🌱 Hialeah Apartment Building Residents Evacuated + W Miami New Chef

Hello, hello. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Miami Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's going on locally. Including updates on:

• 🚨 Residents were evacuated from an apartment building in Hialeah on Monday due to structural concerns that left the building deemed unsafe.
• 🍳 W Miami has a new executive chef and new brunch offerings at the hotel.
• 🥐 Rolled is now open in Miami from the team behind Night Owl Cookies.

Today is Día De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead. The Mexican holiday reunites the living and dead and honors the departed.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with a shower or two. High: 87 Low: 78.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Residents were evacuated from an apartment building in Hialeah at West 23rd Street and Palm Avenue on Monday. The evacuation is the latest in a series of evacuations across South Florida with the roof at this complex collapsing and the building being "deemed unsafe" by officials. Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo Jr. said the building passed recertification in 2018. (WSVN)

2. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava is speaking out after a USDA report on underfed dolphins at Miami Seaquarium was released and said she is "deeply disturbed" by the revelations. Miami-Dade Parks department is issuing The Dolphin Company a formal Notice of Noncompliance for failing to identify and resolve the problem. PETA protesters recently organized demanding changes. (WPLG Local 10)

3. Miami Beach Convention Center has been named one of Exhibitor Magazine's "2023 Centers of Excellence." The criterion for selection includes facility and functionality, location and accommodations, service and execution, expansions and upgrades, as well as awards and industry participation. (Miami's Community News)

4. W Miami located at 485 Brickell Ave. has announced the appointment of new Executive Chef Juan Rivera and the addition of ADDiKT's Sunday Brunch at the hotel's 15th-floor restaurant, ADDiKT Modern Kitchen. Rivera has over 15 years of experience working with luxury hotel brands. New options include Shrimp & Grits, Mango and Chia Seed Pudding, Chilaquiles & Eggs, and a Cubanito Sandwich. (Miami's Community News)

5. Rolled is now open in Miami at 10524 SW 8th St. from the team behind Night Owl Cookies. The concept specializes in extravagant cinnamon rolls and coffee. There are 10 different flavors to choose from on the menu including guava and cheese, tres leches, and Funfetti cake. (Eater Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Miami-Dade County Elections Early Voting. Various locations. (7 a.m.)
• District 5 Fall Expo at Miami-Dade College. (9 a.m.)
• Tiny Art at Miami Springs Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Pizza Making Classes at Fratelli La Bufala. (4 p.m.)
• Rum & Bass at Coyo Taco. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Political and faith leaders joined forces on Monday morning to condemn the latest incident of hateful and antisemitic vandalism in Weston. The Hunter’s Point community has been targeted twice over the latest month. (WPLG Local 10)
• The mother of Jorge "Jojo" Morales is speaking out after police recovered her missing son in Canada, thanks to a good Samaritan. He was missing since Aug. 27. (WSVN)
• Gas prices in South Florida and across the state will begin to rise on Tuesday after the gas tax holiday implemented by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expires. The short-lived period was meant to help ease inflation and October was selected due to a lack of tourists during the month. (NBC Miami)
• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "Miami-Dade County honored the sacrifices of first responders, health care workers and law enforcement professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic on Sunday morning in the first ever Hometown Heroes Parade in downtown Miami." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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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