🌱 Primary Election Day + South Florida Students Arrested Over Weapon

Hi all. It's primary election day. Make sure to get your vote-by-mail ballot turned in or vote in-person today. The results of the race today will shape the next four years locally and in Florida.

Here's a quick rundown of what's happening locally:

• 🚓 Two South Florida students were arrested last week for bringing a weapon to school.
• 🏀 Heat fans are celebrating a 20th and final season with Udonis Haslem.
• 🗳️ Val Demings is looking to take on South Florida-based Rubio in the race for Senator of Florida.

First, today's weather:

A morning shower in spots. High: 91 Low: 82.

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Here are the top five stories in Miami today:

1. Democrat Val Demings of Orange County is hoping to face well-known South Florida resident Senator Marco Rubio in the general election. A recent polls says 48% of respondents indicated they would vote for Demings, while 44% said they supported Rubio and 7% plan to vote for other candidates. (Florida Patch)

2. Udonis Haslem will be back for a 20th and final season with the Miami Heat. The news was met with with cheers in person and online from social media users. Haslem now ranks in the Top 10 for the most NBA seasons played. (Miami New Times)

3. Miami Police Officer Jeffrey Jose Marcano, 32, was the subject of an internal affairs investigation when he was arrested for DUI and possession of cocaine, early Sunday morning. Marcano was being secretly watched by investigators with Miami Police’s Anti-Corruption Unit when the incident occurred. (WSVN)

4. Miami-Dade Schools Police arrested two students last week on accusations they brought a weapon on campus at Miami Edison Senior High School. Sources say the weapon in question was a gun. The students accused are under the age of 18. (WPLG Local 10)

5. A demolition is underway at a sales center next to the Aston Martin Residences site in downtown Miami, according to Ryan RC Rea. The residences have almost all been sold. It will be replaced by a water feature and baywalk. (The Next Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Primary Election Day 2022. (7 a.m.)
• Crypto / NFT / Web3 Startup Roadshow at Mana Wynwood Convention Center. (9 a.m.)
• Art Classes, Painting & Drawing By Miami Art Club at Mall Of The Americas. (1 p.m.)
• Taco Token Tuesday On The Edge at Elevar Wynwood. (3 p.m.)
• Tech Beach: End of Summer Happy Hour at Rooftop At 235 Lincoln. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A boat became stranded in the middle of the 874 Expressway after it became detached from its hitch on Monday evening. No one was reported injured. (WSVN)
• A shooting happened last weekend in Miami Gardens just before 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the area of Northwest 24th Avenue and 163rd Street. An investigation is underway into the incident. (WPLG Local 10)
• Financial Times recently profiled four eateries in Brickell financial district worth checking out. (FT.com)
• Chicago's Aba restaurant is opening in Miami's Bal Harbour Shops. It is the product of Top Chef alumni CJ Jacobson, executive partner Marc Jacobs and, Chicago-based hospitality group Lettuce Entertain You. (Time Out)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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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