🌱 Patch AM: Did a Facebook comment really bring Miami Beach police to a doorstep?

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In today's newsletter:

• Did a Facebook comment really bring Miami Beach police to a doorstep?
• Why a man walked into Miami Beach police and confessed to stabbing

Also on today's calendar: CKO Kickboxing x W Miami January Reset Month and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the baby computer say to the mommy computer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower and t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 66 degrees.
• Thursday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
• Friday: Cold in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Complaint by Miami Beach mayor's office led to police visit over Facebook comment (miamiherald.com) — Miami Beach residents are learning that Mayor Steven Meiner’s office alerted police to a critical Facebook comment, prompting detectives to visit the commenter’s South Beach home. Police say the visit was a precaution amid antisemitism concerns, while the resident and her attorney argue it raises serious questions about free speech, political criticism, and how online comments are monitored locally.
   

• Man arrested in apparent random stabbing on Miami Beach had child porn: Cops (nbcmiami.com) — Miami Beach police say a man walked into their headquarters and confessed to randomly stabbing someone near Lincoln Road and Washington Avenue early Sunday, leaving the victim with serious neck injuries but in stable condition after surgery. Officers later reported finding disturbing images on his phone, leading to additional child pornography charges, and residents may notice heightened concern around that busy nightlife area.
   

📸 Around Miami Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miami Beach

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Thursday January 15

• Beach Fit Camp at 64th Street Beach
  64th Street Beach - on the sand, meet near the lifeguard tower with a towel or mat and water
  6:30 am
• THIRD THURSDAYS | MIAMI BEACH A MILLION YEARS AGO
  The Bass , 2100 Collins Ave , Miami Beach
  9:00 pm
• We Met at The Bass
  The Bass , 2100 Collins Ave , Miami Beach
  9:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• CKO Kickboxing x W Miami January Reset Month
  W Miami , 485 Brickell Ave , Miami
  10:00 am

Tuesday January 20

• Squeezed Pilates x W Miami January Reset Month
  W Miami , 485 Brickell Ave , Miami
  6:30 pm

Thursday January 22

• South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Sibelius, Ravel and Williams at New World Center
  New World Center , 500 17th St , Miami Beach
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 24

• Yoga Sculpt by The Most x W Miami January Reset Month
  W Miami , 485 Brickell Ave , Miami
  10:00 am

Sunday January 25

• LUMIN8 Fitness Party Class x W Miami January Reset Month
  W Miami , 485 Brickell Ave , Miami
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 14

• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
  Bay Harbor Islands Branch Library , 1175 95th St , Bay Harbor Islands
  10:00 am
• Sensory Friendly Playtime
  North Shore Branch -
  11:00 am
• Reel Time for Adults
  Little River Branch -
  1:00 pm
• Wacky Wonky Wednesdays!
  Edison Center Branch -
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• HANDYMAN / MAINTENANCE REFERRAL
  Our family handyman, honest and superb handyman for many years is now available. Can handle any job inside or outside the home. Is self-employed so… (Nextdoor Belle Isle)
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  En Surfide. Gracias. Para una muchacha sola q trabaja aqui. (Nextdoor Upper North Beach)

• Hilton posted a job opening for Night Auditor - Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort in Miami Beach. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Surfside

• Affordable housing may come to Surfside. Mayor says, ‘We're going to oppose' (miamiherald.com)
• DeSantis to deliver final State of the State Address as Florida governor as legislative session begins (nbcmiami.com)
• As condo prices see the biggest decline since 2012, and mortgage rates fall, 7 pros on whether to buy now — and where the deals really are (marketwatch.com)

Miami

• Need a doctor? Miami-Dade students to get free health services at their schools (miamiherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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