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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Miami Beach Holocaust Memorial plans day of remembrance for October 7 (miamiherald.com) — Miami Beach residents are invited to a free day-long "Remembering October 7th" program at the Holocaust Memorial on Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event will feature name readings, candle lighting, survivor talks, films, and VR experiences reflecting on the 2023 Hamas attacks and rising antisemitism, offering space for remembrance, conversation, and community connection.
2. Sea Foodies Feast (biscaynetimes.com) — Miami Beach is gearing up for the South Beach Seafood Festival, returning Oct. 21–24 with beachfront events at Lummus Park, chef battles, and tasting experiences hosted with support from the City of Miami Beach. From intimate pairing dinners at Rao's Miami Beach to the massive Seafood Slam and Chef Showdown, locals can sample dishes from dozens of South Florida restaurants and enjoy competitions, music, and pop-up bars.
3. Kolter and BH Group Own 95% of a Miami Beach Condo Building. The Last Nine Owners Sit Right at Florida's 5% Veto Line (realtytoday.com) — Developers have quietly bought 163 of 172 units at the Port Royale condo on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach's North Beach, putting intense pressure on the nine remaining owners. The piece explains how Florida's condo termination law, safety reforms after Surfside, and a large Wells Fargo loan could shape any buyout, payouts, and potential redevelopment on this oceanfront site.
4. Miami Beach Police arrest 4 men in drug trafficking operation dubbed 'Pink Panther' (wsvn.com) — Miami Beach police say a months-long undercover sting, dubbed Operation Pink Panther, led to four arrests, 70 pounds of drugs seized, and $50,000 in alleged drug money recovered near Pennsylvania Avenue. City officials stress that dismantling this operation, which allegedly used WhatsApp groups to sell drugs, is a major step toward protecting both residents and visitors in Miami Beach.
5. Texas woman accused of attacking Miami Beach officers after report of SUV driving in bike lane (local10.com) — A 26-year-old Houston woman was arrested in Miami Beach after police say she drove an SUV in the Ocean Drive bike lane, appeared highly intoxicated, and then tried to hit, spit on, and kick multiple officers. She was ultimately taken from 14th Street to jail on several felony and misdemeanor charges, including battery on officers and weapon possession as a convicted felon.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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