🌱 Miami Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Parking Taxes + I-95 Crash

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. Today you'll find news about these stories and more:

• 🏫 Broward County Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright is on thin ice with the Broward County School Board.
• 🛥️ Fort Lauderdale's International Boat Show is now underway. Last year drew over 100,000 people.
• 🏛️ City of Miami is facing a class-action lawsuit over parking taxes that could cost the city over $50 million.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and comfortable. High: 86 Low: 74.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. The Broward County School Board has put Superintendent Dr. Vickie Cartwright on notice with a 90-day plan that will then lead to a reevaluation of her performance. The plan comes amid an upheaval in school districts in South Florida and across the state as Gov. Ron DeSantis and an investigative group scrutinize school board members and government officials. Cartwright argues that most of the issues highlighted happened before she held the role. (WSVN)

2. Fort Lauderdale’s International Boat Show is officially underway and will run through Sunday. Last year over 100,000 people from around the country attended the event and the city is hoping to draw crowds this year as well. Organizers believe the event will bring jobs and business opportunities to the region. (WSVN)

3. Two people involved in a tanker truck explosion and crash on I-95 in Delray Beach were transferred to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Miami Burn Center on Tuesday, according to officials. The crash shut down I-95 for hours and five people were injured in total. Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened when a vehicle swerved into the tanker's lane. (WPLG Local 10)

4. A South Florida man in Palm Beach is facing animal cruelty charges after he allegedly dragged a family member's dog behind his truck by leash and collar, according to authorities. Witnesses to the incident told police they tried to intervene to no success as the man threw the dog. (Miami Patch)

5. City of Miami is facing a class-action lawsuit over parking taxes that could cost the city over $50 million if successful. Tens of thousands of workers could be involved in the case. City officials have declined to answer questions about the litigation asked by the Miami Herald. (Subscription: Miami Herald)

Today in Miami:

• Miami-Dade County Elections Early Voting. Various locations. (7 a.m.)
• Morning Meditations at Miami Beach Chamber Of Commerce. (8:30 a.m.)
• Drop-in Game Time: Chess And More! at West Kendall Regional Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• JobNewsUSA.com South Florida Job Fair at FLA Live Arena. (10 a.m.)
• Meet Guy Harvey at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2022. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• An arrest has been made in the case of a canvasser who was recently assaulted in Hialeah. The accused man is charged with aggravated battery and ordered to stay away from the victim. (WSVN)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) has been awarded a $15 million grant by the U.S. Department of Education’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP). The primary goal of the MSAP grant is to eliminate, reduce, or prevent minority-group isolation in elementary and secondary schools while strengthening students' academic achievement." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Miami Police Department shared: "Reminder: As of July 1, you may now be fined up to $114 for audible sound coming from your vehicle that can be heard 25 feet away. This is a reminder to be safe and stay alert while driving." (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Majorca Isles shared: "Lost Dog! Hi all, my poodle went missing Wednesday morning right off 207th Street between NW 4th Avenue and NW 7th Avenue in Miami Gardens. He's a senior (12 year old) male, spayed. His name is Jet." (Nextdoor)

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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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