Daily editionWednesday, October 14th, 2026
Good morning, Miami Gardens.
The 5AM Miami Gardens Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Community
Five True North Classical Academy seniors started the Giving Grill nonprofit to fight hunger by serving steak dinners at a local homeless shelter.
They have served about 300 people with 150 pounds of steak and now seek sponsors to expand the project across South Florida — connecting those in need.
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Education
Miami Fashion Institute at Miami Dade College and Miami School of Fashion and Design have partnered to offer new degree and scholarship opportunities for local students to pursue a fashion career — a move designed to keep creative talent in Miami.
WSVN 7 NewsRead more
Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited a Miami Gardens school Tuesday to promote the Education Freedom Tax Credit that lets donors support private, public and charter schools + receive up to $1,700 in tax credits.
The credit will add funds to tutoring and tuition and will begin Jan. 1, 2027.
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Health
The American Cancer Society will host two Making Strides Walks to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research; the first walk is set for Oct. 17 at 7 a.m. at Amerant Bank Arena & the second will begin on Oct. 24 at 7 a.m. at loanDepot Park.
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Sports
Dolphins coach Jeff Hafley said no quarterback change is planned after Malik Willis struggled with a 56.2% pass rate and turnovers in Sunday's loss to Cincinnati, even as he recorded a record 74 rushing yards (the best by a Dolphins QB in a single game).
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8-year-old Bobby lost his prized signed mini helmet at today’s Dolphins game when it disappeared during the two-minute warning, spurring viral support and prompting the team to work with his family to recover it.
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