Daily editionWednesday, September 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Hialeah.
The 5AM Hialeah Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Government
Starting next Monday, the Water and Sewer Department will temporarily switch from chloramine to free chlorine to disinfect drinking water until Oct. 11, and some residents may detect a chlorine taste (water remains safe).
Dialysis patients and tropical fish owners are advised to consult professionals.
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Residents near a planned Iron Mountain data center in NW Miami-Dade questioned the lack of prior notice after learning the facility will be built 1,500 feet from homes; Commissioner Marleine Bastien said she is working with Iron Mountain to secure community benefits and address residents’ concerns.
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South Florida first responders are training today for driverless car encounters using a Waymo vehicle — a simulation that prepares them for potential crashes and traffic stops in the evolving landscape of autonomous technology.
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Sports
Deputy Luis Hernandez earned a UFC contract after years of balancing law enforcement & fighting in the cage.
The Miami-Dade officer will soon start training for his upcoming match.
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