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π± Patch AM: How a simple refusal turned into a brutal Miami Beach shoreline attack
Spotted on the Miami Beach calendar: CKO Kickboxing x W Miami January Reset Month

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In today's newsletter:
- How a simple refusal turned into a brutal Miami Beach shoreline attack
- How safe are Miami Beachβs high-end cosmetic surgery promises?
- How a Miami Beach hotel opening changed Mario Cristobalβs life
Also on today's calendar: CKO Kickboxing x W Miami January Reset Month and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Miami Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Miami Beachfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: A passing shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 69 degrees.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, temps: high: 76, low: 71.
- Wednesday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Miami Beach Stabbing: Man's Throat Slashed After Refusing Cigarette, Phone (townflex.com) β A man was seriously injured after his throat was slashed on the Miami Beach shoreline near the 1700 block of Collins Avenue, following his refusal to share a cigarette or phone. Police say the victim managed to call 911 via Siri, and a 24-year-old suspect is now jailed without bond on an aggravated battery charge, heightening concerns about violent crime in busy tourist areas.
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β’ Advertisements promising patients a βdream body' with minimal risk get little scrutiny (sun-sentinel.com) β A cosmetic surgery chain headquartered in Miami Beach is under scrutiny as lawsuits nationwide question whether its AirSculpt liposuction-style procedures are as gentle and low-risk as advertised. The investigation details patient deaths, painful complications, and concerns about misleading marketing in a largely unregulated cosmetic surgery advertising landscape, underscoring why residents should approach such offers with caution.
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β’ Who's Mario Cristobal's Wife? All You Need to Know About the Philanthropist Life Partner of the Miami Head Coach (totalprosports.com) β Miami Beach gets a brief cameo in the love story of Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal and his wife Jessica, who first connected at the Victor Hotelβs grand opening there. The article mainly explores Jessicaβs philanthropic work, family life with their two sons, and how she manages the pressures of being married to a high-profile college football coach.
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πΈ Around Miami Beach
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π Upcoming Events in Miami Beach
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- 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 - Group Fitness Workout at Altos Del Mar Park
Altos Del Mar Park , 76th St and Collins Ave , Miami Beach
6:00 pm - 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 - We Met at The Bass
The Bass , 2100 Collins Ave , Miami Beach
9:00 pm - THIRD THURSDAYS | MIAMI BEACH A MILLION YEARS AGO
The Bass , 2100 Collins Ave , Miami Beach
9:00 pm - CKO Kickboxing x W Miami January Reset Month
W Miami , 485 Brickell Ave , Miami
10:00 am - Squeezed Pilates x W Miami January Reset Month
W Miami , 485 Brickell Ave , Miami
6:30 pm - South Florida Symphony Orchestra Presents Sibelius, Ravel and Williams at New World Center
New World Center , 500 17th St , Miami Beach
7:30 pm - Yoga Sculpt by The Most x W Miami January Reset Month
W Miami , 485 Brickell Ave , Miami
10:00 am - LUMIN8 Fitness Party Class x W Miami January Reset Month
W Miami , 485 Brickell Ave , Miami
1:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Saturday January 17
Tuesday January 20
Thursday January 22
Saturday January 24
Sunday January 25
π£ Miami Beach Shout Outs!
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π Events Nearby
- Zumba at Altos Del Mar Park in North Beach
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce , 76th Street and Collins Avenue , North Beach
8:00 am - Group Fitness Workout at Altos Del Mar Park
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce , 76th St and Collins Ave , Miami Beach
9:00 am - Blood Pressure Screening
Arcola Lakes Branch -
10:00 am - Take & Make: Five Snowmen Are Better Than One!
North Central Branch -
3:00 pm
Monday January 12
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π Nearby News
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- Miami Heat Caribbean Heritage Night with Sean Paul (sflcn.com)
- Hialeah police investigate shooting outside La Lunita Cafeteria; suspect still at large (cbsnews.com)
- Officials withheld evidence on Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" funding, environmental groups say (cbsnews.com)
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