🌱 Have you seen this 74-year-old man last spotted in Miami Gardens?
Miami Gardens, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning to you Miami Gardens! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen this 74-year-old man last spotted in Miami Gardens?
- What happened when a driver allegedly reversed toward men off Miami Gardens Drive?
- Why a 2013 Miami Gardens double-murder case is finally going to trial
Also on today's calendar: Grouper Opener Party and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Some sun, breezy and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 71 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 78, low: 70.
- Friday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 80 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Purple Alert Issued for Missing 74-year-old Man Last Seen in Miami Gardens (bocapost.com) — A statewide Purple Alert is active for 74-year-old David Johnson, last known to be in Miami Gardens, and local police are leading the search. Residents are urged to note his description, stay alert around the city, and immediately report any possible sightings. Tips should go to Miami Gardens Police at 305-474-2100 or 911. 
2. Man accused of trying to run over men 3 times on I-95, report says (nbcmiami.com) — Drivers from Miami Gardens should know about a frightening road-rage-style incident on I-95 near Miami Gardens Drive, where police say a man repeatedly tried to run over two people with his car. An officer intervened after the suspect allegedly rammed vehicles several times, and the man was ultimately arrested and taken to a hospital for treatment.
3. Men accused in Miami Gardens execution-style murders reject a deal. What's next? (miamiherald.com) — A long-delayed double-murder case tied to a 2013 killing in a Miami Gardens home is finally headed to trial after both defendants rejected plea deals. Prosecutors say they’ll seek multiple life sentences if the men are convicted in the deaths of a church minister and her grandson. Jury selection is scheduled for early May, more than a decade after the crime.
4. New medical school to open in South Miami-Dade. How it will impact jobs and care (miamiherald.com) — Larkin University, which already runs health-related graduate programs at its Miami Gardens campus, plans to open a major osteopathic medical school in South Miami-Dade by 2028 to address Florida’s doctor shortage. Leaders say the project will create jobs, expand training slots tied to local hospitals, and encourage Miami-area students to study and eventually practice medicine close to home.
5. Prince played the Super Bowl in a downpour and delivered the greatest halftime show ever (usatoday.com) — Miami Gardens was the rainy backdrop for Prince’s legendary 2007 Super Bowl halftime show at Dolphin Stadium, still celebrated a decade after his death. The piece revisits how he turned a downpour into an unforgettable 12-minute performance, capped by a powerful “Purple Rain” finale that cemented the show’s place in music and sports history.
📸 Around Miami Gardens
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Upcoming Events in
Miami Gardens
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★ Featured events ★
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Grouper Opener Party
Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
5:00 pm
Friday May 1
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Other local events
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3D Modeling & Printing Club: Media Production Open Labs:
YOUmedia North Dade Regional -
11:00 am -
Adventure time
Children's Story Room North Dade Regional -
2:00 pm -
Musical Jam Session
YOUmedia North Dade Regional -
4:00 pm -
YOUmedia Radio: Podcasting Club
YOUmedia North Dade Regional -
5:00 pm -
Spinning with the Councilwoman
Miami Gardens, FL Calendar , 3000 NW 199th Street , Miami Gardens
6:00 pm -
Media Production Open Labs: Video Production & Editing
YOUmedia North Dade Regional -
10:00 am -
Monthly Movie Matinee
Auditorium North Dade Regional -
3:30 pm -
Dungeons and Dragons Club: Role-Playing in the Library!
YOUmedia North Dade Regional -
4:00 pm -
Mobil™ Miami Grand Prix Event
Mobil , 18301 NW 27th Ave , Miami Gardens
11:00 am -
Mobil™ Miami Grand Prix Event
Mobil , 18301 NW 27th Ave , Miami Gardens
3:00 pm
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
Wednesday April 29
Thursday April 30
📣 Miami Gardens Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tai Chi for Arthritis – Mc Tyre Park/West Park
Mc Tyre Park , 3501 SW 56th Ave , West Park
11:00 am -
EARTH DAY - PLANT GIVEAWAY
City of Opa-Locka, FL Calendar , 777 Sharazad Blvd. , Opa-locka
4:00 pm -
City Council Regular Meeting
Miami Gardens, FL Calendar , 18605 NW 27 Ave , Miami Gardens
5:30 pm -
Civics Scavenger Hunt
Opa-Locka Branch Library Opa-locka Branch -
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hey neighbors, I’m looking for a handyman or a small flooring contractor who’d be interested in a quick vinyl flooring install.
I have a 117 sq. ft. office space in the Hallandale area (materials already on site), but most companies have a minimum charge that’s too steep for… (Nextdoor Lakes of Acadia)
- FDM Field Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Miami Gardens. Apply here.
- Redfin posted a job opening for Real Estate Associate Agent (1099) - Miami Gardens / Opa-locka in Hialeah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami Gardens here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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