Daily editionThursday, October 8th, 2026
Good morning, Hialeah.
The 5AM Hialeah Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of October.
Business
BrandsMart is celebrating its Anniversary Sale with custom savings for shoppers planning home upgrades and everyday essentials.
Local customers can work with the store to build tailored bundles that fit their budgets.
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Education
Florida International University has signed an agreement with IonQ to install a 256-qubit quantum computer on campus in late 2027 + the move will give students, researchers, and faculty access to advanced research tools and new academic programs.
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Environment
Wildlife officials reported that an American crocodile died from lead poisoning on Tuesday after over 22 grams of lead were found in its stomach during a necropsy following its capture last November near Miami-Dade.
Officials are now testing other American crocodiles for lead exposure.
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