Daily editionThursday, September 17th, 2026
Good morning, Miami.
The 5AM Miami Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
Culture
Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce president Eric Knowles is pursuing his passion for acting, as shared on Miami Life (tonight).
His new venture shows that it is never too late to follow your dreams in our community.
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Miamibloco will perform its first indoor show From the Street to the Stage at The Parker Playhouse in Fort Lauderdale on Sept. 26.
The event will feature 30 rotating drummers from a group that grew from 15 to 80, delivering vibrant Brazilian samba for the audience.
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Midweek Cafecito launches Season 2 today as Backstreet Boy Howie D records an episode at the Miami New Times offices to discuss his Spanish single 'Coquí' (which has sparked mixed reactions).
His interview with culture editor Celia Almeida offers unique insights into his journey.
Miami New TimesRead more
Tin Tin (a Little Havana eatery) has just been named one of the best restaurants in America by The New York Times.
The restaurant serves Cuban fusion dishes that mix traditional flavors with French techniques, marking a landmark achievement for the local dining scene.
Miami New TimesRead more
Sports
Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami on Wednesday in a 2-0 Campeones Cup win over Cruz Azul.
Casemiro's later header secured the trophy ahead of Miami's Sunday MLS match against San Diego FC.
NBC MiamiRead more