Watch CBS News

Fort Lauderdale moves to cut aging olive trees despite backlash

Fort Lauderdale is advancing a plan to remove the dying olive trees and median on Olive Boulevard, replacing them with wider sidewalks and new canopy trees. The move has sparked backlash, but city leaders and fire officials say the redesign will improve emergency access. A final vote is still ahead.
View CBS News In
CBS News App Open
Chrome Safari Continue