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Biden, Bibi agree Saudi mega-deal must include steps to keep two-state solution alive

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President <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Biden" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/joe-biden" data-vars-content-id="fba751f5-b084-46e8-aaa6-9671e50ed206" data-vars-headline="Biden, Bibi agree Saudi mega-deal must include steps to keep two-state solution alive" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/joe-biden" target="_self">Biden</a> and Israeli Prime Minister <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Benjamin Netanyahu" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/18/biden-netahyahu-call-invitation-saudi-judicial-overhaul" data-vars-content-id="fba751f5-b084-46e8-aaa6-9671e50ed206" data-vars-headline="Biden, Bibi agree Saudi mega-deal must include steps to keep two-state solution alive" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/18/biden-netahyahu-call-invitation-saudi-judicial-overhaul" target="_self">Benjamin Netanyahu</a> agreed last week that the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mega-deal with Saudi Arabia" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/25/israel-saudi-normalization-megadeal-concessions-palestinians" data-vars-content-id="fba751f5-b084-46e8-aaa6-9671e50ed206" data-vars-headline="Biden, Bibi agree Saudi mega-deal must include steps to keep two-state solution alive" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/25/israel-saudi-normalization-megadeal-concessions-palestinians" target="_self">mega-deal with Saudi Arabia</a> should be based on the principle of preserving the prospect for an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal in the future, an Israeli official and a source briefed on the meeting told Axios. But the specifics must still be worked out.Why it matters: The Biden administration is pushing to get a mega-deal with Saudi Arabia and Israel before the 2024 presidential campaign consumes Biden&#x27;s agenda.

Trump halts plans to request Georgia case move to federal court

The move is a reversal for the former president, who had indicated he'd ask to move his prosecution.

Politics & Policy

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Former President Trump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" data-vars-content-id="bf8d8395-4ffb-48ea-a68b-378167b32b6d" data-vars-headline="Trump halts plans to request Georgia case move to federal court" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_self">Former President Trump</a> is no longer seeking to move his Georgia racketeering case to federal court, per a Thursday court filing.The big picture: The move is a reversal for the former president, who had <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="indicated" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/07/trump-georgia-may-move-federal-court" data-vars-content-id="bf8d8395-4ffb-48ea-a68b-378167b32b6d" data-vars-headline="Trump halts plans to request Georgia case move to federal court" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/07/trump-georgia-may-move-federal-court" target="_self">indicated</a> he&#x27;d ask to move his prosecution for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="criminal charges" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/15/trump-indictment-georgia-election-probe-latest-news" data-vars-content-id="bf8d8395-4ffb-48ea-a68b-378167b32b6d" data-vars-headline="Trump halts plans to request Georgia case move to federal court" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/08/15/trump-indictment-georgia-election-probe-latest-news" target="_self">criminal charges</a> related to his alleged efforts to subvert Georgia&#x27;s 2020 election results.

The hard-right Republicans pushing the U.S. toward a government shutdown

The shutdown is expected to begin on Oct. 1.

As the U.S careens toward its latest <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="government shutdown" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/27/government-shutdown-effects-food-stamps-benefits" data-vars-content-id="72ab89a9-2ec7-4b49-8e19-8800d835c376" data-vars-headline="The hard-right Republicans pushing the U.S. toward a government shutdown" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/27/government-shutdown-effects-food-stamps-benefits" target="_self">government shutdown</a>, infighting in the Republican-led House has been on display.Why it matters: A small group of House members refuses to back a short-term funding deal — in a blow to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy&#x27;s leadership that&#x27;s also leaving thousands of government employees to face delayed pay.

U.S.-India science ties deepen as both try to counter China

Science is a lever of power both are pulling to try to achieve their goals.

Science

The U.S. is expanding its long-standing scientific collaborations with India —as both countries prioritize strengthening their science and tech foundations and try to counter China&#x27;s ever-growing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="influence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2021/06/17/china-global-influence-map-us-powerful" data-vars-content-id="4aa1e7f0-7b77-4d6b-a40a-bdb883a87957" data-vars-headline="U.S.-India science ties deepen as both try to counter China" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2021/06/17/china-global-influence-map-us-powerful" target="_self">influence</a>.Why it matters: The Biden administration is trying to build &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a stable base in the Indo-Pacific" data-vars-click-url="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/09/10/remarks-by-president-biden-in-a-press-conference-2/" data-vars-content-id="4aa1e7f0-7b77-4d6b-a40a-bdb883a87957" data-vars-headline="U.S.-India science ties deepen as both try to counter China" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/09/10/remarks-by-president-biden-in-a-press-conference-2/" target="_blank">a stable base in the Indo-Pacific</a>.&quot; India is challenging China to become the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="voice of the Global South" data-vars-click-url="https://apnews.com/article/what-is-global-south-19fa68cf8c60061e88d69f6f2270d98b" data-vars-content-id="4aa1e7f0-7b77-4d6b-a40a-bdb883a87957" data-vars-headline="U.S.-India science ties deepen as both try to counter China" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://apnews.com/article/what-is-global-south-19fa68cf8c60061e88d69f6f2270d98b" target="_blank">voice of the Global South</a>. Science is a lever of power both are pulling to try to achieve those goals.

Illustration of a collage of hands holding flasks and petri dishes, India's flag, and the US flag.

Peloton and Lululemon partnership seeks to solve each others' problems

Peloton has been struggling for paying subscribers and its apparel ambitions need a lift, while Lululemon's prior bet to crack the exercise market was still dragging on its bottom line.

Economy & Business

The new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Peloton" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/08/25/humbling-pelotons-brand-earnings-premium-mass-market" data-vars-content-id="8083301c-ed91-4ea0-9615-5a8d50cfc61f" data-vars-headline="Peloton and Lululemon partnership seeks to solve each others&#x27; problems" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/08/25/humbling-pelotons-brand-earnings-premium-mass-market" target="_self">Peloton</a>-Lululemon <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="partnership" data-vars-click-url="https://investor.onepeloton.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lululemon-and-peloton-announce-five-year-strategic-global" data-vars-content-id="8083301c-ed91-4ea0-9615-5a8d50cfc61f" data-vars-headline="Peloton and Lululemon partnership seeks to solve each others&#x27; problems" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://investor.onepeloton.com/news-releases/news-release-details/lululemon-and-peloton-announce-five-year-strategic-global" target="_blank">partnership</a> is a classic &quot;help me help you&quot; deal, as each company needed what the other could offer.Why it matters: Peloton needed more paying subscribers, while its apparel ambitions needed refinement. On the other side, Lululemon&#x27;s prior bet to crack the exercise market was still dragging on its bottom line.

Photo illustration of a Peloton stationary bike with the Lululemon logo as the front wheel.

South Floridians got richer between 2019 and 2022

The area's median income was $70,769 in 2022.

News

Enjoy international cuisine, deals this Hispanic Heritage Month

Miami restaurants representing all types of international cuisines have special deals.

Food and Drink

Owner plans to replace Clevelander Hotel with residential building

40% of the units would be reserved for affordable housing rentals.

Development

New laws make teachers anxious about school year

New anti-"woke" education laws are stressing out Florida teachers.

Politics

Florida leads the country in book bans

Public school book bans nationally increased by 33% in the 2022–23 school year.

Florida surpassed Texas as the state with the most books pulled from shelves in public schools this year, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a report" data-vars-click-url="https://pen.org/report/book-bans-pressure-to-censor/" data-vars-content-id="0198bc4c-0add-42bc-9264-56ea1c8295f7" data-vars-headline="Florida leads the country in book bans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://pen.org/report/book-bans-pressure-to-censor/" target="_blank">a report</a> released yesterday from literary nonprofit PEN America.What&#x27;s happening: The number of public school book bans across the country increased by 33% in the 2022–23 school year compared to 2021–22, the report found.

Illustration of a book wrapped in caution tape

Commission to discuss Díaz de la Portilla vacancy after arrest

The commission must either appoint a temporary replacement or call for a special election.

Miami commissioners are meeting Saturday to discuss how to fill the seat left vacant by the arrest and suspension of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/09/15/miami-commissioner-alex-daz-de-la-portilla-arrested" data-vars-content-id="b443d244-12ca-47ca-a4ec-4a632272e083" data-vars-headline="Commission to discuss Díaz de la Portilla vacancy after arrest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/09/15/miami-commissioner-alex-daz-de-la-portilla-arrested" target="_self">Commissioner Alex Díaz de la Portilla</a>.Catch up fast: Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Díaz de la Portilla from office Friday after his arrest on corruption charges, including alleged bribery and money laundering.

Miami Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla in 2021.

Hot Homes: A boater's paradise

Hot Homes: $11 million gets you a waterfront home in Coral Gables.

Real Estate

In today&#x27;s installment of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hot Homes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/06/30/miami-hot-homes-bay-harbor-paradise" data-vars-content-id="74f608dd-1b5f-4a03-94dd-0985c2e42b84" data-vars-headline="Hot Homes: A boater&#x27;s paradise" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/06/30/miami-hot-homes-bay-harbor-paradise" target="_self">Hot Homes</a>, we bring you <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="this $11 million Coral Gables home" data-vars-click-url="https://officialpartners.com/properties/6921-sunrise-pl-coral-gables-fl-33133-a11448166" data-vars-content-id="74f608dd-1b5f-4a03-94dd-0985c2e42b84" data-vars-headline="Hot Homes: A boater&#x27;s paradise" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://officialpartners.com/properties/6921-sunrise-pl-coral-gables-fl-33133-a11448166" target="_blank">this $11 million Coral Gables home</a> that just hit the market.<ul><li>The 8,768-square-foot residence is being pitched as a boater&#x27;s dream home.</li></ul>

The back patio of a Coral Gables home shows a swimming pool looking at a canal. 

Report warns of a real estate "climate bubble"

About 39 million properties are overvalued, per the First Street Foundation report.

Climate

A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report out today" data-vars-click-url="https://firststreet.org/" data-vars-content-id="3792c42d-821c-40c0-ae3a-f2c84d5f9dae" data-vars-headline="Report warns of a real estate &quot;climate bubble&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://firststreet.org/" target="_blank">report out today</a> by First Street Foundation, a nonprofit that analyzes climate risk, warns the national real estate market &quot;has not adequately priced the cost of climate into its valuation,&quot; and a &quot;growing climate bubble&quot; that is &quot;similar to past bubbles in the real-estate market&quot; is just starting to be recognized.What&#x27;s happening: Regulators seeking to keep property insurance affordable have artificially suppressed rates that insurance companies are allowed to charge, the report explains.

Women walk past wood and debris from a hurricane 

Votes coming for Argentine soccer complex in North Bay Village

Terms should be finalized by the end of this month and voted on Sept. 6.

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) proposed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="building and managing" data-vars-click-url="https://northbayvillage-fl.gov/nbv-afa-partnership-proposal/" data-vars-content-id="60303488-48dd-43e2-bea2-8556ad9ed51f" data-vars-headline="Votes coming for Argentine soccer complex in North Bay Village" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://northbayvillage-fl.gov/nbv-afa-partnership-proposal/" target="_blank">building and managing</a> a headquarters and soccer complex on public land in North Bay Village two years ago — and crucial votes will take place in coming weeks.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="North Bay Village" data-vars-click-url="https://northbayvillage-fl.gov/about-us/" data-vars-content-id="60303488-48dd-43e2-bea2-8556ad9ed51f" data-vars-headline="Votes coming for Argentine soccer complex in North Bay Village" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://northbayvillage-fl.gov/about-us/" target="_blank">North Bay Village</a> is a densely built and fast-growing municipality on three man-made islands, and the soccer complex would use its most significant green space.

Proposal to expand Surfside memorial onto collapse site fails

Surfside memorial expansion proposal fails commission vote

A proposed zoning change in Surfside that would have designated a piece of the Champlain Towers South collapse site for a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="planned memorial" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/07/20/new-surfside-memorial-proposal" data-vars-content-id="440d6ccb-db6d-47c4-9ed9-8e10a15c1563" data-vars-headline="Proposal to expand Surfside memorial onto collapse site fails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/07/20/new-surfside-memorial-proposal" target="_self">planned memorial</a> failed at a commission meeting last night.Why it matters: Family members whose loved ones were among the 98 victims of the collapse have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long demanded a memorial be built" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/06/23/surfside-condo-collapse-memorial" data-vars-content-id="440d6ccb-db6d-47c4-9ed9-8e10a15c1563" data-vars-headline="Proposal to expand Surfside memorial onto collapse site fails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/06/23/surfside-condo-collapse-memorial" target="_self">long demanded a memorial be built</a> on a bigger portion of the site. The new owner of the property, the Dubai-based developer Damac Properties, has expressed concern over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="giving up a large chunk of the land" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/developers-family-discuss-memorial-for-surfside-condo-collapse-victims/2861893/" data-vars-content-id="440d6ccb-db6d-47c4-9ed9-8e10a15c1563" data-vars-headline="Proposal to expand Surfside memorial onto collapse site fails" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/developers-family-discuss-memorial-for-surfside-condo-collapse-victims/2861893/" target="_blank">giving up a large chunk of the land</a>.

The site of the Champlain Towers South collapse.

With or without Messi, Inter looks for second title this season

The star's injury status is unknown ahead of the U.S. Open Cup Final.

Sports

Inter Miami is going for its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="second trophy in two months" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/08/23/lionel-messi-inter-miami-us-open-cup-cincinnati" data-vars-content-id="8267f666-2f5d-4dad-ac8b-ec35a4366b05" data-vars-headline="With or without Messi, Inter looks for second title this season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/08/23/lionel-messi-inter-miami-us-open-cup-cincinnati" target="_self">second trophy in two months</a> as it plays in the U.S. Open Cup Final on Wednesday.Driving the news: Inter will host Houston Dynamo FC at DRV PNK Stadium at 8:30pm.

Tuesday Takeaways: Dolphins' historic win

Up next: The Dolphins face the Bills in a wild-card rematch.

The hype is real: The Dolphins not only have the best offense in the NFL, but are serious Super Bowl <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="contenders" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/08/02/miami-dolphins-season-preview-tuatagovailoa-nfl" data-vars-content-id="281cfbd3-d328-4f6e-9c80-3a71890ee05c" data-vars-headline="Tuesday Takeaways: Dolphins&#x27; historic win" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/08/02/miami-dolphins-season-preview-tuatagovailoa-nfl" target="_self">contenders</a>.Catch up fast: The Fins (3–0) put up basketball numbers on Sunday, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="scoring 70 points and blowing out the Broncos by 50" data-vars-click-url="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38481606/miami-dolphins-score-70-points-vs-broncos-record-day" data-vars-content-id="281cfbd3-d328-4f6e-9c80-3a71890ee05c" data-vars-headline="Tuesday Takeaways: Dolphins&#x27; historic win" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38481606/miami-dolphins-score-70-points-vs-broncos-record-day" target="_blank">scoring 70 points and blowing out the Broncos by 50</a>.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa celebrates with coach Mike McDaniel.

Sales of Miami office buildings this week buck a national trend

The 28-story office building at 801 Brickell Avenue was just sold for approximately $250 million.

Real estate investors are paying top prices for local office buildings, bucking a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="national trend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/business/office-vacancies-gural-gfp.html" data-vars-content-id="1a9e2488-ea09-4148-b14d-b2b13bbd5086" data-vars-headline="Sales of Miami office buildings this week buck a national trend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/business/office-vacancies-gural-gfp.html" target="_blank">national trend</a>.What&#x27;s happening: Monarch Alternative Capital and Tourmaline Capital Partners are buying the 28-story office building at 801 Brickell Avenue for approximately $250 million, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Real Deal reported Wednesday" data-vars-click-url="https://therealdeal.com/miami/2023/09/27/nuveen-selling-801-brickell-to-monarch-tourmaline-capital/?utm_campaign=sl-breaking-news&amp;utm_source=trd-newsletter&amp;tpcc=sl-breaking-news&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=Valid%20Florida%20Subscribers" data-vars-content-id="1a9e2488-ea09-4148-b14d-b2b13bbd5086" data-vars-headline="Sales of Miami office buildings this week buck a national trend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://therealdeal.com/miami/2023/09/27/nuveen-selling-801-brickell-to-monarch-tourmaline-capital/?utm_campaign=sl-breaking-news&amp;utm_source=trd-newsletter&amp;tpcc=sl-breaking-news&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=Valid%20Florida%20Subscribers" target="_blank">the Real Deal reported Wednesday</a>.

Exhibit highlights gun violence in Miami

"SHOT: We the Mothers Miami" features portraits, objects and words.

An art exhibition in Overtown highlighting the impact of gun violence was unveiled Wednesday. What&#x27;s happening: &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="SHOT: We the Mothers Miami" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/CxianUfrga5/?hl=am-et" data-vars-content-id="99a7e72e-640e-429a-8213-0793f15e72f9" data-vars-headline="Exhibit highlights gun violence in Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CxianUfrga5/?hl=am-et" target="_blank">SHOT: We the Mothers Miami</a>&quot; features portraits, objects and words connected to the deceased.

Miami Beach commission to vote on future of Nikki Beach

The world-famous club is likely coming under new management.

The fate of the world-famous Nikki Beach day club will be decided Wednesday.Driving the news: Miami Beach commissioners are voting on which vendor will take over the Ocean Drive institution once the current operator&#x27;s lease with the city ends in 2026.

Miami Beach, Ocean Drive, Nikki Beach Club at Dusk. 

Dozens of Florida ethics cases await Ron DeSantis' signature

Fines against officials who violated Florida law cannot be collected until DeSantis signs off.

Forty-two ethics orders recommending penalties against Florida officials are awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis&#x27; signature, according to a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recent report" data-vars-click-url="https://ethics.state.fl.us/Documents/Ethics/MeetingAgendas/Sep23Materials/EDReport.pdf" data-vars-content-id="0b47ec42-d22b-48a4-90e6-e0a09df4c75c" data-vars-headline="Dozens of Florida ethics cases await Ron DeSantis&#x27; signature" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ethics.state.fl.us/Documents/Ethics/MeetingAgendas/Sep23Materials/EDReport.pdf" target="_blank">recent report</a> from the Florida Ethics Commission.Why it matters: The state&#x27;s ethics board <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="doesn&#x27;t have the power" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ethics.state.fl.us/Documents/Publications/complaint_procedures.pdf" data-vars-content-id="0b47ec42-d22b-48a4-90e6-e0a09df4c75c" data-vars-headline="Dozens of Florida ethics cases await Ron DeSantis&#x27; signature" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ethics.state.fl.us/Documents/Publications/complaint_procedures.pdf" target="_blank">doesn&#x27;t have the power</a> to impose its recommended penalties, and fines against officials who violated Florida law cannot be collected until DeSantis signs off.

Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference in Wildwood, Florida.

Tua Tagovailoa to partner with Perry Ellis on clothing line

Tua X Perry Ellis is set to debut next summer.

Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa inked a multiyear deal to serve as a global ambassador for Perry Ellis International.What&#x27;s happening: A clothing collaboration, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tua X Perry Ellis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/CxqCKnDOl5p/?img_index=1" data-vars-content-id="21c6646c-e5a5-4f4d-a83d-484f37d2a184" data-vars-headline="Tua Tagovailoa to partner with Perry Ellis on clothing line" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CxqCKnDOl5p/?img_index=1" target="_blank">Tua X Perry Ellis</a>, is set to debut next summer.

A man sits in a wicker chair with his hands clasped in front of him 

Citizens drops some policies as private insurers step up

If you're one of the 1.4 million Floridians insured by Citizens, check your mail.

If you&#x27;re one of the 1.4 million <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Floridians insured" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/05/19/why-property-insurance-keep-rising-florida-miami" data-vars-content-id="de0b545d-86fa-42f2-b005-b81c78cb4ec4" data-vars-headline="Citizens drops some policies as private insurers step up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/05/19/why-property-insurance-keep-rising-florida-miami" target="_self">Floridians insured</a> by Citizens Property Insurance Corp., make sure you&#x27;ve checked your mail.What&#x27;s happening: The state-run property insurer has <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="informed more than 300,000 homeowners" data-vars-click-url="https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/24/stunned-by-a-citizens-insurance-depopulation-letter-heres-what-you-need-to-know/" data-vars-content-id="de0b545d-86fa-42f2-b005-b81c78cb4ec4" data-vars-headline="Citizens drops some policies as private insurers step up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/24/stunned-by-a-citizens-insurance-depopulation-letter-heres-what-you-need-to-know/" target="_blank">informed more than 300,000 homeowners</a> that their policies might be dropped in October and transferred to private companies.

Illustration of a welcome mat that says SIGHHH instead of welcome.

Brightline launches train route from Miami to Orlando

Roundtrip tickets start at $158 for adults and $78 for kids ages 2–12.

The new transit option between Miami and Orlando is finally open.What&#x27;s happening: Brightline, the privately owned high-speed rail company, debuted its new route today after years of anticipation.

Critter Corner: The brown pelican

Kayak on Sunday to help with the Little River Kayak Cleanup.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brown pelican" data-vars-click-url="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/shorebirdsseabirds/brown-pelican/" data-vars-content-id="f6dfe638-b5f1-4c23-a16e-692584e0a733" data-vars-headline="Critter Corner: The brown pelican" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/shorebirdsseabirds/brown-pelican/" target="_blank">Brown pelican</a> populations declined in the 1960s and &#x27;70s but rebounded when the pesticide DDT was banned.<ul><li>Still considered imperiled, they put on an amazing show when they catch their dinner by diving from 50 feet, plunging headfirst into the water.</li></ul>

A Brown pelican dives straight down toward the water with its long beak pointed down. 

Miami-Dade searches for new trash incinerator site

Building a new incinerator could cost over $1 billion.

Miami-Dade County is searching for a new place to burn its garbage after the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Doral trash incinerator was destroyed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/02/22/doral-trash-incinerator-fire-health-risks" data-vars-content-id="afd27146-f310-458a-9807-69c3168ccc36" data-vars-headline="Miami-Dade searches for new trash incinerator site" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/02/22/doral-trash-incinerator-fire-health-risks" target="_self">Doral trash incinerator was destroyed</a> in a fire earlier this year.Why it matters: The county needs a plan for the 1 million tons of garbage the Doral facility used to burn every year.

Firefighters battle a blaze at a Doral incinerator in February 2023.

Hialeah could crack down on RV rentals

It's so hard to find housing in Miami that some are paying to stay in RVs.

It&#x27;s so hard to find housing in Miami that some are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="paying to stay in recreation vehicles" data-vars-click-url="https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/09/13/hialeah-mayor-grows-frustrated-over-rvs-used-as-rental-homes-seeks-crackdown/" data-vars-content-id="7c46b8c1-5de0-47e5-a2e1-399149a205b5" data-vars-headline="Hialeah could crack down on RV rentals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/09/13/hialeah-mayor-grows-frustrated-over-rvs-used-as-rental-homes-seeks-crackdown/" target="_blank">paying to stay in recreation vehicles</a> — and even boats — parked outside other people&#x27;s homes.Yes, but: The city of Hialeah, which has seen an uptick in these rentals, might restrict where and how many RVs can be parked at a single-family home.

Illustration of a welcome mat in the shape of an RV

Black Keys, Jelly Roll to headline Riptide Music Festival

The lineup also features Bleachers, Lovejoy, Cannons, Silversun Pickups and Flo Rida.

Things to Do

The Black Keys and Jelly Roll are co-headlining this year&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Riptide Music Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.audacy.com/national/music/riptide-music-festival-returns-for-2023-get-your-tickets" data-vars-content-id="49020057-5f93-489c-9a14-56d095c5f03b" data-vars-headline="Black Keys, Jelly Roll to headline Riptide Music Festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.audacy.com/national/music/riptide-music-festival-returns-for-2023-get-your-tickets" target="_blank">Riptide Music Festival</a>, organizers announced Monday.Driving the news: Tickets for the annual beach party, held on the sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach in December, go on sale on Oct. 2. Presale opens Tuesday at 9am.

Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys performs at the I-Days Festival 2023.

Things to do in Miami this weekend

On our list: Fall fun, bike tour and a Becky G concert.

As of Saturday, it&#x27;s officially fall! <ul><li>Swill a pumpkin spice latte while you hit up these events:</li></ul>

⚓️ Hot Boxes: A mariner's mailbox

👋 Martin here.<ul><li>For today&#x27;s edition of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hot Boxes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/06/26/hot-boxes-the-most-creative-mailboxes-in-miami" data-vars-content-id="4ecf7cb7-e54f-4b83-a765-6a2e968a28f1" data-vars-headline="⚓️ Hot Boxes: A mariner&#x27;s mailbox" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/06/26/hot-boxes-the-most-creative-mailboxes-in-miami" target="_self">Hot Boxes</a>, we bring you this <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="novelty navigational beacon" data-vars-click-url="https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/lighthouse.html" data-vars-content-id="4ecf7cb7-e54f-4b83-a765-6a2e968a28f1" data-vars-headline="⚓️ Hot Boxes: A mariner&#x27;s mailbox" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/lighthouse.html" target="_blank">novelty navigational beacon</a> near Davie that warns drivers to keep their vessels between the buoys.</li></ul>

What to do in Miami this weekend

On our list: A haunted mansion, Feid, Guns N' Roses and more.

Grab your keys — and costumes and roller skates. It&#x27;s the weekend!👻 Havana Haunted Mansion, an immersive theatrical experience, opens tonight and runs through Halloween in Miami Springs.

Sweets and vibes: Things to do in Miami this weekend

A short week now rolling into the weekend? Yes please.

A short week now rolling into the weekend? Yes please.<ul><li>Here are some fun events around town:</li></ul>

Illustration of lit marquee letters spelling "WEEKEND" sitting in a row of theater seats.

Learn how to grow your own food with UF scientists

The short course will be taught in person and online starting Oct. 16.

You can learn how to grow your own food in a community garden with the help of University of Florida scientists.Driving the news: UF&#x27;s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is bringing its award-winning class on sustainable urban food production back to South Florida for the fourth consecutive year starting Oct. 16.

Jiangxiao Qiu, associate professor of landscape ecology at UF/IFAS Fort Lauderdale Research and Education Center (FLREC) and course co-organizer, offers a look at the FLREC urban vegetable garden demonstration.  

Bite Club: Miami Shores Country Club

Friday evenings at the club's restaurant are surprisingly lit.

👋 It&#x27;s Deirdra. Y&#x27;all can have the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="trendy, overpriced, see-and-be-seen restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.reddit.com/r/Miami/comments/13bow2g/most_overrated_restaurants_in_miami/" data-vars-content-id="5131f753-e7b1-49b5-b667-ca2adeac0d62" data-vars-headline="Bite Club: Miami Shores Country Club" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Miami/comments/13bow2g/most_overrated_restaurants_in_miami/" target="_blank">trendy, overpriced, see-and-be-seen restaurants</a>. I&#x27;ll be over here keeping things <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="grandpacore" data-vars-click-url="https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/grandpacore-buy-online/" data-vars-content-id="5131f753-e7b1-49b5-b667-ca2adeac0d62" data-vars-headline="Bite Club: Miami Shores Country Club" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/grandpacore-buy-online/" target="_blank">grandpacore</a>.What&#x27;s happening: I occasionally take my son to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Shores Country Club" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamishoresgolf.com/" data-vars-content-id="5131f753-e7b1-49b5-b667-ca2adeac0d62" data-vars-headline="Bite Club: Miami Shores Country Club" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamishoresgolf.com/" target="_blank">Miami Shores Country Club</a> to borrow clubs and hit a bucket of balls.

a glass of ceviche and long strips of fried plaintains 

Bite Club: Habibi Kush is a hot spot for falafel

Put this casual Mediterranean spot in your regular dining rotation.

👋 Deirdra here. I finally popped into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Habibi Kush Falafel House &amp; Hookah Lounge" data-vars-click-url="https://habibikush.com/" data-vars-content-id="4da780e8-e0cb-4cb7-9dac-29219c2b5252" data-vars-headline="Bite Club: Habibi Kush is a hot spot for falafel" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://habibikush.com/" target="_blank">Habibi Kush Falafel House &amp; Hookah Lounge</a> for lunch the other day.What&#x27;s happening: My friend and I both ordered falafel wraps, which arrived hot-pressed like Cuban sandwiches. They were satisfyingly crunchy, with cucumbers and tahini sauce.

A pressed falafel sandwich with green and purple 

Aba in Bal Harbour: Chic and satisfying

The hummus made with toasted sweet corn is addictive.

👋 Deirdra here. I recently checked out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Aba," data-vars-click-url="https://www.abarestaurants.com/miami/" data-vars-content-id="2e2229b4-82a2-4796-90bb-54609e456c48" data-vars-headline="Aba in Bal Harbour: Chic and satisfying" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.abarestaurants.com/miami/" target="_blank">Aba,</a> the chic-but-comfortable Mediterranean restaurant that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="opened late last year" data-vars-click-url="https://miami.eater.com/2022/11/2/23436585/aba-mediterranean-miami-now-open" data-vars-content-id="2e2229b4-82a2-4796-90bb-54609e456c48" data-vars-headline="Aba in Bal Harbour: Chic and satisfying" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://miami.eater.com/2022/11/2/23436585/aba-mediterranean-miami-now-open" target="_blank">opened late last year</a> at Bal Harbour Shops.What I ate: Small plates of perfectly crisp Brussels sprouts ($15.95) and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ora King salmon" data-vars-click-url="https://orakingsalmon.co.nz/our-salmon/" data-vars-content-id="2e2229b4-82a2-4796-90bb-54609e456c48" data-vars-headline="Aba in Bal Harbour: Chic and satisfying" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://orakingsalmon.co.nz/our-salmon/" target="_blank">Ora King salmon</a> ($29.95) both hit the spot.

Two round dishes hold white labneh and yellowish hummus 

Tasty Argentine food at a discount at Patagonia Nahuen

The empanadas are crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle.

👋 Martin here! Y&#x27;all know <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="I love Argentinian food" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/07/11/unique-empanadas-miami-florida" data-vars-content-id="e6fb910d-d8e8-4879-8f0b-5e4f9ed482aa" data-vars-headline="Tasty Argentine food at a discount at Patagonia Nahuen" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/07/11/unique-empanadas-miami-florida" target="_self">I love Argentinian food</a>, so I had to check out a spot in Hollywood that my buddies recommended.Where I went: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Patagonia Nahuen" data-vars-click-url="https://patagonianahuen.com/" data-vars-content-id="e6fb910d-d8e8-4879-8f0b-5e4f9ed482aa" data-vars-headline="Tasty Argentine food at a discount at Patagonia Nahuen" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://patagonianahuen.com/" target="_blank">Patagonia Nahuen</a> serves up reasonably priced Argentine delicacies that taste <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="just as good as they do at the more expensive places" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/08/14/argentinian-restaurant-bunbury-miami-hype" data-vars-content-id="e6fb910d-d8e8-4879-8f0b-5e4f9ed482aa" data-vars-headline="Tasty Argentine food at a discount at Patagonia Nahuen" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2023/08/14/argentinian-restaurant-bunbury-miami-hype" target="_self">just as good as they do at the more expensive places</a>.

Empanadas and choripan from Patagonia Nahuen.

Frankie's Pizza is the king of old-school flavor

Frankie's is the king of old-school flavor.

👋 Martin here. Our <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="journey to find the best pizza" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-miami-40e44263-dc93-4571-822a-35ab35789160.html?chunk=4&amp;utm_term=emshare#story4" data-vars-content-id="0e57958b-d29f-4c16-bcd1-063dcba57efd" data-vars-headline="Frankie&#x27;s Pizza is the king of old-school flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-miami-40e44263-dc93-4571-822a-35ab35789160.html?chunk=4&amp;utm_term=emshare#story4" target="_self">journey to find the best pizza</a> in Miami took me to a legendary little shop in Westchester: Frankie&#x27;s Pizza.Catch up fast: Walking into Frankie&#x27;s feels like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="stepping on hallowed ground" data-vars-click-url="https://burgerbeast.com/frankies-pizza/" data-vars-content-id="0e57958b-d29f-4c16-bcd1-063dcba57efd" data-vars-headline="Frankie&#x27;s Pizza is the king of old-school flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://burgerbeast.com/frankies-pizza/" target="_blank">stepping on hallowed ground</a>. It opened in 1955 and is &quot;by far Miami&#x27;s oldest pizza shop,&quot; per <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="their website" data-vars-click-url="http://www.frankiespizzaonline.com/about.html" data-vars-content-id="0e57958b-d29f-4c16-bcd1-063dcba57efd" data-vars-headline="Frankie&#x27;s Pizza is the king of old-school flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.frankiespizzaonline.com/about.html" target="_blank">their website</a>.

Don't forget the Crust: This pizzeria does it right

👋 Martin here! Good crust is the foundation of any good pizza. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Crust" data-vars-click-url="https://www.crust-usa.com/" data-vars-content-id="dcce8da3-7fea-4b59-9dce-5ca299234a3a" data-vars-headline="Don&#x27;t forget the Crust: This pizzeria does it right" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.crust-usa.com/" target="_blank">Crust</a>, a pizzeria on the Miami River, takes that to heart.State of plate: I ordered a white pizza to confirm if the name matches the dish — and it was like eating a crisp, thinly sliced baguette.

A Crust Pizza with proscuitto, figs and blue cheese.

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