🌱 Were you near 179th Terrace when shots were fired from a car?

Good morning to you North Miami Beach! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Were you near 179th Terrace when shots were fired from a car?
• How a local Uber ride turned into a criminal investigation
• How much of DeSantis’ $30M could flow to NMB?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 57 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North Miami Beach Police Hunt for Shooter After Road Rage Incident Leads to Gunfire (hoodline.com) — North Miami Beach police are searching for a shooter after a road rage incident led to gunfire near Northeast 179th Terrace and 10th Avenue in a predominantly Orthodox Jewish neighborhood. No injuries have been reported, but residents were forced to take cover, and investigators are now looking for a Kia. Anyone with information is urged to contact NMB police or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers.
   

2. North Miami Beach Uber driver arrested for alleged lewd conduct on teen passenger (nbcmiami.com) — A North Miami Beach resident working as an Uber driver has been arrested after a teen passenger reported he made repeated sexual comments and touched her during a ride in northeast Miami-Dade. The incident allegedly occurred Sunday between Aventura and Sunny Isles Beach, and the girl recorded part of the conversation before reporting it. The driver is facing a lewd and lascivious conduct charge.
   

3. DeSantis announces $30M for environmental restoration in South Florida (wlrn.org) — North Miami Beach is in line for a share of nearly $30 million in new state funding aimed at improving water quality and infrastructure across South Florida. The money will help convert septic tanks to sewer, upgrade wastewater systems, and bolster stormwater projects in several Miami-Dade cities. Additional funds will support long-term coral reef restoration off Florida’s coast.
   

4. CAIR Florida plans to sue DeSantis for designating it a 'foreign terrorist organization' (wuwf.org) — North Miami Beach was the backdrop Tuesday as Gov. Ron DeSantis said he welcomes a lawsuit from CAIR Florida over his order labeling the group a foreign terrorist organization. CAIR leaders, speaking in Tampa, argue the move is unconstitutional and vow to challenge it in court, while the governor says the case could open the door to subpoenaing the group’s records.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Miami Beach

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Friday December 12

• Letters to Santa
  North Miami Beach, FL Calendar , 1601 NE 164th Street , North Miami Beach
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Movie Screening and Panel Discussion
  Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch - Auditorium
  11:00 am
• The Kids Reading Club
  Sunny Isles Beach Branch -
  1:00 pm
• Mandala Art for Well-being
  Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch - Auditorium
  3:00 pm
• Snow Fest & Holiday Parade
  North Miami Beach, FL Calendar , 17011 NE 19th Ave , North Miami Beach
  5:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Teen Kwanzaa Craft
  North Miami Beach, FL Calendar , 1601 NE 164th Street , North Miami Beach
  3:00 pm
• Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
  Sunny Isles Beach Branch -
  4:00 pm
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
  Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Toddler Play & Funtime
  Bay Harbor Islands Branch Library , 1175 95th St , Bay Harbor Islands
  10:00 am
• Blood Pressure Screenings
  Northeast Dade-Aventura Branch -
  10:00 am
• Toddler Tales & Talks
  Little River Branch -
  11:00 am
• Adventure time
  North Dade Regional - Children's Story Room
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This is happening on NE 178th Terrace corner right in front of Snake creek canal!!!
  I need you to call city of nmb 305 948 2960 to report if you find your house with no water. (Nextdoor Windward)
• Hello windward neighbors please be in the lookout in my street NE 179th Street i have no water in my house and informed the city of nmb plus a fire hydrant exploded located at NE 178th Terrace corner facing the snake creek canal.
  In addition, 176st and 180st NE are being affected beware!! (Nextdoor Windward)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in North Miami Beach. Apply here.
• CHIPOTLE posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in North Miami Beach. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Miami Beach here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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