🌱 Jackson Memorial Revives COVID Rules + Smorgasburg Miami + Student Arrested

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily.

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Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. New York City's Smorgasburg is coming soon to Miami and will feature 60 food vendors, 10 retail vendors, and a bar. The market will be located at 2612 NW Second Ave., near Wynwood Walls. The planned opening date is March 2022 and open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Miami New Times)

2. Police have taken a 16-year-old student into custody at Miramar High School after he brought a loaded handgun to the school campus Friday. No injuries were reported and the school did not go on lockdown. (WSVN)

3. The Florida legislature will consider a proposal that would require Florida professional sports teams, who receive government assistance, to play the U.S. national anthem before every home game. Sports teams that fail to comply would be required to return government funding. The proposal mirrors the Texas Star Spangled Banner Protection Act. (CBS Miami)

4. An increase in the omicron variant in Miami-Dade area has lead to new restrictions at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Patient visitation guidelines will now only allow one healthy visitor per patient, per day. Visits must also now be scheduled in advance. Guests will not be permitted in most cases for outpatient appointments as well. (WSVN)

5. The Florida Poison Information Center in Tampa is warning the public about severe bleeding associated with the use of the synthetic cannabinoid "spice." 35 patients have been hospitalized with severe bleeding after using synthetic marijuana purchased in the Tampa area. (Tampa Patch)

Today in Miami:

• Noel En Folie At Little Haiti Cultural Complex. (10:00 AM)
• Winter Crafts & Storytime At West Flagler Branch. (11:00 AM)
• Zumba with Ms. Tangie At Little River Branch Library. (3:00 PM)
• Ugly Sweater Party At Agave Bandido. (7:00 PM)
• Willy Chirino & Lissette Navidad En Familia At Miami-Dade County Auditorium. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Public Schools wants to give outgoing superintendent Alberto Carvalho a proper send-off with the hashtag #FarewellMiamiSup on social media. (Facebook)
• The Hispanic Branch Library will be closed for air conditioner maintenance and upgrades today. (Facebook)
• Join Papa Keith, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, PK4PM, and 103.5 the BEAT at MLK Park today for a toy giveaway in Miami. There will be toys, kid zones, health resources, and more. (Facebook)
• Florida reported 8,785 new COVID-19 cases Friday, the highest number since September 19th and a continuation of a surge that has accelerated this week. (Twitter)
• The Florida Panther's COVID-19 outbreak will keep the team off the ice until after Christmas. (WPLG Local 10)

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— 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.