🌱 South Florida Home Prices Surge + Miami Beach Doctor Accusations

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Miami Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll learn about these stories and more...

• South Florida has some of the highest home price increases in Florida in the past year.
• Homestead Mayor Steve Losner is running for re-election this year.
• A Miami Beach doctor is being accused by authorities of human trafficking and child solicitation.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 84 Low: 71.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Nearly half of Florida cities with the fastest growing prices are in the South Florida area. Media organization Stacker used Zillow data to track how real estate changed over the past year in the report. The price changes come amid record inflation and rising interest rates. (Florida Patch)
2. Miami Lakes in South Florida is in shock after an apparent murder-suicide left five people dead at a home Friday morning. The incident happened in the 14800 block of Northwest 87th Court, according to authorities. An investigation is now underway. (NBC Miami)
3. Homestead Mayor Steve Losner is running for mayor again and hopes to win four more years in office. Mayor Losner has officially filed for the race, according to the City Clerk’s Office. He has been involved in public life with the city since 2001. (Florida Politics)
4. A Miami Beach doctor is being accused of human trafficking and child solicitation. The case involves two teenage girls. Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle said the doctor is accused of committing the alleged crimes between April 27 and Aug. 3, 2022. The doctor still has his medical license, according to court records. (WPLG Local 10)
5. The collapse of California’s Silicon Valley Bank could impact Miami's growing tech sector. The popular startup bank opened a location in Brickell in 2021 and frequently lends to the startup community. It is the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history. (Subscription: Miami Herald)

Today in Miami:

• Lincoln Road Farmers Market. (9 a.m.)
• Vizcaya Village Farmers Market at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. (9 a.m.)
• Butterfly Cupcakes Class (Ages 2-8 w/ Caregiver) at Taste Buds Kitche. (9 a.m.)
• Lunay Live at Guapas Sundays. (noon)
• Companhia Urbana De Dança at Miami-Dade County Auditorium (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Miami Police Department shared: "The Calle Ocho Music Festival is happening this Sunday March 12 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eighth street will be blocked between 12th-27th Ave for this community celebration of Hispanic culture. Attending? Please celebrate responsibly." (Miami Police Department via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue shared: "MDFR was proud to take part in Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s Croquetas con Cava celebrating Womens History Month alongside other Miami-Dade County Government departments. " (Miami-Dade Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Miami-Dade Parks shared: "Miami-Dade Parks Director, Maria Nardi joined us for Miami EcoAdventures’ annual "Meet At The Bridge" at Arch Creek Park." (Miami-Dade Parks via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— 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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