🌱 City Of Miami Launches New STEM Scholarship + Pumpkin Prices Rising

Hello all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Miami Daily, full of all the local information you need to know right now. In today's Daily, you'll read about these stories and more...

• 🎃 Pumpkin prices are on the rise in South Florida due to inflation.
• ⚖️ A former harpist at the University of Miami is suing the university over a report that allegedly shows a gender pay gap across the institution.
• 💰 City of Miami has launched a new STEM scholarship program after a donation by billionaire Ken Griffin.

Today is World Egg Day. It celebrates the popular food item that contains over 15 kinds of vitamins and minerals.

But first, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 85 Low: 76.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Pumpkin prices in Miami this year are being impacted by inflation. The number of Americans who carved pumpkins in 2021 declined to 44 percent. It is unclear if pumpkin prices could rise to $5 in the future. (Miami Patch)

2. A four-bedroom home built in 1989 in South Florida's Hialeah has sold for $860,000. The property also has three bathrooms, and a garage and sits on a 7,789-square-foot lot with a pool. The sale comes amid rising home prices in South Florida. (Subscription: Miami Herald)

3. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended its offer to help the victims of Hurricane Ian to Monroe County, helping those in the Florida Keys. Those who suffered damage to their homes or loss of income could be eligible for help from the government agency. (WSVN)

4. City of Miami is launching a new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) scholarship program backed by billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin. He donated $250,000 to the Venture Miami Scholarship program in addition to a $1 million challenge grant. Griffin said the grant will accelerate "Miami's path to becoming an international leader in finance and technology." (Subscription: Miami INNO, Free: University of Miami)

5. An internal report at University of Miami (UM) allegedly shows a large pay gap between men and women at the university, according to harpist Laura Sherman. Sherman took legal action against the university after allegedly obtaining an in-depth salary study completed by the university in 2018 that shows men making more than women in a wide range of fields across the institution. (Miami New Times)

Today in Miami:

• Salsa Fest Weekend at InterContinental Miami. (9 a.m.)
• Outlet Festival, Art for Everyone 2022 at Koubek Center — Miami Dade College. (9 a.m.)
• Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More! at West Kendall Regional Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Happy Hour at Beat Culture Brewing Company. (noon)
• Celebrating Milestones During Hispanic Heritage at The Havana Collection. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Miami Heat shared: "The Miami HEAT have converted guard Dru Smith to a two-way contract. In addition, Miami has waived Jamaree Bouyea, Marcus Garrett, Mychal Mulder and Orlando Robinson." (Miami Heat)
• City of Miami Beach is hosting Cosmo and Diodato from Italy on Saturday, Oct. 15. Guests are invited to enjoy "Eurovision pop vibes and cool Italo-synthpop sounds." (Twitter)
• Miami Police Department shared: "The Miami P.A.L is hosting a night with candy, movies, trunk or treating, costume contest, and a not so scary haunted house. 👀 This Oct. 27, let's have some skele-fun!" (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks shared: "SATURDAY: We’re hiring — ON THE SPOT! Come join our Miami-Dade Parks Team at our career fair on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Westwind Lakes Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Not able to attend? No worries! Apply online." (Miami-Dade Parks via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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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