🌱 Dayonte Resiles Murder Case Mistrial + Operation Santa + Publix Heiress Dies

Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything worth knowing today in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 80 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. The U.S. Postal Service is taking its Operation Santa program nationwide and hopes Miami residents will step up to help make the holidays a little merrier for families who are experiencing hardships from the pandemic. (Miami Patch)

2. Publix heiress and former board member Carol Jenkins Barnett has died at age 65. She was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2016. A memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 11th in Lakeland. (Spectrum News 13)

3. A plaza in Weston had to be evacuated after a major mistake was made on Wednesday morning. Burners at a restaurant were left on overnight and caused a gas leak. The all clear notice was given by the afternoon. (WSVN)

4. The judge has declared a mistrial in the Dayonte Resiles murder case after the jury said Wednesday that they could not reach a unanimous decision on any charge after more than five days of deliberations. (WPLG Local 10)

5. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is calling for canceling the Rickenbacker revamp process and starting over. Residents of Key Biscayne and Miami-Dade County were divided on whether the county should continue with the project. (Miami Today)

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Today in Miami:

• Vaccines Pop-Up at the KB Community Center. (9:00 AM)
• Bill Baggs Monthly Beach Cleanup - Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. (9:00 AM)
• The LOOP Presents WONDERLAND: Nutcrackers & Sweets. (9:00 AM)
• Movie Afternoons - Miami-Dade Main Public Library. (2:00 PM)
• Game Night at The Wharf Miami's Riverside Holiday Village. (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce: "As you all know the countdown for the BWOTY Awards Luncheon has been set in motion, and we are shining the light on all of the non-profits we are celebrating during this event. The #BWOTY winners will be given $1,000 to donate to a c..." (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System: "Icelandic, German, French or Japanese – what new language will you tell your story in? Learn more than 70 languages from wherever you are with Mango Languages and your #MDPLS library card. Start learning at https://bddy.me/3lPcjjp." (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks: "Join us for a holiday celebration this Saturday, December 11th hosted by Chairman Jose “Pepe” Diaz at the Marine Toys for Tots Toy Collection at Tropical Park. Enjoy live music performances by Los Tres de la Habana, Celia Cruz All Stars,..." (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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