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Hello Miami! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which new winter cruises are turning PortMiami into a global hotspot?
  • Why are North Miami streets still flooding after the new stormwater plan?
  • How did Miami's universities stack up in 2027 national rankings?

Also on today's calendar: FREE ENTRY - FREE FACE PAINTING @ Central Makers Makers Market @ Gold Coast Railroad Museum and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 79.
  • Monday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Miami and More Welcome Luxury Cruise Travellers as Silversea and Others Expand Caribbean Voyages (travelandtourworld.com) — If you live in Miami, expect PortMiami to be even busier this winter as Silversea and many other cruise lines add dozens of new Caribbean itineraries from the city. The article details specific ships, sailing dates, and price ranges, and explains how record cruise traffic and tourism spending are boosting Miami's economy while giving residents and visitors more vacation options close to home.
   

2. North Miami neighbors say flooding persists months after city updated stormwater master plan (cbsnews.com) — North Miami residents say neighborhood streets are still flooding and drains backing up, even after the city updated its stormwater master plan in March. Neighbors along NE 135th Street and near 121st Street and 10th Avenue report impassable roads, lost trees, and a failed drainage project, while CBS News Miami awaits answers from city officials about enforcement and fixes.
   

3. From Gainesville to Miami: These 5 Florida universities rank among the nation's top 100 schools for 2027 (secretmiami.com) — Miami-area students can take pride that both the University of Miami and Florida International University landed in U.S. News' 2027 top‑100 national rankings, alongside other major Florida schools. The piece breaks down where each university placed and briefly explains how rankings are determined, helping local families compare options without digging through the full national list.
   

4. Local activists rally at historic Freedom Tower against Trump Presidential Library development (wlrn.org) — Protesters gathered at downtown Miami's historic Freedom Tower to oppose Miami-Dade College's transfer of nearby public land for a proposed Donald Trump Presidential Library complex. Local plaintiffs, including Dr. Marvin Dunn, are suing Trump, the college, and state officials, arguing the deal violates the Constitution and misuses property they say should remain dedicated to education and immigrant history.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • JetBlue Announced as Official Airline Sponsor of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts —South Florida Updates Read on Patch
  • Invasive plant may be fueling wildfires, study finds —Lourdes Mederos Read on Patch
  • Handy Sets Sail for Fifth Anniversary Moonrise with Shipwrecked Theme —South Florida Updates Read on Patch
  • Science may have figured out how an invasive plant spreads —Lourdes Mederos Read on Patch
  • AutoNation Establishes Children's Cancer Research Fund at Sylvester with a $100,000 Grant —South Florida Updates Read on Patch
  • Hello my neighbors got out, his name is Terry.
    He's 13 years old. If anyone sees him, please contact me . (Nextdoor Shenandoah)
  • Hola vecinos !!
    Feliz de celebrar el 1 añito de mi bb más pequeño john !!! (Nextdoor Sunset Park)
  • COTE Miami posted a job opening for Porter in Miami. Apply here.
  • Floor & Decor Holdings posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist in Miami. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Miami here.

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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