🌱 Heat Roll Over 76ers + 911 Call Center Problems Create Tension

Happy Thursday, people of Miami! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything you need to know around Miami today.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 81 Low: 73.

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Here are the top five stories today in Miami:

1. An air traffic controller guided a passenger with "no idea" how to fly a plane to land a single-engine Cessna 208 safely at Palm Beach International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The passenger, who had no flying experience, was forced to take over after the pilot suffered a medical emergency. (Miami Patch)

2. The Miami Heat rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 120-85 in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead in the NBA Playoff Round. The next game against Philadelphia will be held Thursday. It is win-or-else for the 76ers and a chance to move on for the Heat. (WPLG Local 10)

3. A tense exchange between Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony and Commissioner Mark Bogen took place Tuesday afternoon over how to fix the regional communication center, also known to most people as 911. The Sheriff’s Office acknowledges the system is understaffed and dispatchers are overworked, with some calls going unanswered. (WSVN)

4. Hyatt and Gencom have revealed plans for a three-tower development on the Miami River, including a super tall tower at exactly 1,049 feet, which is the maximum permitted by Miami’s zoning rules, according to a representative. (The Next Miami)

5. Dogfish Head Miami, a Wynwood brewery, is partnering with Speak Miami to bring together beer lovers and Miami’s best up-and-coming artists, poets and musicians on the last Thursday of every month, starting at 7 p.m. For those interested in performing, sign up begins at 6:30 p.m. on each Sip & Speak: Open Mic Night. (The Boca Raton Observer)

Today in Miami:

• Arts4All Florida at The Third Space Gallery. (9 a.m.)
• Game Night at The Wharf Miami. (4 p.m.)
• CityPlace Doral Announces The Second Annual “Fashion Art Design” And Two Pop-Up Exhibitions. (7 p.m.)
• Ball & Chain - Little Havana Under The Stars. (8 p.m.)
• Rick Ross at E11EVEN Miami. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Authorities in Miami-Dade County have made an arrest in connection to a hit-and-run crash that happened several months ago. The incident happened on December 18 outside of Brickell City Center when an SUV veered off the road and struck two pedestrians before crashing into the building. (WPLG Local 10)
• Miami PD and other agencies tasked with safeguarding our waterways are investigating an incident circulating on social media where littering was caught. (Twitter)
• A New York hedge fund, Arvind Sanger, has relocated to Miami. (Subscription: South Florida Business Journal)
• The first Miami store has joined the growing Starbucks Workers United union. The election happened on Wednesday at the Curtiss Pkwy store in Miami Springs. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you all 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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