Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of September.
Good morning, Miami.
🏘️ Community
Mac’s Club Deuce celebrated its 100th anniversary with a block party across Washington Avenue Saturday.
Miami Beach commissioners Alex Fernandez and Monica Salinas presented the bar with an official city proclamation; the historic bar first opened in 1926 (a local treasure).
🚧 Accidents
A witness recounted a plane emergency at MIA that left five people dead and five injured, and airport officials are investigating the incident.
A Prime Air cargo plane overran the runway at MIA around 2 p.m. Sunday, triggering an emergency response & a full ground stop that may delay flights today as the FAA and NTSB investigate.
🎭 Culture
Host Glenna Milberg welcomed community leaders (Miami-Dade County Association of Chiefs of Police President Jason Cohen, Memorial Healthcare System CEO Shane Strum, Florida Realtors President Tim Weisheyer, and U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council President John Kavulich) on the September 6 episode of 'This Week in South Florida' from Pembroke Park.
📰 Economy
Drivers in Miami face record high fuel prices with regular gas averaging $4.14 a gallon ahead of Labor Day weekend, driven by international conflicts and refinery constraints.
Experts say prices may drop when refineries switch to winter blends and futures trends suggest lower costs in coming months.
🏛️ Government
Miami Police Chief Edwin Lopez visited Florida International University on Saturday to speak with student baseball players about leadership and wise decision making, thanking coaches and staff for their support on and off the field.
Local and state officials gathered on Saturday at Miami-Dade College to honor late U.S. Rep Carrie Meek as the Florida Civil Rights Museum unveiled a historical marker and a commemorative check was given by U.S. Rep Frederica Wilson (celebrating her work in education and affordable housing).
Palmetto Bay leaders are planning to address safety concerns about e-bikes and e-scooters as residents report speeds up to 30 mph have been linked to accidents.
Officials may review new measures soon to ensure safer travel on local roads.
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