🌱 NYC Restaurant Comes To South Florida + Police Investigation

Hello all. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in town these days. Today you'll read about:

• 🏖️ One of New York City's most successful restaurants has opened in Sunny Isles Beach.
• 🚓 A Miami police officer is under investigation by authorities for allegedly slamming and injuring him.
• 🌇 Outgoing City of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell abruptly stormed out of a commissioner meeting on Thursday.

But first, today's weather:

A passing afternoon shower. High: 81 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Outgoing City of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell abruptly stormed out of Thursday's city commission meeting and threatened to immediately resign. The commission was discussing canceling its last December meeting when the incident occurred. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and other commissioners did not respond to requests for comment. (NBC Miami)

2. A fire erupted just after midnight at a home in the Courtly Manor mobile home park, located in the 12400 block of West Okeechobee Road. Five people were injured in the fire. An investigation is underway as to the cause of the fire. (WPLG Local 10)

3. One of New York City's most successful restaurants has opened on Sunny Isles Beach. Avra Estiatorio originally opened in New York City 22 years ago and has now opened in South Florida. The restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows with waterfront views. (Eater Miami)

4. A driver accused of fleeing from a deputy while speeding through the Florida Keys is in police custody. Ronald Anthony Bennett, 20, of Tavernier was charged with fleeing and eluding. (Florida Keys Patch)

5. A Miami police officer is under investigation after allegedly slamming a man and injuring him outside his family business on Thursday night, according to authorities. Miami Police said, "At this time, we can confirm that our Internal Affairs Section is handling an open investigation reference this case. Therefore, we are not at liberty to comment until the investigation is closed." (WPLG Local 10)

Today in Miami:

• Scott Miller's Palmetto Bay Farmer's Market. (9 a.m.)
• Bird-friendly Gardening Day at Tropical Audubon. (9 a.m.)
• Crandon Park 75th Jubilee Celebration. (10 a.m.)
• Thanksgiving Meal Distribution at North Miami City Calendar. (11 a.m.)
• Public Art Tour at Miami Design District. (11 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Pelican Hotel in South Beach announced it will re-open on Nov. 24 after two years of renovation. The hotel is located at 825 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach. (Subscription: South Florida Business Journal)
• City of Miami Beach shared: "Join Commissioner David Richardson for a Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway tomorrow morning. Saturday, Nov. 19, 9-10 a.m. 4000 Chase Ave." (Twitter)
• City of Miami Beach shared: "The City of Miami Beach will hold a special city commission meeting, aired live on MBTV and Facebook, on Monday, Nov. 21 at 9 a.m." (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! See you all tomorrow 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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