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Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland

Officers learned Scottish traditions and de-escalation tactics before the World Cup.

Public Safety

A festive crowd gathered on South Beach last month, holding beers and playing music. Some even <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="climbed onto" data-vars-click-url="https://x.com/OfficialJoelF/status/2069496421825351827/video/1" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://x.com/OfficialJoelF/status/2069496421825351827/video/1" target="_blank">climbed onto</a> a fire rescue ATV.The big picture: This wasn&#x27;t spring break; it was a World Cup parade led by Scottish football fans known as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Tartan Army" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/25/scotland-world-cup-tartan-army-miami" target="_self">the Tartan Army</a>.<ul><li>While Miami Beach has historically <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="imposed strict rules" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article228090319.html" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article228090319.html" target="_blank">imposed strict rules</a> on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="spring break party crowds" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/04/miami-beach-spring-break-restrictions-2026" data-vars-content-id="c1a4bd7a-f3c6-40de-9846-a14c73574232" data-vars-headline="Before Tartan Army march, Miami Beach police trained in Scotland" 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/miami-beach-spring-break-restrictions-2026" target="_self">spring break party crowds</a> — due to years of fatal shootings and rowdy behavior — city leaders marched alongside the Scottish supporters.</li></ul>

Bidding farewell to North Beach, Miami's best neighborhood

Things to Do

After nearly four years, I&#x27;m no longer living on the beach. Why it matters: As someone who once vowed she&#x27;d never live in Miami as an adult, North Beach welcomed me in and showed me a different side of what 305 living could be.<ul><li>Plus, I made living on the beach part of my mission (both in life and in this newsletter), to make sure folks I knew <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="(and didn&#x27;t" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/29/marcs-artisanal-pizzeria-north-beach-miami" data-vars-content-id="3e3cdfbf-4155-4bae-8ac6-7218e9f8f801" data-vars-headline="Bidding farewell to North Beach, Miami&#x27;s best neighborhood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/09/29/marcs-artisanal-pizzeria-north-beach-miami" target="_self">(and didn&#x27;t</a>) agreed it&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the best neighborhood in Miami" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/08/23/sommers-perfect-miami-day" data-vars-content-id="3e3cdfbf-4155-4bae-8ac6-7218e9f8f801" data-vars-headline="Bidding farewell to North Beach, Miami&#x27;s best neighborhood" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/08/23/sommers-perfect-miami-day" target="_self">the best neighborhood in Miami</a>.</li></ul>

Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James

Miami is where James won his first NBA championship.

Sports

Sixteen years after &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Decision" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4" data-vars-content-id="857dbdb6-ead6-429b-9f2b-a20a8263f1bb" data-vars-headline="Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Afpgnb_9bA4" target="_blank">The Decision</a>&quot; brought <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="LeBron James" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/06/30/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers" data-vars-content-id="857dbdb6-ead6-429b-9f2b-a20a8263f1bb" data-vars-headline="Why Miami is the perfect final act for LeBron James" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/06/30/lebron-james-los-angeles-lakers" target="_self">LeBron James</a> to Miami, the world is again waiting to learn where he&#x27;ll take his talents next.State of play: The 41-year-old NBA legend has been linked to a handful of teams as possible destinations, including Golden State, Minnesota, Philadelphia and Miami.

Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match

This is your chance to join the Norwegian Viking row.

News

Norway fans will bring their famous <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Viking row" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncu50EBP-6I" data-vars-content-id="5514e7e4-3a43-4011-ab06-88919944e360" data-vars-headline="Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncu50EBP-6I" target="_blank">Viking row</a> to Miami ahead of a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/09/world-cup-miami-gardens-parking-residents" data-vars-content-id="5514e7e4-3a43-4011-ab06-88919944e360" data-vars-headline="Norway fans will row through South Beach ahead of England match" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/07/09/world-cup-miami-gardens-parking-residents" target="_self">World Cup</a> clash with England this weekend.Why it matters: From the Scots to the Argentinians, some of the world&#x27;s best soccer fans have taken over South Florida following their teams.<ul><li>Norway and England are next.</li></ul>

Sweat Records launches vinyl take-back program

Sweat Records is a mainstay in Miami's music scene.

Music

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sweat Records" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/03/14/sweat-records-celebrates-20-years" data-vars-content-id="a6a09cba-fd86-492d-96d8-8acf7189b320" data-vars-headline="Sweat Records launches vinyl take-back program" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/03/14/sweat-records-celebrates-20-years" target="_self">Sweat Records</a>, along with Warner Music Group, launched a new vinyl take-back program with the hopes of repurposing broken or old records. Why it matters: The beloved record shop in Little Haiti is among just 11 other shops around the country to be included in the program, which launched June 25.

You voted for Miami's new anthem. Here are the winning local musicians

Culture

Miami has a new soundtrack, courtesy of six local artists who won the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Elevated Tracks 305" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/10/miami-official-anthem-song-contest" data-vars-content-id="8ed636a3-1bbe-43f7-85e5-1c5fdcaad610" data-vars-headline="You voted for Miami&#x27;s new anthem. Here are the winning local musicians" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/10/miami-official-anthem-song-contest" target="_self">Elevated Tracks 305</a> original song contest. Why it matters: Organizers hope the songs receive official recognition.

Here's what Florida included in America's Time Capsule

We think Florida could have buried a few more artifacts.

What will future generations think of Florida when they open <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="America&#x27;s Time Capsule" data-vars-click-url="https://america250.org/time-capsule/" data-vars-content-id="e6ae405a-4927-427f-bf66-254ae8fc3f84" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what Florida included in America&#x27;s Time Capsule" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://america250.org/time-capsule/" target="_blank">America&#x27;s Time Capsule</a> — a nationwide project to preserve pieces of U.S. history as part of the country&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="250th anniversary celebration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/06/03/america-250-freedom-250-national-mall-white-house-drama" data-vars-content-id="e6ae405a-4927-427f-bf66-254ae8fc3f84" data-vars-headline="Here&#x27;s what Florida included in America&#x27;s Time Capsule" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/washington-dc/2026/06/03/america-250-freedom-250-national-mall-white-house-drama" target="_self">250th anniversary celebration</a>?

From Flanigan's to Zey Zey, Miami brands sell unique World Cup merch

Get your hands on a piece of Miami subculture.

Beloved Miami brands are getting in the World Cup spirit with 305-themed soccer merchandise.Why it matters: South Florida businesses are smartly capitalizing on Miami&#x27;s role as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a World Cup host city" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" data-vars-content-id="2fdd9cdf-4674-42f1-aa10-e20988697776" data-vars-headline="From Flanigan&#x27;s to Zey Zey, Miami brands sell unique World Cup merch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/16/miami-first-world-cup-match" target="_self">a World Cup host city</a> by tempting locals with limited-edition shirts.

South Florida Uruguayans gear up for World Cup with watch parties and rallies

Uruguay is playing two group-stage matches in Miami, the most of any team.

At the Normandy Fountain in Miami Beach, an oversize soccer ball emblazoned with the Uruguayan flag has become a gathering spot for fans of La Celeste ahead of Monday&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/11/world-cup-miami-global-influence" data-vars-content-id="70e755cd-cbc7-4839-8aab-46309c0bd5d2" data-vars-headline="South Florida Uruguayans gear up for World Cup with watch parties and rallies" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/11/world-cup-miami-global-influence" target="_self">World Cup</a> match in Miami.<ul><li>The ball, one of 48 that the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city installed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/event/arena-of-nations-48-giant-soccer-balls/40626" data-vars-content-id="70e755cd-cbc7-4839-8aab-46309c0bd5d2" data-vars-headline="South Florida Uruguayans gear up for World Cup with watch parties and rallies" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/event/arena-of-nations-48-giant-soccer-balls/40626" target="_blank">city installed</a> around the Beach, has been the scene of lively Candombe-style <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="percussion performances" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZBySKFMbB3/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="70e755cd-cbc7-4839-8aab-46309c0bd5d2" data-vars-headline="South Florida Uruguayans gear up for World Cup with watch parties and rallies" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZBySKFMbB3/?hl=en" target="_blank">percussion performances</a> and fan photo sessions.</li></ul>

World Cup offers Haitians in Miami hope amid crisis at home

Watch parties are planned across South Florida.

Half a century after Haiti&#x27;s first <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/11/world-cup-miami-global-influence" data-vars-content-id="9cdfe75f-d392-40c3-bfcf-5514c821a716" data-vars-headline="World Cup offers Haitians in Miami hope amid crisis at home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/11/world-cup-miami-global-influence" target="_self">World Cup</a> appearance, Les Grenadiers are back on futbol&#x27;s biggest stage after overcoming challenges back home and abroad.Why it matters: South Florida is home to the largest Haitian diaspora in America.<ul><li>For the over 163,000 Haitians living in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, the tournament offers a moment of excitement amid the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="violence and displacement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.iom.int/news/haitis-displacement-crisis-hits-record-15-million-amid-escalating-violence" data-vars-content-id="9cdfe75f-d392-40c3-bfcf-5514c821a716" data-vars-headline="World Cup offers Haitians in Miami hope amid crisis at home" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.iom.int/news/haitis-displacement-crisis-hits-record-15-million-amid-escalating-violence" target="_blank">violence and displacement</a> afflicting the Caribbean nation.</li></ul>

Miami's global population blends World Cup loyalties

South Florida is home to some of the largest immigrant communities in the nation.

Hang around Miami for the next month and it may not be clear which World Cup squad is the home team. Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/04/how-to-get-around-miami-during-the-world-cup" data-vars-content-id="74002722-e9f3-4441-a22f-578104c3ff2c" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s global population blends World Cup loyalties" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/04/how-to-get-around-miami-during-the-world-cup" target="_self">World Cup</a>, which kicks off Thursday, underscores Miami&#x27;s global reach and the diasporas that live here. <ul><li>Plus, a few international superstars call Miami home, and the fanbases that follow them and their home countries&#x27; teams will inevitably infiltrate every corner of the city. </li></ul>

Miami Mango Festival returns for two days at Fairchild Tropical Garden

The festival features more than 400 mango varieties.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami&#x27;s Mango Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://fairchildgarden.org/events/mango-festival/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=mango_festival&amp;utm_content=PMax&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23853587163&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACTypPs7cc_T2amltSg6n9Qr3Ao4N&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw857RBhAgEiwAI-1yKMwwKmH8pk4pjcfUdyn0kIt4fks6Qkx4JCtr3aStD5_yBQWkE7DHZxoCJnMQAvD_BwE" data-vars-content-id="efb2ff7b-344a-4817-aadc-3eed7b9ee465" data-vars-headline="Miami Mango Festival returns for two days at Fairchild Tropical Garden" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://fairchildgarden.org/events/mango-festival/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=mango_festival&amp;utm_content=PMax&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23853587163&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACTypPs7cc_T2amltSg6n9Qr3Ao4N&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw857RBhAgEiwAI-1yKMwwKmH8pk4pjcfUdyn0kIt4fks6Qkx4JCtr3aStD5_yBQWkE7DHZxoCJnMQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Miami&#x27;s Mango Festival</a> is back! Why it matters: The event is a ritual that highlights a cornerstone of Miami&#x27;s culture, one built on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shared resources, community and tradition" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/07/11/miami-mango-season-community" data-vars-content-id="efb2ff7b-344a-4817-aadc-3eed7b9ee465" data-vars-headline="Miami Mango Festival returns for two days at Fairchild Tropical Garden" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/07/11/miami-mango-season-community" target="_self">shared resources, community and tradition</a>. <ul><li>You know what they say: You&#x27;re not a true Miamian if you buy your mangoes at the store. </li></ul>

HistoryMiami Museum is a thing of the past. It's Museum of Miami now.

The museum is changing its name and broadening its mission.

Downtown Miami&#x27;s 86-year-old history museum is rebranding as the Museum of Miami and broadening its mission to bring exhibitions into local neighborhoods.

Things to do: F1, food events and art festivals

Welcome to the first weekend of May!<ul><li>You may already be knee-deep in F1 events, but if you&#x27;re just now planning, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="check out our guide" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/27/miami-grand-prix-fan-fests-driver-sightings-free-events-lummus-park-wynwood-schedule" data-vars-content-id="630f957f-bb25-4747-9959-23dddec4f533" data-vars-headline="Things to do: F1, food events and art festivals" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/27/miami-grand-prix-fan-fests-driver-sightings-free-events-lummus-park-wynwood-schedule" target="_self">check out our guide</a>.</li><li>For those looking to escape the F1 chaos, we&#x27;ve got you covered.</li></ul>