🌱 Flight Attendant Arrested + Bomb Threat + DeSantis Wins Lawsuit

Good morning, Miami! Let's get you started this Monday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and less humid. High: 84 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Police have located the body of a man they believe fell from Sunny Isles Beach after he was hit by a car Friday night. The driver of the other vehicle remained on the scene and has not been identified. (NBC Miami)

2. DeSantis Wins: A Leon County circuit judge refused to block a state law that bans so-called "vaccine passports," rejecting arguments by a Sarasota business that the law violates First Amendment rights. (Click Orlando)

3. Florida will stop sending Floridians to collections for being overpaid by unemployment services. Governor DeSantis requested the change in a letter to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). It does not include payments related to fraud. (ABC Action News)

4. An American Airlines flight attendant who was traveling to Miami was arrested in South America. She was allegedly trying to smuggle gold, jewelry and cash on a plane bound for Miami. (WPLG Local 10)

5. Evacuation: A building in downtown Miami was evacuated Sunday as police investigated a bomb threat. The building was evacuated as a safety measure. (WSVN)

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Today in Miami:

• Pajama Brunch Pajama Brunch. (11:00 AM)
• Pumpkin Patch Miami Beach. (12:00 PM)
• International Affairs Coordinating Council Meeting. (4:00 PM)
• "Art of Architecture" Meridian Urbanica and Palihouse Hotel (Lecture 2). (6:00 PM)
• Good Karma Yoga with Papa Guru. (6:00 PM)

Miami Patch Notebook

• Miami-Dade Parks: "Miami-Dade County Government employees participated in the “I THRIVE 5K Family Fun Day." The course led participants on a winding adventure through Zoo Miami. Walkers and runners enjoyed the morning sights and sounds of animals d..." (Facebook)
• Arts & Business Council of Miami: "Strike a pose! @coralgables launched Mural of Miles to add an uplifting and whimsical background to Coral Gables’ bustling business district. Explore the city and take some fun pics at the 4 murals. Join the Arts Biz #ArtsSelfies convo. ..." (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System: "Kick off the scary season with these spooky, witchy reads! https://bddy.me/3ALtJlD" (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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