🌱 Pembroke Pines Firefighter Faces Drug Charges + Hurricane Ian Prep

Hey, neighbors. It's Tuesday in Miami and I'm back to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community today. I hope you are staying dry as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida. In today's Miami Daily, we'll cover these stories and more:

• 🚨 A Pembroke Pines firefighter was arrested this past weekend in Miami Beach allegedly carrying cocaine and other drugs in his vehicle.
• 🌀 South Florida residents are still preparing for the impact of Hurricane Ian despite being outside of the cone of the storm.
• 🚓 Pembroke Park is running out of time to make a deal before its contract with the Broward Sheriff's Office expires.

Note: Events are subject to cancellation due to Hurricane Ian approaching.

But first, today's weather:

Some wind and rain. High: 84 Low: 80.

Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. South Florida may be out of the cone for Hurricane Ian, but that isn't stopping residents from preparing with sandbags for potential flooding that may come from rain connected to the storm. Even a regular rainy day can cause flooding throughout the area. (WSVN, CBS Miami)

2. A Pembroke Pines firefighter, 62-year-old Donald Francis Hoss, is now facing charges after police said he was found with cocaine and other drugs in Miami Beach. Hoss was arrested Sunday and is facing drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia charges. Eight marijuana gummies, cocaine, and 10 suspected Ecstasy pills were found in Hoss' vehicle, according to a police report. (NBC Miami)

3. Zoo Miami will close on Tuesday and Wednesday in anticipation of rain and winds from Hurricane Ian, despite not being inside the cone for the storm. The zoo says it will work to ensure all animals are taken care of on the property. If there is no damage, they hope to reopen the zoo on Thursday. (CBS Miami)

4. Benise is returning to Miami-Dade County Auditorium (MDCA) on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m., with a production of "Spanish Nights." Tickets are now available. The show will feature various styles including Flamenco, Cuban Salsa, Brazilian Samba, and more. (Miami's Community News)

5. Pembroke Park is scrambling to secure police access before its contract expires on Saturday with Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO). If the contract expires, BSO deputies will only respond to emergency calls and the town of around 6,000 will be left with no police force. A potential deal with Miramar has not been successful. (WPLG Local 10)

Today in Miami:

• Morning Meditations at Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. (8:30 a.m.)
• A Recycle Shoe Drive at City Of North Miami Beach. (9 a.m.)
• Back To Work For 50 yrs.+ at West Dade Regional Library (10 a.m.)
• The Art of Mindfulness at University of Miami College Art and Culture. (1 p.m.)
• Free Bingo at The Crafty Crust. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "Miami-Dade County Public Schools is presenting voters with a referendum renewal that will appear on the Nov. 8 election ballot. These funds will allow for the continuation of improvements made to the compensation of teachers and student safety." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools)
• Miami Police vehicles will be on sight at National Night Out and Faith & Blue on Tuesday, Oct. 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. Guests can enjoy free food, music, and police vehicles on display, according to the Miami Police Department. (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• City of Miami's commissioners have approved the city's first supertall office tower. It will be called One Brickell City Centre and span 80 stories. The approval was initially slowed down by a need for information on a proposed fire department to serve the area. (The Next Miami)
• "Tuesday, Sept. 27 will be a regular school day at Miami-Dade County Public Schools. In an abundance of caution, all after school activities and athletics will be canceled. Aftercare programs will continue as normal. Additional updates will be provided." (Twitter)
• Broward schools and district offices will be open today during regular hours. "All after-school activities are canceled, including field trips and night classes. Aftercare will be available; however, we ask that parents pick up their children from aftercare as soon as possible." (Twitter)

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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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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