🌱 Blackstone Pumps Millions Into Miami Colleges + Airbnb Party Ban

Good morning, friends. It’s me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily — back in your inbox with everything that’s fit to print about what’s happening locally. Today you’ll find news about:

• 💵 Blackstone has invested $5 million into local South Florida colleges.
• 🥂 Airbnb is cracking down on Miami NYE parties and warning travelers to not host them.
• 🏈 The University of Miami is planning to build a $100 million football facility in Coral Gables.

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But first, today’s weather:

Partly sunny, showers around. High: 81 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Blackstone has invested $5 million into Miami colleges. “What we saw in Miami is a vibrant diverse community with a growing technology and financial services ecosystem,” said Blackstone CFO Michael Chae. Miami-Dade College and FIU are the only two current South Florida locations that have partnered with Blackstone. (WPLG Local 10)

2. A former OnlyFans influencer in Miami, who was accused of killing her boyfriend, will stay behind bars, after a judge denied her release. She potentially faces life in prison. Both families were in court for the hearing but declined to comment. (WSVN)

3. Airbnb has announced a crackdown on unauthorized New Year’s Eve parties in Miami and other U.S. cities. Airbnb said over 1,450 people were deterred in Miami by various anti-party defenses from booking entire home listings last New Year’s Eve. (NBC Miami)

4. Completion of the new Miami-Dade Courthouse is expected to happen by late January 2024. The project is currently on budget and expected to cost $262,767,000. It is expected to feature 46 courtrooms and space for an additional four rooms. (Miami Today)

5. The University of Miami plans to build a $100 million Football Operations Center, according to an application with the city of Coral Gables. Groundbreaking is currently planned to begin in 2023, with completion planned for 2025. (The Next Miami)

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Today in Miami:

• The Big Golf Classic at Miami Beach Golf Club. (8 a.m.)
• Rooftop Pool Party & Open Bar at Sola. (3 p.m.)
• FinTech Friday: Crypto, Cocktails & Cruising at Crypto Corridor Cruiser. (4 p.m.)
• Food Trucks Fridays Fiesta Tropical Park. (5 p.m.)
• Real Estate Weekend Miami Opening Mixer at The Wharf Miami. (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: “Thank you to Pineview Preschools in Sunset for having our MDFR Community Affairs team host a truck demonstration on Wednesday. Students got to see the uniform firefighters wear and the equipment used as well as a tour of a fire truck.” (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools shared: “Community partners participating in Principal Today will have the opportunity to join us in the principal’s office for a day of learning and leadership on Dec. 15. It’s a great way to show support for our schools and get a behind-the-scenes look.” (Miami-Dade County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Miami Police Department shared: “On Saturday, Dec. 10, approximately 8,000 participants will partake in the American Heart Walk. Road closures will begin at 6 a.m. The race is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. and expected to end at approximately 11 a.m. Be prepared for delays if you’re in the area.” (Miami Police Department via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. 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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