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Coffee in hand, Miami? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the deadly three-car crash on NW 7th Street
  • Will Miami-Dade force this “junkyard” neighbor to clear his cars?
  • How a Miami PI helped crack a package theft case fast

Also on today's calendar: intriga Vol 35 ft Santelises and friends(Grand finale 2025) and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, showers around, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 79-year-old man killed in three‑vehicle Miami crash; charges pending (cbsnews.com) — A 79-year-old man who lived near NW 7th Street was killed early Friday in a three-vehicle crash at NW 7th Street and 31st Avenue in Miami, with two other drivers hospitalized and charges against a pickup driver pending. Family and neighbors from his Miami apartment building are mourning the longtime resident as police continue to investigate the cause.
   

2. Miami-Dade neighbor frustrated by more than 40 cars packed onto next-door property (cbsnews.com) — A Miami-Dade neighbor is battling a next-door property crammed with more than 40 vehicles, some with expired tags, prompting a fresh look from county code enforcement. Officials told CBS News Miami there appear to be potential violations, but any penalties could take time. For now, the frustrated resident just wants the cars removed and the yard cleaned up for the neighborhood’s sake.
   

3. Private investigator helped authorities ID Uber Eats driver accused of stealing packages from Miami apartment (wsvn.com) — Police arrested a man accused of stealing packages from a Miami apartment building at 300 SW 18th Terrace after a local private investigator helped track his vehicle around Miami-Dade. The 36-year-old suspect, identified through surveillance photos, now faces grand theft and other charges and has been ordered to stay away from the address while he remains jailed.
   

4. Eliott Rodriguez signs off at CBS Miami after decades of service, looks ahead to more family time (cbsnews.com) — Longtime CBS Miami anchor Eliott Rodriguez is retiring after decades of serving South Florida viewers and plans to spend more time with his large family in Miami and beyond. The University of Miami graduate and son of Cuban immigrants is being celebrated by relatives who call him a community pillar and role model as he trades night shifts for travel, tennis, and grandkids’ activities.
   

5. Can Miami's run game step up when it's needed most in playoff game vs. Texas A&M? (fredericksburg.com) — Miami Hurricanes fans are watching closely to see if the team’s run game, led by a not-fully-healthy Mark Fletcher Jr., can deliver in a high-stakes playoff matchup against Texas A&M. The piece examines his recovery, recent performances, and how Miami’s ground attack must improve to advance. It’s key context for Canes supporters planning to follow the postseason.
   

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