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🌱 Why two young women were arrested after a Florida City Wingstop fight.

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Good day Florida City! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why two young women were arrested after a Florida City Wingstop fight.
  • How Florida City employers can stack incentives to save nearly $100,000.

Also on today's calendar: Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk.

Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 78.
  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman pepper-sprays Florida City Wingstop worker while holding friend's baby, cops say (local10.com) — A Wingstop employee in Florida City was pepper-sprayed in the face during an April dispute that police say stemmed from a long-running personal feud, and two 20-year-old women have now been arrested. One suspect, a Florida City resident, faces a misdemeanor battery charge, while the other remains jailed on aggravated battery, with security footage documenting the attack.
   

• South Dade employers could get thousands to hire and train workers (miamitimesonline.com) — Employers in Florida City can tap into generous wage reimbursements, tax credits, and apprenticeship support aimed at creating local jobs and shortening residents' commutes. CareerSource South Florida and Miami Dade College detailed how businesses in designated zones, including parts of Florida City, can stack incentives worth tens of thousands of dollars while training and retaining local workers.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Cutler Bay

  • 3 TV stations invited María Elvira Salazar to debate Eliott Rodriguez. Only Rodriguez said yes (floridapolitics.com)

Kendall

  • HCA Florida Kendall expands surgical oncology program (communitynewspapers.com)
  • Man 'intentionally' ran over victim at West Kendall bus station, went home, deputies say (local10.com)

Ok Florida City! 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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!)
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