🌱 BSO Detention Deputy Hospitalized + Casa Bufala Now Open

Good morning, Miami. I'm Carlos Hernandez, here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• A BSO detention deputy was hospitalized after accidentally shooting herself in the leg this week.
• Miami Dade College has announced María Carla Chicuén as its new Executive Director of Cultural Affairs.
• Casa Bufala is now open in the Sunset Harbour neighborhood of Miami Beach.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 79 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. A small plane made an emergency landing in South Florida on Wednesday, according to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) news release. The plane landed near FHP troopers on U.S. 27, near mile marker 39, around 3:30 p.m. (Miami Patch)

2. A Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) detention deputy has been hospitalized after accidentally shooting herself in the leg at a gun range on Wednesday. She was transported to Broward Health Center for treatment. The injuries to her leg are not life-threatening. (WSVN)

3. Miami Dade College (MDC) has announced the appointment of María Carla Chicuén as the new Executive Director of Cultural Affairs. "We are thrilled to welcome María Carla Chicuén back to Miami Dade College as our new Executive Director for Cultural Affairs," said Dr. Maryam Laguna Borrego, who is the Vice President for External Affairs & Strategy and Chief of Staff. (Miami's Community News)

4. A local music video director is still in critical condition after he was shot outside The Licking in Miami Gardens two weeks ago. A total of 10 people were shot that night, according to authorities. Four of the shooting victims are still in critical condition and the other six are out of the hospital, according to police. (NBC Miami)

5. Casa Bufala is now open in the Sunset Harbour neighborhood of Miami Beach. The concept is being led by Italian restaurateur Lucas D'Angelo. Severeal locations are in the works including a West Palm Beach location planned for 2024. (Subscription: South Florida Business Journal)

Today in Miami:

• KB Chamber 2023 Board Installation at Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. (5 p.m.)
• Culture Crawl | Free Admission at The Bass. (5 p.m.)
• National Popcorn Day at Rooftop Cinema Club South Beach. (6:15 p.m.)
• American Rhapsody at Adrienne Arsht Center For The Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. (7:30 p.m.)
• Ball & Chain Little Havana Under the Stars. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami Police Department shared: "Join us with your pups on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023 for a Meet & Greet with our Community Police Dog, Freckles. There will be FREE pet items, on-site pet adoption , and other pet treats . 🐶🐾" (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks shared: "Mark your calendars 📆 for our 2nd annual Girls Got Game event celebrating 🎉 girls and women in sports on Feb. 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Tropical Park. This free event will provide girls ages 6-17 with the opportunity to participate in sports while receiving quality instruction, motivation and encouragement by guest speakers, including Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, athletes, and coaches." (Miami-Dade Parks via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Cheers to our talented students from Sunset Elementary School. Their hard work and dedication to practice paid off with a beautiful performance of "Festival March" by Orchestra Strings Duet." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)

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— 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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