🌱 London Bounce House Coming To South Florida + Burmese Pythons

Hey, Miami. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In this issue, you'll find updates on...

• Broward County officials have arrested three people for illegal street racing and intersection takeovers in South Florida.
• Burmese pythons may be here to stay as they spread north in South Florida.
• A South Florida man has been arrested for allegedly attacking two people with a machete in January.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 81 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. It is likely "impossible" to rid South Florida of Burmese pythons as the invasive snakes spread north, according to research. The species has moved as far north as Fort Lauderdale and is difficult to capture. Nearly 11,000 pythons were removed from the Everglades from 2017 to 2021. (Miami Patch)
2. Broward County officials have arrested three people in connection to illegal street racing and intersection takeovers. Police also seized six cars from one suspect and two allegedly illegal firearms. Police have denounced the dangerous behavior of the drivers and vowed to crack down on drivers performing stunts and speeding. (NBC Miami)
3. A 1,000-foot-long, neon bounce house called The Monster is coming to South Florida this month from London from March 17 to March 26. The attraction will include live DJs, drag queens, food vendors and libations to enjoy for guests. Tickets are available online. (Time Out Miami)
4. Five people were arrested in the shooting of a narcotics detective, according to Miami-Dade Police Director Freddy Ramirez. Police said there were two main suspects in custody and three others who were arrested for harboring a wanted fujitive. Ramirez called for an end to violence against law enforcement. (CBS Miami)
5. A South Florida man accused of attacking two men with a machete during a dispute on Jan. 27 in Flagami appeared in court on Wednesday. The suspect was arrested by police Tuesday near the intersection of Northwest 11 Avenue and 55 Street in Miami’s Liberty City. He is facing two counts of attempted murder with a deadly weapon. (WPLG Local 10)

Today in Miami:

• Half Moon Empanadas Little Haiti Grand Opening Of Their New Ventanita Store. (8 a.m.)
• First Annual Women’s Power Breakfast at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach. (8:30 a.m.)
• Take And Make Craft at Palmetto Bay Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• Knitting Club For Adults at West Kendall Regional Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Miami at Coral Gables Historic Center. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "The families of the recruits from Class 151 gathered at the Fire Rescue Training Center on Tuesday night for Family Night, when the family from home meets the fire house family." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks shared: "SATURDAY 🗺: Join Miami EcoAdventures for our annual 'Meet At The Bridge' event to celebrate #FloridaArcheologyMonth. This free event recognizes Arch Creek Park's 50 years as a designated state of Florida archeological site." (Miami-Dade Parks via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Attention Miami-Dade County Public Schools family! Join us at the upcoming George T. Baker Aviation Technical College Annual Aviation Fair taking place on Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "MDFR is hiring a Senior Social Media Specialist for their Media & Public Relations Bureau. Apply online at miamidade.gov/jobs through March 10, using Job ID #: 77506." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning 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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