🌱 Little Havana Shooting Incident + BSO Locates Parents Of Lost Boy

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this autumn morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In today's issue, you'll find these stories and more:

• 🏫 BSO deputies have located the parents of a 5-year-old boy allegedly left at the wrong school.
• 🚨 Residents in Little Havana were shaken by a shooting on Sunday night at a red light.
• 🌀 Florida officials are warning residents to be wary of Hurricane Ian charity scams.

Today is National Cinnamon Roll Day. A great day to bask in the goodies.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun. High: 84 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. The Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) located the parents of a 5-year-old boy who was dropped off at the wrong school on Monday, late in the afternoon, after a search was launched. Child Protective Investigation Section is investigating the incident. (WSVN)

2. Organizations held a supply drive for the victims of Hurricane Ian at the Dolphin Mall on Monday. The donation drive will continue today from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and shift locations afterward. Items needed include water, generators, gas cans, plywood, flashlights, batteries, tarps, nonperishable food items, and more. (WPLG Local 10)

3. A shooting occurred in Little Havana on Sunday night near Southwest Eighth Street and 19th Avenue. Witnesses say the victim was shot in the face by a driver in a pickup truck while at a red light. (WPLG Local 10)

4. State officials are warning residents across Florida to be wary of imposter crowdfunding websites and charity scams in the wake of Hurricane Ian, according to the Florida Department of Financial Services. Fraud can be reported to the state at MyFloridaLegal.com or by calling 866-9-NO-SCAM (866-966-7226). (Florida Patch)

5. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will host its first annual Bacon & BBQ Classic this Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Participating restaurants include La Traila, Key West Sweets, TJ’s Southern Kitchen, Pig Floyd, Bodega Taqueria, and more. (Miami New Times)

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Today in Miami:

• Joe's Stone Crab Miami Beach Annual Job Fair. (8 a.m.)
• Environmental Review & Preservation Board Meeting at City of South Miami Commission Chambers. (8:30 a.m.)
• Mobile HIV/Hepatitis C Testing at Miami Beach Regional Library. (10 a.m.)
• Miami Heat vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at FTX Arena. (7:30 p.m.)
• Selina Miami River Comedy Night at Casa Florida Miami. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Comcast RISE initiative is accepting applications from small minority-owned businesses in Miami-Dade and Broward counties through Oct. 16. 100 business in South Florida will be selected to receive $10,000 grants. (NBC Miami)
• "The Miami HEAT have re-signed guard Tyler Herro to a contract extension." (Miami HEAT via Instagram)
• Copa Airline hosted its 75th anniversary celebrations in Miami recently with an event at Miami International Airport to mark the historic occasion and the "importance of the airline’s first route in the United States." (Miami's Community News)
• Miami Police Department is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Oct. 12 from noon to 3 p.m. at 400 NW 2nd Ave. (Twitter)

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That's it 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.

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