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Good morning Miami! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a judge is letting Antonio Brown leave Miami for Tampa
  • How a quiet negotiator helped shape Miami’s Bay of Pigs legacy
  • Armed robbery targets rising Miami Hurricanes star at nearby Airbnb party

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Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Monday: A little morning rain, temps: high: 76, low: 68.
  • Tuesday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Antonio Brown receives permission to travel despite pending attempted murder case (nbcsports.com) — Antonio Brown, currently on house arrest in Miami, has been granted permission to temporarily travel to Tampa for business and music commitments despite a pending attempted murder charge. Prosecutors argued he’s a flight risk, but a judge approved the trip, allowing him to remove his GPS monitor while away and requiring it to be reinstalled when he returns to Miami.
   

2. James B. Donovan: The OSS Lawyer Who Freed Thousands in the Cold War • Spotter Up (spotterup.com) — Miami plays a central role in this Cold War story, from President Kennedy’s 1962 welcome of Brigade 2506 at the old Orange Bowl to today’s Bay of Pigs Museum & Library run by veterans in the city. The piece traces how lawyer James B. Donovan used quiet, OSS-honed negotiation skills to free more than 1,100 Bay of Pigs prisoners and another 10,000 Cuban civilians from Castro’s prisons.
   

3. Report: Miami DB Bryce Fitzgerald robbed at party by suspects with rifles (on3.com subscription) — A standout University of Miami defensive back, freshman Bryce Fitzgerald, was reportedly robbed at rifle-point while at a party in an Airbnb in nearby Florida City, though no injuries were reported. Police say several armed suspects stole jewelry, and an investigation is underway as Fitzgerald prepares for the Hurricanes’ upcoming national championship appearance.
   

4. Gisele Bündchen Faces Family Concerns Over Marriage To Joaquim Valente (theblast.com) — A jiu-jitsu instructor who runs an academy in Miami is now at the center of family concerns over Gisele Bündchen’s marriage and massive fortune. Relatives reportedly worry about financial risks despite a prenuptial agreement, even as the couple raises their new baby and builds a quieter life in Florida. The story highlights how their Miami-based life contrasts with her global fame.
   

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