š± How a former Hialeah council seat changed after this sentencing
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In today's newsletter:
- How a former Hialeah council seat changed after this sentencing
- How Hialeah students can get free interview outfits this semester.
- Why a disabled veteran says Hialeah police havenāt updated his case
Also on today's calendar: Grouper Opener Party and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Partly sunny, showers around, with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, temps: high: 87, low: 73.
- Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Ex-Hialeah councilwoman avoids prison for false information on COVID relief loan (miamiherald.com) ā A former Hialeah city councilwoman has been sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to repay about $55,000 after admitting she submitted false information on a federal COVID relief loan. Her case led to her suspension from the Hialeah City Council and a reshuffling of that seat, and it stems from how funds tied to her local addiction treatment center were spent. 
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2. Wolfson Campus Opens New Career Closet (mdcthereporter.com) ā Students at Miami Dade Collegeās Hialeah Campus can tap into a Career Closet program that offers free professional clothing for job interviews, alongside similar closets at Kendall, West, North, and now Wolfson. After registering with Single Stop, students are screened for needs and can keep the outfits they select once per semester. Donations of nearly new business attire are also being accepted. Ā Ā Ā
3. Video shows 76-year-old disabled veteran attacked at Hialeah restaurant (nbcmiami.com) ā A 76-year-old disabled Army veteran says he was violently shoved and knocked down by two younger men during a meeting at the Golden Corral in Hialeah, leaving him with arm and back injuries. He reported the incident to Hialeah Police but says he has received no updates in a month, and now wants a thorough investigation and accountability for those involved. Ā Ā Ā
4. Multifamily construction financing flows in Miami as developers score $172M in loans (therealdeal.com) ā Developers just secured more than $170 million in loans for two major apartment projects in Miami, while a separate train-stop complex in busy Hialeah is highlighted among other big South Florida deals. The financing comes despite a recent glut of new rentals and softer rents, as builders bet demand will rebound by the time these projects open. Ā Ā Ā
5. Is Jacksonville a good city to retire in? See where it ranks (jacksonville.com) ā Hialeah ranks 40th among U.S. cities in WalletHubās 2026 list of best places to retire, placing it ahead of Jacksonville and several other Florida spots. The study compares 182 cities on affordability, activities, quality of life, and health care, with Orlando taking the top national spot. Itās a reminder that Hialeah is increasingly seen as a solid retirement option. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Hialeah
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Upcoming Events in
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Grouper Opener Party
Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
5:00 pm
Friday May 1
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Other local events
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Acting and Improv Club: Acting Out a Movie Script
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia
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Take and Make Saturdays
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Homework Help and Tutoring
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Chess and Checkers Club
Hialeah Gardens Branch -
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Photography Basics
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia
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Animation Station - Basics
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia
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LEGOĀ®+ BuildWorks Hub
Hialeah Gardens Branch -
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Minecraft Fun, Skillfully Done!
Hialeah Gardens Branch -
2:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
š£ Hialeah Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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FLORIDA LICENSING ON WHEELS
City of Opa-Locka, FL Calendar , 2331 NW 143 , Opa-locka
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COMMUNITY FOOD RESOURCE DRIVE
City of Opa-Locka, FL Calendar , 2331 NW 143 , Opa-locka
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Media Production Open Labs: Drawing
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia
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Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Babies
Palm Springs North Branch -
11:00 am
Friday April 17
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mi nombre es Macho, y me hace falta encontrar una familia que me querrĆ”.
Si regreso a el shelter me hacen euthanasia. Por favor, si tienes un hogar para mi adĆ³ptame porque yo te voy a dar amor y besitos. (Nextdoor Palm Springs Lakes) - Buenas tardes vecinos.
Estamos buscando un ayudante para nuestra compaƱĆa de reparaciones y remodelaciones. Buscamos a alguien con ganas de trabajar; la experiencia es unaā¦ (Nextdoor Hialeah Gardens)
- Acosta Group - Acosta Sales & Marketing Company posted a job opening for Merchandiser Mandate Retail Service in Hialeah. Apply here.
- The Bank of America Corporation posted a job opening for Relationship Banker - Miami Lakes Financial Center - English and Spanish Language Required in Hialeah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hialeah here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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