🌱 Parking Misuse Crackdown + Miami-Dade Courthouse Reopens + Miami Chamber Relocates

Hello, people of Miami! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Police arrested a student on Monday after several threats were made on social media toward schools in Miami-Dade County. Authorities say they made the arrest after threats against multiple schools. (NBC Miami)

2. A vigil was recently held for UPS Driver Frank Ordonez, who was killed two years ago in Miramar during a police shootout. No officers have faced any charges so far for the shooting. (CBS Miami)

3. The Miami-Dade County Courthouse reopened to the public on Monday after being deemed structurally safe. A report last July suggested the building had structural concerns, launching a probe. (WSVN)

4. Miami Beach officials said police officers are cracking down on the misuse of disabled parking permits in South Beach. In November, officers confiscated 14 permits, issued 9 citations, and towed 33 cars. Officials are in support of higher penalties for the violations. (WPLG Local 10)

5. The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce announced it will relocate to SunTrust International Center in the heart of Downtown Miami's Central Business District. The move is expected in February 2022. (Miami's Community News)

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Today in Miami:

• Miami Shores Friendly Villagers Holiday Fashion Show. (11:00 AM)
• Junior Chefs Semester (Ages 6-13). (5:00 PM)
• Jingle and Mingle with The Grove Girl & Friends at Jaguar Restaurant. (5:00 PM)
• Dom's Brickell Comedy Night. (8:00 PM)
• SoulFlow Trap Yoga x Tacos. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Public Library System: "Before the Naranja Branch Library opened at its current 15,000-square-foot location in 2009, it opened as a small storefront library in 2003. Have you been to either of the locations? Learn more about the Naranja Branch Library at https:..." (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools: "From December 6-12, we celebrate Computer Science Education Week to help inspire the next generation of #STEM students who will change the world through technology. #CSEdWeek" (Facebook)
• Miami Film Festival: "We are excited to introduce you to Raúl Monge! The artist behind our #MiamiFF 2022 poster. 👏👏👏 Raul is a film and advertising director from Alcorcón, Spain. He is also known for his conceptual art, design, and storyboard work on films..." (Facebook)
• Arts & Business Council of Miami: "The Arts & Business Council is grateful for our vital partners that help us empower the creative ecosystem. Now more than ever our vital Arts Biz partners are helping us keep the arts in business. Thank you AFP Miami - The Association of..." (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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