Daily editionThursday, October 1st, 2026
Good morning, Miami.
The 5AM Miami Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of October.
Culture
Miami native Juanes will hit the road this fall for his biggest U.S. tour ever, including a debut performance in Nashville.
He discussed his new Latin Grammy-nominated album and a lifelong passion for music during a recent interview with Deco.
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Education
Carnegie Mellon confirmed it will open a new campus in Wynwood in the coming months (funded by a donation from Ken Griffin) to focus on social inquiry rather than traditional academic majors.
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Environment
Residents at Sunshine Bay condo in Miami Beach have experienced a flooded parking garage and power loss since Sunday due to king tides (reports indicate conditions are ongoing).
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Government
The city is asking residents and business owners for input on preservation as it plans new rules for development in Little Havana, with officials saying feedback may shape future guidelines for the neighborhood.
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Lifestyle
Award-winning Miami Beach bar The Scapegoat (100 Collins Ave) has completed an ’80s-inspired makeover with hunter-green walls, lower tables, and a new cocktail menu.
Bartender Tom Lasher-Walker led the in-house renovation that earned the bar New Times’ Best Bar award this year.
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Sports
Today five NFL teams are 0-3, including the Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Tennessee Titans; historical records show that only seven teams since 1979 have reached the playoffs after such a start, with two winning their divisions.
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