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đŸŒ± Patch AM: Have you seen this Miami man or his “Bye Bye Termites” truck?

Also, don't miss Intriga at Do Not Sit On The Furniture ft. Santelises & Friends (Vol. 36) on the Miami Patch calendar

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Hello Miami! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this Miami man or his “Bye Bye Termites” truck?
  • How Miami’s swimmers nearly upset Notre Dame in a tight ACC clash
  • Why Miami’s McRib comeback is now at the center of a lawsuit

Also on today's calendar: Intriga at Do Not Sit On The Furniture ft. Santelises & Friends (Vol. 36) and 8 more events.

Find out what's happening in Miamifor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? đŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Miamifor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 77 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

‱ Purple Alert: 58-Year-Old Man Missing From Miami (bocapost.com) — A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for 58-year-old Lazaro Core, last seen near Southwest 8th Street and 32nd Avenue in Miami and possibly driving a white 2005 Ford F-150 with “Bye Bye Termites” decals. Miami residents are urged not to approach if they see him or the truck, but to immediately call the Miami Police Department at 305-579-6111 or 911 with any information.
   

‱ Carli Cronk Helps Notre Dame Edges ACC Rival Miami (swimmingworldmagazine.com) — University of Miami swimmers and divers put up strong performances in a close dual meet loss to Notre Dame, highlighted by dominant diving from Margo O’Meara and standout races from Ashlyn Massey and other Hurricanes. While Notre Dame edged out the win, the results showcase Miami’s depth in the pool and on the boards this winter.
   

‱ McDonald's popular McRib sandwich contains no rib meat, class-action lawsuit alleges (nbcmiami.com) — Miami McDonald’s locations are among the select markets where the McRib recently returned, even as a new federal class-action lawsuit claims the sandwich misleads customers about containing real rib meat. The suit, filed in Illinois, accuses McDonald’s of deceptive marketing and seeks damages and changes to advertising, while the company insists the McRib uses 100% pork and defends its ingredient transparency.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday January 5
  • Zumba at Altos Del Mar Park in North Beach
    Altos Del Mar Park , 76th Street and Collins Avenue , Miami Beach
    8:00 am
  • Group Fitness Workout at Altos Del Mar Park
    Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce , 76th St and Collins Ave , North Beach
    9:00 am
  • Take & Make: Five Snowmen Are Better Than One!
    North Central Branch -
    3:00 pm
    • Tuesday January 6
  • Beach Fit Camp at 64th Street Beach
    Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce , 64th Street Beach , Miami Beach
    6:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LOST DOG PLEASE HELP!
    Please let me know if you’ve seen my dog. His name is Duke. He has high anxiety and he’s quite frightened from loud noises. He escaped from my house
 (Nextdoor Bird Lakes North)
  • This person has our dog and may have given to the wrong person HELP US FIND THIS PERSON 

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    Please help me find my dog . Any information would be really helpful. Thank you! Someone repostes a link from here on Nextdoor! She is light beige,
 (Nextdoor Beverly Estates)
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🗞 Nearby News

Coral Gables

  • Local Event: Intriga at Do Not Sit On The Furniture ft. Santelises & Friends (Vol. 36) (patch.com)
  • The Most Anticipated 2026 Hotel Openings Around the World (elledecor.com)
  • The Luxury Miami Restaurant Floating In The Middle Of The Ocean (chowhound.com)

Key Biscayne

  • Tiger Woods, Matt Kuchar on hand to watch sons at Junior Orange Bowl (usatoday.com)

Ok Miami! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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