🌱 Brightline Train Slams Into SUV + Virginia Key Outdoor Terminated

Good morning. I'm back with the latest Miami Daily. Here is a quick rundown of what's happening locally:

• 💥 Pedestrians recorded a Brightline train crashing into an empty SUV in North Miami.
• 🦪 A Florida man died after a bacterial infection from eating a raw oyster in Fort Lauderdale.
• 🚣‍♂️ City of Miami has terminated its lease with Virginia Key Outdoor Center after the owner criticized the Virginia Key homeless plan.

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A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 91 Low: 83.

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Here are the top five stories in Miami today:

1. A Brightline train slammed into an empty SUV parked in the middle of a railroad crossing in North Miami on Thursday, according to authorities. A viral video of the crash was posted online. The incident happened at Northeast 141st Street at Biscayne Boulevard. (WPLG Local 10)

2. A bacterial infection linked to eating raw oysters claimed the life of a Florida man this month at the Rustic Inn Crabhouse in Fort Lauderdale, according to news reports. The name of the deceased man was not released. Another life was claimed in Pensacola earlier in the month from the same illness. (Miami Patch)

3. A City of Miami firefighter has been relieved of duty after he was accused of making controversial remarks about police officers in a text commenting on the passing of Miami-Dade Police Officer Cesar Echaverry. The rant allegedly read, "Who cares? Another dead cop, probably against gun control..." (WSVN)

4. A Florida grand jury formed after the 2018 Parkland shooting has recommended that Gov. Ron DeSantis remove four members of the Broward County school board from office, saying they and district administrators displayed "deceit, malfeasance, misfeasance, neglect of duty and incompetence" in their handling of a campus safety program. They outlined the issues in a 122-page report. (NBC Miami)

5. City of Miami has terminated its lease with the Virginia Key Outdoor Center. They have until September 13 to vacate. Owner, Esther Alonso, believes it is no coincidence that her lease was terminated after she voiced opposition to the controversial Virginia Key homeless encampment plan. (NBC Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Miami-Dade County Elections Early Voting. (8 a.m.)
• Rumble Boxing's Andy Stern at The Oasis Wynwood. (10 a.m.)
• Dogfish Head Miami Presents Robot Anarchy Beer Release: Hazy India Pale Ale. (noon)
• Asian Street Foods Class (2 Spots / Adult BYOB / 18+) at Taste Buds Kitchen. (5 p.m.)
• ARTiculation at Arsht: Summer Slam Edition. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• National Dog Day is coming August 26 and Ocean Drive has a guide on the best pet-friendly hotels to take your pup. On the list are W South Beach, InterContinental Miami, Loews Miami Beach, and more. (Ocean Drive)
• Soleste on the Bay has won approval from North Miami Beach officials for the 28-story apartment tower at 16375 Biscayne Blvd. Groundbreaking is expected by the end of the year. (Subscription: South Florida Business Journal)
• Join the fun at Books & Books in South Florida for Bookstore Romance Day today. Buy a romance book and get an bookmark. (Twitter)
• Senator Annette Taddeo has announced support for Florida's 27th Congressional District from three grassroots organizations: MoveOn, Miami-Dade Young Democrats, and Florida Rising. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— 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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