Daily editionWednesday, September 30th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Lauderdale.
The 5AM Fort Lauderdale Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
Community
Andrea Rivera was driving behind a truck on Stirling Road when she saw a kitten thrown into traffic on Sunday and quickly rescued Enola by stopping and taking her to a pet emergency room — the playful kitten is safe and now living with Rivera.
CBS News MiamiRead more
The Poverello Center in Wilton Manors launches an emergency food program to support residents amid rising food costs.
A series of grants expands the center's services beyond its traditional client base.
CBS News MiamiRead more
Environment
Crews have contained 80% of a brush fire that burned 400 acres near the Everglades in West Broward, officials said.
The fire ignited Sunday and investigators are now looking into its cause — no injuries were reported.
WSVN 7NewsRead more
Firefighters in West Broward battled a brush fire near the Everglades that scorched 390 acres and reached 40% containment Tuesday—officials say investigators are examining the cause while no injuries were reported.
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Government
Florida residents can get redesigned driver's licenses featuring local icons such as an orange, a gator and Castillo de San Marcos at service centers beginning today.
Current cards will be phased out over time.
NBC6 South FloridaRead more