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Greetings Coral Gables! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new FEMA grant will harden Coral Gables' emergency power
  • Thinking of Airbnb-ing a Coral Gables condo? Read this zoning warning first.
  • How Coral Gables police are getting ready for driverless Waymos

Also on today's calendar: GMF Online Auction and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 78 degrees.
  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 80. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Florida receives $116 million for 88 disaster recovery projects (wsvn.com) — Coral Gables is set to receive more than $634,000 in FEMA hazard mitigation funding to install an emergency backup generator at the McKnight Building, strengthening local resilience during hurricanes and outages. The grant is part of $116 million going to 88 disaster recovery and mitigation projects across Florida, including major debris removal and infrastructure repairs in several other counties.
   

2. Miami Short-Term Rental Condo Investor Report 2026 (hauteresidence.com) — If you're eyeing a Coral Gables condo for Airbnb-style rentals, this guide explains that stays under six months are largely barred in residential zones, with only limited historic B&B exceptions. It walks through Coral Gables zoning checks, licensing steps, and tax implications, then offers a yield formula so you can realistically project income before committing to any short‑term‑rental‑pitched unit.
   

3. The unexpected challenges facing Waymo on South Florida roads (nbcmiami.com) — Coral Gables residents may notice more driverless Waymo cars as local police receive hands-on training on how to safely access and remove these vehicles during emergencies. The story examines Waymo's recent recalls, federal safety concerns, and data suggesting crash reductions, while detailing how Coral Gables officers are coordinating road closures and emergency responses with the company to keep streets safer.
   

4. UM student arrested after roommate finds hidden camera in bedroom, police say (wsvn.com) — A University of Miami student was arrested after his roommate allegedly found a hidden camera in a bedroom nightstand and discovered dozens of recordings made without consent. Police say the student was located in Coral Gables, then taken to South Miami Police and later to jail, where a judge set bond at $3,500 on video voyeurism and burglary charges.
   

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  • Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. posted a job opening for Graphic Designer in Coral Gables. Apply here.
  • Baptist Health South Florida posted a job opening for Manager Creative Design Services, Marketing PR, FT, 08\:30A-5P in Coral Gables. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coral Gables here.

Ok Coral Gables! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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