🌱 Miami Man Charged In Crypto Fraud Scheme + Fire Station 4 Plans

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your Thursday edition of the Miami Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. In this issue, you'll learn about:

• A Miami man has been arrested by federal authorities for allegedly planning a crypto and stock fraud scheme.
• Police are investigating a potential shooting late Tuesday night near Steve’s Pizza.
• Police have made an arrest in a deadly Wynwood shooting that happened last fall.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice. High: 76 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Police have made an arrest over a deadly Wynwood shooting late last year. The incident happened on Oct. 11 at around 11 p.m. near the 300 block of NW 34th Street after Miami Police Department received a ShotSpotter alert for gunfire. The suspect has been charged with second degree murder with a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon. (CBS Miami)
2. A Miami man has been indicted for allegedly running a fraudulent cryptocurrency and stock investment scheme. He was charged with eight counts of wire fraud by a federal grand jury on Wednesday and arrested in Denver, Colorado. Authorities said the man used the funds for "luxury cars and gambling at the casino." (WSVN)
3. Police are investigating reports of a possible shooting late Tuesday night near Steve’s Pizza on Biscayne Boulevard. Crime tape was seen near the scene. It is not clear at this time what led up to the alleged shooting or if anyone was injured. (WPLG Local 10)
4. Florida International University (FIU) engineering students spent six weeks last summer in Japan through the International Research Experience (IRES) program. The program is funded through the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. Students attended Kochi University of Technology in Japan and also took part in cultural courses. (Miami's Community News)
5. City of Miami has pressed forward with a plan to create a fire station in a 64-story tower in Brickell. Miami commissioners approved an amendment to a public benefits agreement with the development group behind the One Southside Park development for Fire Station 4. (Miami Today)

Today in Miami:

• Women Walk On Water Art Exhibition at Scott Galvin Community Center. (9 a.m.)
• Hampton Art Lovers Presents: "Charles White, Move On Up!" at Historic Ward Rooming House. (noon)
• Hacker Nation at StartUP FIU. (noon)
• Miami Verses at Club Vault. (7 p.m.)
• Yoga Under the Moon at Ponce Circle Park. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "On Tuesday, March 14, the 31 members of MDFR Class 151 celebrated the end of their formal firefighter training with The Traditions Run. The three-mile run took them through a tour of Doral and various MDFR locations." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Students from Dante B. Fascell Elementary received a surprise visit from Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez for the launch of the 2nd annual Florida Space Art competition for K-5 students." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Arts & Business Council of Miami shared: "Join us for our next MAMP is our April 18 in-person Social Media bootcamp. ✔️Save the date and plan to attend this popular session." (Arts & Business Council of Miami via Facebook)
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce shared: "Join us on April 5 for our Trustee Luncheon focused on The State and Future of Education featuring our University Presidents Mike Allen, Barry University; David A. Armstrong, J.D., St. Thomas University; Julio Frenk, University of Miami." (Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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