🌱 Black Friday + MIA Cargo Private Deal + Tri-Rail Hits Man

Miami FL

25 November, 2021

2:08 PM

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Hey, Miami! Let's get this day started. Today is Black Friday. Good luck with all the deals out there. Here's everything you need to know in Miami today. First, today's weather: A morning shower; sunshine. High: 77 Low: 65. Here are the top stories in Miami today: 1. Planning to go shopping today for Black Friday? Patch has you covered with hours and where to grab the deals around town today. Gallup says Americans plan to spend an average of $837 on gifts this season, slightly up from last year. (Miami Patch) 2. AAA's "Tow to Go" is once again working to keep everyone on the roads safe from impaired drivers during the holiday weekend. Safe rides home will be provided to intoxicated drivers through Monday, November 29th. For help call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246. (CBS Miami) 3. Florida Republican Rep. Brad Drake has filed "free speech" legislation that would require the state or its licensing boards to prove by clear and convincing evidence that a health care provider's social media posts caused harm to a current patient before revoking or threatening to revoke a license, certificate, or registration. The bill states Florida Department of Health or its licensure boards would be liable for up to $1.5 million to any doctor who suffers direct or indirect damages as a result of an unsuccessful regulatory effort. (Creative Loafing) 4. A man was struck Thursday morning by a Tri-Rail train in Fort Lauderdale. The victim was taken to a hospital by Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue. No vehicles were involved in the crash. (NBC Miami) 5. Miami International Airport is involved in talks for a private deal for a five-level cargo hub. The $1.1 billion privately funded project would rise on 29.4 acres in a ground lease with the airport for a cargo building in MIA's western cargo area. Airline cargo is expected to grow as the economy comes back from the pandemic. Commissioner Jean Monestime told the committee meeting he was disturbed by the state of current infrastructure. (Miami Today) Today's Miami Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Miami! Today in Miami: Craziest Pool Parties in Miami at 9beach Latin Restaurant. (11:00 AM)Art With Me Miami 2021 at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park. (12:00 PM)Food Trucks Fridays Fiesta Tropical Park. (5:00 PM)Karol G at FTX Arena. (8:00 PM)Stand-Up Comedy Show with Carli Robe at Villain Theater. (8:30 PM) Miami Patch Notebook Miami Dolphins: "Congratulations to Zach Thomas on being named a semifinalist for the @profootballhof Class of 2022! #FinsUp" (Instagram) Miami-Dade Public Library System: "Did you know that the grand opening of the Westchester Regional Library, formerly known as West Dade Regional Library, was delayed by over two years because of a bookshelf supply shortage? Learn more about #MDPLS's second largest library..." (Facebook) Miami Film Festival: "Have you seen Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence roam Boston trying to save the world in DON'T LOOK UP 🎬 trailer? Based on real events that haven't happened ... yet! The all-star satire from the director of BIG SHORT and VICE Adam ..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: 9 Hours- 15 Speakers- Healers-Psychics-Authors And Musicians To Help You Replenish And Recharge! (November 27) Coconut Grove Artisanal & Farmers Market (November 28) Miami MoCAAD presents Afro Latin X #CreativeConversation Arte, Historia, Cultura-(Art, History + Cul (November 28) Black Friday to Cyber Monday Sale on Virtual Running and Walking Events! (November 29) Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6) Add your event That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Carlos Hernandez About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Miami Daily? I'm all ears. You can contact me at [email protected].