🌱 Machete Man + Day Of The Deadmau5 + Centner Academy Reverses Course

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

In this issue, you'll learn about a machete man on Miami Beach, a music event coming this weekend, the latest on the Florida Surgeon General controversy, and more. Now, grab your cafecito and let's get started.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 87 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Centner Academy has reversed course on its 30-day quarantine for students who get the COVID vaccine. The school was the subject of criticism nationwide for the move. The State Department of Education said the rule was under investigation and threatened to pull the academy’s funding. (WSVN)

2. 21-year-old Trevon Darling drowned while celebrating his birthday on a boat in the Miami River. The police report of the incident says Darling jumped off the back of the boat at around 9:30 p.m. on his way back from the party was not able to be brought back to life. The family says he knew how to swim and is awaiting an autopsy report. (NBC Miami)

3. Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo on Tuesday defended his decision not to wear a mask when attempting to meet with a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition and is being treated for breast cancer. Ladapo said he cannot communicate clearly "when half of my face is covered." (CBS 4)

4. A man with a machete chased after a Minnesota family visiting Miami Beach Saturday night. 38-year-old Milot Richards was reportedly angry that a family was speaking Spanish. Richards has been charged with six counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of crystal meth. (Miami Patch)

5. Need plans? Day Of The Deadmau5 is taking place this weekend in Miami. Guests will enjoy three days of music and fun at Miami's hot spots as well as an experiential pop-up shop at 1655 Meridian Avenue. The pop-up will feature exclusive merchandise, meet and greets with deadmau5 and friends, NFT displays, gaming, and more. Tickets now available. (Ocean Drive Magazine)

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Today in Miami:

• Live On Site! Trick or Beats with Afrobeta at Miami Dade College - Padrón Campus. (12:00 PM)
• MIAMI: Pelican Harbor. (5:00 PM)
• Chamber Fall Networker & Dinner at Fogo De Chao. (6:00 PM)
• The South-Dade "Let's Stay Safe” Trunk or Treat Tour. (6:00 PM)
• Miami Welcome Tech/Entrepreneur Happy Hour at FREEHOLD. Drink and food specials. Sponsored by BrainStation. (6:30 PM)

Miami Patch Notebook

• Miami HEAT: "Guess who’s back… back again.." (Instagram)
• Miami-Dade Parks: "Learn how to be a #lifeguard through Miami-Dade County Park's lifeguard classes! Register TODAY at one of our three lifeguard class locations. Please call first to preregister. This is an opportunity for lifeguard certification a..." (Facebook)
• Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce: "Get Ready, Get Set, And Let's NETWORK! It's time for another round of speed networking hosted by Arathi Ramappa, next Wednesday, November 3rd at 12 PM What to expect: Practice your elevator pitch so that you explain your business ..." (Facebook)
• Arts & Business Council of Miami: "#ArtsRestartMiami #Arts4Halloween Frost Science Museum Spooky Science Monster Mash October 30: Do you want to get close and personal with creatures from the deep or prehistoric beasts? Want to give yourselves goosebumps then understand t..." (Facebook)

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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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