Fort Lauderdale officials believe their new, costly water plant will finally clear the yellow hue from residents’ taps by the end of the year. However, skeptics worry that older pipes may undermine this effort, casting doubt on whether the fix will last.

Fort Lauderdale’s oldest African-American neighborhood, the Sistrunk corridor, takes center stage at an Empowerment Summit this Saturday. Hosted by the city, the event aims to breathe new life into the historic area at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center.