Daily editionFriday, October 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Hialeah.
The 5AM Hialeah Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of October.
Economy
Florida’s minimum wage reached $15 per hour on Sept. 30, after a series of annual $1 increases started with Amendment 2 (approved by voters in 2020).
The rate will remain until Dec. 31 with future adjustments based on inflation beginning Jan. 1, 2028.
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Government
Starting Oct. 1, low-income families received a $23 monthly boost for a family of three & Florida now pays 75% of SNAP administrative costs to manage the program.
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