🌱 South FL 'Presumptive' Monkeypox Case Reported + Formula Fraud

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, breezy and nice. High: 87 Low: 80.

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Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. A “presumptive” case of monkeypox is being investigated in South Florida, state health officials said Sunday. Health officials in Broward County and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating the case which appears to be related to international travel, the Florida Department of Health in Broward County said in a news release. (WSVN)

2. Three South Florida residents have been sentenced to 18 years in prison after being found guilty of running an elaborate fraud scheme that cheated U.S. manufacturers of infant formula, eye-care products, and other FDA-regulated items out of more than $100 million. (CBS Miami)

3. Questions remain after a man was accused of going on a destructive crime spree across three Broward County cities that left two people killed and an infant and multiple others hospitalized. The incident began shortly before 2 p.m. Friday when police officers in Coral Springs responded to a reported hit-and-run crash in the 8100 block of Wiles Road. (NBC Miami)

4. A South Florida school bus driver is in prison after allegedly sexually assaulting a 7-year-old girl, authorities said. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon in the 2300 block of Southwest Seventh Street in Miami, according to an arrest part. (WPLG Local 10)

5. Miami-Dade Police Department, in conjunction with the Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works, have taken steps to make the Rickenbacker Causeway safer for all residents. Steps include installing temporary barricades and cones along the bike lane at critical points to help reduce the instances of accidents, additional bicycle warning signs, and messaging boards. (Miami-Dade Government)

Today in Miami:

• Pajama Brunch at Sweet Servings Ice Cream Bar. (7:00 a.m.)
• Blood Pressure Screenings at Arcola Lakes Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• HistoryMakers: Crafting With A Maker - Nicole Smith at Lemon City Branch Library. (3:00 p.m.)
• Happy Hour at Bodega South Beach. (6:00 p.m.)
• A-TRAIN at E11EVEN. (8:00 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Authorities said six Cuban migrants came ashore in Golden Beach sometime late Sunday morning or early in the afternoon. (WPLG Local 10)
• Inter Miami CF announced Sunday that the XBTO Northwest Club will now be open postgame for all guests to enjoy. The 10,000 square foot hospitality space, located next to the team store by Gate 3, includes an air-conditioned enclosed first level, an outdoor terrace on the second level overlooking the field, and a third level open-air lounge. (Inter Miami FC)
• A mural was unveiled Saturday at a school in Miami-Dade County honoring Frances Johnson, one of the first Black parents to lead her children to an all-white school. (WPLG Local 10)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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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