🌱 Miami Tiger Beetle Designation + Floating Key West Tiki Hut + Miami Machete Attack

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

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 81 Low: 71.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may designate 1,977 Miami-Dade acres as a critical habitat for the Miami tiger beetle impacting a Zoo Miami and Miami Wilds water park project. A final ruling is expected September 2022. (Miami Today)

2. A South Florida man says he was drugged and robbed after a night out with 2 women he met at a Brickell restaurant and bar that ended in Hialeah. He ended up without his Rolex and $3,000 he took for his night out. (WSVN)

3. A 12-year-old student was arrested Thursday at a Broward County middle school after police said he was found to have knives, a slingshot and rocks in his backpack. The student faces felony charges of possession of weapons on a school property. (WPLG Local 10)

4. An elderly man was seriously injured after he was attacked by a machete-wielding suspect near Northwest 22nd Avenue and 28th Street in Miami early Friday, police said. Police found the victim in a pool of blood and he was rushed to Ryder Trauma Center in serious condition. No information has been released on the suspects involved. (NBC Miami)

5. A floating tiki hut in Key West has made the list of the coolest Airbnb rentals in the United States by Condé Nast. The generator-powered tiki hut offers a number of amenities, including air conditioning, Wi-Fi, electricity, and fresh water. (Patch Florida)

Today in Miami:

• Miles for Migraine 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Miami Event At Oleta River State Park. (9:00 AM)
• Hot Chocolate with Santa At City of Coral Gables. (10:00 AM)
• Saturday Movie Matinee At Lemon City Branch Library. (3:30 PM)
• The Hip-Hop Nutcracker At Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. (3:30 PM)
• Spanish Paella Class (Adult BYOB / 18+) At Taste Buds Kitchen. (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Public Library System: "Ever wonder what some of the buildings in Miami Beach looked like in the 1930s – 1960s? Now you can compare the before and after of commercial and residential buildings with a slide of a button! Learn how in the latest #MDPLSDigitalColle..." (Facebook)
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce: "The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce sends its best wishes for continued success to Superintendent @miamisup. While of course saddened to bid goodbye to such an exceptional educational leader, we celebrate him for his herculean labors o..." (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Westchester: "Today and tomorrow there will be a Christmas Bazaar & Market in Homestead, FL from 11 AM-5 PM. - It’s a FREE family friendly event open to the public. There will be over 30 vendors to Christmas Shop from, DJs & liv..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, San Sebastian: "Any recommendations for a company who installs artificial grass? Also for a company for installing backyard fences. Thank you in advance!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, The Lakes: "Hi Neighbors, has anyone seen this kitty? Been missing since Wednesday. Please let me know if you’ve seen her. I have her mom. Her mom is very sad. My number 786-985-4026. We are very sad and want her back home. Please help us bring he..." (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.