🌱 Future Joins Little Haiti Present Giveaway + Broward Health Holiday

Good afternoon, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with your fresh copy of the Miami Daily. Keep reading to find out all the local news you need to know right now, including updates on...

• Rapped Future joined with city chairwoman Christine King to give presents to kids in Little Haiti on Friday.
• Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team helped spread holiday cheer this week to kids at Broward Health.
• A North Miami office building has hit the market for over $40 million.

But first, today's weather:

Periods of sun; not as warm. High: 59 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. An investigation has been launched by police into two men who were seen hitting a shark they caught with a hammer and releasing it back into the water, the Indian Harbour Beach Police Department shared on its Facebook page. The investigation is being handled by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. (Miami Patch)

2. Rapper and Miami resident Future joined city chairwoman Christine King to hand out presents to the community in Little Haiti Friday. Future’s Free Wish Foundation was one of the sponsors of the gathering. (WSVN)

3. Members of the Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team in South Florida helped spread holiday cheer on Friday to those who need it most. "Dressed as Santa Claus, Rudolph and Buddy the Elf, crew members rapelled down Broward Health Medical Center, waving through windows, and cheering on pediatric patients in the hospital for the holidays," Broward Health said in a release. (WPLG Local 10)

4. Miami Dolphins LB Jerome Baker joined with the Dairy Council of Florida and Fuel Up to Play on Tuesday, Dec. 20, with 60 students at Wellington Landings Middle School in Palm Beach County to present a grant as part of the partnership’s continued commitment towards supporting youth health and wellness through the Hometown Grants Program. "This new school cafeteria equipment will help to ensure that students have access to the nutrition they need to be successful throughout the academic year," said Teresa Moran-Wiebe, Vice President, Dairy Council of Florida. (Miami's Community News)

5. A North Miami office building has hit the market with an asking price of $45 million, according to The Real Deal. The building is known as Biscayne Centre, an eight-story building at 11900 Biscayne Boulevard. The asking price is around $288 per square foot. (The Real Deal - Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Christmas Eve Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour. (4 p.m.)
• Tis the Season — Join Maü Miami For A Christmas Eve Pre-Fixe Dinner. (5:30 p.m.)
• Christmas Eve With Sinatra at Las Olas Oceanside Park. (5:30 p.m.)
• Visits Fom Santa With Snow & Music at Gulfstream Park Village. (6 p.m.)
• Christmas Feast at Fuego Y Mar. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami Police Department shared: "Miami, don’t spend your holiday behind bars. 🚔 If you’ve been drinking, call a sober friend, ride share or taxi to get you home safely. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "Residents often report smoke emitting from their central heating units during times of cold weather. This is caused by dust particles that collect on the unit’s heating coils." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce shared: "From our Chamber’s family to yours, have a wonderful season of celebrations filled with love, joy, and happiness. Our office will be closed from Dec. 23 until Jan. 3. Looking forward to a great start of 2023. Happy Holidays!" (Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— 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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