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Daily editionFriday, September 4th, 2026

Good morning, Fort Lauderdale.

The 5AM Fort Lauderdale Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of September.

Community

  1. Ten South Florida families gathered in Oakland Park for a groundbreaking that started building Moss Estates, a new Habitat for Humanity community supported by local donors (including Publix) and all-women volunteer builds.

    Construction will begin in October and provide three-bedroom homes over the next year.

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Culture

  1. United Airlines has set up a tribute display in Concourse C at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport that honors the 16 crew members who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks nearly 25 years ago.

    The terminal will also feature special coverage of the anniversary starting Monday.

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Economy

  1. Fuel prices are surging ahead of Labor Day as national averages reached ($4.14 for gas and $5.78 for diesel), and local drivers in Fort Lauderdale may pay more at the pump because of ongoing supply disruptions in key oil routes.

    CBS News MiamiRead more

Health

  1. Valentina Olivares, a South Florida pediatric cancer patient, celebrated finishing her rare lymphoma treatment at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital by ringing the bell and receiving a surprise Taylor Swift visit that included concert tickets for Hard Rock Stadium.

    CBS News MiamiRead more

  2. Broward Health Imperial Point has expanded its volunteer concierge program to escort patients as VIP guests, now offering services on every floor five days a week (enhancing comfort and easing anxieties).

    WSVN 7NewsRead more

Sports

  1. Recruiting expert Larry Blustein broke down South Florida’s top high school football players and highlighted key position groups to watch this season + his insights guide local teams and community fans as they prepare for upcoming games.

    CBS News MiamiRead more