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In today's newsletter:
- Why Coral Gables’ mayor is in the spotlight over AI war images
- Is Coral Gables’ hometown Hurricanes about to land a 5-star star?
Also on today's calendar: Mocktail Fest Miami: a Dry January Celebration and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 66.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• AI images of Maduro capture reap millions of views on social media (richardhartley.com) — Coral Gables residents may want to know their mayor, Vince Lago, is being cited nationally for sharing an AI-generated fake image of Venezuela’s president during recent U.S. military action. The story explains how such fabricated visuals, amplified by politicians and influencers, are complicating efforts to separate fact from fiction during fast-moving international crises. 
• Elite 2027 WR Nick Lennear down to five schools (on3.com subscription) — A top 2027 wide receiver recruit from Miami Carol City is strongly trending toward the University of Miami, with his visit said to have sparked new buzz around Coral Gables. Nick Lennear has narrowed his choices to five major programs, but recruiting analysts currently see the hometown Hurricanes as the favorite. His decision could further raise the profile of Miami’s football program nearby.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coral Gables
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★ Featured events ★
- Mocktail Fest Miami: a Dry January Celebration
Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach
5:00 pm
Sunday January 11
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Other local events
- New Year, New Pages
Coral Gables Branch -
6:00 pm - Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
South Miami Branch -
11:00 am - Spanish Conversation Circle
Coconut Grove Branch -
4:00 pm - Stories with the Snow Queen
Virrick Park Branch -
4:30 pm - Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies and Toddlers
Coconut Grove Branch -
11:00 am - Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Coral Gables Branch -
11:30 am - Popcorn Pals: Family Fun Film Fridays
Coral Gables Branch -
3:30 pm - Winter Night Sky Art
Coconut Grove Branch -
11:00 am
Wednesday January 7
Thursday January 8
Friday January 9
Saturday January 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pinecrest Branch -
9:30 am - Scrabble Club
South Miami Branch -
10:30 am - Cancelled - City Commission Meeting
South Miami, FL Calendar , 6130 Sunset Drive , South Miami
7:00 pm - Voyage Into My Soul
Westchester Regional -
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Lucky, a dog who went missing in Coral Gables, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 12 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please… (Nextdoor Ponce Circle Park) - *FOUND THIS DOG IN CORAL GABLES* Still no sign of his owners.
Please help to get this gentle giant home. Found this dog on 1/4/26 wandering around the 700 block of Almeria with no tags. Male dog about two years… (Nextdoor The Gables)
- Vineyard Vines, LLC posted a job opening for Crew Lead (Part Time Manager) - Village of Merrick Park, Coral Gables, FL in Coral Gables. Apply here.
- TKC Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Warehouse Support Manager in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Gables here.
🗞 Nearby News
South Miami
- Is Florida's Marco Rubio running Venezuela? What we know (palmbeachpost.com)
Pinecrest
- Pinecrest's Diana Jaramillo publishes novel for young readers (communitynewspapers.com)
- In The Know: Venezuela, Maduro, and Power Shifts Willard Shepherd, Helena Poleo & Brian Fonseca (communitynewspapers.com)
Key Biscayne
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