Daily editionMonday, September 28th, 2026
Good morning, Miami.
The 5AM Miami Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of September.
Community
On Saturday, friends and family gathered in Pembroke Pines to mark the five-year anniversary of Miya Marcano’s death and honor her legacy (highlighting Miya’s Law that strengthens renter safety).
Residents joined a memorial procession to remember her life.
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Culture
James Taylor, 78, charmed the audience Saturday night at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood with a set of career favorites and witty remarks - he even praised his rescue son Henry during the show.
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Environment
Flooding was reported along the Hollywood Broadwalk on Sunday as King Tides lifted water levels in South Florida, and forecasts show the tides continuing through Thursday, Oct. 1 due to the full moon+ pushing water into low-lying areas.
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Steve Maugeri noted that today’s king tides are flooding local areas more than expected and advised residents to monitor conditions + prepare for rising water levels.
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Government
Today, Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department is switching its water disinfection to free chlorine until Oct. 11 as part of annual cleaning; residents might notice a chlorine taste (and lower water pressure) while officials say the water is safe and advise dialysis patients and fish tank owners to consult professionals.
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CBS Miami is prepared to host a live debate in October between governor candidates David Jolly and Byron Donalds, offering voters a chance to hear their plans on property taxes, insurance, education, healthcare, and the economy (despite recent debate refusals).
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Health
The Miami Beach Cancer Walk is underway today along the boardwalk from the beach between 76th and 88th Streets.
Proceeds benefit the Mount Sinai Braman Cancer Center (supporting cancer research).
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Real Estate
A historic property in Miami is set to be demolished to make way for a 38-story condo building, according to reports.
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Sports
Miami-Dade deputy Luis “The Stache” Hernandez won his first UFC fight on Saturday by submitting Sedriques Dumas in 57 seconds and will next fight in Utah.
The sheriff’s office congratulated him (recognizing his historic debut as an active duty officer).
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