Miami, FL news on Wednesday, October 21, 2026
In Miami, FL on Wednesday, October 21, 2026: Heavy rain, king tides this weekend; Canes-Pitt tonight. Also: No. 1 Miami Hurricanes face Pittsburgh Panthers tonight in Week 8 college football; Carnegie Mellon University names dean for new Miami campus launched this fall. Weather: Mostly clear today with highs near 83°F and winds up to 17 mph.
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Top stories
- Heavy rain and king tides expected this weekend increase South Florida flood risk.NBC 6 South Florida ·
- No. 1 Miami Hurricanes face Pittsburgh Panthers tonight in Week 8 college football.Sports Illustrated ·
- Carnegie Mellon University names dean for new Miami campus launched this fall.USA Today ·
News & local government
- Governor DeSantis holding property tax relief roundtable in Miami-Dade County today.WINK News ·
- New Seaquarium plan advances despite environmental groups requesting county delay construction.Miami Herald ·
- North Miami Mayor Alix Desulme disqualified from reelection due to campaign fee error.The Miami Times ·
Safety & emergencies
- Fire at NW Miami-Dade duplex displaced four people and killed a cat yesterday.NBC 6 South Florida ·
- Deputies arrested two people with hundreds of roosters and cockfighting arena in Southwest Miami-Dade.WSVN ·
Traffic & transport
- Florida airport addresses parking as its biggest operational issue with new solutions.Miami Herald ·
Business & new openings
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