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National Hurricane Center updates cone of uncertainty

Climate

The 2026 hurricane cone of uncertainty will feature a handful of new graphical elements, the National Hurricane Center recently revealed. Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cone" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/02/02/national-hurricane-center-new-forecast-map-inland-risk" data-vars-content-id="b84c535b-226c-45c3-9012-a371a7faaf8e" data-vars-headline="National Hurricane Center updates cone of uncertainty" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/02/02/national-hurricane-center-new-forecast-map-inland-risk" target="_self">cone</a> projects the storm&#x27;s path and intensity, helps determine evacuation zones and guides residents on how to best prepare for what&#x27;s to come.

Scoop: How a 2014 election delay could give Broward's mayor an extra term

The county attorney says Bogen can seek another term due to a delayed start to his first term.

Election

A less-than-two-month delay in taking office when he was first elected in 2014 could land <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Broward" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/20/miami-2026-federal-tax-cuts-trump-savings" data-vars-content-id="eedfd518-8220-4e1e-9134-c4667f88b68b" data-vars-headline="Scoop: How a 2014 election delay could give Broward&#x27;s mayor an extra term" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/08/20/miami-2026-federal-tax-cuts-trump-savings" target="_self">Broward</a> Mayor Mark Bogen a fourth, four-year term on the county commission, despite term limits.Why it matters: Bogen&#x27;s candidacy, which is currently unopposed, could trigger legal challenges and test the county&#x27;s interpretation of its charter, which limits commissioners to three consecutive four-year terms.

Scoop: FIU students face conduct charges for anti-ICE demonstration

The university says students violated conduct policies during the peaceful demonstration.

Education

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Florida International University" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/05/republicans-condemn-racist-group-chat-miami" data-vars-content-id="c8b66dac-8f90-4529-853a-6b4a6e0d10f8" data-vars-headline="Scoop: FIU students face conduct charges for anti-ICE demonstration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/05/republicans-condemn-racist-group-chat-miami" target="_self">Florida International University</a> is alleging seven students violated conduct policies for participating in a peaceful demonstration — a move the students and their advisor argue is unfounded and creates a chilling effect.Why it matters: The charges highlight potential conflict between FIU&#x27;s policies and First Amendment protections for students <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="established decades ago" data-vars-click-url="https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/educational-activities/first-amendment-activities/tinker-v-des-moines/facts-and-case-summary-tinker-v-des-moines" data-vars-content-id="c8b66dac-8f90-4529-853a-6b4a6e0d10f8" data-vars-headline="Scoop: FIU students face conduct charges for anti-ICE demonstration" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/educational-resources/educational-activities/first-amendment-activities/tinker-v-des-moines/facts-and-case-summary-tinker-v-des-moines" target="_blank">established decades ago</a> by the Supreme Court.

Which Miami shop has the best ice cream scoop?

There's so many good spots to choose from.

Food and Drink

<div><iframe name="opinionstage-widget" alt="Opinion Stage Embed" src="https://www.opinionstage.com/api/v2/widgets/48a3e718-af42-44c4-9d6c-612f89189b66/iframe" data-opinionstage-iframe="48a3e718-af42-44c4-9d6c-612f89189b66" data-vars-category="embed" data-vars-sub-category="embed-poll" data-vars-asset-id="48a3e718-af42-44c4-9d6c-612f89189b66" data-vars-content-id="0c90ac5a-c56a-4c86-9f79-8c996beaf88a" width="100%" height="800" allow="fullscreen" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" class="gtmView" referrerPolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe><div style="display:none"></div></div>It&#x27;s (unofficially) officially summer! And that can mean just one thing: Ice cream every day — or at least as often as possible.Why it matters: We love ice cream and we&#x27;re asking you, our readers, to weigh in on the best scoop in Miami.

Coral Gables special election on voting dates divides city

The city could align local voting with federal and state elections.

A proposal to move city elections from April to November has divided <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Coral Gables" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/11/coral-gables-city-hall-full-restoration" data-vars-content-id="274cf6db-9926-4fbf-9772-360ff7a6f876" data-vars-headline="Coral Gables special election on voting dates divides city" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/11/coral-gables-city-hall-full-restoration" target="_self">Coral Gables</a>&#x27; elected officials and residents.Why it matters: If approved, the ballot measure would change the city&#x27;s charter to align local voting with federal and state elections — a move supporters say would boost turnout, while opponents argue it would cause local issues to be overshadowed.

Utility costs on Florida voters' minds in 2026, report says

That's especially true for South Florida's seniors and those with fixed incomes.

Ahead of this year&#x27;s midterm elections, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new report" data-vars-click-url="https://echocomms.com/the-10-energy-affordability-battlegrounds/" data-vars-content-id="d00061e8-1f52-4da9-81fd-33c928545f3f" data-vars-headline="Utility costs on Florida voters&#x27; minds in 2026, report says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://echocomms.com/the-10-energy-affordability-battlegrounds/" target="_blank">a new report</a> predicts that energy affordability could emerge as a top concern among voters in Florida.Why it matters: Voters in November will elect <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a new governor" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/08/14/desantis-lieutenant-governor-pick-raises-2026-questions" data-vars-content-id="d00061e8-1f52-4da9-81fd-33c928545f3f" data-vars-headline="Utility costs on Florida voters&#x27; minds in 2026, report says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2025/08/14/desantis-lieutenant-governor-pick-raises-2026-questions" target="_self">a new governor</a> and decide whether to give GOP Sen. Ashley Moody <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="her first full term" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/16/ashley-moody-desantis-pick-florida-senate-seat" data-vars-content-id="d00061e8-1f52-4da9-81fd-33c928545f3f" data-vars-headline="Utility costs on Florida voters&#x27; minds in 2026, report says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/01/16/ashley-moody-desantis-pick-florida-senate-seat" target="_self">her first full term</a>.<ul><li>They&#x27;ll also decide a slew of federal, state and local races. </li></ul>

Higgins leads Miami mayor's race, headed for runoff against Gonzalez

Miami voters largely rejected members of the city's politically powerful families.

A Democrat is leading the Miami mayor&#x27;s race — but the campaign doesn&#x27;t end on Election Day.<ul><li>None of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="13 candidates" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/24/miami-mayor-candidates-election" data-vars-content-id="8346a51d-3951-4df7-972a-29fa62c96e2d" data-vars-headline="Higgins leads Miami mayor&#x27;s race, headed for runoff against Gonzalez" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/24/miami-mayor-candidates-election" target="_self">13 candidates</a> vying to replace outgoing Republican Mayor Francis Suarez received more than 50% of the vote, triggering a runoff election.</li></ul>The big picture: The technically non-partisan race appears headed for a Dec. 9 runoff between Democrat Eileen Higgins and Republican Emilio Gonzalez, the top two vote-getters Tuesday night.

Miami Beach mayor headed for re-election

Voters across Miami-Dade County cast their ballots on Tuesday.

Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner appears headed for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="re-election" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/20/miami-beach-election-candidates-mayor-commission" data-vars-content-id="829520b1-ac47-4e39-9b6b-54490aeb6471" data-vars-headline="Miami Beach mayor headed for re-election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/20/miami-beach-election-candidates-mayor-commission" target="_self">re-election</a>, according to preliminary election results.

Your cheat sheet to Miami's 4 voter referendums

Miami voters aren't just electing politicians. There are referendums too.

Miami voters will decide on four <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ballot questions" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/Elections/2025-General-Municipal-and-Special-Elections-November-4-2025" data-vars-content-id="fcdc0337-b1ce-4358-aba4-24d30651dbc6" data-vars-headline="Your cheat sheet to Miami&#x27;s 4 voter referendums" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/Elections/2025-General-Municipal-and-Special-Elections-November-4-2025" target="_blank">ballot questions</a> during the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Nov. 4 election" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/24/miami-mayor-candidates-election" data-vars-content-id="fcdc0337-b1ce-4358-aba4-24d30651dbc6" data-vars-headline="Your cheat sheet to Miami&#x27;s 4 voter referendums" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/10/24/miami-mayor-candidates-election" target="_self">Nov. 4 election</a>.Why it matters: If approved, the charter amendments would establish lifetime term limits and make it easier for the city to sell certain public lands.

Meet the candidates for City of Miami commission in the Nov. 4 election

News

City of Miami residents will elect new commissioners for Districts 3 and 5 when they go to the polls Nov. 4.<ul><li>Early voting begins Saturday and runs through Nov. 2. Check the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="city&#x27;s website" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/Elections/2025-General-Municipal-and-Special-Elections-November-4-2025" data-vars-content-id="88cbe4d7-a630-433a-b1a4-37e65885a014" data-vars-headline="Meet the candidates for City of Miami commission in the Nov. 4 election" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/Elections/2025-General-Municipal-and-Special-Elections-November-4-2025" target="_blank">city&#x27;s website</a> for hours and locations.</li></ul>

Florida voters reject recreational marijuana

The constitutional amendment would have made Florida the first state in the Deep South to legalize weed for personal use.

Florida&#x27;s Amendment 3, which would have legalized recreational marijuana, failed to pass Tuesday night, according to the Associated Press.Why it matters: The constitutional amendment, which needed 60% approval to pass, would have made <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Florida" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/11/05/election-results-florida-abortion-marijuana-rick-scott" data-vars-content-id="8f812f4c-0a08-4016-ad8e-914cc8dcdc5f" data-vars-headline="Florida voters reject recreational marijuana" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/11/05/election-results-florida-abortion-marijuana-rick-scott" target="_self">Florida</a> the first state in the Deep South to legalize weed for personal use.

Live election results for Miami

The key issues and races on the ballot, in one dashboard.

Miami voters head to the polls Tuesday for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2024 general election" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/09/25/miami-dade-voter-guide-2024-general-election" data-vars-content-id="622b3391-2ffa-4cc8-910a-6055ad5c6178" data-vars-headline="Live election results for Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2024/09/25/miami-dade-voter-guide-2024-general-election" target="_self">2024 general election</a>.Why it matters: Along with races that could shift power on Capitol Hill, in Tallahassee and on local boards and councils, voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights in Florida&#x27;s Constitution.

Support for Trump grows among Miami's Cuban Americans

Cuban Americans make up about half of Miami-Dade's total Hispanic population.

Support for former President Donald Trump is growing among Cuban American voters in Miami-Dade, according to a recently released Florida International University poll.Why it matters: Latino voters are expected to play a key role in this year&#x27;s election and Cuban Americans make up about <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="half of Miami-Dade&#x27;s total Hispanic population" data-vars-click-url="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/09/2020-census-dhc-a-hispanic-population.html#:~:text=Nearly%2050%25%20of%20the%20Hispanic,Peruvian%2C%20Uruguayan%2C%20and%20Venezuelan." data-vars-content-id="0517e826-1d49-47e4-9263-1568088b617d" data-vars-headline="Support for Trump grows among Miami&#x27;s Cuban Americans" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/09/2020-census-dhc-a-hispanic-population.html#:~:text=Nearly%2050%25%20of%20the%20Hispanic,Peruvian%2C%20Uruguayan%2C%20and%20Venezuelan." target="_blank">half of Miami-Dade&#x27;s total Hispanic population</a>.

Election 🗳️

Scoop: How a 2014 election delay could give Broward's mayor an extra term

Coral Gables special election on voting dates divides city

Utility costs on Florida voters' minds in 2026, report says

Higgins leads Miami mayor's race, headed for runoff against Gonzalez

Miami Beach mayor headed for re-election