Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of September.
Good morning, Miami.
🚧 Accidents
Crews repaired a section of NW 79th Street (near 30th Ave) after a sinkhole caused a tractor-trailer to become wedged and disrupted Metrorail’s Green Line service, leading to a temporary road closure until Thursday morning.
🎭 Culture
Renowned Miami restaurateur Mark Soyka, famed for reviving South Beach and opening spots like Van Dyke Cafe, died Sept.
15 at 82 (his daughter confirmed) as his legacy continues to shape the local dining scene.
Today marks 100 years since the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 devastated the area and caused deep economic loss; local museums and city events now share how the storm changed local life and spurred a long road to recovery (according to local historians).
🎓 Education
Today, local nonprofit Guitars Over Guns offers free music lessons and mentorship to underserved kids and teens in Miami.
The organization helps students build confidence and learn new skills (many say the program has changed their outlook).
🏛️ Government
In Brickell, a new immigration court process now schedules over 100 cases on one docket, and waiting lines stretch around the block from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m., exposing people to Miami's intense summer weather (which has led to delays and missed legal help).
🏥 Health
Orthopedic nurse practitioner April Tschumy at Baptist Health Orthopedic Care reversed osteopenia signs using weight training, calcium-rich foods, and bone-building medication, with recent scans showing a 7% increase in the left hip and 6% in the spine (her approach stresses preventive care for postmenopausal patients).
Experts warn that hotel rooms are getting dirtier as reduced housekeeping since COVID has led to more germ buildup; they advise families to sanitize high-touch surfaces and keep children off floors * a key safety tip for travelers.
📰 Lifestyle
Four local pizzerias (Francesco Martucci Miami, La Leggenda, ‘O Munaciello and Miami Slice) have been ranked among the 100 best in the world by 50 Top Pizza 2026, highlighting Miami’s diverse culinary scene in Wynwood and Miami Beach.
🏈 Sports
The Dolphins are building chemistry in Napa as coach Jeff Hafley has the team bond with off-field activities (card games and pool sessions) ahead of a Week 2 game with the 49ers.
Miami placed safety Kyle Louis on injured reserve and signed Jaylin Simpson and Cal Adomitis.
Carol City beat Edison 58-0 on Thursday in a game that underscored the home team's strong performance.
The Miami Marlins edged the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on Wednesday night as Jakob Marsee hit a two-run homer and Sandy Alcantara earned his first career save, keeping the team in a close playoff race.
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