Daily editionThursday, October 1st, 2026
Good morning, Fort Lauderdale.
The 5AM Fort Lauderdale Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Community
Five-year-old Ethan Mendez from Sunrise had his wish granted when Make-A-Wish Southern Florida gifted him a red golf cart.
The group designed the cart to give him and his family a fun way to spend quality time together (it even has room for all his favorite stuffed animals).
WSVN 7NewsRead more
Education
During Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month in September, a South Florida couple released a book to teach local children about the challenges wheelchair users face after a spinal cord injury (drawing on their personal experience).
CBS News MiamiRead more
Environment
Frost Museum scientists are testing crushed sand glass — a novel approach — to reduce beach waste and slow erosion along local shores.
The research is ongoing and may guide new coastal protection efforts soon.
CBS News MiamiRead more
Government
The Broward County Office of Inspector General released its final report yesterday—saying Broward schools mismanaged the laptop purchase process by misleading the board and steering business to a private vendor.
The report notes potential criminal violations and has been referred to the State Attorney’s Office.
WLRN Public MediaRead more