🌱 How a Miami Gardens resident got tied to repeated Target thefts

Good morning Miami Gardens! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Miami Gardens resident got tied to repeated Target thefts
• Why Metrorail’s Miami Gardens extension keeps slipping further out of reach
• What’s at stake as the Dolphins return to Miami Gardens Sunday?

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 67 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 67.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pair arrested in multiple thefts at North Miami Beach Target store: Police (nbcmiami.com) — A Miami Gardens resident is facing charges after police say she and another woman repeatedly stole more than $1,000 in merchandise from a North Miami Beach Target. Both were arrested, then released with orders to stay away from the store, underscoring how nearby retail crime can still involve Miami Gardens neighbors.
   

• These Miami residents choose to live without cars. It can be a challenge (miamiherald.com) — Miami Gardens gets a brief but important mention as Miami-Dade officials acknowledge that long-discussed Metrorail expansion to the city remains financially out of reach for now. Residents across the county share how they live car-free despite slow, unreliable transit, highlighting how sprawl, costs, and limited rail options keep most people driving while advocates push for denser, transit-friendly neighborhoods.
   

• NFL Monday night: Steelers put Miami's playoff hopes in the deep freeze (al.com) — Miami Gardens fans will see the Dolphins back at Hard Rock Stadium this Sunday, hosting the Cincinnati Bengals after a frigid road loss in Pittsburgh ended Miami’s playoff hopes. The matchup kicks off at noon, giving local supporters one of the season’s final home chances to cheer on the team.
   

📸 Around Miami Gardens

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miami Gardens

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Wednesday December 17

• Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
  Miami Lakes Branch - Multipurpose Room
  11:00 am

Thursday December 18

• Adventure time
  North Dade Regional Library North Dade Regional - Children's Story Room
  2:00 pm
• Holiday Stockings: Creative Joy!
  Miami Lakes Branch - Multipurpose Room
  4:00 pm
• Teen Open Mic Night
  Miami Gardens, FL Calendar , Starbucks 19401 NW 27 Avenue , Miami Gardens
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Tai-Chi for Beginners
  Miami Lakes Branch - Multipurpose Room
  11:00 am

Saturday December 20

• STEAM Center Ribbon Cutting & Championship Community Celebration
  Miami Gardens, FL Calendar , 15600 Bunche Park Drive W , Miami Gardens
  9:00 am
• Prosperity Food Baskets Giveaway
  Miami Gardens, FL Calendar , 3000 NW 199th Street , Miami Gardens
  10:00 am

Monday December 22

• Historic Advisory Committee Meeting
  Miami Gardens, FL Calendar , 18605 NW 27th Ave , Miami Gardens
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Red Speed Hearing
  Miami Gardens, FL Calendar , 18605 NW 27th Avenue , Miami Gardens
  9:00 am
• Red Light Camera Hearing
  Miami Gardens, FL Calendar , 18605 NW 27 Ave , Miami Gardens
  1:00 pm
• NOMI Anime Society
  North Miami Public Library , 835 NE 132 Street , North Miami
  2:30 pm
• Teen Kwanzaa Craft
  North Miami Beach Discovery Library , 1601 NE 164th Street , North Miami Beach
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi everyone.
  My dog is missing. He was last seen in Miramar by the Missionwood at Miramar / 8381 South Missionwood Circle / Miramar, FL 33025. Someone on another… (Nextdoor Bunche Park)
• Buenas noches vecinos!
  Estoy buscando recomendaciones de alguien para cuidar mi perrito del 22-28 de Diciembre cerca de Miami Gardens muchas gracias el servicio será para… (Nextdoor Miami Gardens Dr)

• Southeastern Grocers posted a job opening for Bagger in Miami Gardens. Apply here.
• Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Miami Gardens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami Gardens here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Miami Beach

• Condolences: 'Footy' (ramp247.com)

Miami Lakes

• Monday Morning Update 12/15/25 (histalk2.com)
• No Reserve: Porsche 930 Turbo-Style Go-kart (bringatrailer.com)

North Miami

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don't know, but April May!
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