🌱 Little Havana Shooting + Miami Bottling Facility Fails Inspection

Hey, Miami! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on...

• Miami Police are asking the public for help locating an alleged burglar
• A Miami bottling facility failed a state inspector visit for high bacteria levels and a false ingredient list and was forced to temporarily close
• Miami mortgages had the highest interest rate in the nation in December 2022 at 6.61 percent

But first, today's weather: Sunshine, breezy and nice. High: 78 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Miami Police are asking the public for help locating an alleged burglar in an incident on Jan. 23 in the Flagami neighborhood near N.W. 51st Avenue and 2nd Terrace. The incident was captured on surveillance camera footage. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Miami Police Burglary unit at 305-603-6030. (CBS Miami)
2. Miami's Mountain Valley Spring Water has failed state inspections from Florida due to high bacteria and a false ingredient list. The Miami facility bottles Mountain Valley Water, Mountain Valley Spring Water , Evian and Diamond Spring Water. The issues were later corrected after a "Stop Order" was issued against the bottling facility by an inspector. (FL Keys News)
3. An investigation is underway after an early morning shooting on Monday in Miami's Little Havana. The incident happened in the 1000 block of West Flagler Street. One man was injured and sent to the hospital in critical conditon, according to authorities. (NBC Miami)
4. The Miami metro area was ranked 9th in overall volume in December for mortgages amid high mortgage rates. South Florida recorded the highest average mortgage interest rate among the 20 largest metros in the United States. The Miami metro average was 6.61 percent in December 2022, above the national average. (The Capitolist)
5. A new competitor against Uber and Lyft is gaining steam in Florida called Hitch. The rideshare platform gives people rides to cities within certain states, including Florida and Texas. Hitching a ride from Orlando to Miami can cost $150 to $250, however the cost can be split with other riders. The company is also hiring drivers. (WPLG Local 10)

Today in Miami:

• MAGENTAVERSE — An ARTECHOUSE Tech Exhibit. (all day)
• Climate Community Social Hour at Glassbox Ironside. (6 p.m.)
• Not Another Taco Tuesday. (7 p.m.)
• "Stranger Things": The Official Store — Miami at Aventura Mall. (8:30 p.m.)
• Dom's Brickell Comedy Night. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "In case you missed it, after months of intense training, last Friday, 53 recruits from MDFR Class 150 graduated. Welcome to the MDFR family." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• The 5th Annual Dirty Socks 5K Run & Walkathon is coming to Aventura on Sunday, March 5. Registration is now available online. Children ages 10 and under are free with adult admission. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Ellie's Army Foundation. (Miami's Community News)
• The 25th Annual Brunch For The Animals is coming to LEVEL THREE at Aventua Mall on Sunday, March 12. The event is hosted by The Humane Society of Greater Miami. Tickets cost $350 per person and $50 for kids ages 3 to 10. (Miami's Community News)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with 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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