🌱 Green Envy Liberty City + South Florida MIA Serial Thief Arrested

Hello, neighbors! It's Thursday in Miami and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• A South Florida serial thief suspect has been arrested by authorities and charged with over 100 crimes at Miami International Airport
• Several schools were forced into lockdown on Monday afternoon after gunshots were fired
• A former Miami Dolphins player is opening a healthy food concept in Liberty City

But first, today's weather: Breezy with clouds and sun. High: 81 Low: 72.

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Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Twelve more Florida Bed Bath & Beyond stores are now scheduled to close, including some in South Florida, according to an announcement. South Florida locations impacted include Hialeah and West Melbourne. The dates for the closings were not available. Layoffs are still underway across the company. (Florida Patch)
2. Former Miami Dolphins lineman Vernon Carey has opened a new called Green Envy in Liberty City. The idea behind the concept is to provide healthy options for locals to enjoy at an affordable price. The new restaurant is located at 62nd Street in Liberty City. (WSVN)
3. Norland elementary, middle, and high schools were all forced into lockdown Monday afternoon are gunshots were fired in the area. Officials said the altercation began at the school, but the gunshots were made outside the school on Monday afternoon. A victim was shot by the gunman in the leg and arm and taken to Aventura Hospital for treatment, according to sources. (CBS Miami)
4. A South Florida man is accused of being a serial thief and is now facing over 100 charges for crimes at Miami International Airport. An arrest warrant said the man is facing 131 counts of burglary and five counts of grand theft in Miami-Dade County. Detectives said the man stole key fobs from rental car facilities at the airport. (NBC Miami)
5. The FAA has approved the height of a development project proposed at 3333 Biscayne. The structure will now rise to 481 feet above ground. The Miami Urban Development Review board approved the development in November. (The Next Miami)

Today in Miami:

• AARP Tax Assistance at West Kendall Regional Library. (10 a.m.)
• Black History 101 Mobile Museum: Hip Hop At 50 Exhibit at Shalala Student CTR. (10 a.m.)
• Galentine’s Day Facial & Botox Party at Oasis Face Bar Miami. (4 p.m.)
• This Valentine's And Galentine's Day Dance The Night Away at YouFit Gyms. (6 p.m.)
• Movie Under The Stars at Novotel Miami Brickell. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Congratulations to NSE Sunny Isles Beach K-8 on winning the United Way Miami Grand Champion award for being the Miami-Dade County Public Schools site with the highest percentage of goal reached for their Student Campaign & Employee Campaign. This amazing achievement will ensure we build a stronger Miami, together." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Ketanji Brown Jackson, Class of 1988 from Miami Palmetto SHS, will be inducted into the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Alumni Hall of Fame. She is the first black woman and former Federal Public Defender to serve on the Supreme Court." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System shared: "A big congratulations to all the winners of our first-ever MDPLS Fall Into Winter Reading Challenge." (Miami-Dade Public Library System via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for another 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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