🌱 Free Wi-Fi At Matheson Hammock Park & Marina + Tropical Park

Get on up, Miami! Let's get you all caught up to start this Sunday, February 13th off on an informed note. Here's what's happening around Miami today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 74 Low: 57.

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Here are the top five stories today in Miami:

1. Fort Lauderdale police have identified the man whose body was found in a beach parking lot in Fort Lauderdale shot to death early Friday morning as 31-year-old Steven Campbell. Anyone who may have witnessed anything in the area around midnight is encouraged to contact the police. (CBS Miami)

2. Miami-based luxury cruise line, Crystal Cruises, has reportedly closed its offices in the United States and fired some of its employees. U.S. Marshals recently seized two South Florida-bound Crystal ships in the Bahamas because the company owed millions of dollars in unpaid fuel bills. (WPLG Local 10)

3. Miami-Dade Parks has announced that patrons at Matheson Hammock Park & Marina will have access to free WiFi on and near the boat docks using the "MathesonMarinaGuest" network. The access starts on Valentine's Day, February 14th. (Miami-Dade Central Government)

4. A former Univision producer and show writer is facing multiple sexual battery charges after, authorities said, he used auditions to target his victims. Enrique Albis-Masot is now being charged for his third sex crime, according to Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle. (WSVN)

5. Tropical Park is being floated by a committee of Miami Hurricanes boosters who have been checking out locations in a quest to find the Canes a football home. UM Graduate John Ruiz said the park would have a police and fire station and place for a helicopter to land in emergencies. (NBC Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Vizcaya Village Farmers Market at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (9:00 AM)
• Superbowl LVI Watch Party at Le Chick! (9:00 AM)
• Broward Center's All Abilities Series: Valentine’s Day Interactive Performance And Sing-Along. (2:00 PM)
• Watch The Big Game at Royal 350 Tap and Kitchen (4:00 PM)
• Valentine's Day Steakhouse Class (2 Spots / 18+) at Taste Buds Kitchen. (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Miami Heat surprised Miami-Dade Superintendent of Schools Alberto Carvalho with a special jersey to honor his years of service and dedication to the community. (Facebook)
• All Miami-Dade County Public Schools and facilities are set to close for Presidents Day. (Facebook)
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Miami class 43 is underway at Florida International University Biscayne Bay campus. (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.