🌱 Police Battle + Incoming International Travelers + Defamation Settlement

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in spots. High: 84 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. The stability of Miami’s city government has been seriously questioned after the public battle between Police Chief Art Acevedo and three city commissioners. The fight has created questions about whether elected officials can be investigated and arrested by Miami police. (NBC Miami)

2. Bar shooting: A man was hospitalized after a shooting at Better Days Miami along Southeast Sixth Street in Brickell. He was taken to Ryder Trauma Center and is listed as in stable condition. (WSVN)

3. Incoming: Miami International Airport is projected to shatter record passenger numbers now that the Biden administration has made plans to reopen the border to international passengers. Airlines saw an immediate surge in bookings after the announcement. (The Next Miami)

4. South Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Monday filed a bill she calls the “School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Act.” It directs the Departments of Education, Justice and Health and Human Services to release detailed and annual reports on topics such as school safety, fatality statistics, as well as shooter and victim demographics. (CBS Miami)

5. Miami Beach City Commission candidate Kristen Rosen Gonzalez has settled a defamation lawsuit with former Miami Beach City Commission candidate Rafael Velasquez. The settlement resulted in a $110,000 payment from Rosen Gonzalez to Velasquez, of which more than $60,000 will pay the plaintiff's former attorneys for fees and costs. (Miami New Times)

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Today in Miami:

• Little Havana Cultural Walking and Food Tour. (10:00 AM)
• The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by the Miami Design Preservation League. (10:30 AM)
• Shelf Discovery - Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. (6:00 PM)
• Monday Movie Night at The Sagamore South Beach. (7:00 PM)

Miami Patch Notebook

• Miami Film Festival: "CineClub members get a privilege to watch how Oscar nominee Denis Villeneuve brings to life Frank Herbert’s seminal bestseller. Watch DUNE before the Theatrical Premiere - Email membership@miamifilmfestival.com for more info #MFS#MFF" (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System: "South Shore Branch Library is ready for the spooky season! #Halloween Children’s books on display: https://bddy.me/3BsaIWt" (Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue: "Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Be #FireSafe by ensuring you and your family have a Home Safety Action Plan: https://bit.ly/3AWiJTf. #Fi..." (Facebook)
• Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce: "Let's give it up for these 2 #BWOTY finalists in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Category: Wakumi Douglas, Executive Director & Co-Founder SOUL Sisters Leadership Collective, is a leader in her field. As a member of her Board of Dire..." (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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