Daily editionSunday, September 27th, 2026
Good morning, Miami.
The 5AM Miami Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of September.
Community
10K Steps Miami marked its one-year anniversary with a Downtown walk at Sixty Vines wine bar on Saturday, drawing dozens of women to celebrate a safe space for fitness.
The event offered free food, *Nike gear* giveaways and recognized co-founder Cassius Bythewood with a Hero Award and city proclamation.
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Culture
Miami and Tampa each claim to be home of the Cuban sandwich.
Tampa locals credit early Cuban migration and local bakeries for thick bread and a time-honored recipe, while Miami chefs honor cherished family recipes with a lighter version that nods to classic Cuban flavors.
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Government
Miami approved a new redevelopment agency for Allapattah on Thursday as city leaders self-funded its launch with plans to invest in affordable housing, infrastructure, and economic development.
A community meeting was held soon after to discuss next steps, though county officials warn of a legal challenge (competing funding plans).
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Health
Adults over 50 can boost brain health with the annual flu shot — research shows it may lower Alzheimer’s risk by 55% in seniors.
The 2026-2027 vaccines are available at local clinics, and doctors advise contacting them to choose the best option.
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Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation and Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation hosted their fourth annual Go Gold Parade to honor National Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.
First responders and local families paraded outside the hospital and later gathered for lunch, games and activities to support cancer patients and survivors.
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Sports
No. 6 Miami defeated Central Michigan 52-3 Saturday night at Hard Rock Stadium, keeping the Hurricanes unbeaten at 4-0.
Quarterback Darian Mensah threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns as the team prepares its ACC opener at Clemson on Oct. 3.
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After struggling on defense against Kirk Cousins and Brock Purdy last week, the Dolphins brace for veteran Patrick Mahomes as the Kansas City Chiefs visit today at 1 p.m. EDT on CBS and they plan to lean on their run game and rookie playmakers to counter a high-scoring attack.
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FIU hosted its second annual Pig Roast competition at Pitbull Stadium yesterday where over 100 teams competed for the tastiest pig title, which Westwood Christian School Warriors won (the event featured live entertainment and food before a 20-3 football victory).
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