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Also on today's calendar: Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Man slammed into an 82-year-old's home, killing him: Cops (lawandcrime.com) — An 82-year-old Coral Gables resident was killed in his bed when a driver allegedly blew a stop sign at SW 57th Avenue and SW 29th Street and crashed into his home. Police say the driver's blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit, and a judge has ordered him held without bond as the DUI manslaughter case proceeds.
2. WATCH LIVE: Officials host news conference after couple accused of burglarizing home of Kenya crash victims (nbcmiami.com) — Local and federal officials are holding a news conference after two suspects were arrested in connection with a major burglary at a Coral Gables home belonging to a couple recently killed in a Kenya helicopter crash. Investigators say the house was ransacked and high‑value items, including luxury cars and artwork, were taken. Coral Gables police and other agencies will outline the case and next steps.
3. Dirty 30! Food stored in bathroom!? Plus, Biltmore restaurant! Places with 29 violations or more (local10.com) — If you dine at the Biltmore's Fontana Restaurant in Coral Gables, be aware inspectors recently found 37 food‑safety violations there, including issues with ice, temperature control, and cleanliness. The same inspection sweep flagged several other Miami‑Dade and nearby restaurants for serious problems. It's a useful reminder to check recent inspection histories before choosing where to eat.
4. South Florida husbands among Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash (gaysonoma.com) — Two Coral Gables husbands who built careers and community ties here were among seven people killed in a helicopter crash while touring northern Kenya. One co-founded a Coral Gables aviation software firm, and the other served on the Coral Gables Museum board, leaving friends mourning a couple known for generosity, travel, and service.
5. 13 FL Colleges Make Princeton Review's 2027 Best List (patch.com) — Coral Gables residents can take pride that the University of Miami in Coral Gables is among 13 Florida schools named to The Princeton Review's 2027 Best Colleges list. The guide highlights standout campuses statewide for academics, campus life, and affordability. While most category leaders are outside Florida, several in‑state schools earned national recognition for food, facilities, and student experience.
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