🌱 Miramar Denounces Gov. DeSantis Over AP Course + Banesco USA Hiring

Good morning, everybody. It's Sunday in Miami and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including news about:

• City of Miramar has passed a resolution condemning Governor Ron DeSantis over a controversial attack on the College Board's AP African American Studies course.
• Banesco USA is opening new headquarters in South Florida's Doral and plans to hire 140 people in the next three years.
• A board of stakeholders wants more changes to upcoming Florida condo reform legislation after the tragic Surfside condo collapse claimed nearly 100 lives.

But first, today's weather:

A couple of showers. High: 81 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. The Trayvon Martin Foundation is hosting the 11th annual rememberance in Miami this weekend on what would have been his 28th birthday. Martin was a student at Dr. Michael Krop High School in Miami before he was shot and killed while visiting his father in Sanford in 2012. The foundation was founded by Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin in March 2012. (WPLG Local 10)
2. City of Miramar has passed a resolution denouncing the decision by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to reject the College Board's AP African American studies course. Miramar Mayor Wayne Messam said the policies of DeSantis, "always seems to attack Black people and people of color." The move by Gov. DeSantis made national headlines and led to changes at the College Board on curriculum. (WSVN)
3. An 85-year-old South Florida man is accused of setting a woman's car on fire after getting rejected. Police said the suspect was captured on video burning the vehicle. The suspect has been arrested by police and charged with arson. (CBS Miami)
4. Banesco USA is opening new headquarters in Doral after a $250 million dollar equity investment from the U.S. Department of Treasury's Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP), according to Miami Today. The company plans to hire 140 people over three years in South Florida. The new facility plans to open on Feb. 9. (Miami Today)
5. Changes are being proposed to Florida condominium reform legislation by a board of stakeholders after the tragic Surfside condo collapse claimed nearly 100 lives in South Florida. The board wants the law to consider the difference between coastal and inland buildings when it comes to safety. South Florida is being more proactive on the issue since the incident. (The Real Deal - Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Vizcaya Village Farmers Market at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. (9 a.m.)
• Valentine's Sprinkle Donuts Class (Ages 2-8 W/ Caregiver) at Taste Buds Kitchen. (9:30 a.m.)
• Wigwood at Arlo Wynwood. (3 p.m.)
• Full Moon Beach Sound Healing at Faena Hotel. (6 p.m.)
• Lime Cay Sundays at Blackbird Ordinary. (10 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "The largest recruit class in the history of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue was sworn in as probationary firefighters on Friday morning during a ceremony at the Fire Rescue Training Center in Doral." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System shared: "Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 American Library Association Youth Media Awards." (Miami-Dade Public Library System via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Dade shared: "My dog once again got out, thanks to my forgetful mother-in-law. - Answers to the name Lola, small dog. She's wearing a cone around her neck. Please call me at 305-548-9073 if you happen to find her." (Nextdoor)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Carlos Hernandez

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