Daily editionWednesday, September 16th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Lauderdale.
The 5AM Fort Lauderdale Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.
Economy
AAA reports that rising gas prices are changing how half of South Florida drivers plan their trips; today, Fort Lauderdale gas is averaging $4.16 a gallon, Miami $4.13, and diesel has reached $6.50 at one Davie truck stop.
CBS News MiamiRead more
Education
Voters in both counties will decide on Nov. 3 whether to raise public school teachers' salary and renew school funding with no new taxes.
The measure could shape local education for years to come.
CBS News MiamiRead more
A local mother said her 7-year-old with autism was not given proper support at Cooper City Elementary when behavioral incidents led to police involvement, so she transferred him to a school that offers better special needs resources.
She now seeks improved communication between families and educators.
WSVN 7NewsRead more
Environment
Researchers from the University of Florida are testing high-tech decoy rabbits that mimic movement, scent, and heat to lure invasive pythons from the Everglades so trappers can safely remove them using 90 decoys during the warmer months.
NBC6 South FloridaRead more