🌱 Florida Man Attempts To Rob Miami Publix With Stapler + Missing Man

Hello again, everybody! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today, including:

• A former candidate for Surfside commission has been charged with murder.
• The remains of a missing man from Hurricane Ian have been found in Fort Meyers Beach.
• A Florida man tried to rob a Publix in Miami using a stapler.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and comfortable. High: 74 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. The remains of a Florida man who disappeared during Hurricane Ian have been discovered inside a submerged sailboat in Fort Meyers Beach, according to Lee County Sheriff's office. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family," said Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno. (Florida Patch)
2. Streets in Miami were closed on Tuesday morning after a gas leak happened near Flagler Street, east of First Avenue. Reports suggest a construction worker accidentally hit the gas line and caused a rupture. No injuries were reported. (WSVN)
3. An investigation is now underway after a fatal shooting on Sunday afternoon in Homestead. The incident happened at 3:48 p.m. in the 700 block of Southwest Sixth Street. The shooting left 3 people injured and one person dead. (WPLG Local 10)
4. A former candidate for commissioner in Surfside was arrested and indicted for murder on Friday. Records show the indictment was issued Dec. 8, 2022 and sealed, according to NBC Miami. (NBC Miami)
5. A Florida man, who was out on bond for allegedly abusing a baby, was arrested again last week after he tried to rob a Publix with a stapler, Miami-Dade police said. The incident happened at the Publix on Biscayne Boulevard in Miami. (WFLA)

Today in Miami:

• Vinyasa Yoga Class at OM & Vine. (9:30 a.m.)
• January Brunch & Shop Pop-Up at Casa Florida. (noon)
• Food Trucks Tuesdays at Haulover Park. (5 p.m.)
• Magic 13 Brewing Comedy Night. (9 p.m.)
• Tacos & Trap Music. (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Coconut Grove shared: "Hello guys I’m looking for this kitty. - She was living in my garage for couple months or a few months now I was feeding her every day and this Saturday, it was so windy and the wind closed the garage door and I haven’t seen her since." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Tree Lane Condominium shared: "Found Dog - Female bully/boxer mix, in heat. - Microchipped, but owners are not responding. Need rescue / foster urgently, I can not keep her for much longer. Please help spread the word for this sweet girl." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Silver Bluff shared: "Seeking campus organizations wishing to host events this coming Fall for Hispanic Heritage Month on campuses around the country." (Nextdoor)

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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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