Originally Posted by N830MH

What airlines are you flying on? I don't think they let you go through T1 security. If you are flying out T3 security. You have processed to T3 security checkpoint. If you have a valid boarding pass. Probably they won't let you checked bags more than 4 hours before departure flight. You have take Uber or Lyft to go out a lunch in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. If the weather is good or not. Depends if you have enough time. You can go to Museum of Science in downtown Ft. Lauderdale.