🌱 FTX Arena Renamed + Proud Boys U.S. Sedition Trial Begins

Hello, everybody! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Including news about...

• FTX Arena has been renamed after the company filed for bankruptcy in recent months.
• The sedition trial has started against Proud Boys leader and South Florida resident Enrique Tarrio and four others in the Jan. 6, 2021 Insurrection on Capitol Hill.
• Two construction workers were injured on Thursday in South Florida.

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Breezy; a shower in the p.m.. High: 78 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. The sedition trial of Proud Boys leader and South Florida resident Enrique Tarrio and four others started on Thursday as prosecutors accused the group of taking aim at "the heart of our democracy" when they stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 in support of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Tarrio was also the former Florida state director of Latinos for Trump. The trial was originally set to begin last August. Florida has the highest number of people charged in the Jan. 6 Insurrection. (Miami Patch)
2. Two construction workers were injured on Thursday morning in South Florida in the area of West 18th Avenue. An investigation into the incident is now underway. Police said the workers fell 25 feet from a lift while working. (WSVN)
3. A 24-year-old man is being accused of preying on a teenage girl at the Kendall Ice Arena in Miami-Dade County’s The Hammocks neighborhood, according to authorities. The suspect is facing charges of lewd and lascivious battery on a child aged 12 to 16, lewd and lascivious molestation on a child, and lewd and lascivious conduct on a child. Anyone with information is asked to contact police. (WPLG Local 10)
4. A South Florida woman from Broward County is facing child neglect and other charges days after winning the Florida Lottery. The suspect is accused of forcing a child to testify incorrectly about being abused and is now being held without bond. (NBC Miami)
5. FTX Arena is being renamed The Arena, according to the Herald. FTX filed for bankruptcy in recent months and has been part of a larger crypto meltdown in the country. The original deal the county signed would have provided Miami-Dade County with $90 million over 19 years. (Subscription: Miami Herald, Free: The Next Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Miami Greek Festival 2023. (11 a.m.)
• 19th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspirational Luncheon at InterContinental Miami. (11:45 a.m.)
• Gentle Yoga With Grisell at Kendale Lakes Branch Library. (12:30 p.m.)
• Food Trucks Fridays Fiesta Tropical Park. (5 p.m.)
• Sip & Create: Painting Amanita Mushrooms at Pinecrest Gardens. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "Back in November during a Special Council Presentation in the City of Homestead, Councilmember Jenifer N. Bailey presented a certificate of appreciation to MDFR Chief Centeno and Fire Station 16 for their donation of life jackets to Roby George Park Pool." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks shared: "SATURDAY: Volunteer for our MLK Day of Service at Gwen Cherry Park to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.! Volunteers will help install new raised garden beds 🌺 and new pollinator stations with the support of Waterway Advocates." (Miami-Dade Parks via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System shared: "Get organized, study smarter and stress less! Study skills coaches are available to meet one-to-one online with high school and college students from 9 a.m. - midnight, 7 days a week – all you need is your MDPLS library card." (Miami-Dade Public Library System via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "When it comes to educational opportunity and innovation, Miami-Dade County Public Schools is leading the nation with more than 370 distinct Miami Magnet Schools programs available for students in over 100 public schools throughout the county." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to enjoy this Friday! See you all tomorrow for your next 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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