🌱 Solutions Sought For Invasive Pythons + Walrus Rodeo Soft Opens

Hey, everybody. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community. Today you'll read about...

• 🐍 Florida state leaders have increased measures to deal with tens of thousands of invasive pythons in South Florida.
• 🚓 An investigation is underway after a woman was found dead on the side of I-95 on Thursday in Oakland Park.
• 🍽️ Walrus Rodeo is now in soft opening.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and breezy. High: 81 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Passenger traffic at Miami International Airport reported last month is up 13 percent compared to last year, and up 15 percent compared to 2019. Nov. 13 was the busiest day in the last 30 days at MIA, with 152,336 daily passengers and 980 domestic and international flights. (Miami Today)

2. An investigation is underway after a woman's dead body was found Thursday morning on the side of I-95 in South Florida's Oakland Park, shutting down the interstate for hours. Police responded to the scene along with Oakland Park Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Police are asking anyone with information in the incident to come forward. (WSVN)

3. A South Florida man has been arrested on a felony charge and three others were cited after a group of boaters were caught on camera trashing an island in Biscayne National Park last month. The video was of the incident was first reported by WPLG Local 10 in mid-November. (WPLG Local 10)

4. Florida has approved $1.35 million to pay python hunters and better understand python removal efforts. The invasive species has taken South Florida by storm, and it is estimated that tens of thousands of pythons live in the Everglades. Penalties were also increased for those who attempt to import the reptiles. (CBS Miami)

5. Walrus Rodeo has soft opened in Little Haiti. Co-owners Luciana Giangrandi and Alex Meyer have teamed up with chef and partner Jeff Maxfield. The menu focuses on the concept's wood-fired oven with items including lasagna, charbroiled Island Creek oysters, pizza, and more. (Eater Miami)

Today in Miami:

• The Art Plug POWERHOUSE 2022 at The Wharf Miami. (4 p.m.)
• Roots Black House Presents Our 4th Annual Black Basel. (4 p.m.)
• Croqueta Palooza 2022 at Magic City Casino. (7 p.m.)
• 50 Cent at E11EVEN MIAMI. (8 p.m.)
• The Chainsmokers at LIV. (11:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami Police Department shared: "We went to ensure a safe and enjoyable Miami Art Week experience for all attendees. There will be increased traffic and limited parking available, so we strongly encourage attendees to use rideshare or transit services." (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Join Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Parent Academy Family Fest this Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Parkway Educational Complex for school information, resources and family fun!" (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade County Parks, Miami-Dade County Government shared: "SUNDAY: Redland Heritage Festival. Get ready for a family fun-packed day in nature at the one-of-a-kind, Fruit & Spice Park on Dec. 4! The Redland Heritage Festival will have an amazing lineup of vendors, activities and delicious food." (Nextdoor)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow 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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