🌱 Florida Man And Woman Feed Gators + BSO Investigates Burning Car

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. This will be the last update for Miami Patch. It has been a pleasure to bring you the news for the last two years. Thank you for being loyal readers! Alright, today's issue includes updates on...

• A video has gone viral of what appears to be a Florida man and woman feeding gators sandwiches in South Florida.
• BSO has launched an investigation after a body was discovered inside a burning car on Tuesday morning.
• City of Miami Beach has passed an emergency curfew ordinance for 2024 and said they will be more prepared in the future for spring break crowds.

But first, today's weather: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 84 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. A video has gone viral on social media of a man and a woman hand feeding gators what appears to be sandwiches in what appears to be South Florida's waters. It isn't clear where exactly the couple is, but the post is tagged #FloridaEverglades. "Florida man is gonna Florida man," the video caption of the post reads. (Miami Patch)
2. Miami-Dade Police Department detained one person after a report of an armed person at Capital Plaza Medical Center at 10700 SW 88 St. in Southwest Miami-Dade on Tuesday. Police evacuated everyone in the building and then detained a man for questioning, but there is no evidence yet of the suspect being armed or dangerous. (WSVN)
3. Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) has launched an investigation after a body was discovered inside a burning Mercedes-Benz SUV on Tuesday morning in Pompano Beach. The vehicle was found by first responders in flames at the 200 block of Northwest 32nd Court. Neighbors watched in dismay at the incident unfold. (WPLG Local 10, NBC Miami)
4. The City of Miami Beach said they will be ready to enforce an emergency curfew in 2024 after city leaders voted to do so this week. The emergency curfew vote comes amid heightened tensions over violence and shootings during spring break this year. Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber has faced criticism from politicians around the state over the violence. (NBC Miami, Florida Politics)
5. South Florida locals are feeling the impact of protests gripping Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he aims to change the judicial. Netanyahu was facing corruption charges as recently as 2022. One South Florida resident has been unsuccessful in traveling to the country to bury his wife, who recently died, amid the turmoil. (WPLG Local 10, The New York Times)

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Today in Miami:

• Brickell Happy Hour Network at the SLS Hotel. (6 p.m.)
• SoFlo Networking Group at Tacos & Tattoo. (6 p.m.)
• The #MiamiTech Happy Hour at FREEHOLD. (6 p.m.)
• Pizza Making Class at Harry's Pizzeria Miami Beach. (6:30 p.m.)
• Through The Storm: Women Walking In Greatness at Vizcaya Museum And Gardens. (7:45 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Parks shared: "Join our amazing Miami-Dade Parks team. Attend the career fair on March 29 at the Crandon Tennis Center from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. for the opportunity to be hired on the spot." (Miami-Dade Parks via Facebook)
• Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce shared: "Congratulations to our finalists in the Better Beach Sub-category for 'Organization'😎🤩. Best of luck to all of you👏🏼! Join us for our 9th Annual Better Beach Awards on Friday, April 21, at 11 a.m. at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel." (Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Miami New Times has a new list out on the ten best places to enjoy a margarita in Miami along with tips on where to go. (Miami New Times)
• The Florida Immigrant Coalition is hosting a free Citizenship Drive at North Shore Youth Center on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Twitter)

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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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