🌱 Miami Beach Officers Charged + Man Shot + FMU In Danger

Good morning, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with a brand-new Miami Daily.

First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 86 Low: 78.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Efforts by Miami Beach to tackle the party vibe and crime in the popular destination are being labeled racist and classist by critics. Some long-standing businesses that bring visitors and revenue to the area are also complaining that they are being grouped in with troublemaking businesses. (Tampa Bay Times)

2. An owner of a Boost Mobile store in Miami was fatally shot during a robbery on Friday night outside his business. The victim's son believes his father was targeted and wants those responsible caught as well as more police presence in the area. (WSVN)

3. Five Miami Beach officers were charged with battery and three now face felony charges for their actions targeting a man who recorded the police arresting another man. Footage shows officers taunting a bloodied man before drinking his Gatorade. (WPLG Local 10)

4. The Plaza Coral Gables has landed major commercial real estate leasing deals as it looks to reposition the city as a business district. It expects to be 40% leased by the end of 2021 and fully stabilized by the 4th quarter of 2022. (Miami Today)

5. South Florida's only Historically Black University, Florida Memorial University, is in danger of closing after 142 years of operation. If the school does not address its financial situation, it will close by June 2022. (Miami New Times)

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Today in Miami:

• Pajama Brunch. (11:00 AM)
• ExpoMiami 2021. (2:00 PM)
• Virginia Key Beach Park Trust Meeting. (6:00 PM)
• Redbar Comedy Night. (8:00 PM)

Miami Patch Notebook

• Miami Police Department: "After 24 years of dedicative service to the City of Miami Police Department, Sergeant Timothy Marks has decided it’s time to retire! You have served & protected for many years & we can’t thank you enough for all you've done & the legacy..." (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System: "#BannedBooksWeek ends today, but you can celebrate your freedom to read all year long at #MDPLS!: Displays at Hialeah Gardens Branch, Westchester Regional and Country Walk Branch Libraries." (Facebook)
• Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce: "Join us in celebrating these two #BWOTY finalists in the Science & Technology category Jessica Berrin, Director at Baptist Health South Florida, is forward-thinking and always looks to create a positive future both for Baptist Health..." (Facebook)
• Arts & Business Council of Miami: "#ArtsRestartMiami @miamicityballet #repost THE NUTCRACKER ON SALE NOW // This December, we are thrilled to be bringing MCB’s unique production of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® back to theaters in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Pal..." (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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