🌱 How a Doral Acura sale turned into an identity theft case
Doral, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Doral! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Doral Acura sale turned into an identity theft case
- Why a giant gold Trump statue just appeared at Doral
- Why a Doral electronics firm is named in a federal drug probe
Also on today's calendar: Le Corsaire Suite and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 91, low: 73.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Miami Beach man accused of using stolen identity to fraudulently obtain Acura from Doral dealership (wsvn.com) — A Doral Acura dealership was at the center of an alleged identity theft scheme where a Miami Beach man is accused of using a woman’s personal information to obtain an Acura Integra. Police say the car was later recovered in Pembroke Pines, and the suspect ultimately turned himself in at the Doral Police Department before being jailed. 
2. 'Don Colossus' statue of Trump not a 'golden calf,' pastor insists (palmbeachpost.com) — A towering gold-leaf statue of Donald Trump has just been installed at Trump National Doral Miami, drawing strong reactions from golfers and visitors. A pastor who led its May 6 dedication insists it’s a patriotic tribute, not a religious idol, while the piece’s crypto-backed origins and earlier disputes add to the buzz around Doral’s latest attention‑grabbing landmark.
3. Feds accuse man of laundering millions in drug funds through South Florida firms (local10.com) — Federal investigators say a Doral electronics firm allegedly received more than $1.8 million in cash tied to a multi-year drug money laundering scheme, with electronics later shipped to Colombia. A Colombian national is now jailed in Broward County awaiting extradition to Virginia on multiple money laundering charges connected to South Florida and other U.S. cities.
4. Collin Morikawa in search of a 2nd PGA title and hoping his cranky back is up to the task (triblive.com) — Doral golf fans may notice Collin Morikawa’s season has included a recent no-cut event at Trump National Doral, where he tied for 62nd while battling back issues. Now he’s heading into the PGA Championship focused on managing pain, adjusting his game, and leaning on his support team to stay competitive over four demanding rounds.
5. Epstein Pal Who 'Had A Great Time With The Girls' Celebrated As VIP At Trump Event (crooksandliars.com) — A high-profile political spectacle at Trump National Doral Miami is drawing attention after a golden statue of Donald Trump was unveiled at the resort. A cryptocurrency entrepreneur with past ties to Jeffrey Epstein helped cut the ribbon, sparking criticism that the display reinforces a personality-driven political brand centered on Trump’s Doral property.
📸 Around Doral
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Le Corsaire Suite →
The Fillmore Miami Beach, 1700 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
8:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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5/17- Doral, FL - A Derby Soiree →
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 3585 NW 83rd Ave, Doral
5:00 pm -
5/19- Doral, Fl- A Derby Soiree →
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, 3585 NW 83rd Ave, Doral
7:00 pm -
Small Business Resource Expo
Miami's Community Newspapers, 6796 SW 62nd Ave, South Miami
5:30 pm
Sunday May 17
Tuesday May 19
Thursday May 21
📣 Doral Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Drop-in Game Time: Chess and More!
Miami Springs Branch Library Miami Springs Branch -
9:30 am -
DSLR Photography with Canon T8i: Level 1
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia Green Room
11:00 am -
Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Lakes of the Meadow Branch -
11:30 am -
Miami Airport Chamber Signature Lunch Featuring Michael Miller
Sonesta Miami Airport, 950 NW Le Jeune Rd, Miami
11:30 am -
Basic Computer Skills en dos idiomas
Tamiami Branch -
1:00 pm -
Tween Games
Doral Branch -
3:00 pm -
Content Creation Club: Record Better Voice Over for Tutorials
Hialeah Gardens Branch - YOUmedia
4:30 pm -
Civics Scavenger Hunt
Miami Springs Branch - -
Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing for Toddlers
Miami Springs Branch Library Miami Springs Branch -
10:00 am
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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