Daily editionThursday, October 29th, 2026
Good morning, Miami.
The 5AM Miami Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of October.
Culture
Seven Miami restaurants and bars with local ghost stories are highlighted, including Boater’s Grill, Mac’s Club Deuce, and Gianni’s at the former Versace mansion (Key Biscayne, South Beach, Ocean Drive), and each entry ties the food and drink offerings to a piece of the city's past.
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Education
The Grammy Museum's Grammy in the Schools program brought Grammy winners and industry pros (including songwriter Poo Bear) to Miami Northwestern Senior High to lead songwriting, production, and music-business workshops for Miami Dade high school students in partnership with Young Musicians United.
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OneUnited Bank and Big Brothers Big Sisters launched the 16th annual I Got Bank! contest offering 10 children (ages 8 to 12) a $1,000 savings account; submissions must be emailed or postmarked by Nov. 20 and winners will be named by Dec. 29.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami led the partnership and had two Miami winners in 2025.
Miami TimesRead more
Environment
Wilton Manors police alerted neighbors after a resident spotted an alligator in a backyard during a king tide, and officials advised keeping pets and children away until wildlife officers can remove the animal.
NBC MiamiRead more
Health
Open enrollment for 2027 ACA plans starts Monday in Florida, and consumers should expect higher premiums, extra identity checks for some people + fewer available brokers that could slow assistance, so plan early and compare options online or with your agent.
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