Daily editionFriday, October 30th, 2026
Good morning, Miami Gardens.
The 5AM Miami Gardens Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of October.
Community
Holtz Children’s Hospital staff dressed in costumes visited patient rooms on Thursday to hand out candy + spread spooky cheer during an early Halloween celebration for children who can’t go trick-or-treating.
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Neighbors are asking a major company to alter a gas-station renovation they call an eyesore in their neighborhood (a consumer investigator is reporting the complaints as work continues).
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Education
A federal judge is hearing arguments as four FIU students sue the university, saying disciplinary sanctions over an alleged racist private group chat violated their First Amendment rights; the trial began this week and a ruling could come soon.
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Today NBC6 reporter Sophia Hernandez is principal for the day at Miami Arts Studio, visiting classrooms + leading student activities as part of a community outreach program.
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