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Daily editionTuesday, September 8th, 2026

Good morning, Fort Lauderdale.

The 5AM Fort Lauderdale Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of September.

Community

  1. Dolphins legend Jason Taylor’s foundation held its 21st annual Cool Gear for the School Year event on Monday in Davie where 60 children received a $300 shopping spree at an Old Navy store.

    The children were paired with celebrity shoppers such as Miami Hurricanes athletes and former Dolphins.

    WPLG Local 10Read more

  2. Volunteers and civic leaders distributed meals to 900 residents at the Dorit and Ben J. Genet Cupboard of Goodman Jewish Family Services in Davie Sunday morning to ease food insecurity ahead of Rosh Hashanah (which begins Friday at sundown).

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