Miami detention center death adds to rising ICE mortality concerns
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Today's riddle: Why aren't koalas actual bears? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Sunday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 84 and low of 74 degrees.
Monday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
Tuesday: Windy; sunshine, less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 17 die in U.S. immigration custody this year: report (thecubanews.net) — A 27-year-old Cuban man recently died after being found unresponsive in his cell at a federal detention center in Miami, one of 17 people to die in U.S. immigration custody so far this year. The report notes that ICE detainee deaths have risen in recent years, even as the overall detained population has declined from recent peaks.
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Poetry in Music Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest 6:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
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Alivia Clark Unveils the Perfect Miami Club Jam —Meikhel Philogene Read on Patch
Winners of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust Annual Poster and Essay Contest are Announced —Lisa Mozloom Read on Patch
Dr.GoodPrice Clinics Celebrates Successful Grand Opening in Key Biscayne —Judith Masters Read on Patch
Update: Pet Reunited Bella, a dog who went missing in Miami, FL, has been safely reunited with their family after 10 hours, 6 minutes. Message from Owner: "Please help… (Nextdoor Westwood Lakes)
Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat! Little Miss was LOST on April 12, 2026 in Miami, FL 33174 near Near 93rd Ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Waterways)
Government Jobs posted a job opening for Park Service Aide in Miami. Apply here.
The Biltmore Hotel posted a job opening for Housekeeping Guest Room Attendant in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami here.
🗞 Nearby News
Miami Beach
Poll: Vote for the Miami Herald High School Athlete of the Week (29) (miamiherald.com)
Coast Guard seizes 3,800 pounds of cocaine worth $28.7M -- enough to kill 1.4M Americans (komonews.com)
9 Ways To Weatherize Your Home To Lower Your Energy Bills Before Summer Heat Sets In (ourmidland.com)
Coral Gables
Bill and Jeremy Taylor Design A Coral Gables House Rooted In Nature (luxesource.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They don't meet the koalafications! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!