🌱 South Florida Insurrection Man Pleads Guilty + 3333 Biscayne

Good morning, hello! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Miami Daily. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on:

• 🏗️ A new development project has been approved 3333 Biscayne in Edgewater by the city's Urban Development Review Board.
• ✈️ The migrant man allegedly fleeing from Oklahoma in fear of the mafia has been extradited after being wanted for the murder of other migrants.
• 🚓 A South Florida man wanted for his participation in the Insurrection on Jan. 6 has plead guilty.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 81 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Genting is planning to accelerate the development of a project at the former Omni. The company will maintain ownership of the acres while selling off the former Miami Herald property. A partial demolition permit was applied for at 1701 Biscayne Blvd. on Nov. 2, according to records. (The Next Miami)

2. A new project called 3333 Biscayne in Edgewater has been approved by the Urban Development Review Board. The planned towers are expected to rise 40 stories and be home to about 635 units, including nine townhomes. (Miami Today)

3. The migrant man wanted in the death of four people and the wounding of a fifth at an Oklahoma marijuana farm has been extradited back to Oklahoma from Florida, authorities said Friday. The man said he was fleeing from the mafia, which allegedly obtained a medical marijuana license in the state, according to media reports. (NBC Miami)

4. A South Florida man pleaded guilty this week to assaulting, resisting, or impeding a law enforcement officer with a dangerous weapon during the Insurrection on Capitol Hill on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington D.C. Federal prosecutors said the man was part of a violent mob that attempted to harm members of Congress. (WPLG Local 10)

5. A new report has been released suggesting ways to potentially fix the issues with Broward County’s 911 system. The Broward County Commission government is expected to discuss the report’s findings at a meeting next week. (WSVN)

Today in Miami:

• Christmas Market at German American Social Club. (10 a.m.)
• Blockchain Brunch: Art Basel Edition at Purple Bodega. (noon)
• Winter Kiddos Land at CityPlace Doral. (2 p.m.)
• Art Basel "Meet the Artist" Reception, Miami Art Week at Lucid. (2 p.m.)
• Doo-Wop Remix 2.0 Basel Edition With Puff Daddy at The Urban. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami Dolphins shared: "For this year's My Cause My Cleats, several players and coaches partnered with DCC to customize their cleats, raise awareness around cancer, and share their stories. 🧡" (Miami Dolphins via Instagram)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: "Did you know? Students at Biotech at Richmond Heights 9-12 are developing methods to help grow plants that could be turned into astronaut food. These students are MDCPS Future Ready! Learn more about how you can be a part of this program." (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Miami Police Department shared: "Come out and show your support on Saturday, Dec. 10, for the 6th annual Mother’s Against Drunk Driving Charity Soccer Tournament at Little Haiti Soccer Park 6301 NE 2nd Ave." (Miami Police Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all 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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