Microsoft Expands Miami Hub + House of Horror Carnival + Joe's Pizza

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First, today's weather:

Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 81.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Joe's Pizza is heading south from New York City to Miami in the Wynwood 25 complex in 2022. Joe's has enjoyed popularity with New Yorkers since it opened back in 1975. It will be joined by Los Angeles favorite the Henry. (Eater)

2. A land swap deal for a memorial at the Surfside Condo collapse site was rejected Tuesday by Surfside commissioners in a contentious meeting. Those in opposition did not like the plan because it would tear down the town's community center. (WPLG Local 10)

3. Microsoft is set to open a regional hub that will serve as headquarters for Microsoft Latin America in Miami. The company will lease 42,000 square-feet of space at 830 Brickell. The office is slated to open in mid-2023 and will continue Microsoft's expansion in the Sunshine State. (NBC Miami)

4. Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber slammed Governor DeSantis after DeSantis declared that county and city governments would be fined $5,000 per violation if they mandated COVID vaccines for employees earlier this week. Gelber accused Governor DeSantis of spreading vaccine conspiracy theories and said the push against vaccine mandates is "really horrible." (Patch Miami)

5. House of Horror Haunted Carnival is returning to Miami International Mall for the first time in 3 years. There will be 4 haunted experiences and unlimited carnival rides, food, and carnival games at the House of Horror midway. It will run from September 30th until Halloween night. (WPLG Local 10)

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Today in Miami:

• Guy Harvey’s Underwater World Marine Art Exhibit. (9:30 AM)
• Viva México! Mexican Independence Day at The Wharf Miami. (4:00 PM)
• Vizcaya Late: extended hours - Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. (5:00 PM)
• Duane Speaks! - University of Miami College Art and Culture. (5:30 PM)
• Crocodile Conservation in South Florida. (7:00 PM)

Miami Patch Notebook

• Miami HEAT: "OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have signed Caleb Martin to a two-way contract." (Instagram)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools: "Calling all Miami-Dade County Public Schools fathers and father figures! Next Wednesday, September 22, is Dads Take Your Child to School Day. Contact your child’s school to learn how to participate in this event and become more involved ..." (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System: "Check out what’s happening at #MDPLS! Celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth with the library, learn a new language or prepare for GED with our Adult Learning Academy, enjoy a fun Caribbean dance workout and more! https://bddy.me/3kaAacT" (Facebook)
• Miami Film Festival: "#MiamiFF alumni and @theacademy awards winner @bandrybarry UNDERGROUND RAILROAD miniseries are nominated for 7 EMMYS 2021 @televisionacad including Outstanding Directing - Streaming on @amazonprimevideo" (Facebook)

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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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