What's up Coral Gables! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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• Hotel employee accused of swiping $7,800 worth of food from Biltmore (local10.com) — Police in Coral Gables say a Biltmore Hotel employee has been arrested on a grand theft charge, accused of stealing more than $7,800 in food items including lobster tails and pork belly from the historic property. Investigators cite inventory shortages, surveillance footage, and the employee's unusual comings and goings as key factors in the ongoing case.
• Coral Gables puts first fireboat into service (workboat.com) — Coral Gables has launched its first-ever fireboat, giving firefighters a dedicated vessel to handle emergencies along the city's 42 miles of coastline and waterways. The custom 28-foot Fire Boat 5, funded partly by a state grant and approved by the city commission, is part of a broader push to strengthen local fire and rescue services.
• Fastest Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Programs 2027 Costs, ROI, Certificates (allnurses.com) — Nurse practitioners in and around Coral Gables can now look closely at the University of Miami's three‑month aesthetic medicine certificate, which combines online coursework with intensive hands‑on injection labs at a Coral Gables simulation facility. The guide compares tuition, schedules, and clinical expectations for this and several other national programs, outlining real costs, likely payback periods, and Florida's supervision rules for aesthetic practice.
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