🌱 Election Day 2022 Today + South Florida Under Hurricane Watch

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Miami Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more...

• 🗳️ Today is the 2022 Nov. 8 general election. Make sure to make your voice heard today if you have not voted yet.
• 🌀 Portions of South Florida are under a Hurricane Watch after the formation of Subtropical Storm Nicole on Monday.
• 💥 A Tri-Rail train crashed into a vehicle on Monday. The passengers of the car are expected to be OK.

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Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Only about 32 percent of registered voters in Broward County cast their ballots before Election Day today. More than 200,000 voted by mail and about 188,000 voted early. Precincts will be open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the final day of voting. (WPLG Local 10)

2. A Tri-Rail train crashed into a car in Oakland Park on Monday at around 8 a.m. near Prospect Road and Northwest Ninth Avenue. The family inside the vehicle was taken to the hospital but was expected to be alright. The train was back on track by the afternoon. (WSVN)

3. Portions of South Florida are now under a hurricane watch after Subtropical Storm Nicole formed Monday morning and is expected to approach the state later in the week. A state of emergency has been declared for 34 counties in the potential path of Nicole, including Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. (NBC Miami)

4. Shops at Merrick Park is having its "Back to Traditions" event on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. Guests can enjoy a tree lighting ceremony, live music from Camie Liz, photos with Santa Claus, and more. Guests are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys for children at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. (Miami's Community News)

5. The Israel Philharmonic will perform on Nov. 10 at the Knight Concert Hall of The Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. Tickets start at $50. The orchestra will play three of Sergei Prokofiev masterworks. (Miami's Community News)

Today in Miami:

• 2022 General Election Day. Various locations. (All day)
• Cafecito And Pastelitos at Chug's Diner. (8:30 a.m.)
• Food Trucks Tuesdays at Haulover Park. (5 p.m.)
• Full Moon Party & Caja China at Cerveceria La Tropical. (5 p.m.)
• Enter The Portal: Criola's Mural Celebration at Jungle Plaza. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Today, Nov. 8, DRV PNK Stadium will serve as a voting location for select Broward County residents from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters will enter the stadium through Gate 3 to cast their votes on the 1st floor of the NW Club. (Twitter)
• Miami-Dade College shared: "@MDCollege is monitoring Subtropical Storm Nicole. All college operations are scheduled as normal. Now is a good time to review your hurricane plan. Check our social media, mdc.edu, and the MDC Hotline 305-237-7500 for updates." (Twitter)
• A man was spotted waiving the FSU flag at University of Miami during rush hour on Monday evening after the Hurricanes loss to the Seminoles this past weekend. (Twitter)
• A developer has proposed a mixed-use project on part of the former Johnson & Wales University campus in Miami. The development would feature 450 apartments, 12,960-square-feet of commercial space, and a 685-spot car garage. (Subscription: South Florida Business Journal)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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