Daily editionFriday, September 11th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Lauderdale.
The 5AM Fort Lauderdale Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of September.
Community
South Florida communities observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11 today with memorial events and stair climbs beginning early this morning across Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
A ceremony at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport includes a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. to honor victims and first responders.
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Education
Broward school leaders met at McArthur High School in Hollywood Thursday to discuss potential school closures—triggered by an 11,000-student enrollment shortfall cutting district funds.
Officials plan seven meetings with community members before a December vote, and any closures will not affect the next school year.
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South Florida mentoring organization Whoa-Mentoring Works is offering a film production academy where Broward teens gain hands-on training in filmmaking and leadership.
The academy is now producing its first project (Laced: When The Music Stops) to raise drug awareness and inspire future directors.
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