Daily editionFriday, October 9th, 2026
Good morning, Miami.
The 5AM Miami Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
Community
Rideshare drivers stopping in the middle of roads are worsening heavy traffic in downtown Miami today.
Local officials and companies plan to test new rules (more details pending) to help clear the congestion.
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At Palmer Trinity School’s Chapel (in Southwest Miami-Dade) on Thursday, 18-year-old George Montes Jr. reunited with firefighter Mary Gavin who saved him from near drowning at age 3, inspiring him to pursue a firefighting career; he is now exploring training opportunities.
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Business
Zuccaly, an 8,000 sqft Italian food hall, opened yesterday at The Plaza in Coral Gables, featuring six culinary stations, an Italian market & full bar.
It operates on a soft schedule of 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and 1 to 8 p.m. on weekends.
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McClatchy cut 32 jobs at the Miami Herald on Sept. 10, reducing the newsroom’s capacity to cover local government, development deals, and community affairs.
The layoffs are part of broader changes across 17 publications aimed at shifting its business focus amid falling revenue.
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Publix will close several longtime South Florida stores in 2026, including in West Palm Beach and Kendall, and plans to rebuild each site + employees have been reassigned to nearby locations while new opening dates remain unconfirmed.
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Machine Gun Kelly’s 27 Club Coffee and Lito opened in Wynwood this month.
27 Club Coffee — located in Wynwood Jungle — serves its pink and Diablo lattes and a full menu from breakfast to dinner, while Lito on NW 26th offers Southern European-inspired dishes by chef Junior Santos.
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Environment
Florida wildlife officials say a South Florida American crocodile died after eating lead from a fishing weight and pellets found in its stomach.
Officials expanded testing of more samples to check for lead contamination in local wildlife.
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Health
City of Miami Fire unveiled its pink rescue truck today to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month at a local station — a display that supports community health awareness.
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South Florida breast cancer survivor Maria Velez said early detection and family support helped her overcome cancer after her 2022 diagnosis.
She now leads American Cancer Society efforts to spread awareness and support others in the community.
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