🌱 Mayor Suarez Spends Hurricane Ian In The Big Apple + 'Mlima's Tale'

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Miami Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including:

• 🛫 City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez reportedly spent Hurricane Ian in The Big Apple at political fundraisers while the city was battered by rain and wind.
• 🚑 Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered head and neck injuries during Thursday night's game in Cincinnati and was rushed to the hospital. He is expected to recover.
• 🎭 Lynn Nottage's "Mlima's Tale" is coming to South Florida for the first time.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez was in New York City for political fundraisers while the city and surrounding area were getting battered by wind and rain from Hurricane Ian, including tornadoes and flooding. The mayor's social media channels did not suggest he was in New York City, and he kept a low-profile in The Big Apple as the storm played out. (New York Post)

2. Six people were injured on Miami Beach Friday by a powerful wave, and all were taken to the hospital, according to Miami Beach Police. Photos taken at the scene showed victims with cuts on their arms and legs. The rough waves and king tide made the water particularly dangerous and forced lifeguards to move to higher ground. (WSVN)

3. Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was carted off field on a stretcher Thursday after suffering an injury to his head and neck in Cincinnati. He is expected to be discharged and return to South Florida with the football team, according to the Dolphins. ESPN Commentator Stephen A. Smith called for the Dolphins to be held accountable for the injury. (WPLG Local 10, ESPN)

4. A proposed plan to allow advertising billboards in three of the Miami's larger waterfront parks is moving forward after a vote by city commissioners. The proposal will impact Bayfront Park, Maurice A. Ferré Park, and Virginia Key Beach Park Trust. The legislation is being sponsored by Commissioner Joe Carollo. (Miami Today)

5. Zoetic Stage's Stuart Meltzer is bringing Lynn Nottage's "Mlima's Tale" to South Florida. Nottage is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. The show made its premiere in New York City back in 2018 and will be in Florida for the first time. (Time Out Miami)

Today in Miami:

• 13th Annual Family Violence Awareness Walk at Gwen Margolis Amphitheater. (8 a.m.)
• Free Mammogram Service at City of North Miami Beach. (8 a.m.)
• Brockway Library's 5th Annual Artisan Fair. (9 a.m.)
• Miccosukee Indian Village Reopening at Miccosukee Indian Village. (9 a.m.)
• Miami Jr. Carnival at Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A Sunrise man is accused of kidnapping and beating a girl in Lauderdale Lakes. Police were called to 2100 block of North State Road 7 on Sept. 21. The man is being held in Broward County Jail without bond for violating probation on unrelated burglary and money laundering charges. (NBC Miami)
• Nightmare in the Redland kicks off Saturday, Oct. 8, at The Berry Farm located at 13720 SW 216 St. The horror event features an interactive maze filled with frightening encounters. (Miami's Community News)
• A surfer shared on social media that dangerous mantis shrimps were spotted on Miami Beach during Hurricane Ian. The surfer warned others to take caution. (Axios)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. 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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