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Good morning Miami! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Miami's new Allapattah redevelopment agency will move forward without county cash
  • Thinking of riding helmet-free in Miami? Check this insurance rule first
  • Scaffolding collapses at Miami condo, but workers make a safe escape

Also on today's calendar: INTRIGA x BOHO HOUSE: DAY 1 (NEW LOCATION) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 75.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Miami commissioners unanimously fund Allapattah CRA despite ongoing legal dispute with Miami-Dade County (cbsnews.com) — Miami city commissioners have voted to immediately fund the new Allapattah Community Redevelopment Agency from the city's general fund, despite an unresolved dispute with Miami-Dade County over long-term financing. The move aims to jump-start long-delayed infrastructure, housing, and economic improvements in Allapattah while the city prepares legal action and awaits further talks with the county.
   

2. Before Riding Helmet-Free in Miami, Know Florida's Helmet Insurance Rule in 2026 (miamilivingmagazine.com) — If you ride a motorcycle helmet-free in Miami, state law still requires at least $10,000 in specific medical-benefits coverage, and that amount may barely touch real crash costs. This guide walks Miami adults through insurance proof, lane-splitting rules, and what records to keep so a legal helmet exemption doesn't turn into overwhelming medical bills after a crash.
   

3. 2 construction workers OK after scaffolding collapse in Miami (wsvn.com) — Two construction workers were dramatically rescued after their scaffold collapsed on the upper floors of the Terraza Condo building along Northwest South River Drive in Miami. Fellow crew members maneuvered additional suspended platforms to pull the men to safety before firefighters arrived, and officials say no one was injured or needed hospital treatment.
   

4. Palmetto Bay is most reliant on homestead property taxes in Miami-Dade, making Amendment 3 a big risk, mayor says (cbsnews.com) — Homeowners in nearby Palmetto Bay, one of Miami-Dade's most homestead-dependent communities, could see village services cut if statewide Amendment 3 passes and sharply reduces taxable home values. Local leaders warn of multimillion-dollar budget gaps that might affect policing and parks, while residents weigh property tax relief against the risk of losing amenities they rely on.
   

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  • Key Biscayne to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of Incorporation With Community Festival —Paula Bosler Read on Patch
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    with Children's Painted Hands, and their Names, on Outdoor Cultural Mural Wall, Little Havana, Combined with Oil Paints, of Children Holding Hands,… (Nextdoor Shenandoah)
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Ok Miami! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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