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Rise and shine, Miami! In today’s edition: Placard abuse crackdown, drones mapping sidewalks, a David Lynch musical tribute, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Crackdown on placard abuse: Miami-Dade’s Tax Collector has started revoking fraudulent disabled parking permits, auditing the last 24 months with state highway safety officials. Letters are already reaching permit holders — get all the details.
Government tech partnership takes root: A cracked sidewalk in Doral helped bring Chile’s XYGO into the U.S. with Miami’s IMPACTIFI. Vehicles and drones mapped sidewalks and assets, helping officials spot hazards and manage legal exposure — read how the partnership works.
Decades of expertise delivered: UHealth has opened an HIV specialty clinic in Palmetto Bay, bringing comprehensive care, case management, and community support closer to southern Miami-Dade residents while reducing drives to Miami — see what’s offered and where.
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Gold & silver are hot: Gold just had it’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150% in 2025… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. If you’re curious about adding precious metals to your portfolio as a market hedge, American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Emerging talents take spotlight: January brings standout shows by Miami artists. David LaChapelle remains on view at VISU Contemporary. Baker-Hall and Oolite Arts’ Transit Memory opened January 10 and runs through February 22. Mindy Solomon debuts Zoe Schweiger’s nightlife paintings January 17. Quiet Hours presents Andrew Arocho, and Tunnel Projects showcases Alberto Checa Check out the full lineup.
Fresh art fix: Craving less beige in your feed? Pérez Art Museum Miami delivers rotating exhibitions, smart talks, and sweeping waterfront views. Stop in for an easy afternoon reset, then linger on the breezy verandas… locals treat them as Miami’s unofficial calm-down corner.
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📆 Around town this week
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👮 Officer Meet & Greet @ Cagney’s Steakhouse onboard NCL | Monday (1/12) at 10:15 AM – Pop by to meet the officers who actually keep this circus on the road. Shake a few hands, ask what really gets done, and enjoy the rare thrill of a meeting that’s more neighborly chat than agenda. Everyone’s welcome, even your questions.
🔥 Open Fire Dinner @ Mayfair Grill | Monday (1/12) at 7:00 PM – Patio weather calls for an open-fire feast at Mayfair Grill, where Miami heavyweights Giorgio Rapicavoli and Franco Stanzione are tag-teaming the flames. Expect smoke, char, and the kind of flavors that make you text babysitters, then high-five your taste buds. Coconut Grove never smelled better.
⛳ 3rd Annual Miami FAMP Charity Golf Tournament @ Miami Beach Golf Club | Wednesday (1/14) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats a charity round where your questionable short game actually helps someone. The 3rd Annual Miami FAMP Charity Golf Tournament lets you swing for a cause, enjoy cart banter, soak up that Miami sun, and earn bragging rights; details at miamifamp.org/golf.
🌮 Food Trucks Wednesdays @ Pelican Harbor Marina | Wednesday (1/14) at 5:00 PM – Wednesday nights at Pelican Harbor Marina mean food truck grazing with bay breezes, picnic blankets, and zero pretension. Korean bites, shawarma, pizza, burgers, churros, even ice cream, all in one stroll, and yes, free parking, which in Miami qualifies as a minor miracle.
🕵 Home Is Where the Murder Is Live Show @ Port of Miami – Cruise Terminal | Thursday (1/15) at 3:00 PM – If your idea of vacation is sun, a stiff drink, and a little murder, hop aboard Norwegian Getaway with Robyn and Molly. They’re hosting a live Home Is Where the Murder Is show, Bahamas-bound, with antics, friendship, cocktails included, and Molly’s inevitable heat complaints.
🏀 Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics @ Kaseya Center | Thursday (1/15) at 7:30 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to dust off the old Heat jersey, this is it. Boston’s in town, the rivalry is alive, and the refs will definitely need your expert advice. Grab a seat, a cafecito, and your playoff voice.
🎶 No Hay Banda: A Musical Celebration of David Lynch @ Floyd Miami | Friday (1/16) at 7:00 PM – Craving something stranger than your usual dinner-and-a-show? This immersive, multi-room tribute channels the sound worlds and surreal atmospheres of David Lynch, with smoky lounge jazz, industrial hum, and velvet-curtain vibes. Wander, sip something, and let your inner detective enjoy the weird.
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📻 Miami report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 76°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 19%
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 76°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 23%
A slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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