Daily editionMonday, October 19th, 2026
Good morning, Hollywood.
The 5AM Hollywood Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of October.
Education
Voters in Miami-Dade and Broward counties will decide whether to renew a special property tax that funds teacher pay + school security measures; the tax has been in effect since 2018 and received strong support in 2022.
CBS News MiamiRead more
Accidents
Residents returned home on Monday after evacuations on Friday night were ordered when an excavator hit a gas pipeline near the Turnpike; repair crews continue work and officials confirmed no injuries occurred (neighbors remain thankful for avoiding a worse outcome).
NBC MiamiRead more