🌱 Influencer Casket Controversy + Quenneville Resigns + Miami Election Day Information

Hey, people of Miami! Carlos Hernandez here with the latest Miami Daily.

First, today's weather:

A passing morning shower. High: 82 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) on Thursday filed a cease-and-desist order requesting that a judge order Florida to stop withholding funds from school districts that received federal money to cover school board members' salaries. The DOE wrote that Florida violated federal law by reducing state funds based on the receipt by districts of federal fund. (Orlando Weekly)

2. Election Day is coming up in Miami on November 2nd. If you're looking for information, we have a great piece up on all you need to know. (Patch Miami)

3. Joel Quenneville resigned as coach of the Florida Panthers on Thursday. He resigned with about 3 years and $15 million remaining on his contract. The resignation comes amid an investigation by the National Hockey League (NHL) into a sexual assault claim going unanswered by the Chicago Blackhawks during the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs. (WSVN)

4. South Florida influencer Jayne Rivera is defending posing in front of her father's casket. She says she doesn't understand the backlash online. The influencer with over 300,000 followers on TikTok had her Instagram account shut down for "violating rules" on the platform. (NBC Miami)

5. Florida State Senator Tina Polsky says she has been receiving death threats for speaking out about the Florida Surgeon General refusing to wear a mask in her office. Polsky was diagnosed with breast cancer and is in treatment. (CBS Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Halloween Haunted House Class (Ages 2-9 w/ Caregiver). (11:00 AM)
• Hal-GLOW-ween at The Yard. (3:00 PM)
• The 4th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl - Fort Lauderdale. (4:00 PM)
• Novecento Halloween Mask Party - Key Biscayne Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center. (7:30 PM)
• Haunted Hotel Halloween Bash at W Fort Lauderdale. (9:00 PM)

Miami Patch Notebook

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue: "Miami-Dade County is home to one of the world’s busiest ports and one of the most active working rivers in the country. The prospect of a shipboard blaze at PortMiami or along the Miami River is all too real, and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue c..." (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System: "Kemi and Maria mailed the first Miami-Dade Public Libraries @ Your Door Home Delivery Service requests from the Kendale Lakes Branch Library 4 months ago! Have you had your books, audiobooks and DVDs mailed to you yet? It’s easy and conv..." (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks: "Looking for a safe Halloween event? Join us for the “Let’s Stay Safe” Halloween Tour hosted by Commissioner Kionne McGhee, District 9. This spooky #SouthDade drive-thru event is something you won’t want to miss! #ThingsToDoInMiami #..." (Facebook)
• Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce: "Are you looking for guidance on how to deal with issues your business is facing? Then join our upcoming Business Roundtable, where CEO & President of the Miami Beach Chamber, Jerry Libbin, and other chamber members can help you navigate ..." (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you around! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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? I'm all ears. You can email me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com.