🌱 Argentina Fans Flood Miami After World Cup Win + Miami Settlement
Hello again, everybody! It’s me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily. Here’s all the local news you need to know right now, including:
- Argentina fans flooded Miami’s streets after the country won the FIFA World Cup in Qatar on Sunday.
- A former NBA player has been charged with battery in Miami.
- Nearly 100,000 checks are being sent to Miami-Dade resident after a class action lawsuit over canker trees.
But first, today’s weather:
Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine. High: 77 Low: 71.
Here are the top stories in Miami today:
1. Former NBA player Amar’e Stoudemire has been charged with battery after he hit his daughter so hard she bled during an incident at his Miami home, according to multiple news reports. Police responded to the incident at about 10 p.m. Saturday to his Brickell Key condominium. (Miami Patch)
2. Nothbound Collins Avenue near 72nd Street was closed down on Sunday night as fans celebrated the win of Argentina in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Miami fans were seen holding Argentina flags inside a car and cheering. (WSVN)
3. A phased construction permit has been issued for Wynwood Diamedix, according to Miami Building Department records. The project will be known as PRH N. Miami. CFE is the architect in the project. (The Next Miami)
4. 97,000 checks have been mailed out to local residents for approximately $63 million after a class action lawsuits. To qualify for a payment, residents must have been the owner of a property at the time citrus canker trees were destroyed in Miami-Dade county, between Jan. 1, 2000 and the end of the program in January of 2006. (NBC Miami)
5. FIU Professor Frank O. Mora was recently confirmed by the Senate as permanent representative of the United States to the Organization of American States (OAS), a position that carries the rank of ambassador. “We are incredibly proud of Dr. Mora and know he will lead with distinction in this new role,’’ said FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell. (Miami’s Community News)
Today in Miami:
- A World Of Scent at Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. (all day)
- CareerSource South Florida at Employment Assistance. (9:30 a.m.)
- Resume 101 at Virrick Park Branch Library. (1 p.m.)
- Holiday Movie Week: Adam Sandler’s Eight Crazy Nights (PG-13) at Miami Beach Regional Library. (3 p.m.)
- Emo Karaoke Party – Ugly Sweater Edition at Sweet Caroline Karaoke Bar. (9 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: “December is a peak month for candle fires, with 12 percent of these fires beginning with holiday decorations. While candles set a festive mood at home, they’re also potential fire hazards.” (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)
- Arts & Business Council Of Miami shared: “Get connected in the ARTS! We can connect you with more than 500 arts groups in South Florida. Our new website has info so you can live and celebrate creatively.” (Arts & Business Council of Miami via Facebook)
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Utopia Court shared: “Hi, I’m looking for a company to recommend and install an under the sink ‘reverse osmosis’ water purification system. – Would love a good recommendation. Thanks.” (Nextdoor)
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Now you’re in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I’ll see you around!
— 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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