🌱 Biden Program Benefits South FL Migrants + Tagovailoa Ruled Out

Hi all. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. In today's briefing, we have these stories and more:

• A South Florida man has pleaded guilty to assaulting a flight attendant and interfering with a flight crew and is facing 20 years in prison.
• Two FIU researchers were saved by rescue workers in West Broward on Wednesday.
• South Florida migrants are benefitting from a new program implemented by U.S. President Joe Biden.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. A South Florida man pleaded guilty to assaulting a flight attendant and interfering with a flight crew on United Airlines Flight 2116 from Miami to the Washington, D.C. last fall. The accused man is facing up to 20 years in prison when sentenced on Apr. 21. (Miami Patch)
2. Two Florida International University researchers were saved by rescue workers in West Broward on Wedneday afternoon. The airboat the researchers were using malfunctioned during their trip and caused them injuries. Crews with FWC and FIU worked to retrieve the airboat through Wednesday evening. (WSVN)
3. South Florida migrants are benefitting from a new program announced by U.S. President Joe Biden. The program will accept 30,000 migrants per month from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela. The program requires "a friend or relative has to vouch and prove they're taking financial responsibility for the immigrant." (WPLG Local 10)
4. Miami Dolphins' quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been ruled out for Sunday's AFC Wild Card game against the Buffalo Bills. Tagovailoa suffered his second concussion of the football season in a loss on Christmas to Green Bay. (NBC Miami)
5. FIU's Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine had an 8 percent decrease in applications this year, receiving 6,236 applications for 2023. FIU graduated 118 medical students last spring and in 2023 expects to enroll 120. "Our country is facing a significant physician shortage," said Dr. Latha Chandran, executive dean for education and policy at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. (Miami Today)

Today in Miami:

• Morning Meditations at Miami Beach Chamber Of Commerce. (8:30 a.m.)
• Bolay Aventura VIP Week. (11 a.m.)
• MOCA At The Library at North Miami City. (3 p.m.)
• PaloSanto at Gitano Miami Beach. (7 p.m.)
• Movie Under The Stars at Novotel Miami Brickell. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce shared: "Join Chamber President Jerry Libbin and other Chamber members on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 8:30 a.m., as they explore opportunities to expand your business and discuss the areas where the Chamber can assist in improving your bottom line." (Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce shared: "Hear from our expert panelist Lissette Calderon, Founder and CEO, Neology Life Development Group during our Developers Forum focused on The Miami Migration: A New Era of Developments on Jan. 19. Register today!" (Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce)
• Neighborhood Affairs Coordinator Dexter Peralta, City of Miami Beach shared: "Get ready for Art Deco Weekend! - A free community cultural festival celebrating Miami Beach’s architecture, history, arts, and culture." (Nextdoor)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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 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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