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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.

How Florida cities are using AI to streamline building permits

Cities from Miami to Jacksonville are using AI to speed up the building permit process.

Development

As Florida keeps growing, companies like <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Swiftbuild.ai" data-vars-click-url="http://swiftbuild.ai/" data-vars-content-id="0d8d51b1-4470-45af-9eab-90fad494aa56" data-vars-headline="How Florida cities are using AI to streamline building permits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://swiftbuild.ai/" target="_blank">Swiftbuild.ai</a> say their AI software can help local governments handle the influx of construction permits.

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.

Biscayne Bay's health shows little improvement, report says

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

News

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.

Tata's Yogurt Bar expands Miami's froyo craze

Food and Drink

Miami&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="frozen yogurt scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/07/meli-frozen-yogurt-miami-froyo" data-vars-content-id="e146188a-a2e6-4945-95c5-8ec5ccb274bd" data-vars-headline="Tata&#x27;s Yogurt Bar expands Miami&#x27;s froyo craze" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/07/meli-frozen-yogurt-miami-froyo" target="_self">frozen yogurt scene</a> continues to expand, and I finally tried <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tata&#x27;s Yogurt Bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/tatasmiami/" data-vars-content-id="e146188a-a2e6-4945-95c5-8ec5ccb274bd" data-vars-headline="Tata&#x27;s Yogurt Bar expands Miami&#x27;s froyo craze" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/tatasmiami/" target="_blank">Tata&#x27;s Yogurt Bar</a>. Why it matters: I kept delaying my visit to the Coconut Grove eatery because my trusted sources (aka friends who also love froyo) had mixed reviews and frankly, I couldn&#x27;t handle a disappointing sweet treat.

No Seasons brewery matches burger prices to the pump

&quot;If the cost of living goes up, at least it taste better.&quot; That&#x27;s at least what the folks at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="No Seasons" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/no_seasons_/" data-vars-content-id="7e9810b5-cc13-42e3-aaf7-6305789a3bc8" data-vars-headline="No Seasons brewery matches burger prices to the pump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/no_seasons_/" target="_blank">No Seasons</a> are saying. The intrigue: The micro brewery in Little River, formerly known as Off Site, introduced on social media this week <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Pump Price Burger" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX9w9pfR2fI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" data-vars-content-id="7e9810b5-cc13-42e3-aaf7-6305789a3bc8" data-vars-headline="No Seasons brewery matches burger prices to the pump" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX9w9pfR2fI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">the Pump Price Burger</a>. <ul><li>For the entire month, also National Burger Month, the brewery would follow national average gas costs and price the burger accordingly. </li></ul>

Barra Callao's small ceviche counter punches above its weight

Martin and I recently dined at Barra Callao in North Miami Beach and it&#x27;s our duty as journalists to tell you about it! The vibe: The small ceviche counter in an unassuming plaza feels both extremely casual and special.

Miami ghost kitchen delivers caviar and steak until 5am

A new delivery-only steakhouse wants to satisfy your cravings for fancy late-night munchies.

If you&#x27;re too fancy for fast food, a new delivery-only steakhouse wants to satisfy your late-night munchies.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Prime After Dark" data-vars-click-url="https://thedanaagency-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2DxnYvEAxsfIW4Ye9pvFyNrbYOYn-Qtz80vn1lveGvRsL4VgwnQFIpmWiojHBSB2J8_01WlOhqHt6ZRVLOe5F9PWvPp2hI8jKirwSKBXw3TXz6xKmGNzg-artW8Gu3GMbFcY1yy9gWkEaVVP69CzUMfOyERZtoB_OleiNn6Bmm5SWE_Y8TJiq" data-vars-content-id="1fef3838-dda2-45f2-8c04-b4682c141f47" data-vars-headline="Miami ghost kitchen delivers caviar and steak until 5am" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thedanaagency-dot-yamm-track.appspot.com/2DxnYvEAxsfIW4Ye9pvFyNrbYOYn-Qtz80vn1lveGvRsL4VgwnQFIpmWiojHBSB2J8_01WlOhqHt6ZRVLOe5F9PWvPp2hI8jKirwSKBXw3TXz6xKmGNzg-artW8Gu3GMbFcY1yy9gWkEaVVP69CzUMfOyERZtoB_OleiNn6Bmm5SWE_Y8TJiq" target="_blank">Prime After Dark</a>, a Miami ghost kitchen that runs as late as 5am, delivers high-end dishes from caviar to filet mignon</li></ul>The big picture: As more <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="billionaires" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/08/california-billionaires-miami-wealth-tax-real-estate" data-vars-content-id="1fef3838-dda2-45f2-8c04-b4682c141f47" data-vars-headline="Miami ghost kitchen delivers caviar and steak until 5am" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/08/california-billionaires-miami-wealth-tax-real-estate" target="_self">billionaires</a> move into the city, this is the latest example of a business taking advantage of Miami&#x27;s concentration of wealth and affinity for excess.

H&H Bagels brings NYC dough to Miami

I usually roll my eyes when <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="yet another NYC restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/17/chef-michael-beltran-miamis-culinary-identity-ariete-hospitality-group" data-vars-content-id="7865ab23-d532-4d90-9732-80f3908da75e" data-vars-headline="H&amp;H Bagels brings NYC dough to Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/04/17/chef-michael-beltran-miamis-culinary-identity-ariete-hospitality-group" target="_self">yet another NYC restaurant</a> announces its move to Miami. <ul><li>But Miami&#x27;s bagel scene is notoriously lacking (don&#x27;t @ me, I love El Bagel!), so when the famous H&amp;H Bagels opened in Pinecrest in February, I was willing to give it a try. </li></ul>The intrigue: The dough is made and kettle-boiled in New York City to avoid using local water, according to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami New Times" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/legendary-new-york-bagel-shop-sets-miami-opening-date-40524433/" data-vars-content-id="7865ab23-d532-4d90-9732-80f3908da75e" data-vars-headline="H&amp;H Bagels brings NYC dough to Miami" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miaminewtimes.com/food-drink/legendary-new-york-bagel-shop-sets-miami-opening-date-40524433/" target="_blank">Miami New Times</a>. <ul><li>After its par-baked and shipped, the bagels are baked in specialized ovens to ensure the same quality in both NYC and Miami — a process that took years to perfect, owners told the outlet. </li></ul>The vibe: It&#x27;s a no-frills bagel shop with a handful of tables and a few high tops by the window. <ul><li>The ordering system is inefficient and I waited nearly 30 mins to place my order. But bagels were ready by the time I paid. (It&#x27;s a matter of waiting in line for the bagel versus waiting at your table.) </li></ul>What we ordered: I got the Nova Salmon with the Works (cold, smoked salmon, cream cheese, fresh tomato, onion and capers) on an everything bagel. <ul><li>My bff Nicky got the The ScalllionBT on an everything bagel. She ordered the spicy scallion cream cheese to go with her bacon and tomato toppings. </li></ul>The verdict: A fine bagel. The cream cheese-to-other-topping ratio was off (far too much), but the lox was fresh. <ul><li>The spicy scallion cream cheese had a nice kick to it.</li></ul>Yes, but: We didn&#x27;t try an egg sandwich option, which I&#x27;ve heard is where it&#x27;s at. The bottom line: It&#x27;s a solid bagel, but we didn&#x27;t understand the hype. <ul><li>We agreed El Bagel is better, but maybe that&#x27;s our homegrown pride. </li></ul>

At Imperial Moto, coffee with a side of smashburgers

One of the challenges about working from a coffee shop is deciding what to eat for lunch. <ul><li>Last year, Imperial Moto in Little River <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="launched" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNYm3qjJTUw/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="2ba2afc1-a020-4b2f-8808-aa70f27c1336" data-vars-headline="At Imperial Moto, coffee with a side of smashburgers" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DNYm3qjJTUw/?hl=en" target="_blank">launched</a> a food truck serving smash burgers and sandwiches.</li></ul>

Chef Michael Beltran on how Miami restaurants can overcome high costs and "intruders"

Chef Beltran is the chef and owner of Ariete, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Coconut Grove.

Acclaimed chef Michael Beltran isn&#x27;t buying the narrative that all <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Miami restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/12/miami-restaurants-we-cant-wait-to-try-in-2026" data-vars-content-id="eeae09cc-416a-46c9-9548-2d67fb00a82e" data-vars-headline="Chef Michael Beltran on how Miami restaurants can overcome high costs and &quot;intruders&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/01/12/miami-restaurants-we-cant-wait-to-try-in-2026" target="_self">Miami restaurants</a> are expensive.<ul><li>Sure, some spots charge $25+ for a cocktail, but he&#x27;d argue those restaurants don&#x27;t define the city&#x27;s culinary identity.</li></ul>Why it matters: Born in Hialeah and raised in Little Havana, Beltran has witnessed just about every iteration of the city&#x27;s culinary scene and, through <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ariete Hospitality Group" data-vars-click-url="https://arietehospitality.com/" data-vars-content-id="eeae09cc-416a-46c9-9548-2d67fb00a82e" data-vars-headline="Chef Michael Beltran on how Miami restaurants can overcome high costs and &quot;intruders&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://arietehospitality.com/" target="_blank">Ariete Hospitality Group</a>, he&#x27;s helped shape its next generation.

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

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>

Watch these Miami chefs compete for cash prizes on Food Network

How to watch Miami chefs compete on Food Network.

Miami&#x27;s culinary scene may have gotten <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="snubbed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/03/31/south-florida-fall-short-james-beard-awards-finals.html" data-vars-content-id="d9f012f8-9824-4dc7-bd65-969f7838e113" data-vars-headline="Watch these Miami chefs compete for cash prizes on Food Network" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2026/03/31/south-florida-fall-short-james-beard-awards-finals.html" target="_blank">snubbed</a> by the James Beard Awards this year, but our chefs are still stepping into the national spotlight.State of plate: Miami chefs Olivia Ostrow and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ivan Barros" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/07/25/chef-ivan-barros-favorite-miami-restaurants" data-vars-content-id="d9f012f8-9824-4dc7-bd65-969f7838e113" data-vars-headline="Watch these Miami chefs compete for cash prizes on Food Network" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2025/07/25/chef-ivan-barros-favorite-miami-restaurants" target="_self">Ivan Barros</a> will flex their kitchen skills on Food Network this month, appearing in two cooking competition shows.

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>

Food and Drink 🍽

Tata's Yogurt Bar expands Miami's froyo craze

No Seasons brewery matches burger prices to the pump

Barra Callao's small ceviche counter punches above its weight

Miami ghost kitchen delivers caviar and steak until 5am

H&H Bagels brings NYC dough to Miami