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Hello again Miami! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will your Miami-Dade neighborhood be lifted above future floodwaters?
  • Want your pup on a Miami runway for a good cause?
  • How an alleged $5.8 million HOA scam hit Miami-Dade communities

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

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 82.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 81 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Plan to protect Miami-Dade from storms: $4.5 billion to elevate thousands of homes (lodinews.com) — Thousands of Miami-Dade homes and key buildings could be elevated or floodproofed in a proposed $4.5 billion federal plan to protect the county from stronger storms and rising seas. The Army Corps blueprint targets high-risk areas like Homestead, Cutler Bay, and Miami Beach, but would require major congressional funding and local cost-sharing, plus homeowners meeting strict building-code requirements before work can begin.
   

2. These pampered pups are strutting their paws at Kiki on the River to support a local dog rescue (wsvn.com) — Dog lovers in Miami can head to Kiki on the River this Saturday for Paws & Pose, a brunch and dog runway show supporting a local rescue. Up to 25 pups will compete, with a quarter of ticket sales donated, plus portraits, a photobooth, and celebrity judges planned along the Miami River.
   

3. 6 arrested in $5.8 million scheme targeting condo and HOA boards in Miami-Dade, sheriff's office says (cbsnews.com) — Miami-Dade authorities say six people have been arrested in an alleged $5.8 million scheme that siphoned money from condo and HOA accounts, largely in Hialeah. Investigators accuse a property manager and associates of using control over boards, many led by elderly volunteers, to route funds meant for repairs and services into personal accounts, and warn losses may be higher.
   

4. Miami Herald, WLRN named finalists for prestigious award for Brightline series (miamiherald.com) — Miami readers may be interested to know the Miami Herald and WLRN have been named finalists for the 2026 Gerald Loeb Awards for their "Killer Train" investigation into Brightline's safety record and public funding. The series, already honored by Pulitzer and IRE juries, used extensive data and records to show Brightline's high death rate and significant taxpayer support despite delayed safety upgrades.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Broward Center for the Performing Arts Renews Partnership with Miami-Fort Lauderdale Lexus Dealer Association —South Florida Updates Read on Patch
  • Albizu University Offers Free Mental Health Support Following Earthquakes in Colombia —South Florida Updates Read on Patch
  • Update: this baby has been adopted by a wonderful woman, I'm so thankful for her and God for helping us cross paths to make at least a small difference in the world.
    Thank you to everyone who commented trying to help. I appreciate it more than you know! Hi neighbors. I found this female kitty on 16th and 95 in… (Nextdoor San Simeon West)
  • The Amazon delivery just found this little dog sitting by my front door freezing cold from the rain.
    Please give me a call if this little dog might be yours . 305-742-7558. (Nextdoor Four Lakes)
  • IHG posted a job opening for Housekeeping Houseperson (Full-Time) | InterContinental Miami Downtown in Miami. Apply here.
  • Oldcastle Building Envelope posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager (Miami Gardens) in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami here.

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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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