🌱 Hialeah Gardens Drive-By Shooting Investigation + Missing Couple

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on:

• A family is seeking the help of the public after a South Florida couple was allegedly kidnapped in Haiti.
• Multiple people have been arrested and 12 people have been hospitalized as of Saturday afternoon at Ultra Music Festival in Miami.
• Police are seeking information on a drive-by shooting in Hialeah Gardens on Friday evening.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 84 Low: 74.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. A family is seeking the help of the public after a South Florida couple was allegedly kidnapped while in Haiti on March 18, according to a Change.org petition. The couple was kidnapped in Port-au-Prince before they arrived at their planned destination to see family, according to multiple reports. (Miami Patch)
2. 7 people were arrested and 12 people were hospitalized during the Ultra Music Festival in Miami so far as of Saturday afternoon. Charges included disorderly conduct, trespassing, possession of fraudulent credit cards, and disorderly intoxication, according to police. "People from over 100 different countries are coming into Miami to attend Ultra Music Festival," said Ray Martinez of Event Entertainment Group. (NBC Miami)
3. Police are investigating a drive-by shooting that left one man dead in Hialeah Gardens on Friday evening, according to authorities. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident happened near the 10000 block of Northwest 138th Street. (WPLG Local 10)
4. Miami City Commission is considering changes to the zoning code to establish regulations regarding co-living amid an affordable housing crisis in South Florida. The Biden administration has called Miami the "epicenter of the housing crisis." The government sees communal living as a potential solution to the problem. (Miami Today)
5. A new Italian restaurant called Casadonna is coming soon to the historic Miami Woman’s Club, according to multiple news reports. The project is a partnership between David Grutman’s Groot Hospitality and Tao Group Hospitality. The restaurant will feature 366 seats with indoor and outdoor spaces for dining. (The Next Miami, Eater)

Today in Miami:

• Vizcaya Village Farmers Market at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. (9 a.m.)
• Yoga By The Bay at Village Of Palmetto Bay Village. (9:30 a.m.)
• Lasagna Lovers Class (Ages 2-8 w/ Caregiver) at Taste Buds Kitchen. (10 a.m.)
• Sunday Zen Garden Yoga at Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. (10:30 a.m.)
• Alex Sensation at Guapas Sunday. (noon)

From my notebook:

• Miami Police Department shared: "Congratulations to the Tactical Robbery Unit who received a unit citation award for their hard work and dedication to keeping our neighborhoods safe." (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• The Miami Open is now underway and will run through April 2. (Miami New Times)
• Two Cuban migrants flew across the Florida Straits and landed at the Key West International Airport on Saturday. (Twitter)

Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— 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