🌱 Great White Shark 'Scot' Spotted Off Keys + Chef Gordon Ramsay

Good morning, Miami! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's issue includes...

• A great white shark was tracked near the Florida Keys this week during spring break.
• BSO has arrested a woman accused of an intentional hit-and-run.
• Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was eating his way through South Florida restaurants this week.

But first, today's weather: Partly sunny and humid. High: 84 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. A 12-foot great white shark named "Scot" was tracked near the Florida Keys during spring break this week. "We met this mature, male shark in Nova Scotia in September 2021 and have been able to track him for over 10,000 miles since,” the organization posted on Facebook. Scot joins a number of other great white sharks recently tracked in the Gulf Coast of Florida. (Miami Patch)
2. Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) has arrested a South Florida woman in what police said was an intentional hit-and-run. The incident happened near the 2600 block of Northwest 13th Court on Friday morning. Social media footage allegedly showed the victim hanging on to the hood of the other woman's car. (WSVN)
3. Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay stopped at Komodo in Brickell and Stubborn Seed in South Beach this week, according to Miami Herald. The chef posted, “Miami! I love you!" on his Instagram feed. The chef plans to bring his Lucky Cat and Hell's Kitchen concepts to the area in the near future. (Subscription: Miami Herald)
4. A Florida man from Palm Bay is facing several charges after he allegedly drove nearly 100 mph in a 40-mph zone to get his girlfriend to a job interview at Taco Bell, according to authorities. He was charged with reckless driving and child neglect and taken to Brevard County Jail, according to police. (Miami Patch)
5. Ultra Music Festival is now underway in Miami with more than 165,000 people expected to attend. Miami Music Week is also underway, and Miami Beach is expected to be packed with spring breakers partying all weekend. Drivers not attending are advised to avoid the area due to increased congestion. (WSVN)

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Today in Miami:

• COVID-19 Testing at Kendale Lakes Branch Library. (9 a.m.)
• Scott Miller's Palmetto Bay Farmer's Market. (9 a.m.)
• Teen Art Wall at Lakes of the Meadow Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Get Hooked! Crochet & Knit Club at Doral Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• Introduction To Podcasting at Coral Reef Branch Library. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Parks shared: "The unveiling of a time capsule from 1992 at The Women’s Park was a wonderful blast from the past!⏳🚀 We revealed some of the hundreds of items from the time capsule that highlights the work and accomplishments of the women of Miami-Dade." (Miami-Dade Parks via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks shared: "Save the Date! 📆🌎🌿 We'll be spending Earth Day at Kendall Indian Hammocks Park to build resiliency through restoration on Saturday, April 22." (Miami-Dade Parks via Facebook)
• A Weston man has been sentenced to "108 months’ imprisonment for his role in organizing an elaborate credit and investment Ponzi scheme through his company, The Credit Engineers Inc.," according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida. (U.S. Department of Justice)

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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Miami Patch newsletter? Contact me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com