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Canes FootballNo. 1 Miami plays No. 4 Notre Dame tonight without star receiver Malachi ToneyIf you bleed green and orange, clear your Saturday night. No. 1 Miami (8-0) plays No. 4 Notre Dame (7-1) in South Bend, a rematch of the Canes’ 27-24 win in last season’s opener at Hard Rock Stadium.MotorsportsNASCAR’s Championship Weekend is back at Homestead-Miami Speedway, with the Cup race SundayIf you like your weekends loud, NASCAR’s Championship Weekend is back at Homestead-Miami Speedway after six years at Phoenix Raceway. Track president Guillermo Santa Cruz said fans will get a video-game-like view from the Turn 1 Tower.Your MoneyAmendment 3 passed, and homeowners with a homestead exemption don't need to do anythingFlorida voters said yes to lower property taxes. Amendment 3 won about 62% of the vote Tuesday, clearing the 60% it needed, and it carried Miami-Dade with more than 65%.HurricanesHurricanes star Malachi Toney is set for ankle surgery before Saturday's Notre Dame gameIf you're planning your Saturday around the Hurricanes, here's the change: receiver Malachi Toney is set for surgery Thursday, Nov. 5 on a high ankle sprain he suffered in Wednesday's practice. A person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press he will be sidelined for multiple weeks. Top-ranked Miami (8-0) plays at No. 4 Notre Dame (7-1) at 7:30 p.m. on NBC. Toney has played in all 24 of Miami's games since he enrolled.ArtsMiami Dade College takes the Tower Theater back, with a reopening expected in early 2027If you've ever caught a film on Calle Ocho, this one's for you. Miami Dade College resumed management and operation of the theater on Nov. 1, and its Miami Film Festival will run programming, rentals and day-to-day operations.Election DayPolls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, and 19 Miami-Dade precincts have movedIf you're voting in person today, check your precinct before you head out. Miami-Dade's elections office said 19 precinct locations moved for Election Day because of site availability. The quickest way to see yours is to enter your information on the Supervisor of Elections website, where your assigned location appears automatically.HurricanesNo. 1 Miami plays at No. 4 Notre Dame on Saturday nightIf you bleed orange and green, circle Saturday. No. 1 Miami (8-0, 5-0 ACC) visits No. 4 Notre Dame (7-1) in South Bend, Indiana, and the game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on NBC. It's a rematch of last year's opener at Hard Rock Stadium, a 27-24 Miami win that helped the Hurricanes land the final at-large College Football Playoff spot.

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From State of The U, Miami Herald and 17 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. State of The U2 hours ago

    Miami Hurricanes open as favorites over Duke Blue Devils in Week 11, on State of The U

    Fresh off a loss, Miami opens as a double digit favorite for next week’s game.

  2. Miami Herald2 hours ago

    PHOTO GALLERY: Miami Hurricanes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Nov. 7, 2026, on Miami Herald

    View images of the Miami Hurricanes NCAA game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026

  3. State of The U3 hours ago

    The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2026 Edition, on State of The U

    Despite a furious comeback attempt, Miami dropped their first game of the year to a hated rival

  4. Miami Herald3 hours ago

    Miami’s Cristobal ‘disappointed’ (and a lot more) with Lofton call in Notre Dame loss, on Miami Herald

    Miami Hurricanes coach Mario Cristobal was frustrated by the referees calling Elija Lofton’s potential game-tying touchdown incomplete against Notre Dame.

  5. Miami Herald3 hours ago

    Thoughts on the Canes’ loss at Notre Dame, what was learned and what must change, on Miami Herald

    Observations and takeaways from UM’s 31-24 loss at Notre Dame.

  6. State of The U4 hours ago

    Three Stars: Miami vs Notre Dame, on State of The U

    (Deep sigh).

  7. News4JAX4 hours ago

    Elija Lofton's near-catch for Miami becomes latest entry in Canes-Irish rivalry lore, on News4JAX

    For 38 years, Miami has insisted the same thing: Cleveland Gary didn’t fumble in a still-debated loss at Notre Dame.

  8. All Elite Wrestling4 hours ago

    AEW Collision Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager Results: November 7, 2026 – Tommaso Ciampa Wins AEW National Title, The Cut and Mercedes Moné Attack Death Riders, FTR Beats MCMG to Force Deciding Match, More, on All Elite Wrestling

    AEW Collision was live for the first time from Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea aboard the Norwegian Jewel in Miami, and it’s a good thing maritime law doesn’t apply to professional wrestling!

  9. Tampa Bay Times4 hours ago

    No. 4 Notre Dame takes big lead, then holds off No. 1 Miami, on Tampa Bay Times

    The Hurricanes, without Heisman hopeful Malachi Toney, start slowly on offense before rallying.

    Also reported byCBS MiamiWPBF

  10. WPLG Local 104 hours ago

    Grammy-winning R&B star Victoria Monét brings Frequency of Love Tour to Fort Lauderdale, on WPLG Local 10

    Grammy-winning R&B singer Victoria Monét brought her Frequency of Love Tour to South Florida, delivering an energetic performance at Fort Lauderdale’s War Memorial Auditorium.

  11. State of The U4 hours ago

    Miami falls to Notre Dame 31-24, on State of The U

    The Miami Hurricanes kept fighting and fighting on Saturday night in South Bend, but ultimately, they couldn’t overcome a slow start in a 31-24 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Darian Mensah was 24/43 passing for 302 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Mark Fletcher, Jr. had 13 carries for 57 yards. Cooper

    Also reported byWPLG Local 10NBC 6 South Florida

  12. Miami Herald5 hours ago

    No. 1 Hurricanes’ comeback bid falls short in loss to No. 11 Notre Dame, on Miami Herald

    The Miami Hurricanes nearly came back from a three-touchdown deficit but lost to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their first game without Malachi Toney.

  13. WSVN5 hours ago

    Miami Hurricanes fans rally for Notre Dame matchup, on WSVN

    Miami Hurricanes fans filled South Florida alehouses hoping to watch their team take down Notre Dame. Before kickoff, confidence was running high in the orange...

  14. Miami Herald5 hours ago

    Jones wins the O’Reilly race at Homestead, but Allgaier wins the season title, on Miami Herald

    As Brandon Jones won NASCAR’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, Justin Allgaier took the O’Reilly season championship.

  15. El Nuevo Herald5 hours ago

    Messi agranda su leyenda en Estados Unidos con una nueva Bota de Oro con el Inter Miami, on El Nuevo Herald

    El astro argentino Lionel Messi conquistó este sábado por segundo año consecutivo la Bota de Oro de la MLS al terminar la temporada regular con 26 goles, una marca que lo convierte en el primer futbolista en ganar el galardón en campañas consecutivas.

  16. The Palm Beach Post6 hours ago

    Darian Mensah stats: Miami QB sees major turnaround vs Notre Dame, on The Palm Beach Post

    Playing his first game of the season without superstar Malachi Toney, Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah has had a hard time vs Notre Dame.

  17. CBS Miami7 hours ago

    Cold front brings cooler temperatures to South Florida, on CBS Miami

    A cold front is bringing lower humidity and slightly cooler temperatures to South Florida, with a few isolated showers possible Saturday evening. Overnight lows will range from the 60s to the low 70s, with another cold front expected to bring even cooler weather.

  18. CBS Miami7 hours ago

    Fire destroys building on Miami-Dade island, on CBS Miami

    A fire destroyed an unoccupied building on Adams Key in Miami-Dade County late Friday night, sending heavy smoke and flames into the air. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

    Also reported byWPLG Local 10

  19. CBS Miami7 hours ago

    DeSantis denies report he's preparing another presidential run in 2028, on CBS Miami

    The Washington Post reports that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has contacted a political consultant about a possible 2028 presidential campaign. DeSantis denies the report.

    Also reported byDiario Las Américas

  20. Diario Las Américas7 hours ago

    Porras a las puertas de la reelección tras recuento en Doral con solo 12 votos de ventaja, on Diario Las Américas

    La revisión manual confirmó la estrecha ventaja de la concejal Maureen Porras sobre Fernanda Gomes, según anunció la supervisora Alina García. El resultado aún está pendiente de certificación definitiva

    Also reported byMiami Herald

  21. WSVN7 hours ago

    Hundreds run North Perry Airport’s first ‘5K on the Runway’, on WSVN

    North Perry Airport hosted its first annual “HWO 5K on the Runway” in Pembroke Pines on Saturday. Hundreds of runners participated in the Broward County...

  22. The Palm Beach Post7 hours ago

    Top-ranked Miami Hurricanes try to stay unbeaten at Notre Dame, on The Palm Beach Post

    The Miami Hurricanes have their toughest test of the season when they play Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.

  23. WSVN8 hours ago

    Plantation school holds Thanksgiving food drive to help South Florida community, on WSVN

    Volunteers at a Broward school are giving back to their South Florida community for the holidays. American Heritage Schools hosted its sixth annual “Thanksgiving Meal...

  24. Miami’s Community News8 hours ago

    La Birra Bar Brings a 25-Year Family Story to Coral Gables, on Miami’s Community News

    From Boedo to Miracle Mile: La Birra Bar Brings a 25-Year Family Story to Coral Gables The award-winning Argentine burger brand has made Miracle Mile part of its international journey, with New York City planned as its next chapter By Wilson Alvarez Miracle Mile has long been a place […]

  25. Diario Las Américas9 hours ago

    Mercados navideños de Berlín, un festín de tradiciones y sabores, on Diario Las Américas

    Berlín combina escenarios históricos, gastronomía alemana e internacional con singulares experiencias festivas y el chef Itay Novik recomienda nueve lugares a visitar

  26. NBC 6 South Florida9 hours ago

    Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash in Fort Lauderdale, police say, on NBC 6 South Florida

    A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital on Saturday after a crash in Fort Lauderdale, police said.

  27. Telemundo 519 hours ago

    El tiempo en Miami y el sur de Florida, on Telemundo 51

    Este sábado hizo calor.

  28. Telemundo 519 hours ago

    Concejal Maureen Porras logra la reelección en Doral por apenas 12 votos, on Telemundo 51

    Porras celebra su reelección al Concejo de Doral tras imponerse por apenas 12 votos y destaca que cada voto cuenta en una de las contiendas locales más…

  29. WPLG Local 109 hours ago

    Inter Miami blows 3-0 halftime lead, settles for 3-3 draw against Charlotte FC, on WPLG Local 10

    Inter Miami CF hosted Charlotte FC in the final match of Major League Soccer’s regular season Saturday, surrendering a three-goal halftime advantage in a stunning second-half collapse that ended in a 3-3 draw.

  30. Doral Family Journal10 hours ago

    Maureen Porras Wins Reelection After Doral Recount, on Doral Family Journal

    The incumbent councilwoman defeated Fernanda Gomes by just 12 votes in one of Doral's closest municipal races in 2026. A recount conducted Saturday confirmed her narrow lead.

  31. NBC 6 South Florida10 hours ago

    Fans fired up ahead of Canes-Notre Dame showdown, on NBC 6 South Florida

    The Miami Hurricanes are in South Bend, Indiana ready to face off against Notre Dame, and fans are fired up. NBC6's Giselle Espinales reports.

  32. State of The U10 hours ago

    GAME THREAD: Miami Hurricanes at Notre Dame Fighting Irish, on State of The U

    Join the live discussion about the college football game of the year: Miami at Notre Dame

    Also reported byMiami Herald

  33. Telemundo 5110 hours ago

    Seres queridos despiden a Nathan Bentley, el joven de 18 años asesinado en Miami-Dade, on Telemundo 51

    Familiares y amigos se reunieron en Hollywood para despedir a Nathan Bentley, de 18 años, mientras continúan pidiendo justicia por su muerte.

  34. The Miami Hurricane10 hours ago

    Miami notches five-set upset win against No. 23 Stanford, on The Miami Hurricane

    The Miami Hurricanes won a hard-fought five-set match (22-25, 26-24, 25-20, 22-25, 16-14) against No. 23 Stanford on Friday, Nov. 6, at home. With their second ranked win of the 2026 campaign, the Canes improved to 12-10 overall and 10-3 in conference play. Miami was well-rested off a dominant sweep against Virginia Tech, last Sunday

  35. Diario Las Américas10 hours ago

    El Papa denuncia la muerte de niños en el barrio más violento de Uruguay, on Diario Las Américas

    León XIV llegó al barrio en coche y caminó por sus peligrosas calles, en medio de un fuerte dispositivo de seguridad

  36. Bradenton Herald10 hours ago

    Dolphins WR coach explains one area where rookie trio needs to improve, on Bradenton Herald

    The Miami Dolphins turned over their wide receiver room this offseason, which included the addition of three rookies that they took over the course of the 2026 NFL Draft.

  37. AmericaTeve10 hours ago

    Charlotte borra déficit de 3 goles y empata 3-3 con Inter Miami en el cierre de temporada regular, on AmericaTeve

    MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi se quedó sin anotar por el Inter Miami, que desperdició una ventaja de tres goles al descanso y empató el sábado 3-3 con Charlotte en la última fecha de la campaña regular de la MLS.

  38. Diario Las Américas10 hours ago

    El Real Madrid golea al Valencia y alcanza al Barcelona en LaLiga, on Diario Las Américas

    Real Madrid goleó 3-0 al Valencia con tantos de Valverde, Arda Güler y Mbappé para alcanzar los 30 puntos del Barcelona en LaLiga.

  39. El Nuevo Herald10 hours ago

    Expresidente paraguayo Peña queda en prisión preventiva, imputado por crisis bancaria, on El Nuevo Herald

    El expresidente Santiago Peña fue enviado a prisión preventiva en Asunción por su presunta responsabilidad en la crisis de Ueno Bank que dejó a millones sin acceso a depósitos.

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Miami Gardens’ last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • Carol CityA judge upheld the FHSAA’s postseason ban on Miami Carol City football Friday, denying the emergency injunction that players and parents sought.

    A judge upheld the FHSAA’s postseason ban on Miami Carol City football Friday, denying the emergency injunction that players and parents sought. Parents of 12 players filed the suit Wednesday in Miami-Dade Circuit Court. The FHSAA cited a lack of institutional control, not just one postgame fight, and also suspended 15 players. Carol City (7-3) is ranked No. 7 overall in MaxPreps’ rankings.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Panama City News Herald, Miami Herald

  • PlayoffsMiami Central is the No. 6 seed in the FHSAA’s eight-team Open Division, according to brackets released Friday.

    Miami Central is the No. 6 seed in the FHSAA’s eight-team Open Division, according to brackets released Friday. First-round games are set for Fri., Nov. 13. CBS Miami’s rundown of the Open Division teams also lists Miami Central.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: WPBF, CBS Miami

  • DolphinsThe Dolphins host the Detroit Lions on Sun., Nov.

    The Dolphins host the Detroit Lions on Sun., Nov. 8, at 1 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium. Omar Kelly’s column on the young Dolphins, which El Nuevo Herald ran in Spanish, opens with Dante Trader Jr. As a rookie starter in 2025, he overran Ladd McConkey on a 42-yard play against the Chargers that set up a game-winning field goal as time expired.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: Miami Herald, El Nuevo Herald, DeetsSeats

  • Opioid helpMiami-Dade residents seeking help for opioid addiction can get medication-based treatment and recovery support through Jessie Trice Community Health System’s “It’s Better Together” initiative, a partnership with the University of Miami.

    Miami-Dade residents seeking help for opioid addiction can get medication-based treatment and recovery support through Jessie Trice Community Health System’s “It’s Better Together” initiative, a partnership with the University of Miami. The health system says its services include medication for opioid use disorder in outpatient primary care, support from trained providers and referrals.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: South Florida Caribbean News

  • Fort LauderdaleRaw sewage oozed out of manholes across Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods Friday as the sewer system tries to recover from weeks of flooding.

    Raw sewage oozed out of manholes across Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods Friday as the sewer system tries to recover from weeks of flooding. Warnings of sewage spills went up at waterways from Coral Ridge south off Las Olas.

    Around Florida · Saturday’s editionSource: WSVN

  • MosquitoesAs floodwaters recede in western Broward, officials warn that standing water could fuel more mosquitoes that carry illnesses such as dengue.

    As floodwaters recede in western Broward, officials warn that standing water could fuel more mosquitoes that carry illnesses such as dengue. Oakhill Equestrian Park was among the recreational areas still closed Friday.

    Around Florida · Saturday’s editionSource: CBS Miami

  • MalumaMaluma announced his “Loco x Volver World Tour 2027” Friday during a surprise show at Miami International Airport.

    Maluma announced his “Loco x Volver World Tour 2027” Friday during a surprise show at Miami International Airport. The tour kicks off in Colombia in February and will stop in more than 60 cities, including Miami.

    Around Florida · Saturday’s editionSource: WSVN

  • SchoolsDays after voters approved a school tax renewal, Miami-Dade and Broward officials say they still plan to explore closing campuses.

    Days after voters approved a school tax renewal, Miami-Dade and Broward officials say they still plan to explore closing campuses. Miami-Dade's list includes Golden Glades Elementary, Myrtle Grove Elementary, Carol City Middle, Lorah Park Elementary, Hammocks Middle and Southside Preparatory. Broward's superintendent, Dr. Howard Hepburn, recommends closing seven elementary schools and three middle schools in 2027-28.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale, WLRN

  • HialeahHialeah is considering salary reductions, departmental budget cuts, a hiring freeze and eliminating positions as it prepares for Amendment 3's revenue losses.

    Hialeah is considering salary reductions, departmental budget cuts, a hiring freeze and eliminating positions as it prepares for Amendment 3's revenue losses. A spokesperson for Mayor Bryan Calvo said no final decision has been made.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Miami Herald

  • DolphinsThe Dolphins host Detroit Sunday at 1 p.m.

    The Dolphins host Detroit Sunday at 1 p.m. on CBS-4, against a Lions defense that allows 276 passing yards per game, the most in the league. Miami's three rookie receivers, Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell and Kevin Coleman Jr., could have a big day.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Miami Herald

  • CanesNo. 1 Miami visits No. 4 Notre Dame on Saturday night in South Bend.