🌱 Nationwide Murder Manhunt Ends In Miami Beach + Brasserie Laurel

Hey, everybody! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town, including updates on:

• 🚓 A nationwide manhunt for a man accused of murdering a couple ended in Miami Beach.
• 🏥 A Miami-Dade officer was hospitalized after being shot in the face.
• 🏗️ The FAA has approved the height of Empire Brickell.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 82 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. The new "Signature Bridge" is planning to finish construction in summer of 2026. The bridge is projected to cost $818 million. Delays happened due to supply chain issues and COVID-19. (Miami Today)

2. A nationwide manhunt for a suspected killer from Massachusetts ended in Miami Beach with a man arrested near 41 Street and North Meridian Avenue. The accused man is facing charges in connection with the murder of a couple in Marshfield. (CBS Miami)

3. A Miami-Dade Police officer was hospitalized after being shot in the face on Monday afternoon. A person has been detained in connection to the shooting. A manhunt for the shooter led authorities to Miramar where the car of the alleged shooter was spotted. (WSVN)

4. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the height of Empire Brickell at 26 stories. Construction permitting is currently underway. The development is planning to include 250 living units, 2,452 square feet of retail and 344 parking spots. (The Next Miami)

5. Brasserie Laurel, a new French concept, has opened in downtown Miami from Chef Michael Beltran. It is the latest project from Ariete Hospitality Group and located at 698 NE 1st Ave., Suite G-170. Menu items include escargot, foie gras, beef Wellington, and more. (Eater Miami)

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Today in Miami:

• Rooftop HIIT Tuesday at The Citadel. (7 a.m.)
• Watch The Cup Watch Party: World Cup — Morocco Vs. Spain at The Wynwood Marketplace. (10 a.m.)
• The World Cup at CMX Stone Sports Bar. (1 p.m.)
• Jingle Bells Paint & Sip at The Doral Yard. (6 p.m.)
• Token Tuesday: Token Talks On The Crypto Corridor ART Basel NFT Drop at Modern Art Theory. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Miami-Dade County Public Schools renames school after Johnnie M. Parris, Civil Rights Pioneer Instrumental in Early Desegregation of Schools in Miami." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce shared: "Join us this week for the last Trustee Luncheon of the year featuring the Carlos J. Arboleya Award at Jungle Island on Dec. 7. Dr. Jose L. Dotres, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, will be joining us." (Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Bethany Brownsville shared: "Anyone in the neighborhood have any green coconuts that are able to give away? I love coconut water but only straight out of the coconut. If anyone has, please reach out. I can go pick them up! 🤗" (Nextdoor)

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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Miami Daily? Contact me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com