Daily editionThursday, September 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Fort Lauderdale.
The 5AM Fort Lauderdale Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of September.
Community
Monique Rodriguez, a South Florida teacher, received repeated HOA warnings for flying the American flag outside her Miramar home but is legally allowed to display it — the association later ceased sending letters and another resident has now joined in flying their flag.
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Government
South Florida officials deported a 37-year-old Cuban man to the Central African Republic after seven months in detention, and he has been confined with other deportees for 32 days.
Immigration attorney Morella Aguado questioned the legal basis for sending migrants to a third country (where legal rights remain unclear).
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