🌱 Gov. DeSantis Attacks Wynwood Restaurant + 3rd Rudest City Ranking

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First, today's weather:

A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 88 Low: 80.

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Here are the top five stories today in Miami:

1. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has filed a complaint against a Miami venue that hosted a drag show with kids called R House Wynwood, escalating an ongoing battle with the LGBTQ community. DeSantis held a press conference condemning the business. The state is targeting the liquor license of the business and has accused the venue of breaking multiple state laws. (Miami Patch)

2. Doris Italian Market & Bakery is celebrating 75 years in South Florida from what started as humble beginnings. The family business now boasts five locations in Broward and Palm Beach counties. (Miami New Times)

3. The developer of the Mohawk At Wynwood apartments has signed a deal with Miami-Dade County for utility services, including water and sewer utilities. Construction is expected to begin in 2023. (The Next Miami)

4. Time Out's 2022 City Index has ranked Miami the third rudest city in the world. Miami was beat out by Berlin and Hong Kong on the index and also ranked high for being a difficult place to make friends. (Time Out Miami)

5. A Miami couple was arrested after they allegedly stole hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel from a 7-Eleven located on Tamiami Trail, according to police. The two were charged with fuel by fraudulent means. (Fox 4)

Today in Miami:

• Christmas In July Career Fair at Miami Rescue Mission. (10 a.m.)
• Incredible Handmade Pizza Class (2 Spots / Adult BYOB / 18+) at Taste Buds Kitchen. (6 p.m.)
• Music In The Park at Gulfstream Park Village. (6:30 p.m.)
• Steely Dan at Filmore, Jackie Gleason Theater. (8 p.m.)
• Jazz At MOCA The French Horn Collective. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Dubai developer Damac Properties has closed on its $120 million acquisition of the site of the deadly Surfside condo collapse in South Florida, according to The Real Deal. (The Real Deal - Miami)
• Miami Beach is offering up to $20,000 in matching funds for property owners that want to conduct flood risk assessments and undertake flood mitigation projects. (Twitter)
• The idea of shipping off the homeless to an encampment in Virginia Key died 2-3 in Miami commission on Thursday. (Twitter)
• A U.S. Postal mail carrier was said to have been robbed at gunpoint by two masked men while she was delivering mail on Thursday at 4 p.m. An investigation is now underway. (WSVN)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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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