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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.

These sisters are biking from Miami to Cape Cod to fund East Coast trail

Both women, who are in their 60s, want to raise money for two nonprofits.

Transit

A pair of bike-riding sisters in their 60s are pedaling 1,600 miles from Miami Beach to Massachusetts to raise money for a car-free path connecting East Coast states.

Things to do this weekend: Festivals galore

Things to Do

April showers have been in full swing and there&#x27;s plenty to do around town.

Miami's latest dining trend is here. Pass the syrup

Food and Drink

Coming off what some considered <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="one of the worst summers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/07/30/miami-restaurants-summer-slowdown-2025" data-vars-content-id="7a089067-0e44-4e0f-ba55-40d33953d8d8" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s latest dining trend is here. Pass the syrup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/07/30/miami-restaurants-summer-slowdown-2025" target="_self">one of the worst summers</a> for Miami&#x27;s dining scene, a handful of restaurants and bars are turning to the most important meal of the day: breakfast.Why it matters: Last year, local mainstays, Michelin-starred eateries and James Beard-winning chefs announced closures, citing declining foot traffic and reservations, plus the rising cost of food, rent and insurance.<ul><li>Early-morning menus could help restaurants counter that trend by capturing a broader demographic, one local chef told Axios.</li></ul>State of plate: At the end of January, To Be Determined, the Coral Way restaurant known for its intimate atmosphere and upscale menu, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="announced" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVjA0hMjnMc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-vars-content-id="7a089067-0e44-4e0f-ba55-40d33953d8d8" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s latest dining trend is here. Pass the syrup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVjA0hMjnMc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">announced</a> it would serve breakfast &quot;to keep things a little more casual&quot; and to &quot;extend the versatility of the space.&quot;<ul><li>On March 1, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Flagler St. Bakery" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMMwmaltYA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-vars-content-id="7a089067-0e44-4e0f-ba55-40d33953d8d8" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s latest dining trend is here. Pass the syrup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMMwmaltYA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">Flagler St. Bakery</a>, a coffee and pastry kiosk, launched a Sunday pop-up at Over Under, downtown Miami&#x27;s beloved watering hole known for its cheeseburger and stellar happy hour.</li><li>That same week, Gramps Getaway announced its new morning cafe, and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lala&#x27;s Burgers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/lalasbrgrs/" data-vars-content-id="7a089067-0e44-4e0f-ba55-40d33953d8d8" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s latest dining trend is here. Pass the syrup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/lalasbrgrs/" target="_blank">Lala&#x27;s Burgers</a> kicked off its weekend brunch.</li></ul>What they&#x27;re saying: Miami&#x27;s hospitality industry &quot;has been facing challenges, and I think we all see the writing on the wall,&quot; Jeff Bud, owner of Lala&#x27;s, told Axios. (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="He and his wife, Laura" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/05/apocalypse-bbq-lalas-burgers-best-day-ever-jeff-laura-bud" data-vars-content-id="7a089067-0e44-4e0f-ba55-40d33953d8d8" data-vars-headline="Miami&#x27;s latest dining trend is here. Pass the syrup" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/05/apocalypse-bbq-lalas-burgers-best-day-ever-jeff-laura-bud" target="_self">He and his wife, Laura</a>, also own Apocalypse BBQ.)<ul><li>&quot;I would say this is a reflection of a time when we know our necks are being pressed. We saw what happened last year, and there&#x27;s no reason to think this year won&#x27;t be the same,&quot; said Bud, who credits his head chef for pushing the boundary on what the restaurant could offer.</li><li>&quot;All the greatest things begin out of need,&quot; Bud said. &quot;And while I forever believe [Miami chefs] are driven by creativity and passion, I think we&#x27;re seeing we can&#x27;t be creative if we lose our restaurants.&quot;</li></ul>Lala&#x27;s brunch is available on weekends. Gramps Cafe is open Monday-Thursday; Flagler Street is Sundays only.<ul><li>To Be Determined offers its breakfast menu every day.</li></ul>What we&#x27;re watching: Whether Miami&#x27;s seasonal slowdown claims more restaurants and bars this summer. <ul><li>The dry spell in recent years began after the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, which is the first weekend of May.</li></ul>

North Miami condo developer plans "aquatic playground" on Biscayne Bay

A developer is seeking Miami-Dade County environmental approvals to activate the bay.

Development

The developer of a planned condo tower in North Miami aims to build an &quot;aquatic playground&quot; that activates Biscayne Bay with floating pools, a beach deck and private swim zones.The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Continuum 12000 Sport &amp; Wellness Residences" data-vars-click-url="https://12000miami.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23599109270&amp;gbraid=0AAAABBjohxIQeaqrtYlw_CJV-MvPYnRaW&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA8KTNBhD_ARIsAOvp6DIjN_3KinXO2jOcMXdQinNAnZRHAeMvQB_UzrUwHTIWaUbYwkkOsoEaAkWUEALw_wcB" data-vars-content-id="cc5c9124-25af-4f26-82d1-f9bd1aa65275" data-vars-headline="North Miami condo developer plans &quot;aquatic playground&quot; on Biscayne Bay" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://12000miami.com/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=23599109270&amp;gbraid=0AAAABBjohxIQeaqrtYlw_CJV-MvPYnRaW&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA8KTNBhD_ARIsAOvp6DIjN_3KinXO2jOcMXdQinNAnZRHAeMvQB_UzrUwHTIWaUbYwkkOsoEaAkWUEALw_wcB" target="_blank">Continuum 12000 Sport &amp; Wellness Residences</a> wants to stand apart from other bayfront projects by making the water itself a &quot;main amenity,&quot; a spokesperson says.How it works: Developer Continuum Company, which plans to demolish the existing Mariners Bay Condominium at 12000 N. Bayshore Dr., owns 1.5 acres of underwater land through grandfathered rights belonging to an old dock, the spokesperson says.<ul><li>Pending Miami-Dade County environmental approvals, the developer plans to build a new beach deck designed for yoga, sunbathing and relaxation, along with aquatic-themed activations in the bay.</li><li>The waterfront area will be part of a 150,000-square-foot wellness center called Mermaid Club, which will also include an indoor fitness center, spa and multi-sport courts.</li></ul><figure><img alt="A rendering of the Continuum 12000 Sport &amp; Wellness Residences. Rendering courtesy of Continuum Company" height="2832" id="57e5c8e4-c766-431c-8912-c54bae29f4de" src="https://images.axios.com/shYLsIPEWPLduymy4Il6KtYiFCc=/2026/03/30/1774900419629.jpeg" width="5017"/><figcaption>A rendering of the Continuum 12000 Sport &amp; Wellness Residences. Rendering courtesy of Continuum Company</figcaption></figure>By the numbers: The project will rise 20 stories high and include 263 units, with prices starting at $1.4 million, according to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="South Florida Business Journal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/02/25/continuum-launches-sales-north-miami-condo.html" data-vars-content-id="cc5c9124-25af-4f26-82d1-f9bd1aa65275" data-vars-headline="North Miami condo developer plans &quot;aquatic playground&quot; on Biscayne Bay" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/02/25/continuum-launches-sales-north-miami-condo.html" target="_blank">South Florida Business Journal</a>.What&#x27;s next: The developer plans to demolish the existing building and break ground on the new project in 2027.

What's going up: Publix, affordable homes and more

Another day, another batch of development news to keep on your radar as a Miami resident. <ul><li>Here&#x27;s a roundup of the latest across the 305.</li></ul>

Coral Gables City Hall to undergo full restoration

The historic building was built in the late 1920s.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Coral Gables" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/23/city-of-coral-gables-monopoly-game" data-vars-content-id="45686d1b-4f59-40b9-95a4-f136de637005" data-vars-headline="Coral Gables City Hall to undergo full restoration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/23/city-of-coral-gables-monopoly-game" target="_self">Coral Gables</a> City Hall will soon be closed for renovations, though work on the building won&#x27;t begin for another three to four months, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Miami Herald reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/coral-gables/article314928941.html#storylink=cpy" data-vars-content-id="45686d1b-4f59-40b9-95a4-f136de637005" data-vars-headline="Coral Gables City Hall to undergo full restoration" 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/coral-gables/article314928941.html#storylink=cpy" target="_blank">the Miami Herald reported</a>. Why it matters: It&#x27;s the first time the historic building will undergo a complete restoration since opening in the late 1920s.

What's going up: Music HQ, plus workforce housing

Pitbull is planning to demolish his childhood home in Wynwood.

New development is always underway in Miami, whether it&#x27;s an idea, a plan approval or a groundbreaking. <ul><li>Here&#x27;s a roundup of the latest development news across the 305. </li></ul>

How development has changed Wynwood — and what's next for upzoned arts district

Tracking Wynwood's evolution in recent years, as new zoning sparked development wave.

New apartments, hotels and office buildings have transformed Wynwood from a low-rise arts district into a densely packed mixed-use neighborhood.Why it matters: The wave of taller, denser buildings has coincided with the opening of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/restaurants/article255171342.html" data-vars-content-id="fd2a8572-6d69-4444-9cd0-be6f60087b4c" data-vars-headline="How development has changed Wynwood — and what&#x27;s next for upzoned arts district" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/restaurants/article255171342.html" target="_blank">new</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://miami.eater.com/2023/4/27/23693932/pastis-miami-now-open-photos-menu" data-vars-content-id="fd2a8572-6d69-4444-9cd0-be6f60087b4c" data-vars-headline="How development has changed Wynwood — and what&#x27;s next for upzoned arts district" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://miami.eater.com/2023/4/27/23693932/pastis-miami-now-open-photos-menu" target="_blank">restaurants</a> and the arrival of companies including Amazon and Spotify — along with the closure of popular neighborhood bars <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gramps" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/28/gramps-in-wynwood-announces-january-closure" data-vars-content-id="fd2a8572-6d69-4444-9cd0-be6f60087b4c" data-vars-headline="How development has changed Wynwood — and what&#x27;s next for upzoned arts district" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/28/gramps-in-wynwood-announces-january-closure" target="_self">Gramps</a> and Wood Tavern.

What did Wynwood look like in 2019? Photos show how development changed area

Wynwood has grown a lot in the past several years.

If you haven&#x27;t been to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Wynwood" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/wynwood-development-new-apartments-hotels" data-vars-content-id="9b31b336-3c17-4c9e-9b40-81c5ea77154f" data-vars-headline="What did Wynwood look like in 2019? Photos show how development changed area" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/02/26/wynwood-development-new-apartments-hotels" target="_self">Wynwood</a> in a few years, you would hardly recognize it today.<ul><li>&quot;It just feels like a brand new neighborhood,&quot; William Kelley, executive director of the Wynwood Business Improvement District, tells Axios.</li></ul>

Miami "supertall" developer plans another downtown skyscraper

The city's downtown skyline is getting supersized.

Real Estate

Miami&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="downtown skyline" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/03/07/real-estate-luxury-high-rises-pagani-residences" data-vars-content-id="7763b715-70a3-48cf-b3a8-51e19c1abd83" data-vars-headline="Miami &quot;supertall&quot; developer plans another downtown skyscraper" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/03/07/real-estate-luxury-high-rises-pagani-residences" target="_self">downtown skyline</a> is getting supersized.The big picture: With the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami" data-vars-click-url="https://propertymg.com/portfolio/waldorf-astoria-residences-miami" data-vars-content-id="7763b715-70a3-48cf-b3a8-51e19c1abd83" data-vars-headline="Miami &quot;supertall&quot; developer plans another downtown skyscraper" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://propertymg.com/portfolio/waldorf-astoria-residences-miami" target="_blank">Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami</a> slated to become the city&#x27;s tallest building when it opens in 2028, developer Property Markets Group (PMG) announced Thursday that another &quot;supertall&quot; is on its way.

Miami voters could decide future of Marine Stadium

City commissioners could ask voters to weigh in on a private deal to reopen the historic venue.

A proposal to hire a private company to operate the long-shuttered Miami Marine Stadium will be presented to voters if the City Commission approves the plan at its Thursday meeting.Why it matters: The historically designated stadium has been <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="shuttered for longer than it was in operation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wlrn.org/arts-culture/2024-10-15/miami-marine-stadium" data-vars-content-id="9ecfbf4c-5543-44e9-8f5b-ed3acfba308d" data-vars-headline="Miami voters could decide future of Marine Stadium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wlrn.org/arts-culture/2024-10-15/miami-marine-stadium" target="_blank">shuttered for longer than it was in operation</a>, despite numerous city- and celebrity-led efforts to revive it, as WLRN has reported.

What's going up: A new hospital, affordable housing, another luxury development

Another development is coming for Coconut Grove.

Here&#x27;s the latest in development news from across the city.

Caribbean Isles to add affordable senior housing to South Miami

Caribbean Isles is near the county's Bus Rapid Transit Corridor on U.S. 1.

A new affordable senior housing project is coming to South Miami.Why it matters: The project, Caribbean Isles, is for adults 62 and older and reserved for households earning up to 60% of the area median income.

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North Miami condo developer plans "aquatic playground" on Biscayne Bay

What's going up: Publix, affordable homes and more

Coral Gables City Hall to undergo full restoration

What's going up: Music HQ, plus workforce housing

How development has changed Wynwood — and what's next for upzoned arts district