🌱 FIU Journalism School Receives $10 Million Donation + Tree Lighting

Hi there, Miami. I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In today's issue, you'll find news about:

• 💵 FIU has received a $10 million naming donation to its Department of Journalism and Media.
• 🍾 Miami Beach residents are complaining about drunk charter boat partygoers disturbing the peace.
• ⚖️ Miami-Dade is set to receive over $1 million in an opioid lawsuit settlement with Walmart.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny, warm and humid. High: 84 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Caplin have donated $10 million to FIU and its Department of Journalism and Media. The school will establish the Lee Caplin School & Journalism & Media as a result. "In support of the dynamic leadership and vision of President Kenneth Jessell, I am delighted to invest in the evolution of this extraordinary university’s programs and the vibrant communities it serves so well," Lee Caplin said. (Miami's Community News)

2. Miami Beach's iconic Lincoln Road held its annual tree-lighting ceremony on Friday with Santa Claus on-site to light the tree. Visitors also enjoyed a parade that ran from Euclid Oval to the Lincoln Road promenade. (WSVN)

3. Residents in Miami Beach are complaining about drunk party people on charter boats taking it too far when passing their homes and noted the problem has become worse as the pandemic eases. "Everyone is just drunk, high. Sometime we found carrying firearms. Food get thrown in the marina," said one resident. (NBC Miami)

4. Miami-Dade County is set to receive about $1.2 million from Walmart as the retail giant settles National Prescription Opiate Litigation and will also then distribute about $3.9 million more in regional fund monies. State of Florida and Walmart settled on Oct. 18 in the litigation. (Miami Today)

5. Florida East Coast Industries has completed the sale of two MiamiCentral Supertower sites to New York-based buyers for $50.8 million, according to The Next Miami. The supertower sites are part of Brightline’s MiamiCentral development. (The Next Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Catch All Of The World Cup Games at Hooters. (11 a.m.)
• Historic Biltmore Hotel Tour at Dade Heritage Trust. (2 p.m.)
• Samba Sunday Rooftop Sunset Party at Moxy South Beach. (5 p.m.)
• Tree Lighting Ceremony at City of Miami Springs. (6 p.m.)
• Ball & Chains Salsero Sundays. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The founder of Versailles restaurant restaurant and bakery, Felipe A. Valls Sr., has died at age 89, according to the Miami Herald. (Subscription: Miami Herald, Free: WSVN)
• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "On Thursday night, MDFR units responded to a traffic accident involving an entrapment near SW 136 Street and 187 Avenue. The patient was extricated by TRT crews. Four people were injured and taken to the hospital." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce shared: "Our Health Care Heroes award honors individuals, institutions, professionals, students, volunteers, and programs that have made an extraordinary impact in the South Florida Health Care community." (Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.

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