Hurricane Milton Disrupts Florida Restaurants, Airports

Hurricane Milton impacted Florida, forcing many restaurant and airport closures. Miami International Airport experienced flight delays and cancellations, though fewer than other airports. The Waffle House Index, used to gauge storm severity based on restaurant closures, indicated major impacts, with many locations closed along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Publix provided vital hurricane supplies like bread, canned goods, and coffee for residents to stock up on. In Miami, some restaurants closed while others remained open with specials before Milton’s arrival.


New-Look Wharf Fort Lauderdale Reopens with Fresh Dining Options

The Wharf Fort Lauderdale reopened in October with a new look and food vendors. It underwent a revamp featuring new furniture, floors, bars, and coastal decor. Three new food vendors joined an existing one: Carlos & Pepe’s Mexican, Janken Pan-Asian, and Smashies burgers. The bars have new cocktails like espresso martinis and a pineapple piña colada.


2024 South Beach Seafood Festival Returns with Celebrity Chef Events

The 2024 South Beach Seafood Festival returns to Lummus Park in Miami Beach from October 23 through October 26. Food Network star Chef Robert Irvine will host the VIP Chef Showdown event on Friday, October 25, featuring 22 chefs battling on stage. Saturday’s Seafood Slam event will be all-inclusive, offering food from over 40 restaurants and a new Stone Crab Lounge. The festival will feature cooking demos, dance parties, and a competition for the best restaurant.


Florida Man Defies Evacuation, Rides Out Hurricane Milton on Sailboat

Hurricane Milton roared ashore near Sarasota as a major Category 3 storm, leaving extensive damage and power outages. Joseph Malinowski, known as “Lieutenant Dan”, gained attention for insisting on riding out the storm on his sailboat despite evacuation orders. He survived unharmed after declining offers of shelter. A streamer attempted to survive the hurricane on an air mattress for a cash prize. A person in a dinosaur costume was spotted during the storm in Key West.


Weekend Events in Miami: Film Festival, Oktoberfest, Boxing, Dance Competition, Rap Battle

There was a Hispanic Heritage Film Festival this weekend showcasing films from Latin American filmmakers. The German American Social Club of Greater Miami hosted its 67th annual Oktoberfest celebration over two weekends. A boxing event called Fists of Fury took place at Hard Rock Live, featuring a middleweight title fight. The Miami Perreo Championship featured Puerto Rican party collective Isla del Terror and local acts competing in an ass-shaking contest. The Red Bull Batalla National Final rap battle featured underground rappers competing to represent the U.S. at the world finals in Spain.


Shuckers Waterfront Grill, Miami Seafood Institution Since 1989, Closing After 40 Years

Miami’s Shuckers Waterfront Grill, founded in 1989, will close on October 27, 2019 after nearly 40 years. The restaurant and property were acquired for $75 million earlier in 2019. Shuckers is closing to make way for Palm Tree Club, a new waterfront hotel and restaurant by DJ Kygo and his Palm Tree Crew company. Shuckers was known for its casual waterfront dining and dishes like prime rib sandwich and grilled wings.


New Italian Restaurant Casalina Opening in Delray Beach in October

Casalina Italian restaurant is opening in Delray Beach on October 25. It is inspired by Italian-American influences and Capri setting. The menu features pasta, wood-fired pizza, risotto, fresh fish, and prime meats. It will have a cozy dining room with greenery and a covered outdoor patio.


Taylor Swift-Themed Workout Event Held at Miami Hotel Rooftop

Local fitness brand Lit&Lean hosted Taylor Swift-themed workout event on October 11. Event took place at rooftop of Dua Miami hotel, offering guests immersive music experience. Attendees followed instructor wearing headphones blasting Swift’s hits. Event collaborated with brands like Aerie, providing workout attire and gifts. It aimed to create welcoming, fun environment for fitness and music.


Electronic Producer Rezz Gears Up for III Points Miami Festival

Rezz is an electronic music producer from Canada. She will perform at III Points Miami festival. Her set will feature new styles of gritty, energetic bass music. Rezz aims for her music and live shows to establish her legacy. She recently released an EP titled “Nightmare on Rezz Street” with collaborator X1-Y2.


Miami Rapper Nico B Competes in Red Bull Batalla Finals

Red Bull Batalla is a freestyle battle rap competition held annually in various Spanish-speaking countries. Miami battle rapper Nico B has made it to the U.S. finals for the third consecutive year. The competition showcases talented rappers who come up with bars on the fly, with the audience’s reactions helping determine winners. Despite not winning previously, Nico B has earned respect and believes he can win this year’s event.


Children’s Theater Presents Interactive Adaptation of Alice in Wonderland

Area Stage’s production of “Alice and the Mad Tea Party” creates an immersive experience by engaging the audience. The play is a relatively faithful adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s novel, with some structural changes. Audiences are escorted into a space that resembles an escape room, and actors encourage them to find a seat. The interactive format allows for audience participation through activities like dancing, racing alongside characters, and serving as jurors. Clever staging techniques like swapping actresses and using puppets bring fantastical elements to life. The ensemble cast, led by Greta Hicks’ captivating Alice, embodies the characters with passion.


Hurricane Milton’s Catastrophic Impact in Florida

Here is a summary of the key events/facts across the articles about Hurricane Milton in a politically neutral, concise way using short sentences: Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida late Wednesday. It spawned deadly tornadoes across Florida, killing at least 12 people. Over 3 million customers lost power due to Milton’s destructive winds and flooding rains. Despite being downgraded, Milton caused catastrophic damage by tearing roofs off buildings and flooding homes. Search and rescue efforts were underway to find stranded residents in the aftermath.


South Florida Residents Rush to Stock Up Before Hurricane Milton Strikes

Residents of South Florida flocked to stores to stock up on essential supplies like water, canned food, and charcoal in preparation for Hurricane Milton. Photos show people scrambling to buy necessities like bread, eggs, generators, and plastic storage tubs at stores like Costco, Walmart, and Publix. Shelves were left empty, and checkout lines were long as people stocked up to be prepared for the storm’s potential impact.


Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour: Miami Hotels Offer Fan Packages Ahead of Concerts

Taylor Swift will perform three concerts at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on October 18-20, 2023 as part of her Eras Tour. Hotels in the area are offering Swiftie-themed packages with amenities such as friendship bracelet-making kits, Swift-themed cocktails, and transportation to the shows. Fans are speculating that Swift might make surprise announcements or perform special songs in Miami.


School Board Member Spreads False Claims About Hurricane Helene Aid

Broward County School Board member Brenda Fam has shared misinformation about FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene on social media. She falsely claimed that FEMA funds are being diverted to “illegal immigrants” and that FEMA workers are withholding aid. FEMA has set up a “rumor response” page to address such false claims about Helene. The White House has called for leaders to stop spreading misinformation that can discourage people from seeking assistance.


Miami Carnival Celebrates 40 Years of Caribbean Culture

Miami Carnival celebrates 40 years of Caribbean culture over Columbus Day weekend. It features masquerade outfits, music, food, and arts and crafts. Approximately 100,000 people attend the three-day event across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The festival was started by Caribbean immigrants and helped grow the Caribbean community in South Florida.


Miami search-and-rescue team deployed amid Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton is far from Miami, but local firefighters are heading toward the storm. Miami-Dade County sent a 115-member search-and-rescue team to assist in the response. The team includes rescue dogs, engineers, doctors, and specialists. Other Florida teams cannot spare personnel as their communities brace for Milton’s impact. The Miami-Dade and Miami teams are among the best in the state and frequently deploy for disaster response.


Cuban Reggaeton Artist El Taiger Killed in Miami Shooting

Cuban reggaeton singer El Taiger died after being shot in Miami. His real name was Jose Manuel Carbajal Zaldivar. He was found unresponsive and shot in an SUV on October 3rd. A man named Damien Valdez-Galloso is wanted for questioning in connection with the shooting.


Police Officer Shoots and Kills Suspect in Hollywood After Altercation

A police officer responded to a neighbor dispute in Hollywood. A physical altercation occurred with a suspect. The officer used a taser but it failed. The officer then shot and killed the suspect. The officer suffered injuries but is expected to recover. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the police shooting.


Hurricane Milton spawns multiple tornadoes across South Florida

Multiple tornado touchdowns occurred in South Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. Two tornadoes formed in Broward County, and others were reported in Collier and Palm Beach counties. Videos showed tornadoes visible from buildings, highways, and homes. As of 6 p.m., the National Weather Service had issued 55 tornado warnings, with at least 9 tornadoes confirmed. Governor Ron DeSantis later stated there had been 116 tornado warnings and 19 touchdowns. Tornadoes commonly form in the outer rain bands of hurricanes due to wind shear from the hurricane’s counterclockwise spin contrasting with the outward movement of the bands.