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Daily editionSaturday, October 3rd, 2026

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The 5AM Miami Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.

Community

  1. On Saturday, Oct. 3, billionaire Ken Griffin announced a plan for a high-tech Carnegie Mellon campus in Wynwood and a study found that Biscayne Bay is a refuge for endangered sharks and rays.

    The Miami Broward Carnival started today in Broward, marking a shift in the event's format.

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Business

  1. Uniqlo is opening two new stores on Thursday, Nov. 5 at Aventura Mall and Thursday, Nov. 12 at 530 Lincoln Road.

    The launch features community programs & collaborations with local creatives and Friends of Miami-Dade Public Library to support new parents.

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Culture

  1. Miami's fall arts season offers immersive installations, film festivals, concerts, and live performances.

    Highlights include James Turrell’s Blue Sea Sky (a reservation-only display at Superblue) and Yuko Mohri’s Unviolated Imperfection at the Bass, with events running through next year.

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  2. Miami Children's Museum (a local favorite) is hosting its 16th annual Not So Scary Halloween Bash on Sunday with trick-or-treating, a customizable haunted house, costumes and hands-on science activities.

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  3. October in Miami offers family fun with the Clifford the Big Red Dog musical on Oct. 4 at The Parker, haunted rides at Tropical Park, book activities at Bakehouse on Oct. 10, and a pumpkin patch at Tinez Farms on Oct. 17 + Hispanic Heritage music at Lummus Park.

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Environment

  1. FEMA has updated flood maps to show flood hazards for Miami-Dade and Broward counties as heavy rain and king tides can lead to flooding, and residents should check their flood zone status to prepare for potential impacts.

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Health

  1. The CDC confirmed 485 dengue fever cases in Florida this year, with 157 in Miami-Dade among rising numbers in September.

    The outbreak has set new state records for the disease that causes high fevers and severe pain, urging residents to use repellent and remove standing water to reduce mosquito breeding.

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  2. A new report shows nearly 48% of Florida mothers struggled to get mental health care for themselves as those with employer coverage reported more challenges than those on Medicaid or KidCare.

    Many mothers said they have difficulty accessing school based mental health support and pointed to financial stress as a key concern.

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  3. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and experts advise women to talk with their doctors, get screened, maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, and limit alcohol.

    They note that family history (roughly 25% of risk) does not ensure cancer and that healthy lifestyle choices can lower risk.

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  4. CDC data found that 73% of infant deaths involved unsafe sleep—with many infants on soft bedding or non-approved surfaces—so health experts urge Miami caregivers to use firm, empty cribs (the safest sleep surface) and always place babies on their backs.

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Lifestyle

  1. Knaus Berry Farm will reopen Oct. 13 in the Redland with new rules to speed up cinnamon roll lines (including purchase limits and an online ordering option).

    Customers will get their favorite treat faster with the streamlined system.

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