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Tuesday, November 3, 2026

No. 1 Miami heads to Notre Dame, and Kirk Munroe Park gets a makeover

Plus, Coconut Grove's Kirk Munroe Park and Fuller Street get a $5 million redesign.

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No. 1 Miami plays at No. 4 Notre Dame on Saturday night in South Bend

Miami's offense outscores Notre Dame's by seven points a game

No. 1RankingNo. 4
8Wins7
0Losses1
47.6Points per game40.4

Sources: The Miami Hurricane, Miami Herald, WSVN

If you've had Nov. 7 circled for months, you're not alone. No. 1 Miami (8-0) goes to South Bend, Indiana, to face No. 4 Notre Dame (7-1) on Saturday. It's a rerun of 1988 in the rankings, too.

Last season's 27-24 win helped Miami edge Notre Dame for the final at-large playoff spot, and the Irish then ended their season. Miami has won the last two meetings, both at .

  • Kickoff: Sat., Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m., on NBC
  • Darian Mensah: 80.7% completions, best in the nation
  • Malachi Toney: 1,027 receiving yards this season
  • Miami's last game: a 38-35 win at North Carolina

Miami and Notre Dame keep meeting with a playoff spot in play

  1. 1988No. 1 Miami and No. 4 Notre Dame meet in South Bend.
  2. Aug. 2025Miami beats Notre Dame 27-24 at .
  3. Dec. 2025The playoff field is announced, and Miami gets the final at-large spot.
  4. Nov. 7Miami will play at Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m.

Sources: The Miami Hurricane, Miami Herald, WSVN

Notre Dame's CJ Carr has thrown for 1,849 yards and 18 touchdowns with one interception. Miami coach Mario Cristobal called him "arguably one of the best players in college football."

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Coconut Grove

Coconut Grove's Kirk Munroe Park and Fuller Street are getting a $5 million redesign

If you play tennis or stroll through the Grove, this one's for you. The City of Miami has approved final designs for and , with construction set to begin in January 2027. The park's refurbished tennis courts fit its namesake, who built the first tennis court in Miami-Dade County.

The city and Allen Morris Co. split the $5 million

Sources: Markets of Tomorrow, PROFILEmiami South Florida Real Estate Development News

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AmountShare
City of Miami$3M60%
Allen Morris Co.$2M40%

The money comes from both sides of a partnership: $3 million through the city's Capital Improvements Plan, under an initiative led by District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo, and $2 million in public benefit contributions from The Coral Gables-based firm will be development manager.

  • Park: refurbished courts, two tennis shelters, a hitting wall
  • Also coming: ornamental pavilion, great lawn, playground, fitness area
  • Fuller Street: permanent curbless, pedestrian-first shared street
  • Ownership: stays a City of Miami park, open to all

The redesign adds trees and runs into 2028

$5 million
for Kirk Munroe Park and Fuller Street
more than 100
new native trees
Q1 2028
when completion is expected

Sources: Markets of Tomorrow, PROFILEmiami South Florida Real Estate Development News

The team has also worked with existing businesses on outdoor seating, storefront access and day-to-day operations, according to the announcement.

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News Notes

Voting

Florida voters head to the polls Tuesday to choose the state's next governor and the winner of a key Senate race, and CBS Miami crews watched voters drop off mail-in ballots Monday, the last day of early voting. Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections Alina Garcia went over what to expect at the polls, and Broward's Joe Scott did the same. CBS MiamiCBS MiamiCBS Miami

Heat

The Heat opened a five-game West Coast trip with a 138-117 loss to the Lakers on Monday night and fell to 2-5. It was the first of two meetings this regular season. The Heat's defense was expected to be among the NBA's best after adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it has been one of the league's worst so far. Miami plays the Clippers at Intuit Dome on Wed., Nov. 4. Miami HeraldInside The Heat

Miami's Heat and Hurricanes both lost on Monday night

  • Miami Heat117
    Los Angeles Lakers138
    Final
  • Miami Hurricanes67
    Florida Gators77
    Final

Sources: Miami Herald, The Miami Hurricane

UM hoops

No. 14 Miami fell 77-67 to No. 1 Florida in Tampa on Monday in its season opener. The Hurricanes shot 35% from the field and 23.5% from three, and stars Shelton Henderson and Malik Reneau combined for 12 points. Thomas Haugh finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds for the Gators, who returned to the arena where their season ended in March. The Miami HurricaneMiami HeraldCBS SportsTreasure Coast News

Gas

Miami's average for regular fell 21.5 cents in a week to $3.94 a gallon, GasBuddy says. That's 26.6 cents lower than a month ago and 94.7 cents higher than a year ago, and Key Biscayne is still near $6. Key Biscayne Portal

Brightline

suspended service between Orlando and West Palm Beach on Monday because of high water along its rail corridor in Brevard County, where schools have been cancelled. Trains between Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach are running normally. Crews will inspect tracks, signals and crossings once the water drops. Heading to Orlando? Check GoBrightline.com or the Brightline app first. WPTVWPBFWPECNewsRadio WIOD

Home

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The Wrap

Wynwood is keeping spooky season going with an ofrenda trail: 15 altars honoring famous people and other loved ones, running through Nov. 8. One shop pays tribute to Dolly Parton with photos of her and her husband Carl, rhinestone boots and a rhinestone guitar. It's free, and a good excuse to wander the neighborhood. Dolly would approve of the sparkle.

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  1. Sat., Nov. 7No. 1 Miami plays Notre Dame tonight without Malachi Toney
  2. Fri., Nov. 6Miami voters OK $450M safety bond, reject marina deal
  3. Thurs., Nov. 5Malachi Toney is set for ankle surgery before Notre Dame
  4. Wed., Nov. 4Flash flood warnings hit Boca Raton and northern Broward as heavy rain kept coming
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No. 1 Miami heads to Notre Dame, and Kirk Munroe Park gets a makeover

Plus, Coconut Grove's Kirk Munroe Park and Fuller Street get a $5 million redesign.

The TLDR

  1. No. 1 Miami plays at No. 4 Notre Dame on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
  2. Kirk Munroe Park and Fuller Street get a $5 million redesign
  3. The Heat fall to 2-5, and UM hoops lose to No. 1 Florida
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Canes FootballNo. 1 Miami plays at No. 4 Notre Dame tonight without star receiver Malachi ToneyIf you're watching tonight, here's the setup: No. 1 Miami (8-0) plays at No. 4 Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. on NBC. Star receiver Malachi Toney will be out after he hurt his ankle in practice Wednesday and had surgery midweek. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said Miami still has "a lot of great players on their team."Saturday’s editionRead Canes FootballMiami and Notre Dame renew Catholics vs. Convicts with playoff stakes tonightIf you know the name Catholics vs. Convicts, tonight is the 29th chapter. It took off after Notre Dame beat Miami 31-30 in 1988 and went on to a national title. Last year, Miami's 27-24 win helped it leapfrog Notre Dame for the final playoff spot.Saturday’s editionRead City HallMiami voters approve a $450 million safety bond and reject the Virginia Key marina dealIf you live in the city of Miami, new fire stations are coming. Voters approved the $450 million Safe & Ready Miami Bond with more than 60% of the vote, and Mayor Eileen Higgins said work could start as early as 2027. Of that, $150 million goes to fire facilities and $300 million to a public safety complex at Freedom Park.Friday’s editionRead

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