Al Capone's Home + New Monorail + Case Dropped Against Tourist

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 88 Low: 79.

Here are the top stories in Miami Beach today:

1. The former Palm Island home of infamous gangster Al Capone is set to be demolished by its new owners. Capone bought the house in 1928 and died there nearly 20 years later in 1947. (Miami Herald)
2. The city's case against a tourist visiting Miami Beach who was pepper sprayed while recording a traffic stop on her cell phone has been dropped. (WPLG Local 10)
3. A new monorail and rapid mass transit line will connect Downtown Miami and Miami Beach. Miami-Dade County’s Department of Transportation and Public Works is working out an interim agreement to complete the pre-development work and prepare for a final project agreement that will be reviewed by county commissioners. (Miami Today)
4. A man who tried to steal a purse from a U.S. Navy officer dining in Miami Beach “messed with the wrong crew.”(WPLG Local 10)

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Miami Beach Patch Notebook

• Miami Beach Police Department: "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, K9 CHANCE! Today, Chance turned 3. He’s a Belgian Malinois whose been with MBPD for almost two years. He and his handler, Officer Jas, have a truly remarkable bond." (Instagram)
• Miami Beach Fire Department: "Miami Beach Fire Rescue crews had a multi station training drill simulating a roof fire at Miami Beach Senior High School." (Facebook)
• Miami Beach Pride: "Thrilled to be celebrating with our beloved community. It's been WAY too long. Pride Returns — Sept. 18 (and) 19. Let’s go!" (Facebook)
• City of Miami Beach Government: "Your virtual guide to all things (Miami Beach arts and culture) is here! Check it out." (Facebook)

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