🌱 How a Miami Gardens crash left a motorcyclist airlifted to trauma care

Morning Miami Gardens! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Miami Gardens crash left a motorcyclist airlifted to trauma care
• Miami Gardens mechanic accused after customer's $40,000 boat disappears
• Miami Gardens resident listed in latest Brevard County DUI arrest log

Also on today's calendar: Special City Council Meeting - 2nd Budget Hearing and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 75.
• Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Miami Gardens senior arrested in hit-and-run that left motorcyclist hurt, cops say (local10.com) — A 74-year-old Miami Gardens woman was arrested after police say she fled a daytime crash in the city that left a motorcyclist badly hurt and airlifted to a trauma center. Investigators say she later admitted driving the pickup involved but claimed she left out of fear; she's now facing a felony charge after bonding out of jail.
   

2. Mechanic arrested after $40K boat left for repairs goes missing, police say (wsvn.com) — A Miami Gardens mechanic was arrested after a customer's $40,000 boat, left for engine work in 2023, allegedly vanished following months of delays and conflicting explanations. Detectives say missing parts, text messages and an eviction trail pointed to an organized scheme to defraud, leading to grand theft charges.
   

3. Arrests in Brevard County: September 15, 2026 – Suspects Presumed Innocent Until Proven Guilty (thespacecoastrocket.com) — A Brevard County arrest log for September 15 includes a DUI charge for a resident listing a Miami Gardens address, alongside dozens of other suspects from around Florida. While the incidents occurred on the Space Coast, it's a reminder that local residents can appear in regional law-enforcement reports even when stopped outside city limits.
   

4. Miami Football Has 2027 ACC Schedule Releases With Many Fun Challenges (bradenton.com) — Miami Gardens fans get an early look at the Miami Hurricanes' 2027 ACC football slate, which includes home games against Cal, Georgia Tech, Louisville and Virginia, plus several tough road trips. The article highlights how rising young talent and a new Nike deal could shape these matchups, while recalling a recent Hard Rock Stadium win in Miami Gardens.
   

📸 Around Miami Gardens

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Miami Gardens

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 22
• Talk with the Doc →
  17710 NW 15th Court, Miami Gardens
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 18
• Photography with the Canon DSLR: Level 1
  North Dade Regional - YOUmedia
  11:00 am
• Animation Club: Boil Animation for Beginners
  North Dade Regional - YOUmedia
  2:00 pm
• Serenity Circle: Crafting Harmony
  North Dade Regional -
  3:00 pm
• Dungeons and Dragons Club
  North Dade Regional -
  4:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Homework Help and Tutoring
  North Dade Regional -
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• Special City Council Meeting - 2nd Budget Hearing →
  18605 NW 27 Ave, Miami Gardens
  5:01 pm
• City Council Regular Meeting →
  18605 NW 27 Ave, Miami Gardens
  5:30 pm

📣 Miami Gardens Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 17
• Farm Share Food Drive →
  North Miami Beach, FL Calendar North Miami Beach, FL 33162
  9:00 am
• Talking is Teaching - Talk, Read, Sing for Preschoolers
  Opa-locka Branch -
  10:00 am
• Drop in Tech Time
  Opa-locka Branch -
  4:00 pm
• Arts and Crafts
  Golden Glades Branch -
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• No se rindan vecinos, todos estamos en una situación parecida, yo se que la economía esta difícil, no vengo a venderles nada, vengo a decirles que si necesitan ayuda para empezar a vender y necesitan consejos de como empezar y todo lo que necesitan
  hacer déjenme saber y los ayudo completamente gratis, empece a un mes y al principio es lento pero hay dias que se vende bien, no se desesperen y… (Nextdoor Monterey)
• LOST DOG ALERT!
  Have you seen this pet? Paris was lost on September 13, 2026 and was last seen near Miami Gardens, Florida If you have information on their… (Nextdoor Golden Gardens)

• Wawa posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate in Miami Gardens. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Hialeah. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami Gardens here.

Ok Miami Gardens! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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