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🌱 Midtown Shooting + Former Judge Arrested + CocoWalk Fully Leased

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locallytoday.


First, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 86 Low: 77.

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Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Police responded to calls of shots fired in the area of Victory Restaurant and Lounge in Midtown around midnight on Wednesday. Two women were injured by gunfire. It is unclear where the shooting occurred. 3 individuals have been detained for questioning. (WSVN)

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2. The mother of a child found abandoned at Mercy Hospital in Miami has been arrested. 33-year-old Carolina Vizcarra has been charged with one count of child abandonment. She unknowingly handed the child off to an off-duty officer. (NBC Miami)

3. Newly renovated CocoWalk's retail and office spaces are now fully leased. The total space is 235,000 square feet. The businesses occupying the space are numerous and include Planta, Sushi Garage, Natural Foods & Farm Market, Lagoon Advisors investment banking advisory firm, Creating Culinary Communities hospitality firm, and more. (Miami Today)

4. Former South Florida Judge Miguel Fernando Mirabel is accused of pulling a gun on a man during a dispute. He was arrested Sunday at the apartment complex where he lives in Coral Gables. (CBS Miami)

5. An elevator technician was killed on Tuesday afternoon while on the job at a condominium building in Aventura. It happened at Harbor Towers Condominium. An investigation is underway. (WSVN)


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Today in Miami:

  • Coral Gables Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Meeting. (8:00 AM)
  • Miami City Commission Meeting. (9:00 AM)
  • Visitor Center Ribbon Cutting - Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. (10:00 AM)
  • Fundraising on the River at The Wharf Miami - Heal The Earth. (4:00 PM)
  • Coffee & Conversation with Superintendent Alberto Carvalho. (7:00 PM)

Miami Patch Notebook

  • Miami-Dade Fire Rescue: "This Friday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m., join us as we as celebrate the graduation of the newest firefighter recruits #MDFRClass147. Watch LIVE on Facebook or at https://vimeo.com/619194946" (Facebook)
  • Miami-Dade Parks: "We believe that everyone deserves the joy of Parks. That’s why our Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Division (TRI) is dedicated to serving persons with disabilities. #InclusionMatters #MoreThanParks" (Facebook)
  • Miami-Dade Public Library System: "Check out what’s happening at #MDPLS! Get an inside look at how books are adapted into films with author Ann Shin, learn how to create a mobile app, enjoy an evening of stargazing, get up and dance with Andres Arevalo and more! https://b..." (Facebook)
  • Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce: "Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Miami® program provides an advanced leadership development curriculum delivered by top experts from South Florida’s leading educational institutions: Barry University, Florida International ..." (Facebook)
  • Arts & Business Council of Miami: "#CoralGablesArts @apmiracletheatre Take the family on a wild, thrilling ride into a world of imagination and wonder! Alice The Musical opens this weekend at Actors' Playhouse . The Arts & Business Council of Miami is leading the movem..." (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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