🌱 Hurricane Ian School Closures + Miami Beach Flood Garage Parking

Hi all. I'm Carlos Hernandez, here with your fresh copy of the Miami Daily, full of all the community news you need to know right now. In today's issue, you'll find these stories and more:

• 🚗 Parking garages are open for Miami Beach residents to park their cars from flood-prone areas free of charge.
• 🏫 Miami-Dade and Broward County schools are closing today and Thursday "out of an abundance of caution" as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida.
• 💵 Lil Wayne has listed his Miami Beach mansion on the market for nearly $30 million.

Today is National Good Neighbor Day. Amid these trying times, it is a great time to check on your neighbor and see if they need a hand.

Note: Events are subject to cancellation due to Hurricane Ian.

But first, today's weather:

Some wind and rain. High: 86 Low: 79.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. The richest man in Florida, billionaire Ken Griffin, has revealed new details about his aspirations to change Miami into the so-called "Wall Street South." His plans for a Brickell Supertall tower including personally pitching major corporations, including Apple, to relocate to South Florida. He also plans to invest heavily in the area through philanthropic giving with over $25 million already donated. (Subscription: Bloomberg, Free: The Next Miami)

2. City of Miami Beach is opening several parking garages for residents to park their vehicles out of flood-prone areas free of charge. Residents can park their vehicles from now through Thursday at 8 p.m. Proof of residency is required. (WSVN)

3. Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Broward County Public Schools are closed today and Thursday as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida, officials said Tuesday. South Florida is not in the cone for the storm, but steps are being taken "out of an abundance of caution." Miami-Dade County will also close "non-essential" services including libraries and parks. (WPLG Local 10)

4. The penalty phase of the trial of Parkland mass shooter Nikolas Cruz continued on Tuesday as prosecutors showed jurors swastikas carved into an AR-15 rifle, an ammunition magazine, and a boot against the objections of the defense team. Cruz is facing the death penalty in the murder of 17 people in 2018. (NBC Miami)

5. Rapper Lil Wayne has put his 10,632-square-foot Miami Beach mansion on the market for nearly $30 million. The new figure represents a 75 percent increase from what the rapper paid 4 years ago for the mansion as real estate values soar in South Florida. (The Real Deal - Miami)

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Today in Miami:

• Wired Wednesday: Waffle Wednesday with Cafecito DAO NFT at Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop. (11 a.m.)
• Hacker Nation at StartUP FIU. (11:30 a.m.)
• $2 Taco Wednesday at Beat Culture Brewing Company. (noon)
• Natural Wine Wednesdays at The Citadel. (4 p.m.)
• Speak Easy Wednesday at The Dunns Josephine Hotel. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade RER shared online, "With flooding expected in the coming days, know that you can submit flood-related complaints to DERM or request assistance at 305-372-6688 or WaterManagement@miamidade.gov. You can also submit through 311Direct (phone, app or online)." (Twitter)
• Latin Restaurant Weeks is returning to Miami from Oct. 7 to Oct. 21. The promotion takes plan during Hispanic Heritage Month and highlights local restaurants from various Hispanic regions. (Miami New Times)
• City of Miami Beach has proposed a settlement of $119,000 over allegations of excessive force from a July 2021 incident, in which police officers were captured on footage assaulting a South Beach tourist recording them on video. Commissioners will vote today on the proposed settlement amount. Officers are also facing criminal charges in the incident. (Axios, CNN)
• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will practice this week in Miami due to the threat of Hurricane Ian, according to NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero. (NFL.com)

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You're all caught up for today. 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.

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