Daily editionSaturday, September 26th, 2026
Good morning, Miami.
The 5AM Miami Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Community
A survey covering 4.7 million residents across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe shows WLRN 91.3 FM as the most trusted local news source, according to a report released this week by Press Forward South Florida — a study that highlights local skepticism toward social media for news.
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Downtown Doral canceled its planned Oktoberfest, set to run from Oct. 1 to Oct. 3, after fears over increased immigration enforcement affected local businesses.
Organizers have issued full refunds and said safety must come first.
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Jewish Community Services CEO Miriam Singer received the 2026 Monsignor Walsh Award on Friday at United Way Miami's Celebration of Impact Awards in Coconut Grove, honoring her commitment to community service.
The award recognizes her long-standing work helping families across Miami-Dade County.
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Business
Kush in Wynwood is reopening in October at 2003 N. Miami Ave after two years of renovations and will introduce new cocktails plus updated menu favorites.
The project also includes 10 income-restricted studios for hospitality workers.
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Brightline secured $490 million to restructure its debt+ keeping its Miami-to-Orlando service running while its parent companies filed for Chapter 11.
The restructuring plan awaits approval from a New Jersey bankruptcy court to support ongoing operations.
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Culture
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens hosted its second annual Everyone’s Quince event on Sept. 18 — featuring live Latin music, salsa dancing and art-making as a celebration of quinceañeras — and now plans to archive community stories to honor local traditions.
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Miami Children’s Museum will host its 16th annual Not So Scary Halloween Bash on Oct. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 980 MacArthur Causeway, featuring trick-or-treating, interactive art and science, and a child-friendly Haunted House; tickets cost $60 for members and $70 for non-members.
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Finance
FPL is offering eligible households a one-time $200 bill credit through its FPL Saving Steps program, which includes seniors and working families, starting now.
Customers who have not received similar assistance in the past 12 months must verify their income with an agency partner and will receive confirmation in 60 days.
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Health
Biohack-It is hosting a women's health workshop and panel with fertility specialist Dr. Natalie Crawford and OB-GYN Dr. Jessica Shepherd on Sunday, Oct. 4 at (The Sacred Space Miami) to help women learn about fertility challenges, perimenopause and lifestyle changes that support good health.
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Sports
Miami will face Central Michigan today despite injuries to offensive stars Malachi Toney and Mark Fletcher Jr. Coach Cristobal said the team will adjust its lineup while Central Michigan coach Drinkall expressed high hopes for an upset in a competitive game.
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