🌱 Kiwanis Celebrates Three Kings Day + North Miami Beach Mayor

Hello all. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll find news about:

• The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana honored Three Kings Day on Saturday with a donation to children in need.
• American Airlines will discontinue its Miami-Tel Aviv route in March.
• North Miami Beach Mayor Anthony DeFillipo is facing allegations that he no longer lives in the city.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana on Saturday morning honored Three Kings Day by delivering more than 1,000 toys to children in need. "We like to take this time to give thanks for all the things that we’ve been given in this community throughout the 12 months of the year and give back to the children here," said Ernie Portuondo, president of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana. (WSVN)
2. A Hialeah woman was arrested on Thursday for stealing more than $4,400 by forging checks, authorities say. An investigation is still underway and charges are pending in the case. (WPLG Local 10)
3. Air Serbia CEO Jiri Marek is considering a route from Miami to to Belgrade, Serbia, according to the Routes Online. The airline is seeking an additional A330 to allow for the expansion. (The Next Miami)
4. North Miami Beach Mayor Anthony DeFillipo is facing allegations that he no longer lives in the city he represents and has since 2018. "I encourage all of you to keep your faith and know your mayor is your mayor," said DeFillipo at the city's last commission meeting. (CBS Miami)
5. American Airlines will discontinue its Miami-Tel Aviv route less than two years after launching in the summer of 2021. The airline will cease flights to Miami on Mar. 24. The airline said, "We will continue to operate daily service to Tel Aviv from New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). We’re proactively reaching out to customers affected by these changes to offer alternate travel arrangements." (Simple Flying)

Today in Miami:

• Long Live The King: King Mango Strut Is Back After Two Year Hiatus. (1:30 p.m.)
• Orchestra Miami Family Fun Concert Series: The Three Little Pigs at Pinecrest Gardens. (3 p.m.)
• Miami International Piano Festival Julien Libeer at Aventura Arts & Cultural Center. (5 p.m.)
• Ball & Chain Salsero Sunday. (8 p.m.)
• Jam Rock Sundays at Red Rooster Overtown. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Public Library System shared: "Get moving in 2023 with yoga, tai chi, dancing, Zumba and more at the library. Check out our calendar of events for health and wellness programs at a MDPLS branch near you." (Miami-Dade Public Library System via Facebook)
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce shared: "Save the date Feb. 1 for the first Trustee Luncheon of 2023." (Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Vecinos Westchester shared: "Lost dog - I m looking for my neighbors dog who ran away today. The house is on 87th, between 24 street and 8th street. The dog is a mixed German Shepherd, black/brown, skinny, very tall ears, and he’s 1.5 years old." (Nextdoor)

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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.

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