Daily editionSaturday, September 19th, 2026
Good morning, Hialeah.
The 5AM Hialeah Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of September.
Community
Brightline officials are hosting rail safety week in Hialeah to teach proper railroad crossing procedures.
The week-long event will feature educational outreach and safety tips to help residents avoid accidents — a timely initiative for the community.
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Culture
A local museum is hosting an exhibit to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1926 Great Miami Hurricane, showing how the storm impacted the community.
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Education
A NBC6 survey found that 87% of teachers favor banning smartphones in classes amid concerns over social media and AI misuse, with many noting challenges enforcing policies.
The Florida Board of Education announced new AI guidelines this week * which include parental notification and alternative assignments.
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NBC6’s annual teacher survey shows that 87% of educators support banning cellphones during school hours for all grade levels (reflecting growing concerns about classroom technology).
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Environment
Heavy rain has flooded parts of South Florida and created an unusual scene when NBC6’s Valerie Ryan spotted a fish swimming in a parking lot.
Residents should remain cautious as similar weather may affect more local areas.
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Health
The Florida Department of Health has proposed a rule to let pharmacists administer a chikungunya vaccine amid 189 reported cases this year — 120 in Miami-Dade with 92 in January.
The measure aims to boost vaccine access and help control the spread of the mosquito-borne illness.
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Local 10’s Kristi Krueger will file health reports on breast cancer detection and prevention as part of the new Proactively Pink campaign — airing every Thursday at 5:30 p.m. during October to help emphasize that early detection saves lives.
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