Daily editionFriday, October 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Miami.
The 5AM Miami Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Business
Renowned chef Alejandra Espinoza will expand her Michelin-awarded restaurant Cotoa by moving to an 80-seat location (1111 NE 125th St., Ste. 200 in North Miami) on Oct. 22.
The expansion will include a larger dining room and an upgraded bar.
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Miami Worldcenter launched The Night Market, a weekly event with (40) local vendors, live music, and food every Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Paseo near the Historic Pan Am Globe.
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After announcements on Instagram, Miami Beach saw two restaurants close suddenly; Tambourine Room ended service Wednesday (Sept. 30) while Tropezón will serve its final dinner on Saturday (Oct. 3), leaving customers surprised.
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Culture
Fruit Fly Records in Coral Gables is offering a unique Beatles album for $5K (featuring a butchered cover and unreleased tracks such as Day Tripper and Nowhere Man) that appeals to collectors.
The album is available now but may soon be removed from shelves due to its rarity.
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Miami-Dade County approved a $975,000 deal with Rockstar Games to light up the Kaseya Center rooftop with a 4,690 sqft neon sign reading 'Welcome to Vice City' for GTA VI’s Nov. 19 release.
The display over Biscayne Bay will remain active through 2027 — enhancing downtown.
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The Tony and Grammy-winning Buena Vista Social Club performs live Cuban music + dance through Sunday at the Adrienne Arsht Center.
This vibrant musical show offers Miami a unique taste of Cuba.
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Education
Carnegie Mellon University is planning a new campus in Wynwood focused on technology, research, and education.
Miami's mayor weighed in on the project, saying it could boost local innovation + job opportunities.
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Government
Ava Habif, executive director of Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library, said Amendment 3 could cut almost 20 percent from the library budget & may lead to changes in library services countywide.
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Sports
Miami Northwestern's Bulls beat American High's Patriots 17+13 in a close game after early setbacks.
The team rallied in the second half to secure the win.
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