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Marlins honor Celia Cruz with bobblehead giveaway

3 days ago | axios.com | Martin Vassolo |Sommer Brugal

⚾️ The Marlins are giving away a Celia Cruz bobblehead to the first 8,000 fans at their May 18 game celebrating Cuban heritage. Prosecutors added more charges in the sex-trafficking case against Miami real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander, and their brother Alon Alexander, to now include six victims. (New York Times)
Florida's sweeping education bills favor charter, private school growth

3 days ago | axios.com | Sommer Brugal

Illustration: Rebecca Zisser / AxiosSweeping legislation that awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature could accelerate growth in the charter and private school sectors at the expense of traditional schools, public education advocates fear. Why it matters: Florida's K-12 public schools have been in steep decline in recent years, in part because of the state's expanded voucher program.
Nuñez tapped as FIU's next president

6 days ago | axios.com | Sommer Brugal |Martin Vassolo

✅ Florida International University has selected interim president Jeanette Nuñez as the sole candidate to assume the role permanently. (Miami Herald)The former lieutenant governor and former state representative will go before the Board of Trustees in June. 🎻 Hip-hop violin band Sons of Mystro is one of 100 South Florida artists trying out for NPR's Tiny Desk Contest, which seeks to highlight independent artists. (WLRN)Check out their submission. Subscribe for more Axios Miami in your inbox.
New band Lawn describes Miami's music scene

6 days ago | axios.com | Martin Vassolo |Sommer Brugal
Local band Lawn talks Miami's music scene

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Martin Vassolo |Sommer Brugal

“I was hypnotised when I was a little boy - by my dentist who was experimenting with hypnotism”: Pete Townshend reveals why he always does his best on stage, as The Who announce final US tourThe Who have announced their final farewell tour, which will take place across the US and Canada this summer with gigs commencing as soon as 16 …
Who's playing in Miami this summer, fall? Here's a guide

6 days ago | axios.com | Sommer Brugal |Martin Vassolo

Illustration: Maura Losch/AxiosWe're approaching that time of year when your social media feeds start to feel like a second-hand concert. It seems like everyone is traveling for a music festival, watching a sunset show in a grassy amphitheater, or posting stories from a sold-out arena. Luckily, you can join in on the fun too. Miami's lineup of shows heading into the summer and fall months has something for everyone — from neighborhood shows to star-studded spectacles.
DeSantis reverses course on state park development

1 week ago | axios.com | Sommer Brugal |Martin Vassolo

âï¸ Gov. Ron DeSantis said he would sign a bill prohibiting the same kind of development his administration proposed last year: adding golf courses, tennis courts and pickleball courts to state parks. (Tampa Bay Times)ğ³ï¸ West Miami Vice Mayor Natalie Milian Orbis was appointed to the District 6 seat on the Miami-Dade County Commission. (Miami New Times)She will serve until the August 2026 election, for which she has already filed to run.
Where in South Florida are starter homes $1 million

1 week ago | axios.com | Sami Sparber |Sommer Brugal

Data: Zillow; Map: Axios Visuals; Note: Starter homes are those in the bottom third of home values in a given areaEight communities in South Florida are among the growing list of U.S. cities and towns where a typical starter home costs at least $1 million, according to a Zillow report. Why it matters: It's a sharp reminder that homeownership is slipping further out of reach, especially for younger people.
Things to do in Miami this weekend: Dave Barry book signing, concerts and more

1 week ago | axios.com | Sommer Brugal |Martin Vassolo

Author Dave Barry at a book signing in Coral Gables in 2016. Photo: Johnny Louis/Getty ImagesIt's Mother's Day Weekend! And there's plenty to do — whether it's celebrating mom or enjoying the slew of events on this weekend's agenda. 🇭🇹 Second Saturdays at the Peréz Art Museum Miami: This month, the free family-friendly event invites visitors to celebrate Haitian Heritage Month with hands-on projects and live folkloric dance.
NASCAR Championship Weekend returns to Miami in 2026

1 week ago | axios.com | Martin Vassolo |Sommer Brugal

ğï¸ NASCAR Championship Weekend is set to return to the Homestead-Miami Speedway in 2026. The race was held at the speedway from 2002 to 2019. (Miami Herald)âï¸ A federal appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to revoke deportations and work permits for more than half a million Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans.