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In today's newsletter:

• How thieves pulled off a luxury car heist from Miami Beach condos
• Why a fire rescue truck was nearly set ablaze on 73rd Street
• Why was the Miami Beach bus stop assault case closed?

Also on today's calendar: Intriga at Do Not Sit On The Furniture ft. Santelises & Friends (Vol. 36) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 69.
• Thursday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 78 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pair arrested after Rolls Royce, Ferrari stolen from Miami Beach condo complex: Cops (nbcmiami.com) — Miami Beach residents at a South Pointe Drive condo saw their Ferrari and Rolls Royce stolen in a series of overnight vehicle thefts that spread into Miami and Hialeah. Two Hialeah men now face multiple charges tied to the heists, with detectives still investigating whether additional suspects were involved.
   

• Woman stuffed Miami-Dade Fire Rescue vehicle gas tank to set blaze, police say (miamiherald.com) — A woman is accused of trying to ignite a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue vehicle’s gas tank while it was parked on 73rd Street in Miami Beach, after a bystander confronted her and recorded video for officials. Police later arrested a 48-year-old homeless woman nearby, and she now faces attempted arson and drug paraphernalia charges while being held on bond.
   

• Body camera footage, photos show elderly man slashed, beaten bloody in 2024 attack at Miami Beach bus stop (wsvn.com) — Newly released Miami Beach Police bodycam and crime scene images reveal the chaotic aftermath of a 2024 bus stop attack near Alton Road and Fifth Street that left a 72-year-old rider badly injured. The footage shows officers tracking down the suspect, while prosecutors have since closed the criminal case and haven’t yet explained why.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miami Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 7

• Intriga at Do Not Sit On The Furniture ft. Santelises & Friends (Vol. 36)
  Do Not Sit On The Furniture, 423 16th St, Miami Beach
  9:30 pm

Sunday January 11

• Mocktail Fest Miami: a Dry January Celebration
  Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 7

• Beach Fit Camp at 64th Street Beach
  64th Street Beach , 64th Street Beach - on the sand, meet near the lifeguard tower , Miami Beach
  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

Thursday January 8

• Beach Fit Camp at 64th Street Beach
  64th Street Beach , 64th Street Beach - on the sand, meet near the lifeguard tower , Miami Beach
  6:30 am

Friday January 9

• Zumba on the beach at 64th Street Beach
  Allison Park Beach , 64th Street and Collins ave , Miami Beach
  6:30 am
• South Beach Jazz Festival - Friday Line Up
  The Bass , 2100 Collins Ave , Miami Beach
  8:30 pm

Saturday January 10

• Beach Fit Camp at 64th Street Beach
  64th Street Beach , 64th Street Beach - on the sand, meet near the lifeguard tower , Miami Beach
  7:30 am
• Zumba at Lummus Park on South Beach
  Lummus Park , 13th Street and Ocean Drive , Miami Beach
  9:00 am
• Group Fitness Workout at Altos Del Mar Park
  Altos Del Mar Park , 76th St and Collins Ave , Miami Beach
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 6

• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
  Arcola Lakes Branch -
  10:00 am
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
  North Shore Branch -
  11:00 am

Wednesday January 7

• Beach Fit Camp at 64th Street Beach
  Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce , 64th Street Beach , Miami Beach
  6:30 am
• Sensory Friendly Playtime
  North Shore Branch -
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• SoBe Cats is seeking volunteers for 2026!!!
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• Marriott International posted a job opening for Night Auditor & Hotel Operations in Miami Beach. Apply here.
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• South Florida Republicans defend sidelining of ‘24 Venezuelan election results (miamiherald.com)

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