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Trump reveals first look at his downtown Miami presidential library

Trump's presidential library design features statues, planes and golden escalators.

News

President Trump&#x27;s foundation released the first images of his planned downtown Miami presidential library this week, depicting a skyscraper that includes a presidential plane and multiple golden statues of Trump.Why it matters: The renderings offer a look at a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="project" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/15/trump-presidential-library-lawsuit-judge-miami" data-vars-content-id="f47ed0d7-3189-46ed-8b19-6b0db752d5ee" data-vars-headline="Trump reveals first look at his downtown Miami presidential library" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/15/trump-presidential-library-lawsuit-judge-miami" target="_self">project</a> that would be Florida&#x27;s first presidential library and a dramatic addition to Miami&#x27;s skyline.

South Florida skywatchers may be able to see NASA's Artemis II blast off to the moon

Here's how to catch the moonshot from Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Aerospace

It&#x27;s almost time for NASA&#x27;s moon flight to lift off — and here in South Florida, you may be able to see it from your backyard.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Artemis II" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/31/artemis-ii-is-ready-for-takeoff-weather-permitting" data-vars-content-id="15711561-9c38-4cea-ba05-1adb31e4d0a8" data-vars-headline="South Florida skywatchers may be able to see NASA&#x27;s Artemis II blast off to the moon" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/31/artemis-ii-is-ready-for-takeoff-weather-permitting" target="_self">Artemis II</a>, set to carry four astronauts around the moon on a 10-day mission, marks the first time humans will travel around the Moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.

Coral Gables special election on voting dates divides city

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

Election

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.

South Florida "flying car" manufacturer debuts latest concept

A South Florida EVTOL manufacturer debuted its latest concept last week.

Doroni Aerospace, the Dania Beach company developing a line of luxury personal <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="EVTOL" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/19/air-taxi-florida-evtol-miami" data-vars-content-id="2eba763b-bfc7-4531-9b88-7cfb097a2338" data-vars-headline="South Florida &quot;flying car&quot; manufacturer debuts latest concept" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/miami/2026/03/19/air-taxi-florida-evtol-miami" target="_self">EVTOL</a> aircrafts, debuted its newest concept last week at an event attended by local elected officials and an advisor to Gov. DeSantis.

Miami-Fort Lauderdale's top 10 hospitals, ranked

It's the 36th annual report of the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Health

Cleveland Clinic Weston was named the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="top hospital" data-vars-click-url="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/miami-fort-lauderdale-fl" data-vars-content-id="94df1c11-0899-474e-ae79-7433fdd7766f" data-vars-headline="Miami-Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s top 10 hospitals, ranked" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/miami-fort-lauderdale-fl" target="_blank">top hospital</a> in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale area by U.S. News &amp; World Report, the lead authority on health care rankings.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="report" data-vars-click-url="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings?src=usn_pr" data-vars-content-id="94df1c11-0899-474e-ae79-7433fdd7766f" data-vars-headline="Miami-Fort Lauderdale&#x27;s top 10 hospitals, ranked" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/rankings?src=usn_pr" target="_blank">report</a>, which ranks hospitals on performance, enables individuals and families to &quot;choose the highest quality care available in their own communities,&quot; Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News, said in the news release.

Your guide to Art Basel and Miami Art Week 2024

It's not just Art Basel. There are hundreds of events to go to this Art Week.

Things to Do

It&#x27;s the most wonderful time of the year! At least in Miami. Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Art Basel" data-vars-click-url="https://www.artbasel.com/miami-beach" data-vars-content-id="f60b10d1-0dad-4048-adfd-7d76a5051056" data-vars-headline="Your guide to Art Basel and Miami Art Week 2024" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.artbasel.com/miami-beach" target="_blank">Art Basel</a> is back Dec. 6-8, with a weekend full of art and events.

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Miami-Fort Lauderdale's top 10 hospitals, ranked

Your guide to Art Basel and Miami Art Week 2024