🌱Commissioner Martinez Corruption Case + Miami Short Film Festival

Hey, Miami. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here's a quick look:

• 🚓 Miami Commissioner Joe Martinez is expected to turn himself in soon to authorities.
• ⚖️ Surfside families from the tragic collapse are expected back in court today over lawyer bonuses in the settlement.
• 📽️ The Miami Short Film Festival is coming soon.

Today is National Lemon Juice Day. The famous saying goes, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."

First, today's weather:

Some sun, a stray t-shower. High: 88 Low: 81.

👀 Attention local businesses & marketers: Attract more customers in Miami by sponsoring this daily newsletter, which gets read by the same people you're trying to reach. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top five stories today in Miami:

1. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez is turning himself in to authorities soon as part of a public corruption investigation, according to multiple reports. Martinez was first elected to the county commission in 2000. It is not clear what crime he has committed. (WPLG Local 10, WSVN)

2. The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 8-1 on Sunday. Brian Anderson hit a solo homer. The Dodgers will play the Marlins in Miami tonight at 6:40 p.m.(CBS Miami, MLB.com)

3. Surfside families are expected back in court today as lawyers who covered the case seek bonuses for their work to reach a $1 billion settlement in the tragic condo collapse at the Champlain Towers South condo. (WPLG Local 10)

4. The Miami Short Film Festival (MIAMIsFF), in partnership with Deering Estate, is hosting its Focus On: Passport to the World! film screening on Sunday, September 25. Planned screenings include "Fjord," "Afghan ’72," "Caracas En Moto," "Ephemeral City" and more. (Miami's Community News)

5. A 16-year-old was killed and a 17-year-old was wounded on Saturday night during a shooting in an apartment building parking lot in West Palm Beach, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call regarding shots being fired in the 5100 block of Caribbean Boulevard. (NBC Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Rhythm | Release: The Rooftop Sessions at The Citadel. (noon)
• Video Game Afternoons at Allapattah Branch Library. (3 p.m.)
• Noche De Arte Closing: Ignacio Font at InterContinental Miami. (5 p.m.)
• Multichain Monday: Building Bridges @ The Spot at Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar. (7 p.m.)
• Redbar Comedy Night at RedBar Brickell. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A deadly crash is under investigation in Broward County. The incident happened at approximately 6 a.m. on Sunday along West Oakland Park Boulevard and NW Ninth Avenue. A police chase ended with 6 people injured. (WPLG Local 10)
• A car burst to flames on Sunday after it slammed into a box truck along U.S. 1 in Miami and police say the driver fled on foot. A surveillance camera captured the sound of impact when it happened. (WSVN)
• The Miami Dolphins announced on Saturday the passing of Jason Jenkins, Senior Vice President of Communications and Community Affairs for the organization. (CBS Miami)
• Four conservation groups say they plan to sue to block the The Miami Wilds waterpark behind Zoo Miami. They claim violations of the Endangered Species Act in the project. (Miami Today)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Ivanov Orthodontic Experts — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (September 1)
• Add your event

Other classifieds:

• Free Fun, Educational Middle Grade Book-The Science Project by Elaine Donadio (Details)
• Fun, Educational Middle Grade Book-The Ocean's Way by Elaine Donadio (Details)
• Fun, Educational Middle Grade Book-Who Do Voodoo? by Elaine Donadio (Details)
• Add your classified

You're all caught up for today! See you 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