🌱 Telenovela Star Pablo Lyle Convicted + 'The Rider' Wynwood Proposed

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Miami Daily. Let's get this day started off right with a quick guide to the most important things happening these days in town. In this issue, we'll touch on:

• ⚖️ The jury's finding in a case against former UM President Donna Shalala by a former top official.
• 🏛️ Mexican telenovela star Pablo Lyle's conviction by a South Florida jury.
• 🏘️ An upcoming development in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood called "The Rider."

Today is National Be Nice Day. It's a great day to be nice to your fellow neighbors and spread positivity.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun with a shower or two. High: 84 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Mexican telenovela star Pablo Lyle has been convicted of manslaughter in a road rage trial against him by a South Florida jury after nearly five hours of deliberation. Lyle could face up to 15 years in state prison over the conviction. (WSVN)

2. A jury has ruled against a former top University of Miami (UM) medical official, Jonathan “Jack” Lord, who accused former UM president Donna Shalala of firing him in retaliation for ordering an investigation into alleged excessive billing at an organ-testing lab. The university claimed he was fired due to his "conduct on the medical school campus" and the jury agreed. (Subscription: Miami Herald)

3. Miami City Commissioner Joe Carollo is facing a trial from Little Havana business partners Martin Pinilla and Bill Fuller for alleged "abuse-of-power" after the U.S. Supreme Court denied a review to the case. Carollo and his lawyers also tried unsuccessfully to have the case dismissed using "qualified and legislative immunity" as a shield but was denied by federal courts. (Miami New Times)

4. A South Florida woman was hospitalized after being stabbed while riding her bicycle early Tuesday morning in Fort Lauderdale, according to police. It happened near the 1200 block of Northwest 15th Terrace. Anyone with information in the incident is asked to contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. (NBC Miami)

5. A developer has filed plans for an 8-story project in Wynwood called "The Rider." The project would feature 130 apartment-hotel units, 6,439 square feet of retail space, a rooftop pool for residents, a rooftop restaurant open to the public, and more. (The Next Miami)

Today in Miami:

• Take And Make Craft at International Mall Branch Library. (9:30 a.m.)
• HIV And Hepatitis C Testing at Golden Glades Branch Library. (10 a.m.)
• The #MiamiTech Happy Hour at FREEHOLD. (6 p.m.)
• All About Real Estate Mixer at Racket. (7 p.m.)
• Dubwise Miami at Coyo Taco. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• South Florida leaders are sharing plans to help mitigate future flooding from severe storms in the area. Officials believe more improvements are still needed to prepare for the chance of a future hurricane hitting South Florida. (CBS Miami)
• The City of Miami has decided not to renew its lease for the historic Tower Theater Miami with Miami Dade College. The school has run the historic theater for the last 20 years and the decision was met with protests from the arts community. (NBC Miami)
• Kevin Marino Cabrera has received the endorsement of West Miami Mayor Eric Diaz-Padron. Cabrera has received a number of endorsements in recent weeks including from Miami's Community News. (Miami's Community News)
• Miami-Dade Public Library System shared: "The young crafty crafters at the Coral Reef Branch Library celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by making mini piñatas out of recycled cereal boxes and colorful streamers!" (Miami-Dade Public Library System via Facebook)
• City of Miami Beach shared: "The City of Miami Beach and the Rhythm Foundation are inviting young musicians to audition for the 7th Annual Miami Beach Youth Music Festival. The deadline to apply is Dec. 12." (City of Miami Beach)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Miami Carnival Jr. Panorama Set for Oct. 7 (October 7)
• Miami Carnival Parade of Bands and Concert Set for Oct. 9 (October 9)
• Gospel Jam Sessions with Pastor Marc Cooper & Friends Set for Oct. 9 (October 9)
• S.H.I.N.E. Bright Ball — YOU INSPIRED! An Invitation to our biggest event of the year to S.H.I.N.E.! (October 16)
• Add your event

Housing:

• Lease Expiring Rent to Own Is a Better Option (Details)
• Add your listing

Alrighty, 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Miami Daily? Contact me at carlosreportsnews@gmail.com