🌱 Last Day To Register To Vote + FIU Bistro Reopens With New Menu

Hello all. I'm here with your Tuesday edition of the Miami Daily. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• 🗳️ Today is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming Nov. 8 general election.
• 🚅 Brightline is preparing to test increasing speeds to 110 mph on Oct. 17 for a limited area as part of a larger plan.
• 🧑‍🍳 FIU Bistro has reopened at the university with a new dining menu and a coffee menu from the FIU Coffee Guild for the first time.

Today is Southern Food Heritage Day. The cuisine pays homage to American history and culture. Who wants some sweet tea?

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But first, today's weather:

Humid with a t-storm in spots. High: 88 Low: 79.

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Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. The deadline to register to vote is today, Oct. 11, for the upcoming general election happening Nov. 8. Registration will require a state driver's license or state identification card and the last four digits of the applicant's Social Security number. Registration or updates can also be made online. (WSVN)

2. Brightline will begin testing trains travelling at 110 mph in South Florida on Monday, Oct. 17, the high-speed rail company announced. New safety measures will be added to the areas running the test. The test then plans to expand to Central Florida's Brevard County in January 2023. (The Next Miami)

3. Miami-Dade County has joined San Francisco as having the lowest unemployment rate in the nation at 2.3 percent in the sectors of financial activities, professional and business services, and education in health services. (Miami Today)

4. A man flying from Miami to Dulles International Airport last Tuesday was under the influence of magic mushrooms, according to officials. The man allegedly attacked a flight crew member, broke off a piece of a locked lavatory door, opened a door with a passenger inside, and yelled across the plane before he was arrested. (WPLG Local 10)

5. FIU Bistro, an award-winning student-run restaurant at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at the university, has reopened with a new menu including polenta, sweet potato tacos, and rum raisin ice cream. Another new edition is coffee beverages from the FIU Coffee Guild, a club of coffee enthusiasts. Diners can enjoy a three-course meal for just $10. (Miami's Community News)

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Today in Miami:

• Journaling For Wellness at Pinecrest Branch Library. (11 a.m.)
• Happy Hour at The Citadel. (4 p.m.)
• Wynwood Taco Token Tuesday at Elevar Wynwood. (4 p.m.)
• Farewell To Summer Happy Hour at CH'I. (6:30 p.m.)
• Brickell Tech Tuesday at Little Brittany. (6:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Nonprofits Bat Conservation International and Tropical Audubon Society, as well as Tropical Audubon President Jose Barros, filed suit against Miami-Dade County last week over the controversial Miami Wilds water park. The development has faced numerous setbacks. (The Real Deal - Miami)
• Miami's Café La Trova has ranked no. 21 on the list of "The World's 50 Best Bars." The coveted no. 1 spot went to Paradiso in Barcelona. The list is compiled by 650 drink experts from around the world. (Time Out Miami)
• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "Mark your calendars! On Sunday, Oct. 30, we're honoring the health care workers, law enforcement, and first responders who served our community during the global pandemic. Join us at the Hometown Heroes Parade." (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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