their long-term trends are quite similar. NOTE: Area indexes do not measure differences in the level of prices between cities; they only measure the average change in prices for each area since the base period.

The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Core Based Statistical Area is comprised of Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County.

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Look at Fort Lauderdale’s culinary scene – it is visibly blossoming before our eyes. Plenty of new spots to keep up with along the Las Olas Boulevard artery, on the shores of Fort Lauderdale Beach, and throughout Broward County. Amid the influx, some certainly stand above the others, be it a New York favorite that has migrated south, a quaint cookie shop, or a historic house-gone restaurant. Here are ten newbies we love.

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Deerfield Beach knows how to party. And as homegrown watering holes and dive bars leave the Bohemian town’s beachside main drag left and right, Cove Brewery has arrived just west of the Intracoastal bridge. Beyond its staple Paddle Out pilsner and Heat Wave American wheat beer with a citrus kick, the brewery regularly host food truck collabs to complement its brews.

From its story to its tacos, it’s hard to not love Talkin’ Tacos. What started as a pandemic-era food truck started by two buddies in Miami has emerged into a rapidly-growing operation now with six Florida locations. Its Coral Springs outpost has quickly become a local go-to, with its carne asada and bang bang shrimp tacos being top orders.

A little bit of Louisiana has arrived in Pompano Beach thanks to South Bar & Kitchen. Tucked in the town’s “Old Town” area – a stone’s throw from Bailey Contemporary Arts – its vibe is sultry with green velvet booths and gold-trimmed lights. Its fare is equally alluring, like a BLT made with pork belly and the Boudin Balls, croquettes stuffed with cajun roasted pork and topped with pepper jelly.

Call this under-the-radar, a hidden gem, or whatever similar saying you want, but you can get gooey homemade cookies for $2.50 a pop (or three for $6) at this Oakland Park shop. Options include the ginger and molasses-loaded Ginger Dream and the Death By Chocolate, which includes a stout beer base and heaps of Dutch Cocoa Chocolate. Pair your cookie(s) with a pour over coffee, made from beans that the owner sources directly from Colombia, Burundi, and other locals.

The likes of T. Swift, the Biebs, and even Barack Obama love Emilio’s Ballato in NYC. The executive chef and partner of that spot, Anthony Vitolo, has opened this Italian gem at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach to much fanfare. Order the Vitello Antonio, a center-cut veal chop that easily feeds two, topped with a hearty vodka sauce, crispy prosciutto, and sweet peas. Life will never be the same.

Chef Ryan Ratino has racked up Michelin stars for Jont and Bresca in D.C. Well, he has another star in its own right on Fort Lauderdale Beach with this wood-fired, Japanese/European-infused spot. Nosh on a foie gras macaron or go big with a 32-ounce dry-aged ribeye topped with a kickin’ peppercorn sauce.

Open and airy, this two-level spot in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale strikes the right balance of laid-back and lux. Visual highlights include a wine wall, a vertical garden, and gold-trimmed accents. Its menu is pretty golden, too, anchored by its steak bites (marinated sirloin nuggets with a perky horseradish sauce) and tuna sushi stack with seasoned prawn crackers.

Fun fact: This is the second oldest house in all of Fort Lauderdale (only the Stranahan House is older). This historic Downtown Fort Lauderdale spot tucked on the shores of the New River opened in May 2023 under the helm of chef Aedian Reid. His modern take on classic dishes includes a pita-crusted salmon with tangy dill as well as a shrimp and crab squid ink tagliatelle smothered in roasted tomatoes.

This spot is a welcome, nearby distraction from Las Olas Boulevard’s oversaturation of Italian spots. Boasting an Italian-meets-Mediterranean menu, its five-course tasting menu dazzles with homemade tortelli, a curry-dashed grouper, and duck along the way.

The food scene in Hallandale Beach is heating up. Case-and-point, this Argentine restaurant is made of shipping containers. The fare at KAO Bar and Grill is as colorful as its vibe, with murals by artist Falopapas and dishes spanning Patagonian lamb to a 12-ounce grilled branzino.

Deerfield Beach knows how to party. And as homegrown watering holes and dive bars leave the Bohemian town’s beachside main drag left and right, Cove Brewery has arrived just west of the Intracoastal bridge. Beyond its staple Paddle Out pilsner and Heat Wave American wheat beer with a citrus kick, the brewery regularly host food truck collabs to complement its brews.

From its story to its tacos, it’s hard to not love Talkin’ Tacos. What started as a pandemic-era food truck started by two buddies in Miami has emerged into a rapidly-growing operation now with six Florida locations. Its Coral Springs outpost has quickly become a local go-to, with its carne asada and bang bang shrimp tacos being top orders.

A little bit of Louisiana has arrived in Pompano Beach thanks to South Bar & Kitchen. Tucked in the town’s “Old Town” area – a stone’s throw from Bailey Contemporary Arts – its vibe is sultry with green velvet booths and gold-trimmed lights. Its fare is equally alluring, like a BLT made with pork belly and the Boudin Balls, croquettes stuffed with cajun roasted pork and topped with pepper jelly.

Call this under-the-radar, a hidden gem, or whatever similar saying you want, but you can get gooey homemade cookies for $2.50 a pop (or three for $6) at this Oakland Park shop. Options include the ginger and molasses-loaded Ginger Dream and the Death By Chocolate, which includes a stout beer base and heaps of Dutch Cocoa Chocolate. Pair your cookie(s) with a pour over coffee, made from beans that the owner sources directly from Colombia, Burundi, and other locals.

The likes of T. Swift, the Biebs, and even Barack Obama love Emilio’s Ballato in NYC. The executive chef and partner of that spot, Anthony Vitolo, has opened this Italian gem at Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach to much fanfare. Order the Vitello Antonio, a center-cut veal chop that easily feeds two, topped with a hearty vodka sauce, crispy prosciutto, and sweet peas. Life will never be the same.

Chef Ryan Ratino has racked up Michelin stars for Jont and Bresca in D.C. Well, he has another star in its own right on Fort Lauderdale Beach with this wood-fired, Japanese/European-infused spot. Nosh on a foie gras macaron or go big with a 32-ounce dry-aged ribeye topped with a kickin’ peppercorn sauce.

Open and airy, this two-level spot in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale strikes the right balance of laid-back and lux. Visual highlights include a wine wall, a vertical garden, and gold-trimmed accents. Its menu is pretty golden, too, anchored by its steak bites (marinated sirloin nuggets with a perky horseradish sauce) and tuna sushi stack with seasoned prawn crackers.

Fun fact: This is the second oldest house in all of Fort Lauderdale (only the Stranahan House is older). This historic Downtown Fort Lauderdale spot tucked on the shores of the New River opened in May 2023 under the helm of chef Aedian Reid. His modern take on classic dishes includes a pita-crusted salmon with tangy dill as well as a shrimp and crab squid ink tagliatelle smothered in roasted tomatoes.

This spot is a welcome, nearby distraction from Las Olas Boulevard’s oversaturation of Italian spots. Boasting an Italian-meets-Mediterranean menu, its five-course tasting menu dazzles with homemade tortelli, a curry-dashed grouper, and duck along the way.

The food scene in Hallandale Beach is heating up. Case-and-point, this Argentine restaurant is made of shipping containers. The fare at KAO Bar and Grill is as colorful as its vibe, with murals by artist Falopapas and dishes spanning Patagonian lamb to a 12-ounce grilled branzino.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – There were reports of a tornado in South Florida on Saturday, and some of it was caught on camera by Local 10 viewers.

The tornado formed over land and touched down just west of Las Olas and the Intracoastal Waterway just before 6 p.m. Saturday evening, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.

Authorities said the tornado made contact with some structures, power lines and marine vessels in that immediate area, before appearing to move quickly to the east until it reached the ocean -- no longer impacting land or the Intracoastal.

On social media, multiple observers posted cellphone video of a tornado moving over the water on Fort Lauderdale Beach, taken from various angles.

The National Weather Service sent a tornado alert around 5:45 p.m. and saw reports and radar indicating that the tornado was spotted near Federal Highway and Las Olas Boulevard.

Local 10 viewers reported seeing power flashes and heavy winds in the area.

Todd Sabata sent cellphone video to Local 10 News of the tornado hurling east of downtown Fort Lauderdale.

No injuries have been reported due to the storm as of Sunday morning.

A Local 10 News crew was in Fort Lauderdale for the aftermath of the storm where trees were down in some areas, but it didn’t appear as if there was any major damage caused by the tornado.

Fire rescue crews told Local 10 News they were assessing damage in the area, which appeared to be minor.

A Local 10 viewer captured video of a fence blown out with a downed powerline and a massive uprooted tree near Southeast 25th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale officials advised people to be cautious of debris and downed power lines.

It is unclear how many people were suffering from power outages due to the tornado.

Earlier this evening, at just before 6 pm, the City of Fort Lauderdale experienced a tornado that formed over land and touched down just west of Las Olas, near the intracoastal waterway. As this tornado gained strength, it made contact with some structures, power lines, and…

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Family and friends joined first responders to give a hero’s welcome — and a heartfelt sendoff — to a true South Florida trailblazer.

A grateful community held a celebration on Saturday for Bobby Glenn, Fort Lauderdale and Broward County’s first Black firefighter.

“Super excited and proud just to be here and have him here and everyone here to represent him,” said Jasmine Lawson, Glenn’s granddaughter.

The retired first responder, who now lives in a hospice care center, spoke with 7News earlier this year alongside Lawson, who said he inspired her to become a firefighter.

During the earlier interview, Glenn said his journey wasn’t easy but was nevertheless worthwhile.

“They didn’t have any Blacks and didn’t have any females on the department,” he said. “It was kind of an uphill grind. It wasn’t an easy task at that time.”

Thanks to help from his comrades, Glenn was able to get back home on Saturday for a cookout in his honor.

“Thank you for your service,” an attendee said as a firefighter wheeled Glenn into his home.

“I would like to say thanks to each and every one of you for coming out. This is really a blessing,” said Glenn’s wife.

“To be able to see someone that looks like you, who grew up in a neighborhood similar to you, and see him go up the ranks is definitely impactful,” said Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Lesly St. Fleur.

First responders from FLFR and Lauderhill Fire Rescue joined in on the celebration with family members, who said they were overwhelmed and thankful for this moment.

“Family and friends, and to see all these fire rescues show up in support of my dad, it is just – I’m overjoyed, I really am,” said Marquita Glenn-Kent, Glenn’s daughter.

Glenn served as a firefighter for 22 years before he retired in 1992.

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