🌱 United Way Miami Art Week + Robert Gonzalez Appointed District 11

Hi all. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today's issue includes information that:

• 🎨 United Way Miami has released a new art installation for Miami Art Week.
• 🗳️ Broward County's new mayor was sworn in on Tuesday.
• ⚠️ FIU is being condemned over welcoming a speaker analyzing Cuban immigration.

But first, today's weather:

A p.m. shower in places. High: 85 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. United Way Miami kicked off Miami Art Week with a new installation called "Miami Octopus." The artist said the work represents strength in the community and discussed how local residents are "being evicted because they can’t afford to live here anymore." (WSVN)

2. Miami-Dade police are investigating a shooting that left a teenager from the football team at North Miami High School dead Tuesday afternoon. The incident was reported on Sierra Drive in northwest Miami-Dade County. (WPLG Local 10)

3. Broward County's new Mayor Lamar Fisher was sworn in on Tuesday, replacing Michael Udine. Fisher previously served as vice mayor. Both the mayor and vice mayor serve one-year terms in one year. (WSVN)

4. Incoming District 6 Chair Kevin Cabrera has condemned Florida International University (FIU) for inviting an author to speak about her new book examining the benefits granted in immigration law to Cubans who immigrated to the United States. The book author said she is shocked by the criticism. The law that allowed Cubans to achieve citizenship by reaching the country was rescinded by President Barack Obama in 2016. (NBC Miami)

5. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named Republican candidate Robert Gonzalez to the Miami-Dade County Commission. Gonzalez will replace Joe Martinez in District 11, with Martinez arrested in August for allegedly accepting illegal bribes. (Florida Politics)

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Today in Miami:

• Rooftop Cycle Wednesday at The Citadel. (7 a.m.)
• Miami Art Week Exhibition: La Botanica at Orange Blossom Miami. (9 a.m.)
• Latin American Offshore Summit at AC Hotel by Marriott Miami Brickell. (9 a.m.)
• World Cup — Tunisia X France and Argentina X Poland at Miami Ironside. (9:30 a.m.)
• The #MiamiTech Happy Hour at Freehold. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "On Nov. 18 - 20, MDFR in partnership with NAVRAOfficial, hosted the 2022 Annual Florida Rescue Challenge. Teams from across North America and parts of Europe participated in this world class competition." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Miami Police Department shared: "As events commence for Miami Art Week 2022, be prepared for road closures, crowds, and extra traffic. Check below for detailed road closures." (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Tropical Estates shared: "Found this puppy in Homestead. Not sure what to do with it, I can't keep him for long. Contact me if you're the owner. Thank you in advance." (Nextdoor)
• Neighborhood Affairs Director Kevin Pulido, City of Miami Beach shared: "Christmas Trees. You can now buy your Christmas tree on Miami Beach! Starting today, Friday, Nov. 25, trees are on sale at 7900 Collins Ave. while supplies last." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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