🌱 Community Remembers Teen + Direct Flights Between Japan And Miami

Hello again, everybody! It’s me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily. Let’s get this Sunday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what’s happening these days in town, including updates on:

• 🌹 Community members gathered Friday to remember a teenager trafically shot and kiled by a fellow teenager in North Miami-Dade.
• 🗼 Japan Airlines is working on bringing direct flights between Tokyo and Miami.
• ☕ Ralph Lauren has opened its first cafe in Florida and Miami at Aventura Mall.

But first, today’s weather:

Pleasant with sun and clouds. High: 80 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Community members gathered on Friday night at Sierra Park to remember a high school athlete shot and killed by a fellow teenager in North Miami-Dade County. Police said the victim was shot by a friend who pulled the trigger while playing with a gun. The teenager accused in the shooting will remain behind bars for now, a Miami-Dade court judge ruled on Thursday.(CBS Miami, WSVN)

2. An investigation is underway after a deadly shooting early Saturday that police say is a “domestic situation.” Authorities said the incident happened on Northwest 58th Avenue at around 3:30 a.m . and that the shooting was the result of an altercation between two men in the home. (NBC Miami)

3. Japan Airlines is looking at bringing Boeing 787 flights for direct flights between Miami and Tokyo. The Consulate General of Japan said Governor Ron DeSantis could lead a trade visit to Japan in October 2023. The distance between Miami and Tokyo is 7,454 miles and will take about 14 hours and 39 minutes. (Miami Today)

4. Ralph Lauren has opened its first cafe in Florida and Miami at Aventura Mall. The shop sells serves Ralph Lauren’s USDA organic special blend coffee, espresso and teas, ads well as specialty drinks and snacks. Ralph’s cafes are very popular on social media channel TikTok. (Time Out Miami)

5. A cruise passenger aboard the Royal Caribbean unexpectedly gave birth at sea with the help of the ship’s medical team on shore in Miami. The premature baby, which weighed 2.2 pounds at birth, was delivered by Royal Caribbean’s senior physician, Dr. Alif Patilla. (Miami Patch)

Today in Miami:

• Vizcaya Village Farmers Market at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. (9 a.m.)
• Yoga By The Bay at Village Of Palmetto Bay Village. (9:30 a.m.)
• Sunday Meditation With Franci at Miami Beach Botanical Garden. (9:30 a.m.)
• Bleacher Report NBA Artist Series: Closing Brunch Bar at The LAB Miami. (11 a.m.)
• Brunch Out During Art Week at The Deck At Island Gardens. (noon)

From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: “Miami-Dade County Public Schools congratulates NASA nominated STEM teacher Catheline Ahmed & iPrep student Amy Munoz for being selected by Zero-G to experience zero gravity weightlessness flight.” (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce shared: “Register today for the last Trustee Luncheon of the year featuring the Carlos J. Arboleya Award at Jungle Island on Dec. 7. Dr. Jose L. Dotres, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, will be joining us.” (Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Winston Park shared: “Looking for a good handy man In the Kendall area. – my sink dropped off of my counter top see the picture. needs to be put back up. it does not have any clips underneath looks like it was just glued. Any suggestions?” (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pinecrest Square shared: “Lost Dog-Medium sized brown dog found by neighbors in the vicinity of 132 Street and 78 Avenue – Dog seems to be injured. Neighbors are assisting the dog. In case you’re looking for your missing pet.” (Nextdoor)

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You’re all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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 ( and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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