Daily editionSaturday, September 19th, 2026
Good morning, Miami.
The 5AM Miami Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
Community
Doral Family Emergency Fund will offer Doral families up to $1,000 to help cover expenses when a loved one is detained by federal immigration authorities (applications processed within five days on LULAC’s website).
Created by a civil rights group and a influencer, the fund aims to expand to other communities.
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Culture
Bruno Mars is in town for his Romantic Tour with shows at Hard Rock Stadium today and tomorrow, and a Bruno Mars Hello Kitty pop-up is open in Wynwood from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Sunday for exclusive merchandise and photo ops.
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A Miami woman representing Cuba at Miss Universe used her platform on Sept. 18 to spotlight a crisis in Cuba.
Her actions raise local awareness about ongoing hardships on the island.
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Education
FIU's Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom welcomed five conservative fellows for the fall semester, including former U.K Prime Minister Liz Truss, European Parliament member Dominik Tarczyński and Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago, who will lead free study sessions on leadership and global affairs (to give students insights into decision-making).
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Finance
A 2026 ConsumerAffairs study showed Florida ranked third nationally for car costs as drivers paid about $4,358 per year for insurance, gasoline, and repairs.
State insurance regulators said Florida's five largest insurers are lowering premiums by about 8% to ease costs soon.
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Health
The Florida Department of Health proposed a rule that would let pharmacists give a chikungunya vaccine at local pharmacies.
Public comments are accepted until Oct. 8 as the state seeks to boost local vaccine access.
WLRNRead more
Health officials report that Bark Beach is now safe to swim after tests showed bacteria levels are below state safety standards in Miami Beach today.
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Lifestyle
La Sponda, a waterfront Italian restaurant from the Gioia Hospitality Group, opened Friday, Sept. 18 at Vita at Grove Isle off Coconut Grove.
The restaurant offers regional Italian dishes with premium seafood, steaks and fresh pasta from a menu perfected over three years.
Miami New TimesRead more
Sports
North Miami Beach High beat Miami Springs (26-19) in a close game, marking Miami Springs' first loss.
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Accidents
In Palmetto Bay, a man experienced a startling encounter when his dog approached a crab that unexpectedly swung a blade (captured on video), leading him to secure the animal and take it into his backyard.
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