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Miami ICE leads U.S. in arrests, driven by local cops' cooperation

Florida tops the nation in ICE agreements with local police.

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Immigration arrests in Florida have skyrocketed under President Trump, an increase local advocates attribute to how the state&#x27;s police departments have partnered with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Immigration and Customs Enforcement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/10/ice-border-patrol-lyons-scott-trump-house-panel" data-vars-content-id="8a5c2819-84ba-4029-8fe0-332c2a7b348c" data-vars-headline="Miami ICE leads U.S. in arrests, driven by local cops&#x27; cooperation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/10/ice-border-patrol-lyons-scott-trump-house-panel" target="_self">Immigration and Customs Enforcement</a>.Why it matters: While South Florida hasn&#x27;t seen the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high-profile raids" data-vars-click-url="https://newrepublic.com/post/208648/ice-military-base-arrest-newlywed-soldier-wife" data-vars-content-id="8a5c2819-84ba-4029-8fe0-332c2a7b348c" data-vars-headline="Miami ICE leads U.S. in arrests, driven by local cops&#x27; cooperation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://newrepublic.com/post/208648/ice-military-base-arrest-newlywed-soldier-wife" target="_blank">high-profile raids</a> or <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="large protests" data-vars-click-url="https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/01/30/g-s1-108087/photos-thousands-once-again-protest-ice-in-minneapolis-and-across-the-u-s" data-vars-content-id="8a5c2819-84ba-4029-8fe0-332c2a7b348c" data-vars-headline="Miami ICE leads U.S. in arrests, driven by local cops&#x27; cooperation" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/01/30/g-s1-108087/photos-thousands-once-again-protest-ice-in-minneapolis-and-across-the-u-s" target="_blank">large protests</a> that drew widespread attention to other communities, data shows the region is a national hot spot for immigration enforcement.

Tons of Inter Miami fans ditch cars for Metrorail, Tri-Rail in rare transit win

Fans were lured by $10 concessions vouchers and the prospect of saving time and money.

Transit

<figure><img alt="Inter Miami fans Rick and Nancy Blanchett took the Tri-Rail to Saturday&#x27;s match. Photo: Martin Vassolo/Axios" height="3024" id="c1173d45-0324-497d-bdc7-a4bdc85b9a77" src="https://images.axios.com/OGSNn3-S8ynF-bqyr_PPZIhlFN4=/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg" width="4032" srcset="https://images.axios.com/NQl_E8mT7kU8YO0kniGQVuMilE8=/0x0:4032x3024/1920x1440/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/NHcS7qSiNnIUuEPXxdkYeVPjw4w=/0x0:4032x3024/1600x1200/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/X2SyKXicEVqBUL0lJmqjY8US9fA=/0x0:4032x3024/1366x1024/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/sY2_n0EqLR8fl-e94XVWUkcBg_8=/0x0:4032x3024/1024x768/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/J3Fexd7DFFWKFhCqeBFE8Z8557Q=/0x0:4032x3024/768x576/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/iOAaYzDQHZWkxhZ4NLRj65Pm4gM=/0x0:4032x3024/640x480/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/m6BP5o0DoGsZEXmFHo57kQ5jUEA=/0x0:4032x3024/320x240/2026/04/05/1775403668907.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>Inter Miami fans Rick and Nancy Blanchett took the Tri-Rail to Saturday&#x27;s match. Photo: Martin Vassolo/Axios</figcaption></figure>After <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Inter Miami&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/02/what-inter-miami-fans-should-know-ahead-of-stadium-opener" data-vars-content-id="b19f5ad6-00aa-463a-843d-eea77e34d70c" data-vars-headline="Tons of Inter Miami fans ditch cars for Metrorail, Tri-Rail in rare transit win" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/02/what-inter-miami-fans-should-know-ahead-of-stadium-opener" target="_self">Inter Miami&#x27;s</a> first match at Nu Stadium on Saturday, hundreds of fans walked past the gridlocked parking lot and made a beeline for a nearby mass-transit hub. Why it matters: That&#x27;s just what Inter wanted.<ul><li>If it keeps up, it could ease traffic around the stadium and boost ridership numbers for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cash-strapped Tri-Rail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wlrn.org/news-in-brief/2026-01-12/tri-rail-rideership" data-vars-content-id="b19f5ad6-00aa-463a-843d-eea77e34d70c" data-vars-headline="Tons of Inter Miami fans ditch cars for Metrorail, Tri-Rail in rare transit win" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wlrn.org/news-in-brief/2026-01-12/tri-rail-rideership" target="_blank">cash-strapped Tri-Rail</a> train system.</li></ul>The big picture: Seeing big crowds line up to take Metrorail, Tri-Rail and other public transit was an unusual sight in a car-centric city. <ul><li>But fans were lured by $10 concessions vouchers from the club and the prospect of avoiding the stress of driving and the price of parking.</li></ul><figure><img alt="Inter Miami fans walk toward a nearby transit hub near the stadium after Saturday&#x27;s match. Photo: Martin Vassolo/Axios" height="3024" id="55e9db83-0446-4b3b-8731-bfcbdcaa8c47" src="https://images.axios.com/U67hLHuVIQpRm8OesarjEhq0seA=/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg" width="4032" srcset="https://images.axios.com/d8bTDeEZLvSgG0L6KVIZ88mbaJg=/0x0:4032x3024/1920x1440/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/-vjVyQ8SfuNvyXLhX-fvmnKoGR8=/0x0:4032x3024/1600x1200/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/jyIVXvXSrLDRJEKZhx4q9IOGZv4=/0x0:4032x3024/1366x1024/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/RUl7p7QMNnDW2PVSs_fsUgYokdk=/0x0:4032x3024/1024x768/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/85OZwcntLKZJcppNMykPjYqevFY=/0x0:4032x3024/768x576/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/lc5Lle-3dxGCKJX_KKVwlrnfVdA=/0x0:4032x3024/640x480/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/sK_igv0ETQieMy00Wspt_j_Mcxs=/0x0:4032x3024/320x240/2026/04/05/1775403763476.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>Hundreds of Inter Miami fans walk toward a transit hub near the stadium after Saturday&#x27;s match. Photo: Martin Vassolo/Axios</figcaption></figure>My experience: I rode the Tri-Rail from Hollywood to the Miami Airport station, also known as the Miami Intermodal Center, and my train car was full of pink-clad fans.<ul><li>It was about a 40-minute ride and then a 10-15-minute walk to the stadium — longer on the way back with more fans.</li><li>Tri-Rail is partnering with Inter this season to offer late rides for weekend home games, leaving about 45 minutes after the final whistle. (Saturday&#x27;s train departed at about 11pm, closer to an hour after the game ended.)</li><li>A weekend day pass is $5, compared to at least $45 to park at the stadium.</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: Many of the Tri-Rail riders I spoke to don&#x27;t typically take public transit, but saw that Inter Miami was encouraging it and decided to try it.<ul><li>&quot;It&#x27;s gonna beat driving any time,&quot; said Alfredo Barreiro, a Hollywood Beach resident.</li><li>Maria Orozco, of Davie, said the team&#x27;s Fort Lauderdale stadium was an easier drive for her but taking the train should be less stressful.</li><li>&quot;Using the train is better because traffic is rough and finding parking in that area is even worse.&quot;</li></ul>Rick and Nancy Blanchett drove two hours from Fort Myers to Hollywood, where they hopped on the southbound Tri-Rail.<ul><li>&quot;I didn&#x27;t know how many people were going to use it,&quot; Rick Blanchett, a Miami native, said. &quot;It was a long enough ride coming over from Fort Myers, so this is perfect.&quot;</li><li>The South Florida sports fans say they regularly make the trip from Fort Myers to watch the Heat, Marlins and Dolphins, but being able to leave their car behind was a first.</li><li>&quot;I&#x27;m hoping this really takes off,&quot; Blanchett said.</li></ul>

As immigration slows, Miami-Dade's population growth declines

The data offers how tighter immigration enforcement is affecting America's demographic makeup.

Politics

Miami-Dade County&#x27;s population shrank last year amid a massive drop in immigration, following a nationwide trend, new U.S. Census data shows.Why it matters: The data offers the best look yet at how tighter immigration enforcement is affecting America&#x27;s demographic makeup.

Inter Miami celebrates new stadium with house-warming party

Like any house-warming party, the hosts swept some things under the rug.

Sports

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates ran onto the field as &quot;Hustlin&quot; by Miami rap star Rick Ross blared through stadium speakers.<ul><li>Adopted 305-er Marc Anthony sang the national anthem, and pink smoke filled Nu Stadium as the first of several fireworks lit up the sky over Inter&#x27;s new Miami home.</li></ul>Why it matters: The club threw a very Miami housewarming party on Saturday night to christen its new stadium.

Locals write love poems to Miami. Here are the winners of Sonnet Boom contest

A high school student is among the winners.

More than 500 Miamians put pen to paper this winter to profess their love for the 305 as part of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sonnet Boom: Love Poems for Miami" data-vars-click-url="https://omiami.org/projects-and-events/sonnet-boom-poetry-contest" data-vars-content-id="faf42eb4-40f9-421c-a11c-ece83dcc86f4" data-vars-headline="Locals write love poems to Miami. Here are the winners of Sonnet Boom contest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://omiami.org/projects-and-events/sonnet-boom-poetry-contest" target="_blank">Sonnet Boom: Love Poems for Miami</a>. State of play: After 140,000 votes, organizers — including Elevate Miami, O, Miami and SWWIM — announced the winners last night.🥇 The Adult Category winners:<ul><li>First: Michael Ivory (&quot;Magic City&quot;)</li><li>Second: Clayre Benzadón (&quot;Miami (Debutante) Sonnet&quot;)</li><li>Third: Nyah Hardmon (&quot;305786&quot;)</li></ul>🥇 The Youth Category winners:<ul><li>First: Ava, Grade 10, Ransom Everglades School (&quot;The Pink Hotel Threw Fire&quot;)</li><li>Second: Andrea, Grade 10, The Cushman School (&quot;Border to Boulevard&quot;)</li><li>Third: Nadine, Grade 8, Miami Arts Charter School (&quot;Magic City&quot;)</li></ul>🤑 Winners in both categories receive prizes of up to $2,000, along with opportunities for publication and live performance.The first-place sonnets are replicated below<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">&quot;Magic City&quot; by Michael Ivory</h2>Maybe it&#x27;s the hibiscus trumpets blaring lifeamongst the green we take for grantedor the mangrove roots prophesyingthat our legs could stand on land and sea.Maybe it&#x27;s the salt we taste in the conch,or at Virginia Key, or in our sweat like pearls,each of us seasoned with joy. Here,we speak the language of heat like love.Maybe it&#x27;s how we pray with our lipsbut call God forth with our hips, rockin&#x27;,whammin&#x27;. Maybe it&#x27;s the musicwe keep in our skin, immortal memory.Maybe it&#x27;s our bloodlines, borderless and bronze.What spell you figure blessed us with a home like this?<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">&quot;The Pink Hotel Threw Fire&quot; by Ava</h2>The pink hotel threw fire across their wall, Miami waking loud with heat and light. My feet swung air; I could not reach at all The sugared tile still cooling from the night. Abuela tapped her spoon — ven, toma más — Blew once, then fed me sweetness from the foam. Fried bread and Vicks and ocean air would pass Through every open window of that home. Abuelo laughed, mira el mar, the door wide spread; Salt settled cool and shining on my skin. Collins Avenue roared on overhead, But softer tides were always moving in. The city spoke in tongues I came to teach — I learned its pulse inside that room by the beach.

Miami Beach Pride returns for 18th year with new events, daily gatherings

The event kicks off Thursday with the flag-raising ceremony.

Things to Do

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Beach Pride" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamibeachpride.com/" data-vars-content-id="6a3a181f-0895-4f63-bb74-91259af31a15" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach Pride returns for 18th year with new events, daily gatherings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamibeachpride.com/" target="_blank">Miami Beach Pride</a> kicks off its 18th anniversary Thursday with a new event that organizers hope will create a more visible, inclusive and meaningful start to the season.Why it matters: This year&#x27;s festival is the first to follow the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="removal of Miami Beach&#x27;s Pride crosswalk" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/06/miami-beach-pride-crosswalk-removed-lgbtq-month" data-vars-content-id="6a3a181f-0895-4f63-bb74-91259af31a15" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach Pride returns for 18th year with new events, daily gatherings" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/06/miami-beach-pride-crosswalk-removed-lgbtq-month" target="_self">removal of Miami Beach&#x27;s Pride crosswalk</a>, part of the state&#x27;s directive to remove street art.

How Pitbull's former manager became Miami's mac and cheese king

Derrick Turton turned studio cooking into a Miami staple now served at loanDepot park.

Business

Derrick Turton, owner of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Famous House of Mac" data-vars-click-url="https://houseofmac.com/" data-vars-content-id="cf653cbb-5225-4431-9c03-53c99f96d9e5" data-vars-headline="How Pitbull&#x27;s former manager became Miami&#x27;s mac and cheese king" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://houseofmac.com/" target="_blank">World Famous House of Mac</a>, pulled off a major career flip in 2014. <ul><li>He went from working in the music industry, where he managed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Pitbull" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/06/11/pitbull-concert-fans-bald-caps-trend" data-vars-content-id="cf653cbb-5225-4431-9c03-53c99f96d9e5" data-vars-headline="How Pitbull&#x27;s former manager became Miami&#x27;s mac and cheese king" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/06/11/pitbull-concert-fans-bald-caps-trend" target="_self">Pitbull</a>, to opening a mac and cheese food truck, which eventually spawned five locations.</li></ul>

How film productions are boosting Broward's economy

The county has been busy with TV and movie shoots.

Culture

Hollywood buzz around two set-in-South Florida TV series highlights how busy our area&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="film production industry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/09/24/bad-monkey-florida-keys-vince-vaughn-apple-tv" data-vars-content-id="a8ba1c1c-f49d-4a57-b31b-658a942ed425" data-vars-headline="How film productions are boosting Broward&#x27;s economy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/09/24/bad-monkey-florida-keys-vince-vaughn-apple-tv" target="_self">film production industry</a> has been lately.Why it matters: In Broward County alone, the production of shows, movies, commercials and more injected more than $200 million into the local economy in 2025, according to the county&#x27;s film commission, Film Lauderdale.<ul><li>That was up 15% from 2024.</li></ul>What we&#x27;re watching: New Peacock crime drama series &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="M.I.A." data-vars-click-url="https://www.peacocktv.com/blog/peacock-crime-show-mia-premiere-date-cast-plot-cary-elwes-shannon-gisela" data-vars-content-id="a8ba1c1c-f49d-4a57-b31b-658a942ed425" data-vars-headline="How film productions are boosting Broward&#x27;s economy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.peacocktv.com/blog/peacock-crime-show-mia-premiere-date-cast-plot-cary-elwes-shannon-gisela" target="_blank">M.I.A.</a>,&quot; which drops May 7, filmed in both Broward and Miami-Dade counties, according to Film Lauderdale.<ul><li>ABC&#x27;s &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="R.J. Decker" data-vars-click-url="https://deadline.com/2026/03/rj-decker-scheduling-move-scott-speedman-season-2-chances-1236766138/" data-vars-content-id="a8ba1c1c-f49d-4a57-b31b-658a942ed425" data-vars-headline="How film productions are boosting Broward&#x27;s economy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://deadline.com/2026/03/rj-decker-scheduling-move-scott-speedman-season-2-chances-1236766138/" target="_blank">R.J. Decker</a>,&quot; a crime drama based on a Carl Hiaasen novel, premiered this month and is set in Fort Lauderdale and filmed most of its Florida scenes in Broward, per the film office.</li><li>&quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="God of Tides" data-vars-click-url="https://deadline.com/2026/02/grant-gustin-campbell-scott-rainey-qualley-god-of-tides-1236730041/" data-vars-content-id="a8ba1c1c-f49d-4a57-b31b-658a942ed425" data-vars-headline="How film productions are boosting Broward&#x27;s economy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://deadline.com/2026/02/grant-gustin-campbell-scott-rainey-qualley-god-of-tides-1236730041/" target="_blank">God of Tides</a>,&quot; an indie drama starring Grant Gustin about a competitive free diver, also did some filming in Broward. </li></ul><figure><img alt="M.I.A. -- Pictured: Cary Elwes as Kincaid -- (Photo by: Jeff Daly/PEACOCK via Getty Images)
" height="2000" id="809565d2-2567-4955-8661-e5d8017c6852" src="https://images.axios.com/NUEQHdfy6yi2366FDquG4G0K66U=/2026/03/26/1774552707733.jpeg" width="3000"/><figcaption>Cary Elwes stars in &quot;M.I.A.&quot; Photo: Jeff Daly/Peacock via Getty Images</figcaption></figure>Follow the money: Broward and Miami-Dade — two counties with a rich TV and film history — are investing government dollars to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bring back productions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/06/11/film-incentives-florida-bad-boys" data-vars-content-id="a8ba1c1c-f49d-4a57-b31b-658a942ed425" data-vars-headline="How film productions are boosting Broward&#x27;s economy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/06/11/film-incentives-florida-bad-boys" target="_self">bring back productions</a> once drawn to Florida&#x27;s defunct incentive program.<ul><li>Since Film Lauderdale launched its incentives in 2022, it has paid out or committed more than $4 million in rebates, resulting in about $20 million in local production spending, the film office tells Axios.</li><li>In 2021, before the program launched, there were about 9,500 crew members hired in Broward for local productions. In 2025, that number grew to more than 16,000, per Film Lauderdale.</li></ul>Miami-Dade launched a $50 million <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="incentive program" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/release.page?Mduid_release=rel1715029328254956" data-vars-content-id="a8ba1c1c-f49d-4a57-b31b-658a942ed425" data-vars-headline="How film productions are boosting Broward&#x27;s economy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamidade.gov/global/release.page?Mduid_release=rel1715029328254956" target="_blank">incentive program</a> in 2024 but did not respond to questions about how it&#x27;s faring.What they&#x27;re saying: Sandy Lighterman, film commissioner for Film Lauderdale and president of Film Florida, tells Axios it&#x27;s difficult to attract a production without incentives.<ul><li>Film Lauderdale&#x27;s relatively small incentives make it difficult to land complete productions, but Lighterman says getting pieces of filming still benefits local businesses and residents.</li><li>Lighterman, who previously worked as Miami-Dade&#x27;s film and entertainment commissioner, says South Florida&#x27;s stories also attract crews to film here.</li><li>&quot;The more that those stories get out, people get more interested in it.&quot;</li></ul>What&#x27;s next: Lighterman wants to connect industry professionals with local talent, so she&#x27;s helping host the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="South Florida Film Forum" data-vars-click-url="https://www.southfloridafilmforum.com/" data-vars-content-id="a8ba1c1c-f49d-4a57-b31b-658a942ed425" data-vars-headline="How film productions are boosting Broward&#x27;s economy" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.southfloridafilmforum.com/" target="_blank">South Florida Film Forum</a> on Friday and Saturday at MAD Arts.<ul><li>Film Lauderdale is partnering with White Elephant Group, Broward County and MAD Arts to host the educational and networking event.</li><li>&quot;Events like this are critical because they put our crew base and our creatives in the same room as the people hiring for the next big project,&quot; Lighterman said in a press release.</li></ul>

Things to do: Music, baseball, antiques and more

Hard to believe, but we&#x27;re heading into the final weekend of March — and there&#x27;s a lot going on! So yes, there will be lots of traffic.<ul><li>It&#x27;s Miami Music Week. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Here&#x27;s our guide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/23/miami-music-week-returns-zeyzey-factory-town-ultra" data-vars-content-id="04f40619-8fcf-4c16-9c49-4a38f90021b9" data-vars-headline="Things to do: Music, baseball, antiques and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/23/miami-music-week-returns-zeyzey-factory-town-ultra" target="_self">Here&#x27;s our guide</a> if you missed it.</li><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Miami Open" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/16/miami-open-food-beverage-tournament-tennis" data-vars-content-id="04f40619-8fcf-4c16-9c49-4a38f90021b9" data-vars-headline="Things to do: Music, baseball, antiques and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/16/miami-open-food-beverage-tournament-tennis" target="_self">The Miami Open</a> runs through Sunday.</li><li>And while most of us (me) have reached our quota of hotdogs and beer at loanDepot Park for the year (shoutout <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Baseball Classic" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/02/world-baseball-classic-miami-game-schedule-tickets-and-how-to-watch" data-vars-content-id="04f40619-8fcf-4c16-9c49-4a38f90021b9" data-vars-headline="Things to do: Music, baseball, antiques and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/02/world-baseball-classic-miami-game-schedule-tickets-and-how-to-watch" target="_self">World Baseball Classic</a>), it&#x27;s officially baseball season. </li></ul>

Insta backpacker walking perimeter of U.S. passes through South Florida

His Instagram videos are sparking real-life connections with fans along the walking route.

A 22-year-old <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="social media personality" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/12/axios-event-consumers-turn-to-social-media-and-influencers-for-product-recommendations" data-vars-content-id="7d28bd76-e6cc-472e-98a8-a3b7da711ba2" data-vars-headline="Insta backpacker walking perimeter of U.S. passes through South Florida" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/12/axios-event-consumers-turn-to-social-media-and-influencers-for-product-recommendations" target="_self">social media personality</a> is attempting to walk an outline of the contiguous U.S. — and he&#x27;s passing through South Florida this week.The big picture: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Jack Kadis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/jlkadis/" data-vars-content-id="7d28bd76-e6cc-472e-98a8-a3b7da711ba2" data-vars-headline="Insta backpacker walking perimeter of U.S. passes through South Florida" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/jlkadis/" target="_blank">Jack Kadis</a>, who has racked up over 100,000 followers on Instagram, has been walking about 11 miles a day for 69 consecutive days — beginning Jan. 14 in Virginia and following the coastline south.

Your guide to the sounds of Miami Music Week

The annual music showcase begins tomorrow and runs through Sunday.

I finally made it to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Disco Domingo" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/04/disco-domingo-daytime-dance-party-miami-vinyl" data-vars-content-id="4bbf1afd-fc44-4321-abd3-ca5d874f5b2e" data-vars-headline="Your guide to the sounds of Miami Music Week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/04/disco-domingo-daytime-dance-party-miami-vinyl" target="_self">Disco Domingo</a> and it was everything I hoped it would be — and then some. <ul><li>The crowd was energetic. The vibes were groovy. An aerial <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hair hanger" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8R6ESFMero" data-vars-content-id="4bbf1afd-fc44-4321-abd3-ca5d874f5b2e" data-vars-headline="Your guide to the sounds of Miami Music Week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8R6ESFMero" target="_blank">hair hanger</a> under a disco ball. The weather was perfect. </li></ul>Why it matters: The event&#x27;s fourth edition, held at River House Wine &amp; Bar, kicked off <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Music Week" data-vars-click-url="https://miamimusicweek.com/" data-vars-content-id="4bbf1afd-fc44-4321-abd3-ca5d874f5b2e" data-vars-headline="Your guide to the sounds of Miami Music Week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://miamimusicweek.com/" target="_blank">Miami Music Week</a> (for me, at least) and set the tone for the six-day music marathon.

O, Miami Poetry Festival is throwing itself a quinceañera, and everyone's invited

The festival has events almost daily throughout April.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="O, Miami&#x27;s annual poetry festival" data-vars-click-url="https://omiami.org/poetry-festival/" data-vars-content-id="99dcc166-f75d-46ee-b6a9-5546884aca4b" data-vars-headline="O, Miami Poetry Festival is throwing itself a quinceañera, and everyone&#x27;s invited" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://omiami.org/poetry-festival/" target="_blank">O, Miami&#x27;s annual poetry festival</a> is turning 15 this year and to celebrate, the local nonprofit is throwing itself a quinceañera.Why it matters: A quince is a celebration, one that&#x27;s rooted in culture, tradition and family. It&#x27;s a milestone, not just for the individual, but for the entire family.

Overtown cook-off to help select new operator of famed barbecue restaurant

A Michelin-recommended restaurant is competing to take over the lease.

Food and Drink

About a decade after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="People&#x27;s Bar-B-Que" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/01/miami-overtown-new-bbq-restaurant-peoples-barbecue" data-vars-content-id="bf9b7dda-4d36-466f-a537-5fd01cb943f1" data-vars-headline="Overtown cook-off to help select new operator of famed barbecue restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/01/miami-overtown-new-bbq-restaurant-peoples-barbecue" target="_self">People&#x27;s Bar-B-Que</a> shut down, three restaurant operators are competing for the chance to open a new eatery at the legendary barbecue spot.Why it matters: The Miami community redevelopment agency that owns the restaurant wants to honor Overtown&#x27;s culinary history, so it&#x27;s letting the community help select the new tenant.

Miami Film Festival lineup: Q&A's with stars, world premieres and special events

"Breaking Bad" star Bob Odenkirk will answer questions after a movie screening.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami Film Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://miamifilmfestival.com/browse/" data-vars-content-id="925da18d-c5b3-483a-9acd-d5d7b6f9a996" data-vars-headline="Miami Film Festival lineup: Q&amp;A&#x27;s with stars, world premieres and special events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://miamifilmfestival.com/browse/" target="_blank">Miami Film Festival</a> lineup is out and let&#x27;s just say fans of the TV hits &quot;Severance&quot; and &quot;Better Call Saul&quot; may want to scoop up some tickets.Why it matters: The 43rd annual festival is a testament to South Florida&#x27;s long-standing role in the film world, as local governments work to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bring back productions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/06/11/film-incentives-florida-bad-boys" data-vars-content-id="925da18d-c5b3-483a-9acd-d5d7b6f9a996" data-vars-headline="Miami Film Festival lineup: Q&amp;A&#x27;s with stars, world premieres and special events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/06/11/film-incentives-florida-bad-boys" target="_self">bring back productions</a> once drawn to Florida&#x27;s defunct incentive program.