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🌱 Patch AM: Rapper Rick Ross Jailed In FL On Felony Charge: Reports

Spotted on the Miami calendar: Audition Announcement: Alice In Wonderland

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In today's newsletter:

  • Rick Ross faces felony battery charge after arrest at Miami Beach home
  • Miami crowned America's top foodie city, beating Portland and San Francisco
  • What can you find at Miami Worldcenter's new Friday Night Market?

Also on today's calendar: Audition Announcement: Alice In Wonderland and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a thundershower, with a high of 88 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 80.
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 89 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rapper Rick Ross Jailed In FL On Felony Charge: Reports (patch.com) — Miami Beach rapper Rick Ross was arrested after surrendering to police on felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery charges tied to an alleged domestic violence incident at his Star Island home. He appeared in Miami-Dade bond court via Zoom, pleaded not guilty, received a stay-away order and firearm surrender requirement, posted bond, and is due back in court October 22.
   

2. This FL City Named Top Foodie Destination In The U.S. (patch.com) — Miami has been named the top foodie city in the United States by WalletHub, which evaluated more than 180 cities on affordability, restaurant quality, and food-related experiences. The ranking highlights Miami's many well-rated, affordable spots, its 12 Michelin-starred restaurants, and dense restaurant scene, putting it ahead of Portland and San Francisco while Orlando and Tampa also made the top 10.
   

3. Miami Worldcenter introduces weekly Friday night market to support local businesses (wsvn.com) — A new weekly Night Market is launching tonight at Miami Worldcenter's Paseo, bringing more than 40 local vendors, food, and live music to downtown Miami every Friday from 5–9 p.m. Residents can stroll, shop, and linger by the Historic Pan Am Globe while supporting small businesses from across the 305 in a convenient, walkable setting.
   

4. The Miami Book Hub, Episode 33: Guest, Marylynne Schwartz, President, Friends of MDPL (communitynewspapers.com) — Miami readers can tune into Episode 33 of The Miami Book Hub, where Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library president Marylynne Schwartz talks about how the group supports local branches, literacy, and community programs. The show highlights Miami's broader literary scene, from authors to book clubs, and connects residents with ways to engage more deeply with their neighborhood libraries.
   

5. Before Filing Civil Remedy Notices in Miami: A Driver's Guide (miamilivingmagazine.com) — Miami drivers involved in crashes on roads like the Palmetto Expressway get a step‑by‑step explanation of how Florida's Civil Remedy Notice process works before pursuing a bad‑faith claim. The guide stresses documenting your accident, understanding strict statutory requirements, and timing your filing so insurers have a clear chance to cure alleged violations while you still track separate lawsuit deadlines.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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