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Top Miami news: Music fest canceled, due to coronavirus concerns; plans for new jail deferred; more

Top Miami news: Music fest canceled, due to coronavirus concerns; plans for new jail deferred; morePhoto: Ed Webster/Flickr
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Published on March 05, 2020

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Miami.

Miami's Ultra Music Festival canceled over coronavirus fears

Miami city officials announced that this year's Ultra Music Festival, expected to draw 165,000 electronic music fans, has been canceled, due to the threat of coronavirus.

Read the full story on Los Angeles Times.

After backlash, Miami-Dade commission defers plans for new jail

Advocates asked commissioners to dedicate funds to housing and education instead of new "cages."

Read the full story on MiamiNewTimes.

Miami leaders say 'archaic' nightlife laws need to change for Wynwood

Yesterday two emergency meetings were called in Wynwood to hash out problems about noise, code enforcement, reportedly illegal temporary businesses, and supposedly preferential treatment for developers.

Read the full story on MiamiNewTimes.

Heat star Duncan Robinson drills seven threes in one half

It's raining threes in South Beach, thanks to Miami Heat star youngster Duncan Robinson. He hit seven in the first half vs. Orlando.

Read the full story on Sports Naut.


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