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🌱 How did a Miami Lakes bank lose over $18,000?
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Good morning Miami Lakes! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How did a Miami Lakes bank lose over $18,000?
- Where big lottery winners go to cash in near Miami Lakes
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- 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: 73.
- Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Miami Lakes bank teller accused of $18K fraud scheme, report says (nbcmiami.com) — A bank teller at the First Horizon branch in Miami Lakes has been arrested after an audit allegedly uncovered more than $18,000 missing from his cash drawer and linked to suspicious money order transactions. Authorities say the losses were discovered during internal audits and a follow-up interview, leading to theft and organized fraud charges. 
• A Miami area Publix sold one of Tuesday's major draw game lottery winners (miamiherald.com) — If you hit a big Florida Lottery prize, you'll likely be heading to the Miami district office on Oak Lane in Miami Lakes, which handles major ticket redemptions. The story highlights recent Fantasy 5 winners and reminds players where and when they can cash significant tickets locally.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi everyone, I am looking for roof solar techs.
That want to do a side job. I have 25 panels I need to take down and reinstall Let me know, thanks! (Nextdoor Miami Lakes) - 1200 todo incluido 1300 2 personas
Solo 500 depósito se aceptan mascotas Miami gardens la. 42 y palmetto (Nextdoor Miami Gardens)
- Teleperformance USA posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - Onsite in Hialeah. 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 Lakes here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hialeah
- Marlins unveil MLB Youth Academy at Babcock Park in Hialeah (mlb.com)
- Calvo once pushed to lower Hialeah's property tax rate. Now he wants to keep it the same (miamiherald.com)
- Meet Return of the Jedi Actress Femi Taylor at The Bend 9/26/26 (soulofmiami.org)
Opa-locka
- Journey of Fate Becomes Moment of Recognition (evolve2succeed.com)
- 2 Democrats take statewide campaigns to South Florida's unions, churches (politicalcortadito.com)
Miami
- FL's Richest Person Is Worth $378B, Ranks 2nd On Forbes 400 (patch.com)
Ok Miami Lakes! 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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