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Florida awarded Young Musicians Unite a $600,000 grant to place music teachers and expand free music education for 5th through 12th graders, a move announced Oct. 26 that will add music classes at 11 more Miami-Dade schools and reach about 2,200 new students.

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Artificial intelligence is changing hurricane forecasting: in October Google DeepMind correctly predicted Hurricane Isaias would hit the western Panhandle but struggled with intensity, so the National Hurricane Center now blends AI and traditional models and will keep issuing six-hour updates (NHC).

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King tides and strong winds are causing moderate to major coastal flooding along South Florida through today, with water rising in low-lying neighborhoods and forecasters urging residents to avoid flooded roads and secure property (expect impacts to continue into tonight).

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Miami-Dade County Public Schools is partnering with Fertile Earth for the second annual Pumpkin Smash, with 11 schools countywide this season aiming to double last year’s 6,850 pounds of pumpkins while students learn composting, food recovery and sustainability and compete for the Golden Pumpkin Award.

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Flu activity is rising now and older adults face higher risk, so get vaccinated soon; people 65+ should ask for an enhanced high‑dose shot and see a doctor right away about antivirals if symptoms begin within 48 hours (oseltamivir/Tamiflu).

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The Dolphins beat the Jets 28-25 Sunday (at MetLife Stadium) as QB Malik Willis threw two TDs, rushed for another and finished 14-of-21 for 208 yards, giving Miami its first win of the season and Jeff Hafley his first as an NFL head coach.

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