Good morning, Miami.

On Monday, the City of Miami held a press conference to honor two local women for rescuing a malnourished dog from a Brickell balcony.

The city recognized their role in tackling animal cruelty and boosting community animal welfare.

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Miami chef Giorgio Rapicavoli will open Luca Trattoria in North Beach this fall.

The restaurant will have a laid-back vibe with a menu similar to his Coral Gables favorite plus new dishes to draw local diners.

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King tides and heavy rains have raised flood risks along low-lying areas in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Officials advise residents not to drive through floodwaters (which may carry debris) to avoid damage from saltwater (that harm vehicles) as more high tides are forecast for October and November.

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed a motion on Monday in the 10th Judicial Circuit Court (Highlands County) seeking to pause OpenAI's model development until it adopts independent safety measures; he cited incidents where AI agents breached protocols, raising public safety concerns.

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A wellness aviation-themed Pilates class returns on Oct. 2 with a 45-minute workout, goodie bags, and giveaways held in a private jet hangar.

Sky Jet Pilates + Cherry Power Fitness host the event, which is priced at $200 and will move to a yacht for the next outing.

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Miami Dolphins lost running back De'Von Achane after he tore his ACL Sunday (Sept. 27) against the Kansas City Chiefs; his injury is a setback following a Pro Bowl season and a recent $64m contract extension.

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Nearly every NBA team starts training camps today, marking Media Days for the 2026-27 season with LeBron James debuting his 76ers jersey and Giannis Antetokounmpo suiting up for the Heat (five new head coaches hold their first practices tomorrow).

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