🌱 BASE Jumpers W Miami Hotel Tower + Miami Worldcenter Growth

Hi all! Carlos Hernandez here with your fresh copy of the Miami Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Today we have these stories and more:

• Disney's Aladdin returns today to Miami-Dade's Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
• Law enforcement agencies in Florida are criticizing the federal government after over 500 migrants landed in the Florida Keys over the last several days.
• The smoking ban at Miami Beach is now the law of the land.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy in the morning. High: 79 Low: 74.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Video footage captured on New Year's Eve showed BASE jumpers dropping off the 50-story Icon Brickell Tower 3, also known as the W Miami Hotel Tower at 485 Brickell Ave. BASE stands for Building, Antenna, Span, and Earth and is considered an "extreme sport." A manager at the hotel said they were not aware that the participants planned to jump off the building. No police report has been found in connection to the incident. (WPLG Local 10)

2. The smoking ban at Miami Beach began on Sunday as part of a bill signed into law in June 2022 by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that allows cities and counties to regulate the smoking of tobacco products at beaches and parks. Anyone who violates the ban could face a maximum punishment of a $100 fine and up to 60 days in jail, but arrests remain at the discretion of police, according to officials. (NBC Miami)

3. At least 500 migrants landed in the Florida Keys over the last several days in what the local polcie are calling a "crisis." Monroe County Sheriff Rick Ramsay took aim at the federal government in a new release on Monday. Most migrants appear to coming from Cuba. (WSVN)

4. Disney's Aladdin will return to the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County starting today from Jan. 3-8. The new produciton features a full score for guests to enjoy, including five cherished songs from the Academy Award-winning soundtrack and new songs written especially for the stage. Tickets are now available. (Miami's Community News)

5. Miami Worldcenter is continuing its growth path with new business openings. New businesses include a high-end fitness concept called Club Studio, popular dining spot Earls Kitchen + Bar, and luxury swimwear brand Luli Fama through Leap, which supports modern and emerging brands. (Miami's Community News)

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Today in Miami:

• Zumba Gold at Village Of Pinecrest Parks And Recreation. (10 a.m.)
• Zumba On Lincoln Road. (6 p.m.)
• City Commission Meeting at City Of South Miami. (7 p.m.)
• Token Tuesday With Crypto Corridor, Miami Artists, And Charity Spirit at Raspoutine. (8 p.m.)
• Comedy Night at Clevelander South Beach Hotel And Bar. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Join us in recognizing January as National Mentoring Month. Become a mentor at Miami-Dade County Public Schools and transform the lives of our students." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Arts & Business Council of Miami shared: "Happy 2023. We look forward to collaborating and working with you this year. Make one of your resolutions to live creatively this year." (Arts & Business Council of Miami via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Red Bird shared: "This young kitty showed up at my neighbors house (63rd Avenue & 31st). - If you recognize her please PM me. Thank you." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Palmetto Bay shared: "Found dog. - Small black female, came to our doorsteps but wouldn’t let us catch her, seems very scared. No tag or collar. Held her around giving her some bread but still ran away. Palmetto Estates, in Palmetto Club Drive Street." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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