Daily editionThursday, October 8th, 2026
Good morning, Miami Gardens.
The 5AM Miami Gardens Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
Community
Residents in NW Miami have been offered two free shuttle routes that launched Oct. 2; the 79th Street Connect and Uptown Express serve key corridors with wheelchair-accessible vehicles (weekdays run from about 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. with extended weekend hours) connecting riders to local amenities.
The Miami TimesRead more
Sports
Local college sports may change as a federal bill passed on Sept. 28 sets rules for athlete pay, transfers and scholarships, impacting schools like FIU and local HBCUs.
The Protect College Sports Act now heads to the House after the midterm elections.
The Miami TimesRead more