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Hello Miami! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a new board member could reshape Miami-Dade's housing future
  • How a Miami Beach car shipment turned into an international theft case

Also on today's calendar: Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 96 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 92, low: 82.
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 81 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Housing Advocate Joins Miami Homes For All Board (investorshangout.com) — Miami-Dade's housing crisis is getting fresh attention as land-use attorney Marissa A. Neufeld joins the board of Miami Homes For All, bringing zoning and development expertise rooted in Miami practice. The nonprofit plans to leverage her experience and Greenberg Traurig's resources to push for more affordable, attainable housing and policies that better serve residents struggling with rising costs across the county.
   

• Man arrested for stealing luxury Miami Beach cars was part of international car theft ring, federal authorities say (wsvn.com) — Miami Beach residents shipping high-end cars out of town are being warned after a Range Rover and Porsche vanished in a sophisticated theft scheme now tied to an international ring. Federal investigators say forged work orders let thieves reroute vehicles from Miami Beach condos onto transport trucks, leading to the arrest of a suspect accused of moving stolen cars through New Jersey toward overseas destinations.
   

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  • BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Miami. Apply here.
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  • District 27 race: Elvira Salazar faces challenger, Dems Rodriguez and Peguero face-off (nbcmiami.com)
  • MDSO: 10 arrested in connection to disabled parking pass fraud scheme (wsvn.com)

Ok Miami! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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