🌱 Broward Sheriff's Office Employee Facing Charges + Kaia Greek Opens

Good morning, everybody! Carlos Hernandez here with your fresh copy of the Miami Daily. Keep reading to find out all the community information you need to know right now, including updates on...

• 🚓 A Broward Sheriff's Office employee is facing criminal charges.
• ⚖️ A man accused in a shooting at Dadeland Mall has appeared in court.
• 🏺 Kaia Greek has opened on Coral Gables' Miracle Mile.

But first, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 81 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. An employee of the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) is facing fraud and grand theft charges after officials said she stole thousands of dollars from people while filing their tax returns. The employee has worked for BSO since September 2006 and was suspended without pay. (NBC Miami)

2. A man accused by police of a shooting at a Dadeland Mall parking garage made an appearance in court to be formally charged on Tuesday. The suspect was charged with attempted second-degree murder and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. (WSVN)

3. Nine people were arrested Tuesday and accused of running $37 million South Florida-based health care fraud scheme. All face multiple charges of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and health care fraud. (WPLG Local 10)

4. A Florida Keys man faces charges after allegedly stealing six electric toothbrushes worth nearly $1,400 from a Walgreens, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The incident happened at the Walgreens store on 53rd Street on Monday just before 11 a.m., according to officials. (Miami Patch)

5. Kaia Greek has opened on Coral Gables' Miracle Mile. It is the latest concept from SP Hospitality Group, the team also behind Crema Gourmet, Calle 23, and Copper 29. It is open from Monday to Thursday from 5 p.m., Fridays from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 11 p.m. (Eater Miami)

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Today in Miami:

• Meet Dr. Fred Fejes At History Fort Lauderdale’s “Florida Scribes & Stories." (9 a.m.)
• Tai Chi At The Garden at Miami Beach Botanical Garden. (10 a.m.)
• The Great Pizza Contest at Miami-Dade County Auditorium. (10:30 a.m.)
• Full Moon Sound Healing at Faena Forum. (7 p.m.)
• Bar Crawl Miami at Pilo's Tequila Garden. (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami Police Department shared: "We invite the public to come and meet the MPD Little Haiti Commander this Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. This is chance to communicate your concerns about your neighborhood." (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System shared: "Small canvases, big talent! Have you seen the Tiny Art Show at the Miami Springs Branch Library yet? The mini masterpieces, painted by artists of all ages, are on display through Saturday, Dec. 10." (Miami-Dade Public Library System via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Happy Computer Science Education Week! At Miami-Dade County Public Schools, we continue to prioritize computer science education through teacher professional development & student activities." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lincoln Manor shared: "My dog was lost at approximately 5:45pm near Lennox and Ingram. - Please contact me if you’ve seen her, her name is Julie. She’s a Maltese, about 6-7lbs, white. Is probably really scared. Thank you so much!" (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Miami Daily? Contact me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com