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🌱 Patch AM: How Coral Gables police tracked down a high-profile hit-and-run suspect
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Hello Coral Gables! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Coral Gables police tracked down a high-profile hit-and-run suspect
- How St. Thérèse’s relics touched worshippers at Coral Gables’ Little Flower
- How a Coral Gables retiree still pushes limits in open-water swims
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Katy A.!
Find out what's happening in Coral Gables-Coconut Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Coral Gables-Coconut Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 84, low: 68.
- Saturday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Husband of ‘2 Fast 2 Furious' actress arrested in Gables hit-and-run, police say (miamiherald.com) — Coral Gables police say a scooter rider was seriously injured in a hit-and-run at a crosswalk, and a Pinecrest man has been arrested in connection with the crash. According to an affidavit, cameras helped investigators trace a white Audi SUV to a nearby home, where officers from Coral Gables and Pinecrest ultimately detained the suspect after he initially ran inside and refused to come out. 
2. A Visit from the Little Flower (miamiarch.org) — Relics of St. Thérèse of Lisieux recently visited the Church of the Little Flower in Coral Gables before concluding their tour of the Archdiocese of Miami with a Mass in Hollywood. Local Catholics, clergy, and Knights on Bikes members described the veneration as a powerful spiritual moment, especially for those whose vocations and faith journeys they credit to the beloved saint’s intercession.
3. Alumnus embraces life's journey in career, swimming (mercer.edu) — A longtime Coral Gables resident and Mercer University alumnus is channeling his love of the ocean into an impressive second act as an endurance swimmer, training regularly at the University of Miami. He reflects on how his education launched a globe-trotting financial career, while his daily swims and family life in Florida keep him grounded and focused on enjoying the journey, not the accolades.
4. Two Miami-Dade men in their mid-20s explain why living with family is their only option (fiu.edu) — Young adults connected to Coral Gables describe why they still live with family as housing and everyday costs across South Florida outpace their wages. One man who once lived in Coral Gables and worked at a Subway there was hit by a car and lost his job, making independence even harder. Both men now use multigenerational living to save money and avoid debt.
📸 Around Coral Gables
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coral Gables
- Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
Coconut Grove Branch -
11:00 am - Video Games @ the Library
Virrick Park Branch -
3:00 pm - Popcorn Pals: Fun Family Films
Coral Gables Branch -
3:30 pm - Furry Tales
Coconut Grove Branch -
10:00 am - STEM for Curious Minds
South Miami Branch -
10:00 am - Dominoes y Cafecito
West Flagler Branch -
11:00 am - EA Miami: Making a Difference Together
Coconut Grove Branch -
1:00 pm - Milk and Cookies with Santa
Coral Gables Branch -
2:00 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
🗓 Events Nearby
- Red Light Camera Hearing
South Miami, FL Calendar , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
9:00 am - Add Your Piece!
Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch -
9:30 am - Cafe Literario
South Miami Branch -
10:00 am - School Zone Speed Enforcement Hearing
South Miami, FL Calendar , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
10:00 am
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on December 14, 2025 in Miami, FL 33127 near Near NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33127 Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Downtown Coral Gables) - A fire in a Northwest Miami-Dade apartment building led to the evacuation of residents, with no injuries reported.
7:50AM on Dec 17: A fire in a Northwest Miami-Dade apartment building prompted resident evacuations. (Nextdoor )
- University of Miami posted a job opening for Domestic and International Application Reader - Part Time/Temporary in Coral Gables. Apply here.
- The University of Miami posted a job opening for Asst. Director, Admissions - Central (A) in Coral Gables. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Gables here.
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