County considers protest crackdown at Miami airport

Driving the news: County commissioners voted yesterday to give preliminary approval to an ordinance banning protesters from the sidewalks near terminal buildings and creating designated protest zones.

• The item, sponsored by Kevin Marino Cabrera, also directs the airport director to charge a protest fee for groups larger than 25 people.
• It passed 7-5 on first reading but will need a second vote before taking effect.