🌱 Miami's Sen. Jason Pizzo Suing Over Migrants + Coral Gables Cinema

Hey, everybody! It's Friday in Miami and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including news about:

• 🎞️ Coral Gables Art Cinema is offering pay-what-you-will cinema screenings in October.
• ✈️ U.S. President Joe Biden is visiting Broward County next week as part of a planned Florida trip.
• ⚖️ State Senator Jason Pizza (D-FL), who represents part of Miami-Dade, is planning to sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for allegedly using millions of dollars in Florida taxpayer funds illegally to transport Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Broward County next week as part of a planned trip to Florida, the White House announced on Wednesday. The President will stop in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday to discuss health care costs, Medicare, and Social Security and then head to Orlando. (CBS Miami)

2. Miami-Dade police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Tuesday evening. Police say the shooting was reported near Northwest 152nd Street and North Miami Avenue. The victim in the shooting has been identified at 18-year-old Jude Merisier. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact police or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers. (WPLG Local 10)

3. Several Democratic leaders and Venezuelan activists joined in South Florida's Doral on Thursday to attack Gov. Ron DeSantis for funding flights sending Venezuelan migrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard with funds from Florida taxpayers. State Senator Jason Pizzo, who represents part of Miami-Dade County, is planning to sue DeSantis to block him from spending any more taxpayer money on migrant flights and claims the governor broke the law when he funded the flights. (CBS Miami)

4. Prosecutors dropped manslaughter charges on Thursday against three nurses present when 12 nursing home patients suffered fatal overheating five years ago after Hurricane Irma knocked out power to a facility's air conditioning in Fort Lauderdale. Prosecutors did not drop charges against the home's administrator, Jorge Carballo. Prosecutors said the nurses will testify against Caraballo. (WSVN)

5. Coral Gables Art Cinema is planning to offer at least one screening per week in October where patrons can set the ticket price, with no conditions or minimum amount required. The promotion is meant to draw community members to the cinema. The promotion will include documentaries, regional premieres, and independent films for the first time. (Time Out Miami)

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Today in Miami:

• Second Chance Charity Golf Tournament at Eckerd Connects. (7:30 a.m.)
• Oktoberfest Celebration at Carousel Club. (9 a.m.)
• Knitting Club For Adults at West Kendall Regional Library. (10:30 a.m.)
• Food Trucks Fridays Fiesta Tropical Park. (5 p.m.)
• Groove Theory at Red Rooster Overtown. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "City of Miami Police Department’s K9 Claudine has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc." (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• Join Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce for the Chamber's Annual Meeting and a special sister city signing ceremony Between the City of Miami Beach and Odessa, Ukraine. It will occur at the Ritz Carlton on Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. (Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks is reminding residents that mental health support is available in Miami-Dade. If you need help or someone you know needs help, call 988 anytime 24 hours a day, seven days a week. (Miami-Dade Parks via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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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