🌱 Miami's Magic City Casino Sold In Record Deal + Doral Schools

Hello all. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town, including:

• City of Miami has made a list of the dirtiest cities in America at No. 41
• Miami's Magic City Casino has been acquired in a record deal
• Doral schools will return back to regular operations today

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 82 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. City of Miami has been named No. 41 on the dirtiest cities in America. The study was conducted by lawn care company, LawnStarter. Miami was beat by Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale in South Florida on the list. (Florida Patch)
2. A pregnant woman in Miami-Dade jail on murder charges is asking to be released from prison because the unborn child within her is not charged with any crime. The case could set a precedent after Republicans extended rights to unborn children in Florida. (WPLG Local 10)
3. A Sunrise police officer facing child pornography charges fled from court in South Florida on Monday hidden behind a hoodie, mask, and glasses allegedly to avoid questions from the media. An internal affairs investigation by Sunrise Police Department and the FBI led to the charges against the officer. (WPLG Local 10)
4. Doral schools will return back to normal operations after smoke from a fire at a Miami-Dade County waste-to-energy plant has decreased to levels officials said is safe for the public. All schools are returning to normal operations today, although there will be no activities outdoors after sunset. The EPA recently recommended that people stay inside to avoid "unhealthy" levels of air quality. (NBC Miami)
5. Miami's Magic City Casino has been acquired in a deal valued at nearly $600 million. Florida Gaming Control Commission permitted the transfer of the assets. It could be the largest deal in Florida casino history. (Subscription: South Florida Business Journal)

Today in Miami:

• Mobile HIV / Hepatitis C Testing at Hispanic Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Help Fight Plastic Pollution at Coconut Grove Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Path of the Panther, Educational Film Screening, + Panel at FIU. (5 p.m.)
• Network After Work Miami at 8Street Brickell. (6 p.m.)
• The Hall Intimate at Kill Your Idol. (11 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami Police Department shared: "Recruitment for the administrative aide I position is now open and will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 3, or when 350 applications are received. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ebEM2VjK." (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• A service was held on Monday in Broward County for Officer Charles “Charlie” Herring, a Pembroke Pines Police Department motorman and father of four who recently died while on duty. (WPLG Local 10)
• A Miami woman accidentally broke a $42,000 sculpture by world-famous artist Jeff Koons last Thursday night in Miami. (Subscription: Miami Herald, Free: CBS Miami)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around!

— 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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