🌱 Pikachu Dog Draws Ire Of Miami-Dade Animal Services + Miami NYE

Hello, neighbors. Happy New Year's Eve! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Miami Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days as we close out 2022. Including updates on...

• The big bash at Bayfront Park in Miami is expected to draw thousands of people today.
• An investigation is underway after a BSO deputy was filmed allegedly slamming a man to the ground in a chokehold, amid public outcry.
• A South Florida pet store owner was fined after a Pikachu dyed dog went viral at a Miami Heat game.

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But first, today's weather:

Humid with sunny intervals. High: 80 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Miami:

1. Thousands in Miami are expected at the big bash at Bayfront Park, which includes a concert and a fireworks show for guests to enjoy. The park will open at noon on New Year's Eve and close at 2 a.m. There is no shortage of events to enjoy around South Florida as 2022 comes to a close. (CBS Miami)

2. A video of a young man appearing to be violently slammed to the ground by a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy has gone viral and is drawing public outcry. An investigation is now underway into the arrest. The officer placed 22-year-old Khalil Pace into a chokehold before slamming him to the ground. (WSVN)

3. City of Deerfield Beach is offering community support after the tragic shooting of a 16-year-old boy at a city park, who is now fighting for his life in the hospital. The incident happened around 5 p.m. at the Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex located at 445 SW 2nd Street on Wednesday. (WPLG Local 10)

4. A South Florida dog store owner is being fined for dying a Pomeranian to look like Pikachu from Pokemon. The Pikachu dog drew the attention of Miami-Dade Animal Services after being featured at the Miami Heat basketball game on Monday. Miami-Dade Animal Services said they have issued 16 citations against World Famous Puppies since March 2021. (NBC Miami)

5. No. 14 Miami enjoyed a 76-65 win over Notre Dame on Friday. The Hurricanes have won 9 straight games. Next Miami will face No. 17 Duke twice, as well as No. 25 North Carolina, Clemson, NC State, Pittsburgh and Virginia Tech. (Yahoo! News)

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Today in Miami:

• New Years Eve Street Party at Espanola Way. (6 p.m.)
• New Year's Eve at Serena At Moxy South Beach. (6 p.m.)
• New Year's Eve Dinner & Veuve Clicquot Pairing at La Mer & Dewey House. (7 p.m.)
• "Glitter & Gold" New Year's Eve Party at W Fort Lauderdale. (8 p.m.)
• A Night In Copacabana - New Year's Eve! at Moxy Miami South Beach. (9 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Miami-Dade Public Library System shared: "Eva and Lia worked on their vision boards today at the Palm Springs North Branch Library and are ready for 2023! Make your own vision board with your personal goals for the new year at the next session on Friday, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m." (Miami-Dade Public Library System via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brickell Village shared: "Is anyone going to the Epic Pool New Years Eve Party? - I live walking distance and did not want to go to South Beach with other friends (and put up with traffic) so I bought a ticket and will go if anyone else is attending let's meet up?" (Nextdoor)
• Sergeant Kevin Vecin, Miami-Dade Police Department shared: "Happy New Year! - Happy New Year everyone, from your friends at Kendall District Neighborhood Resource Unit. Enjoy your night and be safe." (Nextdoor)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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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