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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>

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.

Things to do: World Cup, Super Con and more

Things to Do

We&#x27;re back with another roundup of weekend events! Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s going on around town. <ul><li>Reminder: The World Cup is ongoing, with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="watch parties" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/06/04/your-guide-to-world-cup-watch-parties-drink-specials-in-miami" data-vars-content-id="58ae6111-d5fd-4de4-8c32-892d905cb851" data-vars-headline="Things to do: World Cup, Super Con 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/2026/06/04/your-guide-to-world-cup-watch-parties-drink-specials-in-miami" target="_self">watch parties</a> around town. </li></ul>

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>

Sargassum season is back in South Florida. Not all beachgoers mind

For some, it's a nuisance. For others, it's part of nature.

Environment

On Hollywood Beach Tuesday afternoon, the ocean was full of brown sargassum and the smell of the seaweed wafted along the Broadwalk.Why it matters: The annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sargassum season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/05/06/seaweed-miami-beaches-sargassum-record" data-vars-content-id="4622719a-ff23-4e42-8f98-c0d2469af778" data-vars-headline="Sargassum season is back in South Florida. Not all beachgoers mind" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/05/06/seaweed-miami-beaches-sargassum-record" target="_self">sargassum season</a> may surprise tourists expecting white sand and clear water.

Fisher Island fuel terminal sparks legal battle

The 10-acre parcel provides fuel for cargo and cruise ships at PortMiami.

A marine terminal on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fisher Island" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/12/most-expensive-zip-code" data-vars-content-id="9eaa5105-1238-41e6-8622-6a4a454866d2" data-vars-headline="Fisher Island fuel terminal sparks legal battle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/12/most-expensive-zip-code" target="_self">Fisher Island</a> is at the center of a legal battle between local residents, developers, cruise lines and Miami-Dade County. Why it matters: The terminal has for about a century supplied fuel for cargo and cruise ships at PortMiami and its future could have a significant impact on the local economy, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Wall Street Journal reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/miamis-wealthiest-zip-code-is-fighting-to-evict-its-least-glamorous-neighbor-d97ea2b3" data-vars-content-id="9eaa5105-1238-41e6-8622-6a4a454866d2" data-vars-headline="Fisher Island fuel terminal sparks legal battle" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/miamis-wealthiest-zip-code-is-fighting-to-evict-its-least-glamorous-neighbor-d97ea2b3" target="_blank">the Wall Street Journal reported</a>.

Biscayne Bay's health shows little improvement, report says

The bay's health is vital for Miami-Dade County, both economically and environmentally.

The health of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Biscayne Bay" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/31/north-miami-condo-aquatic-playground-biscayne-bay" data-vars-content-id="d9cdb1ba-1220-4c13-90dc-5342a2581e81" data-vars-headline="Biscayne Bay&#x27;s health shows little improvement, report says" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/31/north-miami-condo-aquatic-playground-biscayne-bay" target="_self">Biscayne Bay</a>, the shallow estuary that runs along South Florida&#x27;s east coast, remains grim, according to the 2026 Biscayne Bay Report Card, released Tuesday.Why it matters: The bay&#x27;s health is vital for Miami-Dade County, both economically and environmentally, as it&#x27;s home to a host of species and contributes about $64 billion to the county&#x27;s economy.

South Florida wildfires latest in active fire season

It's been an active fire season across Florida amid drought conditions.

Two South Florida blazes that ignited over the weekend are the latest in what has already been an active wildfire season. Why it matters: There&#x27;s been over 2,000 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="wildfires" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Current-Wildfire-Information" data-vars-content-id="dcfe131a-b7e5-4454-be96-30f06bb4a940" data-vars-headline="South Florida wildfires latest in active fire season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Wildland-Fire/Current-Wildfire-Information" target="_blank">wildfires</a> across the state so far this year amid a severe drought that has led to water restrictions and burn bans in some parts of Florida.

Miami launches food scrap composting pilot program

Five drop-off sites will test how much waste Miami can keep out of landfills

Miami residents can help divert biodegradable waste from landfills by composting their food scraps using a new pilot program in the city.Why it matters: Composting turns kitchen waste into nutrient-rich soil that supports the environment.

As manatee deaths rise, experts urge caution in summer months

The manatee is Florida's unofficial mascot.

More than 30 manatees have died this year from collision-related injuries, underscoring concern among experts as the annual death toll in recent years has continued to rise.Why it matters: That number is likely to grow, as the warmer summer months bring more boaters to the shallow coastal areas and rivers that sea cows inhabit, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the New York Times reported" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/us/florida-manatee-safety-tips.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawRE9A1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe5BtxD7LR14_AeePP82PozJFyK1GIAHhtVx8TUbCImgOrF93tFYvD6AYOyws_aem_F7vF6563OflAaTBs_bdDfQ" data-vars-content-id="7dbcc4fa-d059-4a00-a94e-12fe8d9750fa" data-vars-headline="As manatee deaths rise, experts urge caution in summer months" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/us/florida-manatee-safety-tips.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawRE9A1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe5BtxD7LR14_AeePP82PozJFyK1GIAHhtVx8TUbCImgOrF93tFYvD6AYOyws_aem_F7vF6563OflAaTBs_bdDfQ" target="_blank">the New York Times reported</a>.State of play: Between Jan. 1 and April 3, 251 manatees died, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission" data-vars-click-url="https://myfwc.com/media/g3hfnb3f/preliminary.pdf" data-vars-content-id="7dbcc4fa-d059-4a00-a94e-12fe8d9750fa" data-vars-headline="As manatee deaths rise, experts urge caution in summer months" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://myfwc.com/media/g3hfnb3f/preliminary.pdf" target="_blank">the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission</a>. About 13% of those were from watercraft collisions.<ul><li>Last year, collisions accounted for 25% of Florida&#x27;s 632 manatee deaths. Other factors included colder temperatures and a red tide bloom.</li><li>The more than 600 deaths exceeded the previous two years, which saw 555 and 565 manatee deaths in 2023 and 2024, respectively.</li></ul>The intrigue: Just three deaths have occurred in Miami-Dade this year. One was caused by a water collision, per FWC. The big picture: Manatees are vital to Florida&#x27;s ecosystem, as they graze on native and invasive plants and keep the waterways clear.<ul><li>But as the state&#x27;s population continues to increase, manatee experts told the Times that &quot;sharing the habitat has become a growing problem, or at least a topic that requires increased attention.&quot;</li></ul>Zoom in: Cold temperatures are the leading cause of death so far this year, resulting in 39 manatees dying, the FWC reported.<ul><li>Other causes included watercraft collisions (33), perinatal (19) and natural causes (19). Fifteen were undetermined. Another 115 didn&#x27;t undergo a post-mortem examination.</li></ul>Zoom out: Ahead of the warmer months, experts are cautioning boaters to take precautions like observing slow and no-wake zones and avoiding areas with seagrass, like canals and springs, the Times reported.<ul><li>Polarized sunglasses can also help drivers spot underwater manatees.</li></ul>The bottom line: Manatees are the state&#x27;s unofficial mascot, and it&#x27;s up to us to keep them safe.

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.

How to see (and protect) baby sea turtles during South Florida nesting season

The nesting season is a great opportunity for wildlife observations, but keep your distance.

It&#x27;s sea <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="turtle nesting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2022/09/26/florida-sea-turtles-nesting-season" data-vars-content-id="2caa8635-e976-4d03-8398-0985bebd6d00" data-vars-headline="How to see (and protect) baby sea turtles during South Florida nesting season" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2022/09/26/florida-sea-turtles-nesting-season" target="_self">turtle nesting</a> season in South Florida — that time of year when our beaches become runways for newborn hatchlings making their daring escapes into the sea.Why it matters: This is a time for cautious curiosity.<ul><li>Local governments are enforcing rules against bright lights near the beach and protecting nests, while groups offer guided tours to view the turtles from a safe distance.</li></ul>

Florida national parks see more visitors in 2025, led by Big Cypress

Big Cypress National Preserve set a visitation record in 2022.

Nearly 4 million people visited <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Florida&#x27;s national parks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2022/07/06/florida-national-parks-visitor-spending" data-vars-content-id="67b4cbaa-e42e-4b24-bb65-d7655f1abbea" data-vars-headline="Florida national parks see more visitors in 2025, led by Big Cypress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2022/07/06/florida-national-parks-visitor-spending" target="_self">Florida&#x27;s national parks</a> and preserves in 2025, a slight increase from 2024. Why it matters: The Sunshine State remains a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts — and its natural playgrounds pump billions of dollars into the state&#x27;s economy each year, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Axios Tampa Bay reports" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-tampa-bay-4ac7a126-9f38-4a6a-8998-a5e56dbede5a.html" data-vars-content-id="67b4cbaa-e42e-4b24-bb65-d7655f1abbea" data-vars-headline="Florida national parks see more visitors in 2025, led by Big Cypress" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-tampa-bay-4ac7a126-9f38-4a6a-8998-a5e56dbede5a.html" target="_self">Axios Tampa Bay reports</a>.

Citizens shed 180,000 insurance policies in Southeast Florida last year

That's a 56% decrease in Miami-Dade and surrounding counties.

Citizens Property Insurance Corp. shed about 180,000 policies in Southeast Florida last year, according to data released last month.Why it matters: It is no longer the state&#x27;s largest insurer, with a market share of less than 10%, according to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Florida Office of Insurance Regulation" data-vars-click-url="https://floir.gov/docs-sf/default-source/property-and-casualty/stability-unit-reports/january-2026-isu-report-final.pdf" data-vars-content-id="eb42a854-fb62-420a-9009-8b1c24769188" data-vars-headline="Citizens shed 180,000 insurance policies in Southeast Florida last year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://floir.gov/docs-sf/default-source/property-and-casualty/stability-unit-reports/january-2026-isu-report-final.pdf" target="_blank">Florida Office of Insurance Regulation</a>.